Le Mans Car Rental Bookings.

Looking forward to your holiday in Le Mans?
Then choose your Car Rental in Le Mans carefully.

Car Hire and Rental in Le Mans:
When hiring a car in Le Mans be careful to read the fine print. You will find this difficult in the Le Mans car booking office at the airport - so book online with ECB CARBIZ in Le Mans. You may be keen to get on with your holiday or business trip, but think of the future and beware to get the balance right. You need to guarantee your Le Mans trip is a success. So here is what to look out for: Inspect the car when you first get to Le Mans.

You may have gone for the cheapest option available, but this does not always mean it will cost you less in the long run. By all means go for a cheap Le Mans car hire provider, but bear in mind some of the caveats listed here.

Car Insurance in Le Mans:
ECB CARBIZ always include insurance in Le Mans car rental agreements. The Annual Excess European Car Rental Insurance is £49 (unlimited use) and covers all excess on accidents and theft to the rented vehicle and damage to windows and tires. £49 Europe, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. £59 for Le Mans and all the above countries for an extended period of 60 days for any one-car rental. With ECB CARBIZ, insurance is arranged beforehand so that you are not delayed at the Le Mans car collection desk. Many customers assume this provision is included in the other advertisers' rates, but with most rental companies and car rental agents this is not the case. This applies to Le Mans as well as allother destinations.
It would be wise to check if your credit card company provides insurance coverage to their gold or platinum members - provided you are using the card to pay for the car rental. Also, you may also be covered if you have previously paid for travel insurance.

Insurance and minor car damage in Le Mans.
The most common problems are with disputes over damage when the car is returned, so give the car a thorough examination when you get to Le Mans and check the "vehicle condition report" in the presence of car hire agent before you let the agent out of your site. Be aware that damage will be charged for and this damage could be there when you take up the rental agreement so do check for it. Some unscrupulous agents make a mint out of charging £100 to every hirer that does not spot the damage. Even take photographs of any existing damage including bumps and scratches. Even keep a disposable camera in the glove box to record any events that may occur during your hire period.
It is also recommended that you get obtain the Le Mans agent's written agreement in that the vehicle has no damage or that the damage is qualified accurately. Be on the safe side. You may be asked to leave an imprint of your credit card - try not to do this, as there may be a risk of fraud with the less reputable companies.
Some contracts can include an "unconditional authorization to charge" clause so they may charge your credit card whatever they wish without your subsequent authorization. So be wary of any move like this otherwise you might regret it.

Off-Road vehicles in Le Mans:
If you have hired a 4x4 vehicle that Le Mans car hire companies often do not allow off road driving, beach driving or ferry travel. So compare rental contracts if you plan to go across country in Le Mans Beware also - some contracts do not cover you for single-car accidents like reversing into a post or hitting potholes on a Le Mans country road or even on your campsite if you are camping in Le Mans. You no doubt are aware of the drinking restrictions back home, but in Le Mans you may find that if a driver is attempting to drive after a single drink, or if an unauthorized, unqualified or under-age driver attempts to drive there may be no cover for you in the event of an accident or law infringement. Some companies charge when an accident occurs even if you are without fault. So please follow the rental agreement to the letter or you may end up paying the maximum penalty whatever the situation. Also, when renting a convertible, beware that these can be subject to costly damage if left unattended in areas of risk of crime.

Extra charges:
Watch for the optional extras too like ski racks and child seats. if you have a driver under 25 years old just expect to pay more than the advertised rates. Don't be late returning the can otherwise there will most likely be a late penalty fee as well as an extra day charge.

Returning the car in Le Mans:
If you have agreed to return the car to another Le Mans location there be extra charges especially if you are over your mileage allowance. Stick to you initial agreement and only change it by agreement with your Le Mans rental company before you do anything and make sure that you agree any extra charges beforehand. Ensure that the online advertised price includes any online booking fee.

Getting a new car in Le Mans:
The average age of hire cars is about 9 months as most rental companies sell them on at that age for about the price they paid for them. Some companies you will see advertising for Le Mans car hire will use these resold cars, and even older ones. So don't expect a gleaming motor if you have not dealt with a cheap local company before. Choose companies like ECB CARBIZ who have franchises with the major suppliers.

Book early if you can.
Early booking for Le Mans is always beneficial. You will likely get a better rate than if you book late. Also remember that for a one-day hire you will in fact pay for 2 days. A 6-day hire costs for 7 days, and so on. So do not change the contract time as it will cost you more than you expect.

Le Mans Airport Hire:
If you have arranged a flight with car hire from the airport serving Le Mans, you may find that Le Mans airport car rental costs are more (about 10%) than from Le Mans itself. This is due to due to additional airport tax charges that are pretty general worldwide. You can always take a bus or taxi to the downtown Le Mans pick up point. So choose this option if you are on a tight budget.