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Why compare car hire with us?

No one likes to collect a hire car at the start of a trip and immediately face issues and extra costs at the rental desk. We founded Think Rental Cars due to our own frustration with the lack of transparency in the car hire booking process. Now we're on a mission to take the stress out of hiring a car, that's why we strip those hassles out from the very start. Just book, collect and go – no hidden costs, no nasty surprises. We make it faster and easier to get on the road with your smile intact.

Our team are committed to providing car hire with no hidden fees and complete transparency. We also ensure that our customers are offered all of the different car hire excess insurance options, along with a full, easy to understand, explanation of the security deposit and excess deposit requirements.

All of the prices for car hire you see on our website include everything you'll have to pay. If you've added an extra driver or a child booster seat the pricing is clearly explained, including a breakdown of what you need to pay now and the amount that's left to pay when you collect the car. No hidden fees, no surprises – that's our commitment.

If your car hire journey takes you cross border into a different country our website clearly explains any cross border fees that will apply, so you won't have any nasty surprises when you collect the car.

There are some car rental brands that you might see on other websites but not ours. Our goal is to deliver a Stress Free Car Rental experience, so we only compare car rental prices from brands that can support our customers as much as we do.

What do I need to hire a car?

Firstly, you need a valid driving licence. In most cases, you must have held it for at least one (1) year. You also need a credit (or debit, where accepted) card to pay with and leave a deposit and the voucher received after making a reservation.
When hiring in a foreign country, you often need another form of identification, usually a passport.

What should I look for when choosing a hire company?

There are two things you should use to determine which company to hire from - reviews and the Rental Conditions.
We ask every customer to rate their experience after they drop off the car and show their ratings when you search for a car. If you want to be sure you get great service, look for the Excellent Car Rental Service badge which we award to the top three companies in each location with an average rating of 8 or higher.
You should also check the Rental Conditions to make sure the hire company you choose works best for your requirements.

What if my plans change?

When you book a car through thinkrentalcars.com, you can make changes or cancel your booking for free at any point prior to 48 hours before you are scheduled to pick up the car.

At what age can I hire a car?

This depends on where you would like to hire a car. Though you can hire a car at the age of 18 in many European countries and the states of New York and Michigan in the United States, in many locations you must be 21 to hire a car. You can conveniently check by entering your age before clicking Search now.
Note that most suppliers charge an additional Young Driver Fee for customers under the age of 25, though this age varies by supplier and location. If you enter your age before searching, we include this fee in the total allowing for the simplest comparison.

Can I hire a car without a credit card?

Though just a few years ago it was impossible to hire a car without a credit card, things have changed quickly. Many suppliers, especially global companies such as Avis, Dollar, Hertz, ect., allow customers to both pay and leave a deposit with a debit card (though the card must be a Mastercard or Visa).
If you do not have a credit card, be sure to check the Payment Policy section of the Rental Conditions prior to booking to see if the supplier accepts debit cards.

Can I hire a car with either Limited or Unlimited mileage

We offer limited and unlimited mileage rentals.

Limited mileage rentals can often be less expensive than unlimited. When considering limited mileage rentals, the mileage allowance is always clearly displayed. If you decide to book a rental with limited mileage, you will be charged an additional fee if you go above the daily mileage allowance. The total mileage allowance for the whole rental is calculated as (the number of hire days multiplied by the daily allowance). You don't have to remain within the daily allowance on every day, provided that the total miles used during the rental doesn't go over the number of days X the daily limit.