Complete your rental car with winter (sports) accessories

Winter tires as an accessory

If you hit the road during your winter sports holiday in a car without special tires, you’re skating on thin ice—literally and figuratively. Always think about winter tires when heading to a snowy destination!

• Are you renting a car in a country where winter tyres are mandatory, such as Austria or Germany? If so, they are already included in our all-in rental price. We think that’s only fair, rather than charging a mandatory surcharge and keeping the base price artificially low.
• Are you renting a car in a country where winter tyres aren’t mandatory? If so, it’s important to check the specific rental terms for the rental car. Here you can see whether winter tyres or all-weather tyres are included, or whether winter tyres can be added as a service or as an accessory to your hire car.

If you opt for the Winter Tires service, the costs for this service are included in the rental price. This means both the rental car and the winter tires are paid for in advance. In the filter menu, you can see exactly which services we offer at your destination.

Is the Winter Tires service available? If so, you’ll see the option ‘Winter / all-weather tyres’ under the ‘Services’ options. Tick this option and you’ll see the range of rental cars that include winter tyres or all-weather tyres. Is the Winter Tyres service not listed among the filters? Then winter tyres may only be available as an accessory, or they may not be available for the selected type of rental car. In that case, take a look at other types of rental cars. Winter tyres may be available as a service or accessory for a different type of rental car. 

If winter tires are only available as an accessory, you can still reserve them through us but will need to pay for them upon collecting the rental car from the local rental partner. This accessory is always subject to availability. Once we receive your reservation, we’ll confirm this with our local rental partner and update you accordingly.

Tip: Renting a car in the Netherlands to drive to your winter sports destination? Check in advance whether winter tires are mandatory in the country or region you’re traveling to. If they are, and you’re renting a car in the Netherlands, you’ll need to add winter tires as an accessory to your car rental reservation. In the pick-up country (in this case, the Netherlands), winter tires aren’t mandatory and therefore not automatically included.

All your stuff in the ski box!

A ski rack is a system that is attached on top of the rental car. You can put your skis that do not fit in the car in this rack. It's a great way to save space in the car! Another way to transport your skis and other luggage is a ski box or roof box. Here you can also store other items, such as ski boots. It differs per local car park provider if a ski-rack or ski box is offered. Good to know: you cannot rent a ski rack, ski box or snow chains from the Netherlands. 

Safe on the road with snow chains

If you're going on a winter holiday, there's a good chance that you'll be driving through snow-covered areas. It is therefore important that you bring snow chains with you! Snow chains provide extra grip and make your car journey a lot safer. Aren't winter tires enough on snowy roads? No, not always. What if there is black ice? It is reassuring to have snow chains with you. In fact, in some countries you are even obliged to use snow chains. 

How do I reserve winter sports accessories?

In the specific rental conditions you can read which accessories are available. After selecting the car you would like to rent, you can add the desired accessories in the next step.

How do I pay for winter sports accessories?

The accessories are not included in the all-inclusive rental price and are to be paid locally. The costs are clearly stated during the booking process and on the voucher, which you will receive from us after payment. Transparent and clear, exactly what you can expect from us.