The car is one of the most important technological achievements of modern times. Without cars, the movement of goods and people would be inconvenient, difficult and almost unmanageable. Although owning a car definitely has its benefits, ownership also presents some challenges; from funding their purchase and maintenance to issues related to road traffic, car parks and pollution. For this reason, since cars were first put on the mass market, people have been able to hire them. Renting a car has some substantial advantages, which can make a big difference. Let's see what these are.
It’s practical
Renting a car can help you solve some practical problems, such as the size of your own car – it may be too small to go on a long holiday with. Or maybe your car isn’t comfortable enough, or it doesn’t perform very well on a road trip. The nature of your trip can also be a challenge - it might be inconvenient for you to look after a car once you reach your destination. Or again, you may need to hire a car because you’re travelling to a foreign country by plane. Or simply, you might not own or want to buy a car. It’s much more practical to hire a car in many circumstances.
It’s cheap
With hire cars, you spend as much as you need, when you need to - there are no maintenance costs or unexpected expenses to cover. Sure, when you rent a vehicle you’ll need to drive at your best, because you will need to pay for any damage you cause to the vehicle. However, because you rent a car only when you need to, you have more control over costs and greater flexibility. Plus, with some good research you can easily save on the hire costs without the hassle of owning a car. 
It’s environmentally friendly
Hiring a car is definitely more environmentally friendly than owning one, because of how frequently you use it. Precisely for this reason car sharing and car carpooling have become more and more popular in recent years. More car sharing and carpooling means less vehicles on the streets, more available parking spaces and less people reliant on this mode of transportation. In addition to this, rental cars are generally newer than privately owned cars, so they benefit from modern fuel efficiency and technological advances.
It’s safe
Car rental companies regularly check the condition of their fleet. They don’t mind spending money on updating it because they want to offer their clients the best and latest cars in terms of comfort and safety. So when you hire a car, you can be sure it’s going to be a safe ride.
It’s convenient
With hire cars, you have a car when and where you need to and you can pick the model that you prefer or fits your needs of the moment. You also don’t have the stress of finding somewhere to park it, because when you no longer need it you can simply drop it at the nearest branch. The rental car is the epitome of convenience applied to travel, especially when you go by plane. Once you land, your car is there, ready to go, at a short walk’s distance from your terminal. 
It’s flexible
Hire cars aim to offer a solution to many needs. You could need it for a short stay in a crowded city, or it may be a temporary car, in replacement of your own one that needs fixing. You might want to go on a family trip, a long journey or you might be moving houses. Whatever the reason, you have the flexibility to pick a car up when you need it and drop it off at any time. Certainly owning a car has its advantages; above all, the total discretion in its use. However, there are circumstances in which it simply isn’t possible to use your own car, or perhaps using it isn’t the most efficient solution. That’s when hiring a car is most convenient.