Travel Drive Blog
Practical tips, car rental advice, and destination insights to help travelers explore the world with confidence.
If you have ever booked a rental car, you have probably seen one important rule in the rental conditions: the main driver must present a valid credit card at the rental desk. For many travellers, this feels confusing. The car may already be prepaid online, the booking is confirmed, and the client has enough money in a bank account. So why do car rental companies still ask for a credit card?
Choosing between Enterprise and Hertz is not always as simple as picking the bigger name. Both companies are among the most recognised car rental brands in the world, both operate in many countries, and both serve business travellers, families, tourists, and people who need a replacement car for a few days.
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