The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Essen are: BMW X3, Toyota Rav4, Kia Sportage, Toyota Landcruiser, BMW X5, Hyundai Santa Fe and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in Germany ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in Germany are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
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Common questions on rental process
Children under 12 years old can be transported in a vehicle only if it contains a special child seat and seat belts that fully comply with height and weight of a child. Children under 3 years and children whose height is less than 150 cm can only travel in the back of a car.
If the abovementioned rules are not followed, this will result in a fine of 40 euro (for transportation of one child) and 50 euro (if several children are transported).
While moving, all passengers must have their seat belts fastened. This applies to passengers who sit in the back seat of a car. The penalty for violating this rule is 30 euro.
