Find or create the perfect list for any job. From a simple todo list to a complete record of your prized collection, we give you the tools you need to create the perfect list for any job. Create private lists, share lists with friends, or publish your lists and share them with the world. All in one place.

Due to browser limitations we are unable to display a print friendly version of the list.

Sign up for a free account on Listium to access our custom print function, plus a range of other features including:

  • Private and shared lists
  • Published lists
  • Mobile apps
  • Maps, images
  • Sorting, grouping and filtering
  • and much more...

Rent a Car Checklist

It's better to be safe than sorry when dealing with Rent-A-Car businesses

Rent a Car Checklist
Filter
View:
Suggest Item
Use this list
Item
Item
When
Checked
  • 1

    Verify with your insurance agent the coverage when renting a car

    Before Renting a Car
  • 2

    Verify with your road service provider if service calls on retal cars is covered

    Before Renting a Car
  • 3

    Make sure you have your car rental voucher

    Before Renting a Car
  • 4

    Make sure you have a valid driver's license

    Before Renting a Car
  • 5

    Familiarize the local road rules

    Before Renting a Car
  • 6

    Bring a map

    Before Renting a Car
  • 7

    Do not be late on the set booking time, let them know if you will be

    Picking Up the Rental Car
  • 8

    Verify with the representative if the pre-rental maintenance check has been conducted

    Picking Up the Rental Car
  • 9

    Read the car rental agreement and ask important questions such as breakdown assistance, lost keys, etc. Get phone numbers to call just in case.

    Picking Up the Rental Car
  • 10

    If other than you, there will be another one driving, register extra drivers (the driver should be present and driver's license required)

    Picking Up the Rental Car
  • 11

    Ensure there's no obvious damage, scratches or dents even the roof, glass for chips or cracks, and take pictures with the presence of the car rental representative.

    At the Car
  • 12

    Check the cleanliness and odor of the car

    At the Car
  • 13

    Ensure license plates are current

    At the Car
  • 14

    Check tires (pressure). Check trunk for spare tires, jack and lug wrench

    At the Car
  • 15

    Inspect underhood and under trunk.

    At the Car
  • 16

    Check if everything is working: indicators, brake lights, headlights, windscreen wipers, airconditioning/heater

    At the Car
  • 17

    Check if the fuel is in full tank, if not, ask the arrangement

    At the Car
  • 18

    Open hood to check the fluid

    At the Car
  • 19

    Make sure that the owner's manual is available

    At the Car
  • 20

    Familiarize the car by locating the hazzard light switch, how to make headlight into high and low beam, adjust seat and side mirrors

    At the Car
  • 21

    Before going to open road, make sure to drive inside the rental lot to actually feel if there is an odd noise, problem with the vehicle

    At the Car
  • 22

    Esure that the keys are kept in a safe place

    At the Car
  • 23

    Check the car if there are any new scratches or damages. Ensure that everything is documented

    Returning the Car
  • 24

    Make sure that the vehicle is reasonably clean to avoid extra fees as some rentals collect extra charges for that

    Returning the Car
  • 25

    Ensure that the vehicle has the agreed amount of fuel in the tank

    Returning the Car
  • 26

    Return the vehicle on time to avoid extra charges

    Returning the Car
  • 27

     
  • 1

    Verify with your insurance agent the coverage when renting a car

  • 2

    Verify with your road service provider if service calls on retal cars is covered

  • 3

    Make sure you have your car rental voucher

  • 4

    Make sure you have a valid driver's license

  • 5

    Familiarize the local road rules

  • 6

    Bring a map

  • 7

    Do not be late on the set booking time, let them know if you will be

  • 8

    Verify with the representative if the pre-rental maintenance check has been conducted

  • 9

    Read the car rental agreement and ask important questions such as breakdown assistance, lost keys, etc. Get phone numbers to call just in case.

  • 10

    If other than you, there will be another one driving, register extra drivers (the driver should be present and driver's license required)

  • 11

    Ensure there's no obvious damage, scratches or dents even the roof, glass for chips or cracks, and take pictures with the presence of the car rental representative.

  • 12

    Check the cleanliness and odor of the car

  • 13

    Ensure license plates are current

  • 14

    Check tires (pressure). Check trunk for spare tires, jack and lug wrench

  • 15

    Inspect underhood and under trunk.

  • 16

    Check if everything is working: indicators, brake lights, headlights, windscreen wipers, airconditioning/heater

  • 17

    Check if the fuel is in full tank, if not, ask the arrangement

  • 18

    Open hood to check the fluid

  • 19

    Make sure that the owner's manual is available

  • 20

    Familiarize the car by locating the hazzard light switch, how to make headlight into high and low beam, adjust seat and side mirrors

  • 21

    Before going to open road, make sure to drive inside the rental lot to actually feel if there is an odd noise, problem with the vehicle

  • 22

    Esure that the keys are kept in a safe place

  • 23

    Check the car if there are any new scratches or damages. Ensure that everything is documented

  • 24

    Make sure that the vehicle is reasonably clean to avoid extra fees as some rentals collect extra charges for that

  • 25

    Ensure that the vehicle has the agreed amount of fuel in the tank

  • 26

    Return the vehicle on time to avoid extra charges

  • 27