A lease is the only way to avoid the incredibly steep fees for renting in one country and dropping o

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Hi everyone. We are traveling with two kids, aged 9 and 13 and would like to drive around the southern coast of France to Italy, monthly car rental san diego starting in Barcelnoa. What is the best car rental agency to use, and what are the things we should be aware of regarding insurance, permits, etc in Spain, France and Italy.
Agree that you need to contact the various agencies and ask about this. And do realize that the drop off fees for Italy are esp steep due to the high rte of car theft. And that the drop-off fee often depends on what car you have - the higher monthly car rental san diego grade/more expensive the car the higher the drop off fee.
A lease is the only way to avoid the incredibly steep fees for renting monthly car rental san diego in one country and dropping off in another. You'll need an IDP for Spain and Italy, which you can get at AAA. Also make sure that your rental/lease outfit is familiar with the requirements for breatholyzers in France and road safety kits and extra prescription glasses, etc., in Spain.
If the car is picked up in a country other than France, there is a $150+ extra fee, and a similar drop-off fee for a country other than France. Not much of a savings. Moreover, unless the car is leased for more than 50 days, it is unlikely to be cheaper monthly car rental san diego than a rental (assuming a standard shift and declining the CDW), even with a pick-up and drop-off in France.