Car Rentals in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico

Common Queries About Driving in Ciudad del Carmen

VAT Taxes in Ciudad del Carmen

Commonly called the VAT tax or Value Added Tax on your rental car contract, the cost of this tax can be 15-30% and it is standard European sales tax which varies slightly depending upon the Ciudad del Carmen you are renting in. When you are analyzing your contract or quote, look for Including VAT, or Taxes Extra or Plus VAT to get a clear sense of whether this charge is included in your online rental car price in Ciudad del Carmen or if this is something you should expect to pay locally.

Extra Rent-a-Car Charges Associated With Optional Equipment in Ciudad del Carmen

If you've reserved extra equipment with your rental car (like child seats, GPS, ski-racks or snow chains), then you will be charged an additional Processing Fee or Administration Fee for this equipment (unless your online quote states that these costs are included in the total displayed price). Some destinations have specific requirements for traveling with children (who must be restrained in a properly-sized child seat or booster seat), so it's important to check the specific requirements in Ciudad del Carmen to see if some of these optional rental car equipment items will be needed for your trip.

Location Costs for Rentals in Ciudad del Carmen

Parking space at a major airport or train station comes at a premium, and to cover this cost, rental car agencies who offer convenient pick-up and drop-off right at these terminals will often pass a portion of these costs to travelers in the form of an Airport Surcharge, Premium Location Surcharge, Parking Fee or Rail Station Surcharge. There is a way to avoid these rental car fees. If you don't mind traveling to a downtown location in Ciudad del Carmen to pick-up your vehicle, you can avoid paying this convenience cost, but most travelers who factor in the expense and time of catching a cab to a downtown office opt for airport or rail-station pick-up, justifying the extra cost as a worthwhile expense to get on the road faster and maximize their time in Ciudad del Carmen. Wherever you choose to pick up your rental car in Ciudad del Carmen, we recommend that you pay careful attention to the office's business hours on your Auto Europe voucher so that you can return your vehicle when their office is open. This way you can avoid costly Late Return Fees, sometimes called Out of Hours Fees.

Car Rental Petrol Policy Charges and Fees

Most rental car agreements in Ciudad del Carmen require you to fill your vehicle with fuel prior to dropping it off at the agency when your trip is over. These Full to Full policies can result in a fee, charged after the fact, if you do not fill your vehicle up with gas or diesel fuel prior to dropping it off at the end of your trip. Pay close attention to your rental car contract, as you can generally save a little money by filling your tank yourself instead of relying on the local agency to do it for you.

Various Driver Fees for Driving a Rental in Ciudad del Carmen

Drivers who are young (usually under the age of 25) or older (typically 65 or older) may be asked to pay a Senior Driver Fee or Young Driver Surcharge at the counter when picking up their rental car in Ciudad del Carmen. Drivers in these age brackets tend to be considered higher risk, and some (but not all) local operators will charge a daily fee to rent to older or younger drivers. This fee varies depending upon the rental car agency you've booked with, but can be $5 per day, or more. Auto Europe may be able to compare your booking details between other local providers to help you find a vehicle with a lower (or no) additional driver fee to save you money. Call us if you'd like some help.