What is an insurance excess?

The excess is the amount you'll only be liable for in case of damage (under Collision Damage Waiver) or theft (under Theft Protection) of the vehicle. Information about the excess will be clearly stated in the price inclusion when you reserve a car on QEEQ.

How can I add an additional driver?

You are advised to make a request upon your arrival at the rental counter. Additional charge per day will incur unless '1 Additional Driver Included' is stipulated on the rental. Please note that the same licence and age requirement applies to the additional driver. The additional driver is supposed to present the required licence document along with the main driver at pickup.

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Guest reviews

Europcar
8 - "Overall, it's fairly good."
Alamo
10 - "Very satisfied. Picking up the car in Nice was quick and simple. The car was in good condition, clean and well-maintained. Returning the car in Paris was straightforward, just park the car and hand over the keys at the counter. The credit card pre-authorization was canceled within a few hours—great experience."
Enterprise
10 - "I booked a Peugeot 508 but was upgraded to a BMW 3 Series diesel wagon. The car had 70,000 kilometers on it but was in very good condition. I didn't visit any chaotic big cities, so there were no issues with theft or vandalism. I thoroughly enjoyed the driving experience with the diesel BMW: precise steering, adaptive cruise control with L2 semi-autonomous driving, powerful performance, stable at high speeds, and excellent sound insulation. It's perfect for the South of France, which has both mountain roads and highways for long-distance driving. In terms of space, the trunk is very large and can fit two 28-inch suitcases plus a carry-on bag."
National
10 - "Very satisfied with the service, patiently and thoroughly explained the vehicle's features and operations."
Enterprise
10 - "Very good."
Alamo
8 - "Returning a car at Paris North Station is quite troublesome and the process is somewhat inefficient. Other aspects are fine, but the tire pressure was low and the car wasn't very clean inside."
Avis
10 - "Pretty good."
Shouqizuche
10 - "Very satisfied."
Avis
10 - "Satisfied."
Avis
8 - "Originally booked a Peugeot 208, but received an MG3 for pickup. The car is small, which makes it well-suited for Europe's narrow streets. It was easy to drive. Purchased full insurance and completed a round trip from Avignon to Nice, including visits to nearby towns. The only slight inconvenience was parking. The refund of the pre-authorization took a bit longer than expected."
Keddy by Europcar
8 - "Overall good, but the car wasn't 100% full on fuel at pickup. Returning it with a full tank resulted in some loss."
Enterprise
10 - "Provides detailed guidance, so you don't have to find the car on your own."
Europcar
8 - "This is my second time renting a car at Nice Airport in France. Overall, it was a good experience. The pickup and return process was convenient, and the vehicle was new. Very satisfied."
Alamo
10 - "The car model was upgraded, the deposit was refunded immediately, and no deductions were made."
Enterprise
10 - "The staff were very friendly."
Alamo
10 - "Had to wait in line a bit during pickup because there were some unusual customers ahead, like those without their own credit cards or wanting to use cash as a deposit. The staff handled it all calmly. Returning the car was very smooth, with the staff completing the inspection quickly."
Avis
10 - "It's okay."
Keddy by Europcar
10 - "Excellent"
Alamo
10 - "The Alamo Avignon TGV location is right outside the station. Booked for 3 PM and arrived shortly after. Picked up the car smoothly without waiting in line. The staff was very friendly, and the process was quick."
Avis
10 - "The staff was very friendly, there was no upselling, and the car pickup was very quick."
Alamo
10 - "Alamo has always been my top choice for car rentals during my trips to France. The experience has consistently been excellent—professional and efficient!"
Alamo
8 - "The car rental staff were very friendly and helpful. When picking up the car, I didn’t like the reserved yellow-colored vehicle, so they immediately switched it to a Renault Captur. At drop-off, I informed the staff that the car wasn’t cleaned at pickup and that the drop-off location had been changed without prior notice. The staff quickly deducted 50 euros from the rental cost, which was very considerate. Additionally, regarding the absence of an environmental sticker on the car, we had to delay our journey to contact the rental company and QEEQ. The rental company provided no response, and QEEQ claimed they were reaching out to the rental company. The long communication process did not yield a definitive answer. The staff at the drop-off location clearly stated that rental cars in France no longer require an environmental sticker. Surprisingly, QEEQ also lacked this information."
Budget
8 - "No specific instructions were provided for the return process."
OK Mobility
10 - "The front desk staff can communicate in English to complete the procedures, and their service attitude is excellent. If you purchased full insurance on the QEEQ platform, there's no need to buy the car rental company's own insurance. They will keep recommending their insurance, first quoting the original price, and if you refuse, they will offer the discounted online price. It is ultimately up to you whether to buy or not. If you drive carefully, the insurance from the platform is sufficient. It is recommended to use a small car in Marseille. We rented a Lynk SUV, which was easy to drive but relatively large. Some roads in Marseille are quite narrow, so be mindful of potential scrapes."
Avis
10 - "The car rental process was convenient, and the vehicle was in great condition. I would rent again."
Avis
10 - "Quick and efficient service"
Lutam
10 - "The car rental company in Nice provides excellent service and operates very professionally. The contract is proactively sent to my email. They also take the initiative to introduce the condition of the vehicle and nearby gas stations. There is no push to sell insurance."
Avis
8 - "Average level."
Europcar
10 - "The staff at the rental company, a young guy and a lady, were very friendly and polite. The originally booked Volkswagen Taigo was unavailable, so they upgraded me directly to a large SUV. Consulting about full insurance at the rental location went smoothly as well."
Avis
10 - "The car pick-up process was very smooth, the keys were left inside the car. The vehicle was brand new and extremely easy to drive."
Enterprise
10 - "The car was in excellent condition. Although I rented a BMW, they provided a hybrid Mercedes, which was very new and drove great."
Avis
10 - "There were few people when I went, and the staff was very patient. The car pickup process was smooth."
Europcar
10 - "Pretty good."
Avis
10 - "Pretty good overall, but I originally booked a Peugeot 208, and only a Mini was available. The trunk was a bit small, but everything else was fine."
Alamo
10 - "Not bad."
Alamo
10 - "A great experience, the car was in good condition."
Alamo
10 - "The deposit was refunded the day after returning the car, very efficient. The return process was extremely convenient, and the car was in excellent condition."
Alamo
8 - "French staff are very meticulous, so the rental process is slower compared to domestic services. However, the vehicle condition was explained in great detail."
Alamo
10 - "Very satisfied. We temporarily changed the car model, and the customer service was very patient in helping us make the change."
Rentscape
10 - "Overall, very good."
Avis
10 - "I rented a car from Avis this time. A big brand does live up to its name. There was no need to queue during pickup, the process was simple, and they didn’t try to sell me insurance. They just handed me the keys, and the car was parked right across from the counter. The staff said if I was concerned, I could take some pictures for my own records. When I returned the car, they didn’t even inspect it. They just took the keys and told me I was good to go—very straightforward! Before I even left the parking lot, they refunded the 200 euros deposit to my account—super efficient! For picking up the car, it was relatively easy to find. It’s at Hall 3 of Lyon Train Station. If you’re taking the metro, after entering the station, go straight towards Hall 3, then take the elevator in the parking area down to level -1. Once you exit the elevator, you’ll see the Avis sign. A special note about returning the car—it was really hard to find the location. Even though my navigation app said I arrived, it was on my left-hand side but I couldn’t find the entrance. I asked several passersby, but none of them knew either. I ended up driving around and using the navigation app again. After trying multiple times, I finally spotted a QEEQ return location sign ahead, which led me to realize that the parking lot was there."
Shouqizuche
10 - "Europcar provided great service."
Hertz
10 - "Pretty good and enthusiastic, but they require a full tank fuel deposit upfront."
Alamo
10 - "Overall smooth experience"
Avis
10 - "Good service."
Alamo
10 - "Pretty good overall, but the preparation time was a bit long. I booked for 8:00 AM pickup, arrived at 9:00 AM, finished the paperwork by 9:20 AM, and was told the car would be ready by 10:00 AM. In the end, it was actually given to me at 9:45 AM. Everything else was great."
Alamo
10 - "Excellent service"
Avis
10 - "Great service, convenient pickup, friendly staff, deposit returned on the same day."
Avis
10 - "Convenient pickup and drop-off."
Shouqizuche
10 - "The car is good, hybrid and fuel-efficient."

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Frequently asked questions

Q1.What is an insurance excess？
The excess is the amount you'll only be liable for in case of damage(under Collision Damage Waiver) or theft(under Theft Protection) of the vehicle.
Information about the excess will be clearly stated in the price inclusion when you reserve a car on QEEQ.
Q2. How can I add an addtional driver?
You are advised to make a request upon your arrival at the rental counter. Additional charge per day will incur unless '1 Additional Driver Included' is stipulated on the rental.
Please note that the same licence and age requirement applys to the additonal driver. The addtional driver is supposed to present the required licence document along with the main driver at pickup.
Q3.What if I want to pick up or drop off my rental car out of office hours?
QEEQ will show you the car offers available at your chosen time on the search results.
However, pick-up or drop-off out of general opening hours may subject to an extra fee unless self-service pick-up or drop-off is available.
After you reserve a car on QEEQ, we will inform you of specific policy of the car hire company by email.
Q4. Can I take the hired car to another country or cross border?
If you want to pick up your car in one country and drop it in another, your search results will show you cars you can do that with.
If you're planning to cross any borders during your trip, bear in mind:
1. You may have to pay more.
There are often extra fees, taxes or additional cover you'll pay at the car hire counter.
2.It may not be allowed.
Depending on where you're hiring, you may not be able to take your car to another country.
Please email us if you want to take your hire car into a different country during your trip, and we'll talk you through your options.
Q5. Can I pick up my car at one location and return it at different location?
Yes. You can pick up the vehicle in one place and drop it off in another. An ‘one-way fee’ will incur. Whether it is inclued in the rental price or what additional cost may arise will be clearly stated at the time of booking on QEEQ.
Please inform the car hire company of your drop-off location when you pick up the vehicle or contact them directly during your trip. You will find a phone number on the rental agreement you signed at pickup.