Renting a car is usually pretty easy. These days, you barely even need to interact with other humans! But international car rentals are a Volkswagen of another color. Do you need an international driving permit? What are the rules of the road? What about accident protection and insurance coverage? And then there’s the transaction itself — did you know that you can negotiate rental car prices, just like haggling a vendor at market? Well… you do now!

In this Blueprint we’re going to cover everything you need to know to rent a car in any country — including, rules, permits, rates, and safety — from avoiding miscommunication and confusion, to choosing the best car for your journey.

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