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 Car Rentals:
When to rent, when to lease
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Comparison Chart:
Renting vs. Short-term leasing
| Rental |
Short-term lease |
| Your only
option for a trip shorter than three weeks. |
Significant savings if you're driving for at least 17 days (Peugeot) or 21
days (Renault). |
| No
residence restrictions. |
Available
only to drivers who live outside the EU or have temporary visas. |
| Minimum
age is usually 21 to 25, often with "young driver surcharges." There may be
a maximum age of 70, depending on the country and vendor.* |
Available
to licensed drivers of 18 or older. |
| Bigger
choice of vehicles, including RVs, high-end sports cars, SUVs, and
chauffeured cars. |
Limited
to Renault or Peugeot cars, vans, and SUVs. |
| Pick up
and drop off nearly anywhere. International one-way rentals may require
drop-off fees. |
Pick up
and drop off at authorized locations.
Locations outside France incur pick-up and/or drop-off fees. |
| Collision
damage waiver is extra in most countries, or requires paying a higher
inclusive rate. |
Full
insurance is included (no deductible). |
| Rate
includes VAT of 16-20% or more. Airports and some city locations impose
surcharges. |
No VAT or
airport/city fees. |
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For more information and
rates, click:
Auto Europe
(Car rentals) |
For more information and
rates, click:
Peugeot Open Europe "Buy Back" Program
(Peugeot leases)
Renault Eurodrive
(Renault leases) |
* In the UK, 1car1 accepts
rental bookings from drivers over 70. Also check our partner,
Auto Europe, which works
with a number of different car suppliers.
Related articles:
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Leasing
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and avoid insurance hassles with a leased Peugeot or Renault.
Rental-Car Insurance
Do you need liability insurance in Europe? Should you pay extra for a Collision
Damage Waiver, or can you rely on your credit card's free coverage?
Driving in Europe
Information and links on trip planning, car rentals, short-term leases, traffic
laws, International Driving Permits, and more.
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Should you tour Europe on four wheels or ride the rails? Use this quiz and
related resources to make a wise decision.
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