How to avoid cross-border fees in car rental
In this blog we curate cross-border fees from the most visited locations such as UK, continental Europe, Canada and the USA.
What is Cross-Border Fee?
Cross-border fee is a fee that covers extra taxes, insurance, and other expenses that car rental companies charge. Drivers need to the inform their car rental companies, if they’re going to cross countries during their trips.
What happens if I don’t pay the cross-border fees?
If you don’t inform the car rental company and not pay for the cross-border fee, the rental car insurance won’t be valid. The rental car company will charge you for the damages, and also may charge for extra taxes and other fees.
In which cases I have to pay cross-border fee?
If you travel more than one country during the rental period, we suggest you to pay for the cross-border fee.
How much does cross-border fee cost?
We prepared some examples for you from some major locations that drivers prefer to buy cross-border fee.
Some Cross-Border Fee Referrals
| Start point | Destination | Rental Car Company | Cross-border Fee on average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany Austria |
Austria Germany |
Europcar | $16 |
| Hertz | $28 | ||
| Avis | No fee :) | ||
| Sixt | $20 | ||
| Germany Switzerland |
Switzerland Germany |
Thrifty | $20 |
| Dollar | $55 | ||
| Spain Portugal |
Portugal Spain |
Centauro | $12 |
| Hertz | No Fee :) | ||
| EU UK |
UK EU |
Europcar | $46 |
| Enterprise | $65 | ||
| US Canada |
Canada US |
Alamo | $35 |
*These prices show differences according to date and pick-up/drop-off locations.
Guest Author: Carly Whittaker