Best car rental sites compared
Four trusted platforms for renting a car abroad — compared on coverage, deposits and cancellation, so you can pick the right one for your trip. All let you book online before you travel.
GetRentacar
Widest worldwide coverage
- 100+ countries, 70,000+ cars
- Marketplace of rental agencies and private owners
- Optional deposit-free rental (small insurance fee instead)
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
Localrent
Local agencies, low deposits
- Local rental companies across 67 destinations
- Many cars with no deposit required
- Pay ~15–20% now, the rest at pickup
- Return the car with the same fuel level
Economybookings
Most supplier choice
- 600+ suppliers in 180+ countries
- 20,000 pickup locations at airports and cities
- Free cancellation on most bookings
- Online since 2008
QEEQ
Compare big-name brands
- Compares top brands like Hertz, Sixt and Alamo
- Coverage in 200 countries
- Free cancellation on around 80% of bookings
- Optional Diamond membership for bigger discounts
How to choose
- Travelling through many countries, or renting for a long trip? GetRentacar has the widest reach and an optional deposit-free rental.
- Renting from a local agency in Europe or Asia and want to avoid a big deposit? Localrent lists many no-deposit cars and only asks for a small payment upfront.
- Want the most suppliers to compare? Economybookings aggregates 600+ providers with free cancellation on most rates.
- Prefer big-name brands and flexible booking? QEEQ compares Hertz, Sixt, Alamo and more, with free cancellation on most bookings.
Whichever you choose: pick a full-to-full fuel policy, check the excess and deposit before you book, and photograph the car at pickup and drop-off.
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