Cars
A hire car gives you freedom where public transport is thin, but the price you see first is rarely the price you pay. Comparison sites help most by showing several rental companies side by side, so you can weigh the price against each company's reputation at your pick-up location.
Before booking, compare the total cost: the excess on the included insurance, the deposit held on your card, the fuel policy, mileage limits, one-way fees and charges for young or additional drivers. Check whether the rental desk is in the terminal or a shuttle ride away, its opening hours if your flight lands late, and whether you need an international driving permit. Photograph the car when you collect and return it.
For everyday car hire, Rentalcars.com compares prices from rental companies worldwide, and Auto Europe does the same with a focus on Europe. For something special, such as a sports car or a prestige saloon, Driverso, Lurento and Rent Luxe Car specialise in luxury rentals across Europe, and Lurento in Dubai too. Luxury hire usually comes with larger deposits, stricter age rules and mileage caps, so read the terms closely.
If you would rather be driven, see Tours And Transfers for private transfers between cities.
