If you've decided to use a car rental service, you've probably asked yourself how it's possible to save on fuel during the rental period. Without a doubt, this is possible, and in this article you'll find recommendations that will certainly be of use to any driver!
1. If you've planned to rent a car for a longer period, you'll obviously be covering more kilometres, and a hybrid or diesel engine car — being the most in-demand nowadays — will be a sensible choice. Here are some models that fall into this category:
- Rent Nissan Qashqai 2015 — a car with a diesel engine and automatic gearbox, being one of the most reliable and economical cars available. It also has a well-equipped and modern interior. Perfect for both city driving and longer journeys.
- Rent Volkswagen Jetta — an attractive, elegant, and comfortable model. It enjoys high reliability, its diesel engine will allow you to save on fuel, and its excellent soundproofing will enhance your driving pleasure.
- Rent Renault Kadjar — a diesel SUV that is practical, easy to drive, and pleasant both inside and out. The car stands out for its progress in interior design and ergonomics.
- Ford Fusion — one of the cars that is perfect in terms of price-to-quality ratio. Being a Class D car, it is sufficiently spacious and has a quality interior. Thanks to its hybrid system, it is genuinely very economical.
- Toyota Prius 30 — a third-generation model with a hybrid engine, even better than its predecessors. Improvements have been made both externally — to the propulsion unit — and to the technical equipment of the car's interior.
- Toyota Auris Hybrid — first and foremost a model that demonstrates reliability and durability. The car is economical, has a hybrid engine, and the automatic transmission simplifies your daily journeys behind the wheel.
- Lexus ES300h — a car that speaks of elegance and comfort. Aesthetically it is a very successful model, and its hybrid system will delight you with its high fuel economy. A Japanese premium class car that certainly has no competition on the market.
2. Be mindful and avoid braking manoeuvres as much as possible when they are not necessary, as every use of the brakes represents a loss of the energy produced by the fuel burned during driving.
3. Another important factor in fuel consumption is acceleration. If there is no need to accelerate immediately, don't press the accelerator pedal to the maximum — in most cases, pressing it more gently is sufficient. It would be advisable to observe how the automatic gearbox operates and try to feel the engine.
4. Find a balance between using the air conditioning system and driving with the windows open, as the air conditioning system also requires electrical energy from the engine, which in turn consumes fuel. Use the air conditioning system only when it is truly necessary.
5. It is not advisable to overfill the fuel tank, as in this case the excess fuel will not enter the combustion process to propel the vehicle.
In conclusion, we can say that a car's fuel consumption is directly related to the driver's choice and driving style. Currently there are no devices that save fuel, but the recommendations above will certainly allow you to significantly reduce your costs!