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Ivan Vasilev
Ivan Vasilev
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Mazda 6 in the UAE

There were negative moments: the car was delayed for more than 3 hours, and only after my request. Then several people wrote to me on WhatsApp to find out where to deliver it, although the address was in the order. On acceptance and handing over the car, you sign on the clipboard without seeing what you signed for. In the new damage recorded missing towing hook plug, I had to write to the office and send a video of acceptance, it was without consequences. Otherwise everything was satisfactory

February 2024
Olesia Lebed
Olesia Lebed
🇷🇺

Toyota Yaris in Montenegro

There was no Toyota Yaris, so we replaced the car with a Skoda Octavia. But I have no complaints. Everything went at the highest level, I am very satisfied with the car and the service. Thank you!

July 2023
Denys Antoniuk
Denys Antoniuk
🇺🇦

Volkswagen Polo in Cyprus

I rented a car for a day, everything went well: they brought a car to the hotel, explained everything. The car is clean, the deposit of 300 euros was returned after 7 days.

September 2021
Uula Hursti
Uula Hursti

Chevrolet Cruze in Georgia

The rental process was fine at the beginning although we were a bit worried about the car being driven 350000km and some maintenance lights were on. After six days the car broke. Water cooler tank hose got disconnected from the engine and we got zero help from Irakli or agency. Luckily a local guy made the car move again, but after a while this happened again. This is where the show began and Irakli started his act to rip off our money. It should be stated that we were told (and had written contracts) that the car was fully insured. He lied at every point possible starting with the agency. He told them that we drove somewhere forbidden thus broke the car. They bought this with no hesitation without caring about our navigation data. He lied about car evacuator that we had lost his car. We paid for evacuation and he got his car, but he made us believe the car was lost. We arranged a meet around midnight 7 hours before our flight back. He took us to deadend alley with his friend and started threatening us to pay for his car engine. Should be said here that he promised to take care of everything if we pay for the evacuator. In common sense this evacuator should have been paid by Irakli because the problem was clearly because of poor maintenance. We were forced to promise to go to atm and pay him 500usd. At the atm he locked our luggage into trunk. We called police. After police came we got the confirmation Irakli got his car but had lied us about it. We have no idea about the conversation that happened between him and the police, but we ended up paying this 500 just to get to our flight. This car dealer is a fraud and should never be trusted in any kind of business.

July 2023
Sandor Soos
Sandor Soos
🇭🇺

Toyota Iq in Montenegro

Fast car pickup and return. The car is small but ideal for two people and it's in good condition. Kind workers. Everything was much easyer with this little rocket car.

October 2019
Vladimir Ustinov
Vladimir Ustinov
🇬🇪

Hyundai Elantra in Azerbaijan

in general was everything good 👍 Right front turn signal doesn’t work. that’s all) Thank you for service) Good service. Nice car. We had enjoy our trip in Azerbaijan 🇦🇿

May 2023
Lucian daniel Croitoru
Lucian daniel Croitoru
🇷🇴

Skoda Octavia in Cyprus

Hi! Everything went smooth, just that I've rented a Skoda Octavia and received a Ford Focus. 😞

April 2022
Andrei Berezkin
Andrei Berezkin
🇷🇺

Peugeot 107 in Montenegro

During our stay in Montenegro with my wife and a small child, we needed a car, because the sights are at a decent distance and a car in this case is an extremely necessary thing. Plus, I had the need to go to Belgrade one day. The person I contacted about the lease was named Goran. Initially, we wanted to rent a Peugeot 107, since it is more convenient to park a small car in resort towns, and the roads in Montenegro are often not wide. When Goran found out that I was going to go to Belgrade in a Peugeot 107, he immediately began to dissuade me from this venture and offered a Peugeot 208 with a diesel engine for the same price, which of course is convenient for driving on serpentines. That's what they decided on. Goran met me at the Podgorica airport, where I arrived, the formalities took about 10 minutes, no deposit was required. We rented a car for 11 days from December 21 to January 1. We are very satisfied with the car, we rode around all the seaside towns, went to the mountains in the Shavnik area. And on the way to Belgrade and back, Peugeot proved to be quite worthy. On January 1, we had a flight to Istanbul, we arrived at the airport by 11 o'clock in the afternoon, parked the car in a guarded parking lot, wrote to Goran. At his request, they simply left the car in the parking lot, the keys were in the lock. We congratulated each other on the New Year and my family and I flew to Turkey satisfied. We are very satisfied with the service, in general there are no complaints on my part, everything is very sincere and clear. Many thanks to Goran.

January 2023
Kasper Zamkowski
Kasper Zamkowski
🇵🇱

Skoda Fabia Combi in Montenegro

Great car to get to anywhere in Montenegro. No issues.

September 2023
Eduard Skripnikov
Eduard Skripnikov
🇪🇪

Mercedes-Benz A180 cdi in Montenegro

Everything was fine, but the car was not picked up on time, I had to leave it in the parking lot near the hotel.

June 2022
Aleksander Shestakov
Aleksander Shestakov
🇷🇺

Skoda Octavia Combi in Montenegro

Everything was great, I messed up with the arrival date, the guys stepped in and brought the car the next day, thank you very much for that. The car is a diesel Octavia, high mileage but perfect condition 👌 recommend

March 2023
Jakub Lorenc
Jakub Lorenc
🇵🇱

Citroen C Elysee in Morocco

We are all very pleased with the car we borrowed, the car was delivered on time. Simple procedures. Recommend!

January 2024
Alexander Shpak
Alexander Shpak
🇷🇺

Volkswagen Touran in Montenegro

Good day. Everything was good, the service is very convenient, the price is adequate and there is a choice. The car was brought to the specified time, although they forgot about the child seat, but very quickly brought it after a reminder. Very convenient to pass the car - the keys at the reception and all. I think I will use LocalCarHires and further on traveling around the world. The car is not in bad condition for 5 year old one. The price corresponds to the state.

July 2019
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What does the “Pending” status mean?

The 'Pending' status means that we are still in the process of confirming the availability of the vehicle with the rental provider. Once confirmed, we will send a confirmation right away.

What is a Voucher?

The Voucher is a document confirming your rental, serving as proof that you have booked and pre-paid for the vehicle. It includes delivery instructions, rental conditions, and the contact details of both the client and the rental provider.

Where do I find my Voucher?

Your Voucher will be included as an attachment with the confirmation email once your car rental is confirmed. You can also download it from your Bookings page after the booking has been confirmed.

How long do I have to wait for my booking confirmation?

Bookings are typically confirmed within a few hours, but it can sometimes take up to 24 hours. We request confirmation for every car hire to prevent any possible technical problems.

Where do I find the status of my booking?

Check the status of your booking on your Bookings page. You will automatically be redirected there after you make a booking with us.

Who provides the insurance?

The insurance is always provided by the rental provider.

What is CDW or Collision Damage Waiver?

CDW reduces your liability to your own rental car in case you cause an accident (and it's your fault). Usually, CDW sets the maximum amount of money you will have to pay for potential damages. Without CDW, you could be liable for the full cost of the rental vehicle if it were to be damaged. With CDW, you won't have to pay the full cost of repairs, but contribute to repair costs up to an agreed level. Often wheels, tyres, glass, underbody, roof, keys, locks, and aerials are not covered by the CDW.

What is Theft Protect or TP?

TP limits your liability in the event that the rental car is stolen. Usually, TP sets the maximum amount of money the car rental company will charge you for replacing a stolen car or repairing damages from a car theft attempt.

What is Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW) or Full Damage Waiver (FDW)?

SCDW and FDW usually cover those parts of the car that aren't covered by the standard CDW, such as windows, wheels, or tires. They may also reduce the Security Deposit and/or Excess, meaning you may have to leave a lower deposit at pick-up or even not pay anything for damages.

What is TPL or Third-Party Liability?

In case you injure other road users, or damage someone's property, while driving, TPL coverage will pay these costs. In most countries, TPL coverage is required by law. TPL does not cover any damage to the driver's own rental car, nor does it cover theft of the car.

When will the Security Deposit be refunded?

The deposit amount is held for the duration of the rental. It will be unblocked or refunded upon the safe return of the vehicle or within 10 to 28 days after return, as long as there has been no additional expense to the rental provider.

What is an Excess?

Excess is the maximum amount of money you will have to pay for potential damages. For example, if your damage Excess was 200 EUR and the damage to the bodywork is 1,000 EUR on return, you would only have to pay 200 EUR. The remaining 800 EUR would be covered by the insurance policy. The Excess amount for each car is found in the agreement with the rental provider.

What is the difference between Security Deposit and Excess?

The Security Deposit is an amount usually consisting of an Excess and the cost of possible future expenses (fees, missing fuel, speeding tickets, fines). An Excess is an amount of money up to which you will be responsible in the event of damages to the car.

What is a Security Deposit?

Rental providers require a Security Deposit to cover themselves for any potential car damages or future expenses, such as administrative fees, missing fuel, and parking/speeding tickets/fines, as well as the deductible of the CDW. For this reason, in most cases, you will be required to leave a Security Deposit when you pick up the car to ensure its safe return.

What does "or similar" mean?

Sometimes the car rental provider may only guarantee a certain category of car, not a specific make and model. Car rental companies group different cars in the same category which should have the same features as confirmed at the time of booking. Such cars will be tagged "or similar" next to the make and model, with details displayed on hover.

Am I going to get the exact vehicle that I booked?

Rental providers do their best to supply the exact car that you booked, but they cannot guarantee a specific car model due to factors like late returning or last-moment damages. Due to these changeable circumstances, you may be provided with a close model from the same class of cars.

How do I cancel my booking?

To cancel your booking, log in to My Bookings and click Cancel. If you cancel a booking before the No-refund period, your prepayment will be fully refunded.

How do I modify my booking before the rental has started?

Contact us directly by email or telephone. We’ll evaluate your request, check if the changes are possible, and update your booking. Depending on the nature of the changes, additional cost may occur. Amendments can take up to 24 hours to be processed.

How can I leave a review after rental?

Go to your Bookings page after the rental has ended and click "Leave a Review" to rate your experience. Should you wish to discuss any issues that occurred during your rental, please contact us and allow us to investigate the matter.

Why sign a rental agreement on pick-up?

The rental agreement you sign with the rental company is subject to its rental conditions and the law of the country you are renting in. Read the rental conditions of the agreement carefully and make sure you understand and agree to them.

Can I get a car delivered and collected?

Yes, but additional delivery charges may apply whether on pick-up or return. Some companies may offer free deliveries to certain places when the rental duration exceeds a certain number of days.

Can I return the car later?

If you can't return your car at the agreed drop-off time, inform the rental provider. It might be possible to return the vehicle slightly later than agreed.

What is a mileage limit?

Some rental providers restrict the amount of kilometres per day or per rental period. Payment for any extra mileage will have to be made on return, unless you purchased Unlimited Mileage when booking.

What happens on return after damage?

It depends on the insurance you have. In case there are any damages, bring it to the representative’s notice. Ask them about any charges they consider necessary and get it in writing. In most cases, the rental provider will charge you for any damage by keeping some of your Security Deposit. Always leave yourself enough time on return before the flight.

What should I check on drop-off?

Make sure that the supplier representative signs off the drop-off and ensure that the rental agreement is signed off by the supplier.

My flight time has changed

If your flight time or number has changed, you should provide the actual information to the rental provider as soon as possible.

Can I hire a vehicle with some extras?

Yes, optional extras must be requested when booking, and associated costs will be displayed where available.

Can I cross national borders with a rental car?

Some rental providers offer the possibility to cross national borders, while others do not. If crossing the border is allowed, additional fees may apply to cover extra insurance, taxes, etc. You must inform the rental provider about crossing borders; otherwise, your insurance may become invalid. Ask for advice on the driving territories/countries you plan to visit.

If I drop off the car earlier, will I receive a refund for unused days?

In most cases, rental providers will not refund for returning the car earlier than agreed.

What is required of the additional driver?

The additional driver needs to meet the same requirements as those for the main driver. Any additional driver needs to be present at pick-up, possess their documents, and be registered in the rental agreement.

Reserved vehicle is in a bad condition at pick-up

Thoroughly check the car for any imperfections at the time of pick-up and notify the car rental supplier of any issues. Take photos of the rental car before pick-up and after drop-off so there is no confusion regarding the car’s condition upon return. Any damages on the car might affect your Excess if not addressed before the rental. Always keep any paperwork you are given.

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