Australia: Some Extra Costs — Worth Reading the Fine Print — typical deposit AUD 500-1,500.
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Some Extra Costs — Worth Reading the Fine Print — typical deposit AUD 500-1,500. A well-regulated, transparent market overall, but the excess can run high, especially for larger vehicles, 4WDs, or younger drivers — excess reduction cover is worth comparing against the counter price.
Australia: Some Extra Costs — Worth Reading the Fine Print — typical deposit AUD 500-1,500. A well-regulated, transparent market overall, but the excess can run high, especially for larger vehicles, 4WDs, or younger drivers — excess reduction cover is worth comparing against the counter price.
Real extra costs or requirements exist in Australia that are worth knowing before you sign — check the note above.
Check what your own credit card or home auto insurance already covers before buying extra coverage — you may already be covered for some or all of it. But confirm any legally mandatory local coverage separately, since that's not optional regardless of what else you have.
Photograph and video the entire car from every angle, including a timestamp — this is your best protection in any damage dispute, especially in destinations with a documented pattern of post-return charge disputes.