Renting a car while on holiday opens up a whole new range of options for activities to partake in and sights to see. Although some countries are easily accessed with the family car, renting is often the easier option as it means travel to the area is likely much quicker such as via aeroplane – in turn meaning there is more time to spend on the really enjoyable things.

There are usually various car rental services available, especially if you are visiting a popular tourist destination or a heavily populated city. It is worthwhile researching thoroughly beforehand to ensure you get the best deal and that you have all of the features you need as well as the appropriate legal cover and so on.

Some countries have quite weak laws when it comes to safety, so it is important that you check you are comfortable with the vehicle you are provided with, and if you have any concerns do not be afraid to make them heard. Additional accessories such as children’s car seats are often of a poorer quality and therefore less safe than the standards we may be used to, so be cautious about relying on them and maybe consider taking your own.