Car rental is a convenient way to travel both within Ukraine and abroad. Thanks to this, you can travel comfortably, mobile and independent of public transport. But the terms of car rental take into account not only the rules for using the car, but also the features of its return after use. Therefore, so that rent does not bring unnecessary costs and troubles, we will examine in detail the important last stage.
Terms of car rental and return in Ukraine
Briefly- or long-term car rental is usually in demand in large cities and resort areas. You can find any car model, and companies offer many additional services and different terms of cooperation.
However, the procedure for returning a car has common features and rules that you should know in advance:
- Car condition. The car must be returned in the same condition in which it was given to you. That is, the interior and body must be clean, the fuel tank must be full, and the technical condition must be without damage. Also included in the kit are a first aid kit, an emergency stop sign, documents, and keys. Before returning, it is better to stop at a car wash and gas station.
- Time and place of return. They are pre-fixed in the contract. If you are late even for a few hours, you will often be fined or charged another day of rent. But there are no bonuses for early return of the car, so money is not returned for unused days.
- Return act for a rented car. As soon as you arrive at the specified location, a company employee checks the car. He draws up a return act in which he records everything: fuel level, mileage, condition of the car. If everything is fine and there is no damage, the deposit is returned. If new defects appear - the cost of repairs is calculated from the deposit.
Also often, when taking a car on lease, the car is returned at night. The vehicle is left in the parking lot, and the keys are in a special box. But there is one nuance: the client is fully responsible for the car until the morning inspection.

Car rental in Europe with return to another country: features of the service
Operational car leasing is becoming increasingly popular. It opens up the opportunity to see several countries in one trip, visit places where public transport does not go and not depend on the schedule of buses or trains. In addition, you can rent a car in one country and return it in another. But this service also has several nuances:
- Availability of the service. Not all companies allow you to cross the border or end the rental in another country. It depends on the type of car, the geography of the routes and the company's policy.
- Coordination. The route of the trip should be clearly indicated. Without the company's permission, it is prohibited to travel to other countries, even within the EU. The entire route is recorded in the contract and insurance policy.
- Payment. Sometimes returning a car in another country is accompanied by an additional fee. It is called a one-way rental fee or one-pay free. The amount of the fee depends on the distance between the rental points and the company's policy.
- Insurance. For traveling between countries, the car must be fully insured. Before starting, you need to check whether CASCO applies to your route, what situations it covers, whether there is a European insurance policy and a green card.
Knowledge about the correct return of the car after rental allows you to avoid unexpected costs and unpleasant situations. You should know the terms even before signing the contract. Then car rental will become a pleasant part of the trip.