Car rental with unlimited mileage or a mileage limit – which is better?

Important facts described briefly below:

When choosing a rental car, a mileage limit is often the deciding factor. Anyone planning longer trips or who wants to enjoy a carefree vacation will benefit from unlimited mobility. However, there is also rental car offers with staggered mileage packages, especially for weekend sales or at selected locations.

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What is a rental car without a mileage limit?

The label without a mileage limit or unlimited mileage, in the terms of car rentals, means that the mileage of your rental car does not influence the costs. You can drive as far as you like. Sometimes, this is described as rental cars with unlimited free miles. Most car rental companies rely on these offers.

What should I know about mileage limits?

At almost every destination, it is possible to book a rental car without a mileage limit. However, before you complete the booking process, it is advisable to check the rental conditions carefully. They explicitly state whether you can use the rental car without a mileage limit or whether only a certain distance is included in the rental price. In this case, you will have to pay an additional fee for any additional miles driven. Usually, this is graded according to the number of miles and can amount to up to 50 cents per mile.

How do I find a cheap rental car without a mileage limit?

If you would like to book a rental car without a mileage limit, you will quickly find it at HAPPYCAR. The first overview contains mostly offers with unlimited free miles. To have only rental car offers without mileage limits displayed, simply click on the field "Unlimited mileage" in the filter function under "Comfort options."

As soon as you have checked the box, the page will be updated, and you will receive the desired offers for rental cars with unlimited mileage.

Are rental cars with mileage limits cheaper?

If you don't plan on extensive driving tours, you may be able to spend a little less in a rental car with a mileage limit. However, a car with unlimited mileage is not generally more expensive than a car with a fixed mileage package. The pricing of car rental companies depends on various factors: The vehicle category, the reservation period, and the destination all influence the price.

Some national rental companies in Canada and Australia, for example, only offer vehicles with different mileage packages in certain categories. Direct price comparison is therefore not always possible. The largest selection is generally for small and compact cars, so in this category, it is best to compare the conditions.

Tip: Use Google Maps to calculate your route and then select a suitable rental car with mileage limits. To remain flexible, we recommend that you allow for a "mileage buffer" of around ten percent. This way, you can travel with peace of mind even if you have to make a spontaneous detour.

Can I also rent a van without a mileage limit?

When renting a van, the rental price usually includes only a limited number of miles. Usually, there is a mileage limit of about 125 miles per day. For each additional mile, the providers charge between 0.4 and 0.5 dollars. If you would like to move to another city, you should pay attention to offers for rental vans with unlimited mileage. Often it is also possible to book mile packages for a small additional charge.