Take precautions to protect your safety when driving in a new location – when driving in large cities, for example, it is always sensible to keep your windows closed, and to avoid getting out of your car if approached by a stranger. Take steps to ensure security of your rental car too – always remember to lock your doors, and leave nothing valuable on display when you park car to explore. Be vigilant about your safety when driving too, and avoid all alcohol – different destinations will have stricter views on driving under influence, and it is hardly worth getting into trouble with police on your vacation! Driving in an unfamiliar place requires that you have your wits about you at all times too, so focus on road, and take regular breaks.

Renting a car is a great way to see a new place – do your homework, and know what to expect at your vacation destination, and then go see sights in style.

Depending on nature of your trip, you will probably have particular requirements in your car rental – so decide before booking what features you will need in a car. How many passengers will there be, will you be carrying a lot of luggage? While a fast and exotic car might be great for impressing clients on a one man or woman business trip, it isn’t quite so appropriate for long haul driving with kids! Ensure that you car you select has plenty of room for both passengers and luggage, and meets any other special requirements you might have.

Don’t forget when hiring a rental car to bring all appropriate documentation with you – this is not time to forget your driver’s licence! It is also a good idea to bring a copy of rental agreement in car with you, just in case police at any point stop you. And perhaps most importantly when renting a car in an unfamiliar location – don’t forget map!