One Way car rental: from A to B in your rental car
Roadtripping from north to south or from east to west... seeing and experiencing as much as possible during your holiday and then coming home with the best stories and holiday photos, who doesn’t want that?
If you go on holiday in a rental car, you can choose to return the car to a different location from the one where you picked it up. In other words: a One Way. How does a One Way work exactly? Let us clarify it for you!
What is One Way car rental?
Normally, you return the rental car to the same place where you picked it up. But with a One Way, you don’t. Simply put, with a One Way, you pick up the car at location A and return it at location B. Many travelers, especially in the USA, choose a One Way rental to see as much of the country as possible during their vacation.
How do I book a One Way?
When making your reservation on our website, you can of course select the desired pick-up location. But you can also enter your drop-off location right away! You can choose to return the car to the "same location" or "different location." When booking, the "Pick up and drop off at the same location" option is automatically selected. To book a One Way, simply uncheck that box, then under "Drop off at," enter the desired return location or choose from the list that appears. Once you click "search rental cars," you’ll see all available cars for which a One Way is possible.
Good to know: a One Way is always on request. Before confirming your reservation, we first await approval from the local car provider. This process happens as quickly as possible.
What does a One Way cost?
In some cases, you are lucky and a one way is free of charge! Especially in the USA, there are routes where no surcharge is applied for a One Way. But in many cases, there are additional costs for a One Way. These costs can vary depending on the One Way, destination, and the local car provider. Naturally, we strive to be as transparent as possible about the costs, as you’ve come to expect from us!
How can I see the costs of the One Way during the reservation?
If the One Way costs are known to us, they will be clearly stated in the overview of available rental cars. The costs can vary depending on the rental car and local provider. You can also find more information about the One Way fees in the rental terms. If we don’t yet know the costs in advance, we will inquire about them for you after you make your reservation.
After you’ve booked, you’ll receive a confirmation where the One Way costs are clearly specified, allowing you to review them before you pay for the rental and receive your voucher.
How do you pay the costs for a One Way rental?
You pay for the all-inclusive car rental in advance, and the One Way fees are paid locally when picking up the rental car in the local currency. The amount is excluding local taxes (unless otherwise indicated), which often hover around 20%. The net cost of the One Way will be clearly listed in the confirmation, so you know exactly what to expect.
Can I change my One Way booking?
Want to change your One Way? This is possible up to 24 hours before the rental starts. If we submit a new One Way request to the local provider, the costs may change. But of course, we will notify you of this in a timely manner!
International One Way: explore two countries in one holiday
You don’t have to limit your One Way to domestic trips—you can also opt for an international One Way! For example, from the USA to Canada. This is ideal if you want to visit two countries in one trip. International One Ways between the USA and Canada (and vice versa) can be booked online. For other international One Ways, you can submit a request through our car rental experts. With an international One Way, you travel from one country to another, and we handle the border crossing for you. Additional fees may apply, on top of the international One Way costs.
