One-way car hire

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Your guide to car hire

Understanding what to expect can help you avoid any surprise costs and make your one-way journey that bit easier. Get up to speed on everything from insurance to fuel policies.

Age requirements

Most drivers must be at least 21–25 to hire a car.

If you're planning a cross-country road trip, make sure you check the car hire age rules for all the places you plan to visit. Most companies set a minimum age between 21 and 25. Under 25s will usually pay a young driver fee, and some vehicle types have stricter age limits.

The documents you need

Your driving licence, credit card and any permits you need.

Some car hire companies accept debit cards, but it's worth checking first. In certain countries you'll also need an International Driving Permit (IDP), so make sure you've organised that before you travel.

Deposit and payment

A deposit is held on your card.

A hold goes on your card when you collect the car — it's not an extra charge. Once you return the car undamaged, you get the money back. This can take a few days to show on your bank statement.

Car hire insurance

Insurance is included, but you'll pay an excess.

Most car hire bookings include a collision damage waiver (CDW). If the car's damaged, you'll usually pay an excess. Excess insurance can help cover that cost. If you're driving to another country, check your cover applies for the whole journey, not just where you picked up the car.

Fuel and mileage

Full-to-full is usually the best value.

You get the car with a full tank and return it full, which means you only pay for what you use. If you're driving long-distance, check whether unlimited mileage is included. Some rentals cap the distance and charge for anything over.

Extras to budget for

The price only includes the car and one driver.

Child seats, sat navs and additional drivers are typically added separately and charged per day. On a longer one-way trip, those costs can soon add up. So if you know you'll need them, check the prices before you book.

One-way car hire: FAQs

When you rent a car one-way, you collect your car in one location, then drop it off in another. You could even start your journey in one country, and end it in another. Search now to see where you could rent a car one-way from.

There are lots of car hire companies you can rent with one-way. The most popular are Alamo, Budget and Hertz.

Yes. Just make sure there's availability at the locations you want to travel to and from. Play around with dates, pick-up points and drop-off locations to see if there is a car for you.

When you rent a car one-way, you collect your car in one place, and drop it off in another. The simplest way of getting from A to B!

Yes, you could rent a car in one country and return it to another, if car hire providers in your origin and destination allow it. Try searching for your European road trip today.

Absolutely. You can hire a car one way, picking it up in one location and dropping it off in another. Simply enter your ideal pick-up location and drop-off spot and start your search.

Yes, you can pick up your hire car at one airport and then drop it off at another. You just need to make sure there are cars available on the dates you’re looking to travel. Make sure to tick ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search for car hire, and enter the airports you’re travelling to and from.

The most popular rental company that offers one-way hire is Alamo. The cheapest price we could find with them is ر.ق.‏ 92 per day.

Yes, you can get one-way car hire with unlimited miles. This means you’ll spend less time worrying about your money, and more time enjoying the wide open road. When you start your search, tick ‘Unlimited mileage’ under ‘Policies’ to find the right deal for you.

Yes, you can pick up your van in one country and drop it off in another. You’ll just need to make sure there is availability, which you can do quickly with Skyscanner. Simply add your dates, tick ‘Return car to a different location’, and enter your pick-up and drop-off points.