Self-drive luxury car rentals have been a rising trend in Chennai in the last few years. Many youngsters prefer hiring a luxury rental car rather than travelling in a train, bus, flight or cab. The other modes of travel cannot match the convenience and flexibility offered by self-driven luxury cars. Most car rental companies allow their customers to rent cars on an hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Here are a few tips for you to book a self-drive luxury car rental in Chennai.
Examine the Car Before Renting
You should always check the car before renting to avoid any problems later while driving. You can check the condition of the vehicle, battery, engine, and brake system. You should also check if the Stepney jack, spare tyre, and all required tools are in place. Check different parts of the vehicle before starting to drive to be on a safer side.
Hidden Charges
Find out all the charges that the rental company requires you to pay. Remember that it’s not just the rent that comes with hiring a self-drive luxury car. Car rental companies will also ask you for a refundable security deposit at the time of booking, which ranges from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5000. The security deposit helps the company to cover any damage that is done by the customer while driving. If the cost of damage is more, the customer has to pay extra charges while returning the car.
In Chennai, many areas have an over-speeding fine. Car rental companies will take the penalty from you if you are over-speeding. They may also block you from booking again if you keep repeating the offence. Some cars have smart technological devices fit into the car to track if you are applying sudden brakes at high speed or over-speeding. So drive within the speed limit to avoid unnecessary charges or penalties. Also, try to find out if there are any other hidden charges.
Choose the Right Car
You can rent an SUV, MUV, sedan, hatchback, or any other luxury car from various brands offered by self-drive car rental companies. If you want to experience some adventure and thrill, you can choose from the categories of sports luxury cars. Before finalizing a car, consider the comfort level, boot space, features available and the number of passengers that can travel in the car.
With or Without Fuel Option
Many self-drive luxury cars are charged based on hours. But the charges may get higher during the weekends as more people demand a self-drive car. Apart from that, there can be a huge difference in the rate of ‘without fuel’ and ‘with fuel’ options. If you choose a ‘with fuel’ option, then the cost of every kilometre travelled will be higher. On the other hand, a customer does not have to worry about the kilometres travelled if he bears the cost of fuel in the ‘without fuel’ option.
You can make a decision based on the distance you are going to cover. You can choose a without-fuel option if you are planning to do lots of driving. If you are driving less, then the with-fuel option is also good.
If you don’t want to drive yourself, you can always pay extra and go for a luxury car rental in Chennai with a driver. These tips for booking a self-drive luxury car rental in Chennai will help you avoid all problems and make the best choice. Enjoy your trip with a self-drive rental luxury car.
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