I need to drive the rental car to Germany and back to Zurich, is this possible? And is there an additional charge for it?
In case of Germany it shouldn't be a problem, but check here (also if there is an additional fee):- To view the CROSS BORDER conditions. At STEP2 of our 3 step online booking process, alongside the car photo of your choice, there is a link entitled “IMPORTANT INFORMATION”. Clicking on this link will open an additional smaller window, with the terms and conditions appertaining to that particular car/supplier. Choose then the CAR tab and look under TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
Try a few different suppliers as each supplier/vehicle type may have a different cross border rule.
Is this something I have to specifically inform the company at the time of the booking
You should mention it at the desk ..
And Collission Damage Waiver, is insurance backed right?
Is insurance backed right?
The inluded Insurance is comprehensive..You might want to purchase the online Extra Insurance with AXA. It is more comprehensive and likely to be less expensive.
If I purchase this insurance I pay the excess and then claim from Axa?
Yes, you will receive an email confirmation voucher. Take it with you or on your phone...
Once I book online with your site, I go to the rental desk and pick up the car.
You'll receive a few emails, so check your junk/spam folder.
Ok got it. Also where do I specify the cross border ask. Do the companies not need to provide an EU suitable number plate?
All cars have that. You only need say at the desk that you wiill cross the border. Also get unlimited kilometers, tick the unlimited box down left hand side menu:-
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