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International Car Rental: What to Know Before You Drive In A New Country

By Clara Ritger,

Nov 11, 2025   —   6 min read

Transportation
A small white car with mud tracks on it sits in the shadow of a rocky mountain.
My special skills section on my resume includes pushing compact cars to their limits.

Summary

Heading abroad and planning to rent a car? Here’s what to know about which companies to rent from, insurance options, fuel, local rules & more.

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Clara Ritger

Clara is the author of the forthcoming New York Times Bestselling memoir Object in Motion. She is a writer and documentary filmmaker whose work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal and NBC News.

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