What is the deposit for?
The deposit is not the rental price. It is a guarantee linked to the agreement and may cover the excess, recorded damage, missing fuel, a late return or other clearly stated costs. Applicable cases should be readable in the terms you accept.
Why does the amount vary?
The guarantee level may vary by vehicle category, duration, driver profile, insurance and commercial terms. Be wary of any article claiming one amount applies to every car and rental company.
Hold, charge and release
Ask whether the guarantee is a pre-authorisation, a charge or another accepted arrangement. Also confirm when it is released after return. Any banking delay may not be controlled solely by the rental company.
How can you protect your rental file?
Complete an agreed inspection at pick-up and return. Check the bodywork, windows, tyres, interior, fuel and mileage. Report any difference immediately and keep the agreement, handover documents and receipts.
- Exact deposit amount and currency.
- Accepted method for the guarantee.
- Situations that may lead to a deduction.
- Return process and stated release time.
The useful rule
Do not confirm based only on a daily rate. Compare the complete offer: vehicle, insurance, deposit, mileage, pick-up and return conditions. Satguru Car Rental confirms the applicable terms with the final rate for the requested vehicle and dates.