Graba Perks

Car hire abroad, without the surprises

The cheapest headline price is rarely the cheapest rental. Compare cars, bikes and scooters below, and check the deposit, insurance excess and fuel policy before you pay. Your eSIM keeps maps and the car hire app working from the moment you pick up the keys.

Search cars, bikes and scooters

Searches run on the partner’s booking system. You book and pay with them, and they confirm the final price.

How it works

  1. 1

    Compare like for like

    Search your pickup place and dates, then compare cars on the total price, including insurance, fees and any one-way charge.

  2. 2

    Read the rental terms

    Check the deposit held on your card, the insurance excess, mileage limits and the fuel policy before you book.

  3. 3

    Collect and go

    Bring your licence, passport and a credit card in the driver’s name. With navigation on mobile data, you can head off as soon as you have the keys.

What to check before you book

  • The deposit, and whether it needs a credit card in the main driver’s name (debit cards are often refused).
  • The insurance excess you would pay after damage, and what extra cover reduces it.
  • The fuel policy: full-to-full is usually cheapest; pre-paid fuel often isn’t.
  • Whether you need an International Driving Permit for that country.
  • Young or senior driver fees, extra drivers, child seats and one-way fees.
  • For scooters and motorbikes: the licence category you need and whether helmets are included.

Partners we work with

Affiliate links: Graba SIM may earn a commission if you book through these partners, at no extra cost to you. Bookings, prices and terms are with the partner.

Questions travellers ask

Do I need an International Driving Permit?

It depends on where you drive and where your licence is from. Some countries require one alongside your licence. Check the destination’s rules and the rental company’s terms before you travel.

Why is the deposit so high?

The rental company holds a deposit on your card to cover fuel, fines or damage up to the insurance excess. Reducing the excess with extra cover usually lowers the deposit too.

How much mobile data does navigation use?

Turn-by-turn navigation uses little data, usually a few megabytes an hour, but streaming music and live traffic add more. A 5GB plan comfortably covers a week of driving for most people.

Can I rent a scooter or motorbike instead?

Yes. Check the licence category the country requires for the engine size, whether insurance covers you as a tourist, and that helmets are included.