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Car hire Bilbao Airport
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Take many photos of the car before you drive off, and make sure the rep sees you doing it.
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And don't forget to photograph the spare wheel/tyre while you're at it. I was stung by a hire company for "damaging the spare wheel".
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I have friend who hires cars in Europe several times a year and he always gets the cheapest car he can and has annual cover, he still has hassle getting his money back.
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Never had an issue, always go with a reputable company, I do a quick walk round with my phone taking a video and makes sure damage is noted. Then do the same at the end. Never had an issue with getting money back/deposits/charges etc...
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So which "reputable company"?
From an insurance company or the car hire firm? If an insurance company which one?
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From car hire firm, just paid for hire and any extras and thats it. Always used Alamo in US but Europe has been Dollar, Budget, Enterprise
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One of the problems with car hire abroad is that you book through one "reputable" company and when you arrive find that they have subcontracted the booking out to a local company who you have never heard of.
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You can get specialist insurance for any excess on a car hire. We have an annual policy, and we decline the car hire company's additional insurance.