The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Karlsruhe 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
Drivers with GPS-navigators should deactivate the function that specifies the location of surveillance cameras on roads. The use of this software is also included in the number of serious violations of traffic regulations. It is also prohibited to use radar detectors. The fine for this violation is 75 euro.
In addition to monetary penalties drivers get points for serious violations of the traffic rules. These points are recorded in the police database. When a driver gets a certain number of points, he/she may be suspended from driving a vehicle.
You will see bright orange columns on autobahns. They are placed at regular intervals. They are necessary in order to call for help in case of an accident or a breakdown. However, drivers can also use a standard way and call for help on the phone.
