Car Rental Contract – Jargon Buster

If you’re unfamiliar with a car rental contract and the language used on them you may miss important information.

To help you with this, we’ve created a mock-up of a standard looking rental contract and highlighted some of the key elements to ensure there are no surprises and you’re not left out of pocket.

The first page will typically have your details listed at the top (name, DOB, etc.), alongside information about the rental car itself (registration number, make/model, etc.). The graphic images of the car are for the rental company to mark down any damage on the vehicle.

The ‘Rental Agreement Details’ lists the specifics of what’s included in the contract. Hover your cursor over the plus signs to find out more about each one.