Some companies add hidden fees to premium car rentals in Phayathai and Bangkok, but not all Phayathai car rentals do this. Companies like Drive Car Rental offer optional add-ons with zero hidden fees!
Some of the common, but often misunderstood, additional charges that can be found in the fine print of car rental agreements include airport fees, facility and administration overhead, taxes, and extra distance fees, and additional driver fees.
Common Fees to Watch For
Car rental customers need to read rental contracts and prices carefully. The price on a website can be very different by the time you reach the checkout and payment page.
Here are the typical fees that get added on to a car rental before you have a chance to pull out a credit card:
Airport Fees
Large rental companies often advertise a variety of rental locations, but omit the fact that rates can vary significantly between offices. The most frequent fee travelers may notice is an airport surcharge. This can be upwards of 10% to 25% above the standard rental fee from other offices.
Drive Car Rental does not add any fees to the advertised rates seen on our website.
Facility and Administration Fees
Some rental agencies will charge fees related to administrative and facility operations. These may be added if the agency has an office in a high-cost area or wants to recoup some of its office overhead. When the vehicle is a premium car such as a BMW or Mercedes, these costs can skyrocket.
Drive Car Rentals does not charge any additional fees; all administrative costs are included in the rates posted on our website.
Taxes
Car hire companies are known to advertise a low rate on the front page to draw in renters. Once you reach the checkout page, rental amounts can increase due to taxes. These are set by local governments, and agencies must collect them. However, taxes are included in the rates seen on Drive Car Rental’s website, so there are no surprises at checkout.
Extra Distance Fees
Many budget rental cars come with unlimited driving distance. Some renters assume that premium cars also come with unlimited driving distance, but many premium cars have restrictions. This is because they are expected to be used for shuttling between business meetings and hotels rather than for long road trips.
Drive Car Rental provides unlimited driving distance on each vehicle in our fleet. Whether you’re driving across town or across the country, the rental rate stays the same.
Additional Driver Fees
People rarely travel alone, and no one likes to be behind the wheel for an entire day. Large corporate agencies love to tack on additional driver fees.
Often, these aren’t disclosed until you reach the rental counter, even if the bill has been paid beforehand. Because these fees are frequently assessed by the day, they can quickly add hundreds of pounds to the final bill.
Drive Car Rental allows up to two drivers free of charge. The only requirement is that all drivers are over twenty-one years old and have valid driving licenses.
Transparent Add-ons With Drive Car Rental
After selecting a vehicle, but before reaching the checkout page, Drive Car Rental offers several optional add-ons for all vehicles, from compacts to EVs and premium cars. These include:
- Various levels of optional insurance waivers for enhanced protection from damage, theft, and accidents
- Car seats for infants
- Booster seats for young children
- Portable GPS navigation systems
Flexibility With Drive Car Rental
When it comes time to compare Phayathai hotel transport solutions, Drive Car Rental allows customers to choose where to pick up their vehicle. Many travelers are fatigued after a long journey and may not want to pick up directly at the airport on arrival.
This is why Drive Car Rental offers to bring the vehicle to a designated location or hotel of the customer’s choice. We also have offices conveniently located across Bangkok and greater Thailand. For those who want to enjoy the view rather than drive, Drive Car Rental also has chauffeurs and professional drivers available at reasonable rates.
Perhaps the best feature of choosing Drive Car Rental is our 10% discount for those who pay in advance. Early booking and prepayment mean better rates. For the best possible discounts, long-stay business travelers, expats, and part-time residents can rent cars by the month or even annually!