Car Hire

Welcome to The Financial Wilderness guide to Car Hire and Car Clubs!

Whether you are renting a vehicle for a two-week family holiday abroad, or just need a van for an afternoon to move a sofa, renting a car is notoriously full of hidden fees, aggressive upsells, and confusing insurance policies. Furthermore, with the rise of peer-to-peer car sharing, you might not even need a traditional rental desk anymore.

Here at The Financial Wilderness, we cut through the confusing terms and conditions. We use our signature Wilderness Math to calculate the real-world value of car clubs, rental loyalty tiers, and excess insurance policies so you never overpay at the rental counter again.

In this hub, you will find our independent reviews and money-saving guides answering questions like:

• The Car Club Revolution: Are subscription-based car clubs like Zipcar and peer-to-peer platforms like HiyaCar cheaper than owning a car or using a traditional rental?

• Rental Loyalty Schemes: Do programs like the Europcar Privilege Club actually reward you with meaningful perks like free weekend rentals and fast-track queues?

• The Insurance Trap: How to navigate the confusing world of Collision Damage Waivers (CDW) and save a fortune by buying standalone Car Hire Excess Insurance.

• Traditional Rental Hacks: The genuine, tested methods to get the cheapest daily rate from the big rental companies.

Browse our latest car hire reviews and guides below. Stop falling for the expensive upsells at the rental desk, and learn how to secure the absolute best price for your next drive!