{"id":1845,"date":"2020-03-30T08:56:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T08:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=1845"},"modified":"2020-03-27T10:04:33","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T10:04:33","slug":"car-hire-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/tips\/car-hire-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Hire Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So you want to hire a car abroad? It\u2019s always good to bear a few practical tips in mind so that you can make sure that you won\u2019t be caught out by any last-minute snags. Whether you\u2019re just doing a short hop or beginning an extended rental, you\u2019ll want to make sure that you cover all these points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got the keys in your hand, it\u2019s always tempting to jump into your shiny new car and zoom off. But before you do, make sure you cover the basics. Check the car for any obvious damage, inside and out. Ask where the nearest petrol station or EV charging point is. Check the smaller features in the car that you might not be familiar with \u2014 popping the boot open, checking the lights, turn the air conditioning on and off, adjusting the seats. And last but not least, make sure you get away hassle-free by asking if there are any local traffic-jam hotspots that you ought to avoid.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving on the other side<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a fairly frequent traveller and you\u2019re used to driving on both sides of the road, this will be no problem. But if it\u2019s been a while, or if you\u2019re less familiar generally with right-hand-side drive, then it can take some getting used to. It can be helpful to start by finding a few quieter streets and then spending a little while getting familiar with right-hand-side turning, crossing, signalling, and the like.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/03\/tim-foster-TW-rxLXqJUs-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2035 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/03\/tim-foster-TW-rxLXqJUs-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/03\/tim-foster-TW-rxLXqJUs-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/03\/tim-foster-TW-rxLXqJUs-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/03\/tim-foster-TW-rxLXqJUs-unsplash-1.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Road-use fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The motorway systems of many countries are run on a toll-based, pay-per-use basis \u2014 sometimes with toll booths along the way, and sometimes with vouchers that you can buy and attach to your windscreen (commonly referred to as a vignette). The tolls and conditions vary from place to place, so best to do a little online research before you go to avoid any bother.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brexit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, just like with everything else, Brexit is also having its effect in something as simple as hiring a car. If there is a no-deal Brexit, or even just a \u201cthin\u201d deal, then it may end up being the case that UK driving licenses will no longer be valid in the EU. If this does happen, then you may need to get an international driving permit in addition to your driving license. Make sure to check the details before you go \u2014 the best source is the government\u2019s own website at gov.uk.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/03\/joshua-fuller-TiDa-gEog-s-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2036 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/03\/joshua-fuller-TiDa-gEog-s-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/03\/joshua-fuller-TiDa-gEog-s-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/03\/joshua-fuller-TiDa-gEog-s-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2020\/03\/joshua-fuller-TiDa-gEog-s-unsplash-1.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, those are the basics. Of course, this is not a comprehensive overview, so make sure to check with the relevant authorities wherever you\u2019re off to. And also, make sure to take a look at all the options for car hire with Sixt today \u2014 with something for all budgets and requirements, we make it easy and simple.<br><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you want to hire a car abroad? It\u2019s always good to bear a few practical tips in mind so that you can make sure that you won\u2019t be caught out by any last-minute snags. 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