Rental car fuel regulations - which one is best for me?

Important facts described briefly below:

To save you the trouble of having to pay additional fees, it is important to pay attention to fuel tank regulations for rental cars. Known as the best fuel regulation is the "Full/Full" tank regulation. This means that if the car is given with a full tank of fuel, it has to be returned with a full tank of fuel.

If you comply with this regulation, you will not have to pay any fees. In reality, the company does not always give you a full tank of gas. “Full/Full” really means that you have to return the car with the same amount of gas that was in it when you picked it up.

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When you rent a car, you should pay attention to more things than just the size and model. You should also agree on a suitable, and above all, cost-saving rental car fuel regulation. With a suitable regulation, you can avoid paying additional fueling fees when you return the car. Below we will explain which variants are available and which one is best suited for you.

Why is full/full the cheapest car rental fuel regulation?

Depending on which fuel regulation you choose for your rental car, service charges may apply at the end of the rental period. If you choose the full/full option, you will usually receive the vehicle with a full tank when you pick it up. You must, then, return the rental car with a full tank of fuel. With this option, you have maximum control over the costs and can even choose the cheapest possible filling station near the drop off station. With full/full, you only pay for the fuel that you actually use.

How do I book the full/full fuel regulation?

To only view car rental offers with the full/full fuel regulation, simply click on the field, "Best fuel option (Full/Full)" in the “Comfort options” under, “Filter offers":

As soon as you have ticked the box, the page will be updated and you will receive the desired offers for rental cars with the full/full fuel regulation.

Rental car fuel regulation: What does "full" really mean?

You only have to fill up the car’s gas tank to the level it was when you received the vehicle. For example, if you receive a vehicle whose tank is only three-quarters full, the tank only needs to be refueled back up to three-quarters full. This is a fair refueling regulation, which ensures that you only pay for the fuel that you use.

Normally, the fill level is noted in the rental agreement. Also, it is advisable to photograph the fuel level again before your departure so that there are no doubts or misunderstandings when you hand in the vehicle. It is definitely worth checking the fuel gauge and comparing it with the data in the rental agreement. If you notice any discrepancies, please inform the supplier immediately.

Why can the rental car fuel regulation full/empty be to your disadvantage?

Picking up the car full and returning it empty may sound like an advantageous rental car fuel regulation. If you think about it carefully, you will quickly notice various disadvantages: First of all, in many cases, this regulation involves a so-called service fee for the subsequent refueling by the supplier, which can be relatively high. Besides, it is difficult to calculate exactly how much fuel you will use.

Therefore, if you do not return the car or tank completely empty, you have given away petrol and money. Only choose this option if you can guarantee that you will use up all the fuel in the tank. This is the only way you can save money with this rental car fuel regulation.

Is the rental price with the rental car fuel regulation full/full more expensive than the fuel regulation full/empty?

The rental price with the full/full fuel regulation is usually actually higher than with the full/empty regulation. However, the service fee for the full/empty version is often much higher. Also, you normally do not get your money back for the gas that is still in the tank when you return the vehicle. With the full/empty option, you may end up paying more. Only in special cases can the full/empty regulation lead to a more favorable result.

Compare car rental fuel regulation in advance

Before you decide on a rental car fuel regulation, a comparison is extremely advantageous. In most cases, the full/full regulation will be more favorable for you, because you will not give away any gasoline. With the full/empty regulation, if you do not drive the tank empty, you may end up paying for some gas that you don’t use.

In addition, you will often have to pay a service fee, which is charged for refueling the vehicle by the l\supplier. However, when using the "Full/Full" option, make sure that you return the tank as full as possible. If the rental car is not completely filled up when you pick it up, check that the current fill level is noted in the rental agreement. Otherwise, you will have to pay service charges for refueling.