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How to hire a car: a practical guide to car hire
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Travelling allows you to get to know each culture and its people more intimately. And a car gives you the ideal flexibility to venture further afield. Opting for a hire car can save you a lot of headaches. But do you know all the steps on how to rent a car? We've got you covered.
Step-by-step on how to rent a car at Guerin
Guerin prioritises its customers' time. That's why it has designed a 100% digital and autonomous car hire process. In this way, it can optimise all the steps of renting a car and make them easier to manage. From booking to returning the car, the entire rental process is carried out via our website, kiosks and key drop-off and pick-up dispensers, adapted to our customers' needs. Get to know every moment of your rental.
1. Booking on the website
The first step is to book your car on your computer or smartphone at guerin.en.
2. Digital kiosk
After making the reservation on the website, go to the Guerin stations and use the Digital Kiosks to make the rental contract. You can do this completely autonomously and in just a few minutes. If you need help, there's always someone nearby to help.
3. Key Pickup
Once the contract has been opened, you will receive a QR code on your mobile phone, which gives you access to our key dispensers - the Key Dispenser. All you must do is insert the code into the reader and the door where your car key is located will open. On the digital monitor, you can see where your car is in the car park, check its condition and take a picture of it. And you're ready to go. The whole hire process takes just 9 minutes. Car hire is quick and simple after all.
4.Key Drop
When you've completed your journey, the process of returning the car is also quick and digital. All you must do is go to our Key Drop points, scan the QR code you receive, and the dispenser will open for you to put the key in. You can then return your car at any time.
Still unsure how to hire a car? Find out what you'll need
Now that you know that the first step in renting a car is to have your mobile phone or computer to hand, take advantage of the comfort of your sofa to make your reservation and head to one of our stations to check out. If you choose to hire a car in person, you can continue to do so. You will always need to bring some documentation with you. Find out which.
Necessary documentation
When we talk about the steps of renting a car, one of the most important is the documentation needed to formalise your rental. Do you know what you need? We'll help:
- You must be at least 21 years old.
- Identity document, NIF or Passport.
- Credit card: valid and in your name, with a credit limit available for pre-authorisation of the guaranteed deposit.
- Proof of Booking: present the booking number.Driving licence: national, valid and issued at least 2 years ago. However, they are still accepted:
> Issued in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area.
> Driving licences between countries that have bilateral agreements and conventions.
> Driving licences from countries that do not adhere to the International Road Traffic Conventions.
Car rental with Guerin: visit Portugal comfortably
If you like travelling by car, Portugal is the perfect destination. Discover our fleet of rented cars and explore the country from north to south, on short or long journeys. Before you set off, don't forget to plan all the details of your car journey. Find out where to hire a car in Portugal with Guerin. Once you've planned it and have the keys in your hand, just choose your favourite route and get going. Add one of the complementary products available, such as the Additional Driver, which gives you the option of letting someone else drive the hire car.
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