One Way Car Rental: Domestic & International

A one way car rental refers to picking up a rental car in one location and dropping it off in another. In many cases there is a charge associated with this convenience, known as a one way fee, depending on the specifics of your reservation.

Everything from the local company you choose to the type of car you rent can affect the cost of this fee, but one ways are generally broken up into two categories: domestic and international. Domestic one ways take place within the same country while international one ways involve picking up a vehicle in one country and dropping it off in another. Due to Auto Europe's special partnerships with our suppliers, domestic one way fees are often free of charge. While renting a car in one country and returning it to a different country (sometimes known as a multi-country car rental or car rental between countries) will always incur an international one way fee, we can help you find the cheapest one way car rentals available to make your trip affordable.

How to Search One Way Car Rental Deals

Using the booking form on top of the page, enter your desired pickup and drop-off locations for your one way trip. Fill in the pick-up and drop-off times and dates. Click the "Find Your Car" button to proceed to the vehicle results page. A disclaimer will appear at the top of the results page advising of potential costs for one way travel.

Continue your reservation by choosing a suitable rental vehicle with a guaranteed low rate. Various insurance coverage options will listed to the right of the vehicle image, detailing the price for a basic rate, inclusive rate with deductible, and if available, inclusive rate with a zero-deductible.

Once you choose your rental vehicle, click the blue "Show Locations"button to proceed to the next step. Once there, you will be able to choose from the available pickup and drop-off locations shown on the map, as well as the different insurance packages.

Once you selected your pickup location, drop-off location, and desired insurance coverage you will proceed to the one way confirmation page, asking you to verify that you understand there is a locally paid fee for one way car rentals.

After selecting the "Accept One Way Fee and Continue" button, you will be brought to the contact and payment information screen, where you will also find a break down of costs and fees.

Finalizing your One Way Car Rental in Europe

Once you have successfully generated a booking, you will receive a confirmation email with your voucher number and a PDF of your reservation which is complete with your contact information, rental details, the car rental company's confirmation number. This will also include a detailed breakdown of the terms and conditions of your car rental, advising of inclusions and exclusions. Information about the one way fee will be printed on the voucher. Simply print and present the voucher to the rental car desk to obtain your rental vehicle and start enjoying your time in Europe! See our car rental FAQ for more information.

While any car rental company can take a reservation for a one way rental car in Europe, Auto Europe goes the extra mile to confirm all of the details so there are no surprises when you arrive at your destination. We understand that your trip to Europe is a special occasion, and as European one way car rental specialists with over 60 years of experience helping customers arrange complex (but fantastic!) itineraries, we look forward to making sure your upcoming trip is perfect.

One Way Car Rental Deals by Country

(*Restrictions may apply depending on locations, suppliers, and dates)

Auto Europe is offering a special deal on one way car rentals in Italy:

• No Domestic One Way Fees
• Unlimited Mileage
• VAT Included

(Excludes live rates and travel between islands)

Auto Europe is offering a special deal on one way car rentals in Germany with Avis:

• No Domestic One Way Fees
• Unlimited Mileage
• VAT Included

(Excludes live rates)

Auto Europe is offering a special deal on one way car rentals in France:

• No Domestic One Way Fees
• Unlimited Mileage
• VAT Included

(Excludes live rates and high altitude locations)

Auto Europe One Way Car Rental Review
Reviewed by: Geoffrey - 5/5 Stars
One Way Car Rental in New York, USA
"Only service that actually got a competitive price for my one-way rental - saved $300 on $1100."

Auto Europe One Way Car Rental Review
Reviewed by: Edward - 5/5 Stars
One Way Car Rental in Salzburg, Austria
"Car was reliable and appropriately priced. AutoEurope agent worked with me to find cheapest one way drop off charge."