Do you need to clean a rental car before returning it?

Can I return a rental car dirty?

In simple terms, yes. Take your car back clean and you won't be charged. It's tricky to guess when a rental company might decide a car is too dirty. If a car smells of smoke when it's returned, the rental company will charge a cleaning fee, even if the car is otherwise clean.

Should I wash my Hertz rental car?

You don't need to wash it. The rental company will wash the exterior no matter how dirty it is. As long as the grime can come out in a car wash, you're fine no matter how dirty it is.

Does Hertz charge a cleaning fee?

What is the Hertz policy on smoking in vehicles? Hertz is committed to providing a safe, clean fleet for our customers and employees. A $400 cleaning fee will be assessed for vehicles returned with evidence of smoking.

Is Europcar better than Hertz?

Yes. Europcar matches cheaper rates found on its cars. Hertz will match and better competitive rates on its cars by 10%.May 7, 2020

Is Europcar owned by Enterprise?

Eurazeo

Is Europcar still in business?

Traded as Euronext: EUCAR CAC Mid 60 Component ---------------- ------------------------------------ Operating income €363 million (2018) Net income €139 million (2018) Total assets €6.495 billion (2018) Owner Eurazeo

Who is Europcar affiliated with?

From 1998, Europcar had progressively been acquired by the Volkswagen Group, until it eventually became a subsidiary 100% owned by the carmaker in 1999.