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- What’s new with RateHawk car rentals in 2025
- Trusted partners, wider options
- What sets great car rental companies apart
- Checklist: How to choose the right vehicle for your client
- Supercharge your clients’ travels with smarter car rentals
What’s new with RateHawk car rentals in 2025
This year has been pivotal for RateHawk’s car rental service. We’ve been hard at work improving our car rental service in 2025 — here’s what’s new:
- Launched gross payments: Simplifying payment processes and providing more flexibility in how you earn and invoice.
- Insurance upgrades on booking form: Adding full coverage or refundable excess insurance in just a few clicks.
- Insurance conditions at a glance: Check the type of insurance and detailed coverage description right on the car rental card.
- Expanded supplier network, green vehicles included: We’ve expanded our car rental coverage with 100+ trusted suppliers — giving your clients even more flexibility and eco-friendly choices.
These updates give you more control, options, and confidence when booking.
Trusted partners, wider options
On RateHawk, when choosing a car rental, you can easily select a rental company using a filter option. Whether your clients need a compact car for a city break or a spacious SUV for a family trip, RateHawk connects you with leading international and local car rental companies — including Enterprise, National, Alamo, Sixt, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, Europcar, and Avis. Each offers unique features and benefits. When choosing a car rental company, it’s important to consider several key factors, which we’ll explore below.
What sets great car rental companies apart
The best rental companies excel in several key areas:
- Fleet variety: Offering options from economy cars to luxury SUVs.
- Global coverage: Multiple locations offering a worldwide presence plus flexible pick-up and drop-off options.
- Extras that matter: Green vehicles and optional add-ons, such as child seats.
- Airport presence: Choosing a provider with a dedicated desk inside the airport terminal allows clients to pick up their car directly on arrival — no shuttle, no waiting.
Checklist: How to choose the right vehicle for your client
Need a quick, reliable way to choose a vehicle that would fit your client’s needs perfectly?
On RateHawk, you can easily filter cars by rating, conditions, and rental companies — to understand what to pay attention to, use the checklist below. It will help you evaluate all important factors and see how RateHawk simplifies every step.
1. Identify travel as either domestic or international
For short domestic trips, local companies might offer more flexibility. For cross-border travel, stick with providers who have international coverage and multilingual support.
2. Use filters to find the right fit
To quickly find the best option for your client, use the platform’s advanced filters to match the service to the trip’s needs — including:
- Number of passengers
- Car class and size
- Mileage limits
- Transmission type
- Insurance options
- Pick-up location (in-terminal, shuttle, meet-and-greet)
- Extras such as child seats or GPS
Additional driver filter
On RateHawk, you can filter for rentals with an extra driver included — no surprises at the counter.
3. Prioritize fast and easy pick-up
When time matters, convenience wins. Always check the pickup method before booking:
- In-terminal desks allow immediate collection — no waiting, no transfers.
- Shuttle or meet-and-greet services can add unnecessary delays.
- Booking with airport-based providers ensures your clients hit the road faster and stress-free.
4. Read the fine print — and save time later
Before confirming any rental, always review the full rental conditions on our platform. It’s the easiest way to avoid hidden fees and make sure everything runs smoothly. The full rental conditions are available on the car rental card, as shown below.
Review the following details:
- Driver requirements: Minimum/maximum age and document needs.
- Mileage limits: Unlimited is best if the itinerary isn’t fixed.
- Excess/deductible: Note what the driver is liable for in case of damage.
- Flexible terms: Be flexible with your plans — RateHawk offers free cancellation on all bookings up to 48 hours before pick-up.
- Cross-border use: Not all providers allow travel to other countries.
- Pickup points: Cars collected in-terminal save valuable time. Shuttle or meet-and-greet services often mean delays — the airport desk is faster, easier, and always staffed.
- Transmission: Always ask your client their preference for either automatic or manual transmission.
When confirming your booking, be sure to review the full rental terms on the booking form.
5. Choose the right insurance
RateHawk offers multiple insurance levels so you can choose the protection that fits your client’s risk tolerance and budget. On our platform, you can conveniently purchase insurance in advance, safely, and reliably.
We offer different insurance types to match your client’s needs:
- Basic
- Refundable excess
- Zero excess
- Full insurance
RateHawk insight
For international travel or high-value cars, full insurance provides the broadest peace of mind. You can learn more in our article about insurance upgrades.
Supercharge your clients’ travels with smarter car rentals
From flexible filters to global coverage and built-in insurance options, RateHawk car rentals give you all the tools you need to deliver five-star service on the road. Start offering your clients a supercharged car rental experience today!
