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Which? Get Answers podcast: avoiding rental car hire rip-offs
We go behind the scenes of our undercover investigation and give you tips to use for your next car hire.
Having worked at the BBC and in commercial radio before joining Which?, James produces our always-on podcasts, and oversaw the launch of our member-exclusive podcasts in 2025.
Driving abroad is never the most relaxing part of a holiday. But a Which? undercover investigation has uncovered the stresses that can start before you even get hold of the keys for your rental car.
So what can you do to ensure you don't get ripped off at the car hire desk? And what advice do we have for driving while abroad?
This episode is hosted by Harry Kind and Lisa Webb, alongside Which? Senior researcher & writer Lauren Bell, and Will & Meera, better known as @vanonamission.
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