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Q.	I made a hotel/car reservation online. Do I get a confirmation voucher?
All online bookings of hotel and car hire services will generate confirmation with the number assigned by the hotel or car hire company. We do not issue any vouchers to confirm this type of transaction.
Q.	How is the rate guaranteed?
Our rates are guaranteed in £. For most bookings, there is no credit-card number requirement for holding the reservation, although it is required at the time of pick-up. Only specialty vehicles may require a credit card guarantee or deposit.
Q.	What do I need in order to pick up a car?
Print or email the online confirmation from CheapOair.co.uk. This confirmation number from the car hire company is all that is needed, other than a valid driver's license and a major credit card. We do not recommend using debit-cards to pay for car hires. Some car hire companies may also require a good driving record as a pre-requisite to rent a car. They may check this at the time of hire, after the actual hire agreement is completed.
Q.	Is there a minimum age requirement to rent a car?
In Europe, foreign driver's restrictions vary from country to country. Drivers need to be at least 18 in most countries and have a valid driver's license. For corporate travellers, hiring a car for business, you can enter a Corporate Discount (CDP) number at the time of booking and your clients may not be subject to this minimum age restriction, depending on the car hire company. Please check the official website of the car hire company for the country of travel. These sites generally have posted age restrictions as well as information regarding seat belt laws and speed limits. These requirements can change often and MUST be verified before arriving at the car hire location.
Q.	Do I need an International Driver's Permit?

It isn't required, but it can't hurt. It costs approximately £20 to purchase an International Driver's Permit (IDP). This document can prevent a lot of problems for clients driving abroad, especially when driving in a country where they don't speak the language or in a non-tourist area. Per the U.S. State Department only two companies are allowed to issue IDPs.

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