+ Lower price for a long time stay + Often travel equipment in the car + Flexibility with location to sell car + No road restrictions + No limitations of kilometer + No cross-border restrictions |
- Registration effort & costs - There might be additional costs of repairs - Effort & costs to take out an insurance policy - Effort to buy and sell the car |
+ Rental companies offer additional service (Insurance, roadside assistance etc.) + Remote location drop off + Often basic travel equipment in the car + Often airport transfers |
- Deposit of Cash or credit card bond - There might be road restrictions - Limitations to a certain amount of kilometer - Drop off only at rental location - Often minimum hire period - Prices vary depending on travel season - Often fees for extra driver - Often minimum age requirements |
Buy or Rent advice |
These arguments might help you to decide whether to buy or rent a car – there might be more! |