Are you planning a trip to Europe, and considering renting a car during your stay?  Here are some important tips you need to know beforehand:
1. If you choose to pick up a car from a car rental company straight from the airport, train station or port,  you must be warned that there are ”premium station” taxes involved, varying from 15-20% of the fee, or a fixed sum ranging from 30 to 60 USD, depending on the country.  To avoid this initial tax, you can take a cab to the closest car rental company and pick up your car from there, tax free.  A good idea is to do some research on such companies found in close proximity to the place of your arrival, taxi fees, etc. You can drop off the car at the airport when you are leaving though – no fee involved there!
2. If you plan to drive from one country to another, even though most countries are in the European Union, there are usually damage fees for picking up a car from one country and dropping it off in another.  Do your research, because sometimes these fees can reach up to 4,000 USD!
3. Be careful when comparing the prices of different car rental companies. Ask if the road and licensing taxes and fees are included in the price, because in some cases it can reach up to 5 USD per day.
4. Always try to return the rented car before the time agreed upon in your initial contract, because in most cases even if you are just half an hour late, you will be charged for an extra day.  Also, remember to fill it up before returning it and keep the receipt – otherwise you will be charged damage fees for that too.
5. Some European countries have additional taxes for winter tires. So if you are going skiing in the Alps, you should check this beforehand, otherwise, you may end up paying up to 21 USD a day.

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If you are planning the perfect wedding, a prom, a party, or any other special occasion, renting a luxurious limousine will be the ideal way to make the day even more special.The exotic limousines are offered with chauffeurs by the rental companies. Since many people choose to rent a chauffeur-driven limo just to be taken from home to a particular event or place, it is a good idea to inform the car rental service of the exact time and destination you will be needing the limousine for, so that they can calculate the best fee for you, and plan everything in advance. Some car rental services will offer their clients drinks from the limo bar, as well as other refreshments. The chauffeur will also play the music of your choice, to make the day as special as ever.
Many of the luxury car rental companies will offer packages of a luxurious limo plus the driver and taxes added for 3 hours for a wedding and 6 hours from proms. The prices will vary, depending on the car brand, size and the extras you would like to add to this unforgettable ride.

The most popular limousines offered for weddings, proms and other special occasions include vintage or new classic limousines, such as: Bentley, Maybach, Lincoln, Cadillac, Mercedes Benz, Rolls Royce and more. There are some more unusual limousines available for rent, such as stretch Hummers and other SUV limos. If you are planning to transport your guests from the church to the restaurant at your wedding, there are luxurious limousine couches and minibuses available too, which are not to be mistaken with the fun party buses available for rent for an unforgettable travelling party!
They can vary in size. Some stretch limos can fit up to 20 passengers. The prices, as expected can vary to up to about 100 USD per passenger for an hour, for some of the rare vintage cars available. Of course, most car rental companies offer package prices and discounts for special occasions too.

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Even though in the US you need to be at least 21 years old in order to rent a car, there is virtually no age limit for older drivers who are willing to rent one. On the other hand, in Europe and the rest of the world there are various kinds of age restrictions for the younger elderly customers of rental car companies.
For example, many European car rental companies will not rent out their cars to people under 25 and over 75 years of age.  In Ireland, you may need to pay additional taxes if you are over 70 and are willing to rent a car.  You may even be asked to provide documentation and sign declarations that you are completely healthy and have been driving on a regular basis in some countries.
In the rest of the world, the age limits are even more drastic for renting cars. A doctor’s note will be needed in Australia if you are 75 or more and want to drive a rented car.
In Morocco, you won’t be able to rent a car if you are 60 or more.  In Jamaica, the age limit is 65 years maximum if you want to rent a car.
The reason for these age restrictions is because the insurance companies won’t pay off the insurance due in case of an accident, if it was caused by an elderly driver.  Actually, the insurance companies place such restrictions in their insurance policies when offering them to car rental companies.
Even though there is logic behind these rules and age restriction, if you are confident that you can drive without a problem, and you need to rent a car, but you are over the age limit, then simply make a person you are travelling with or another younger person willing to sign the contract with the car rental company instead of you.

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