A Vermietung Fahrzeug Kaution is the amount the Unternehmen holds as security while the Fahrzeug is in your hands. It is not an extra Gebühr and it is not part of the Vermietung Preis. If you Rückgabe the Fahrzeug as you received it, the Kaution comes Zurück in full. Below you will see what its amount depends An, how it is held, when it is returned and how you can avoid it altogether.
What the Kaution covers
The Kaution covers the Unternehmen for anything that may happen until the Rückgabe: damage not covered by Versicherung, the excess in case of an accident, missing Kraftstoff, traffic fines or a Überfällig Rückgabe.
It does not mean you will be charged for any of these. It is simply the amount Verfügbar if needed. In most Vermietungen the Fahrzeug is returned normally and the Kaution is released without any deduction.
What the amount depends An
Each Unternehmen sets the amount of the Kaution, and it usually relates bis the Wert and Kategorie of the Fahrzeug. A Klein city Fahrzeug usually has a lower Kaution than a larger or Mehr expensive Modell, and motorcycles have their own terms.
The amount is also affected by the Versicherung you choose. With full cover many Unternehmen reduce the Kaution, because their risk is lower. An Ridom you see each Fahrzeug’s Kaution before Buchung, Weiter bis the Preis.
Hold or Gebühr: the difference for your Karte
With a credit Karte the Kaution is usually a hold. The amount temporarily reduces your Verfügbar limit but does not appear as a Gebühr. When the Unternehmen cancels the hold, the limit Rückgaben.
With a debit Karte or Bargeld the Geld really leaves IHRE GESAMTRECHNUNG and is returned later. That is not a problem, as long as you include it in your budget so you are not left with Weniger Geld than you need An the trip.
When the Kaution is returned
The Unternehmen releases the Kaution after inspecting the Fahrzeug An Rückgabe. If the inspection happens in Vorderseite of you, ask for confirmation that Alles is fine. ab then An the timing depends An the bank and the Zahlung Verfahren.
A hold An a credit Karte is usually Storniert within a few Tage, while a Rückerstattung bis a debit Karte can take longer. If two weeks pass without seeing the Geld, Kontakt the Unternehmen first and then your bank.
When part of the Kaution may be kept
Part of the Kaution is kept only for a specific Begründung set out in the terms: Neu damage, Weniger Kraftstoff than agreed, a lost key or documents, or a fine relating bis the Vermietung Zeitraum. Always ask for a detailed explanation and evidence.
The best protection is photos. Photograph the Fahrzeug ab every side at Abholung and again Bei Rückgabe, together with the Dashboard showing Kraftstoff and mileage. That way any disagreement is Bezahlt quickly.
How bis travel without a Kaution
If you do not want bis tie up Geld, look for a Unternehmen that offers Kautionsversicherung. You pay a Klein Täglich amount Online and leave Keine Kaution at Abholung. That amount is not Erstattet, because it is the Kosten of the cover.
An Ridom, where the Unternehmen offers it, you Aktivieren the "Keine Kaution at Abholung" switch An the Fahrzeug Seite or in the first Buchung step. The Preis updates immediately, so you can Vergleich both options.
In short: what bis do before and after
Before Buchung read the Kaution amount and how it is taken, and Entscheiden whether you prefer Kautionsversicherung. At Abholung have a Karte in the main driver’s Bezeichnung and photograph the Fahrzeug.
An Rückgabe bring the Fahrzeug Zurück with the agreed Kraftstoff, An Zeit, and ask for confirmation that it was returned without damage. Keep the evidence until you see the Kaution Zurück in IHRE GESAMTRECHNUNG.
Häufige Fragen
Is the Kaution a Gebühr?
Nein. It is security that is returned in full if the Fahrzeug is handed Zurück without damage and according bis the Vermietung terms.
How much is the Kaution usually?
It differs by Unternehmen and Fahrzeug. You see it before Buchung, and it is often lower when you choose full Versicherung.
When will I see the Geld Zurück?
A hold An a credit Karte is usually Storniert within a few Tage. A Rückerstattung bis a debit Karte can take up bis a few weeks, depending An the bank.
Can I rent without a Kaution?
Ja, if the Unternehmen offers Kautionsversicherung. You pay a Klein Täglich amount Online and leave Keine Kaution at Abholung.
What do I do if part of the Kaution is kept?
Ask for a written explanation and evidence of the damage or Gebühr. Vergleich them with your own photos ab Abholung und Rückgabe.
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