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Why to rent a car?

Even if you are not the owner of a vehicle, but if you are an active driver, there may be situations in your life where you are in need of a vehicle. You might want to go for example, for a holiday by car, a long weekend, a concert or other cultural event, shopping out if the town, and so on. So maybe you are not thinking of buying a car at the moment. But you can also think about renting a car as an option. If you do not need a vehicle daily but rather exceptionally, this may be a much better alternative for you. What are the most important advantages of renting a car over buying? We've summarized the most important points for you:


Advantages of renting a car compared to buying it


  • A rented car will always be in the good technical condition

It is not you who have to deal with MOT and in general - the technical condition of your vehicle. When you rent a car, you can rely 100% on that your car is in good technical condition. It is the renter's responsibility to hand over a car that is as reliable for the customer. This will relieve you of any stress that comes when your car breaks down. There is no need to worry about any unexpected service expenses during the year. Your rented car will always work exactly as it should.

  • Fewer worries


Another big advantage is that you save extra costs for changing winter and summer tires. We also know that tires will not last forever, and it is also not cheap to buy new ones. You do not have to deal with overbooked dates to go to the service. The renter will solve everything for you in the majority of cases. Although seasonal tires are available at extra cost in some companies, you only need to compare offers from different companies. The same is with the toll stickers. In most cases you don't even have to deal with toll stickers in Slovakia or other countries. Everything is part of the rental or part of the extra service. All you have to do is check how the chosen company is set up. So you can save significantly. This will be especially interesting if you are going to the country only once, or you are going to cross several countries.

  • Bigger or smaller - adapts to your needs


Sometimes you need a small handy car for the city, but for a holiday you need a larger and more reliable car that can fit all your luggage and your family. Changing cars according to need and taste? No problem. But it will be more of a reality when you rent a car. SUV or convertible - just one of the biggest advantages of car rental is that you can customize the model and brand to your current needs. Most companies will be able to offer you a specific category of car, even if they do not offer you a specific model, which may also be part of additional service.

  • Do you need to move - We have a solution!


Renting a car is a smart choice as you can move from place to place easily and without a schedule. You choose a car model with huge storage space, or a larger car and you can move at once. So if you cut the costs that a download service would cost you, you can also save significantly. Renting a car is not so expensive after all.

  • Additional services - always ready


Assistance service, if you need it, is just one of the many benefits if you rent a car. In addition, in most companies you do not even have to return the rented car to the exact place where you took it. Simply return it to any other branch office as agreed. The staff of the rental service will also gladly and easily advise you on the type of car you would like to hire.

  • Other costs


There are also other costs that are related to the operation of the car you own. Mandatory contractual insurance, motor hull insurance - this will also be solved by the renter. The fact that you do not have to take care of the car all year long is actually absolutely great. Although many people think that the operating expenses of a car after its purchase is only fuel. In the end the cost of the fuel is ultimately lower compared to other expenses. These include servicing, spare parts, tires and other costs.

  • The latest model


Want to try driving on a particular model of car? Are you interested in an SUV or hybrid? When renting, there is no problem to try out a new car model every time. It's exciting, extraordinary and interesting. How else could you try the latest model of your favorite brand? Yes, this is a great way. You can also choose a model to suit your consumption, whether in the city or on the highway.

When it comes to a car, the initial feeling may tell you that it pays you to invest more in buying a car. But unless you really need to drive it daily it can be more convenient to rent a car for you. We have already mentioned the biggest advantages above.
Nowadays you do not have to worry about renting a car. It's a handy and quick way to get you where you need it at a great price. In just a few minutes after signing the contract, you can drive a car of your choice.

31.3.2020