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Mileage management

How does mileage overrun work?

A mileage limit is not an arbitrary penalty; it is part of pricing. The package reflects wear and depreciation. If you exceed the limit, a per-km fee applies as written in the contract.

  • The limit appears on the booking screen and in the contract
  • Overrun is billed per km; this page states no fixed amount
  • A low package plus high overrun can cost more than a higher package
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This page explains what a mileage limit means, how overrun is billed, and the short- vs long-term difference.

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Short- and long-term renters, field teams, sales fleets, and companies planning multi-location use.

Süreç özeti

Define usage, read limit and unit fee in the quote, track km during the term; overrun closes at return in short-term, or at period end / mid-term revision in long-term.

Limit, overrun, and billing order

Package choice drives total cost: a low limit plus high overrun can beat a higher package upfront. Compare package plus likely overrun—not the daily rate alone.

Short-term overrun closes with the return odometer reading. Long-term uses period-end settlement or early package revision; which model applies is stated in the contract.

  1. 1

    Write down the usage profile

    Clarify city vs intercity use and expected monthly km. Use last period’s actuals when you have them. In a fleet, set different limits by role.

  2. 2

    Read the limit and unit fee

    See the period limit and the per-km overrun fee on the same quote or contract line.

  3. 3

    Track km during the term

    If actual use drifts from the limit, mid-term package revision may be possible when the contract allows it.

  4. 4

    Close overrun at return or period end

    Use the km on the return or period document. Read the invoice as package plus overrun—not the daily rate alone.

Pages that complete the process

FAQ: mileage overrun

Straight answers on limits and overrun fees.

Where is the mileage limit written?
On the booking screen and in the contract. It varies by vehicle and package; the screen and contract are binding.
Why does the km limit affect rent?
Higher km increases service frequency and depreciation. Package pricing reflects that risk; the limit is not only a penalty line.
Is overrun always calculated only at contract end?
No. Short-term often finalises at return. Long-term may use period-end settlement or early package revision depending on the model.
Is a low km limit always better value?
No. If real use exceeds the limit, a low package plus overrun can cost more than a higher package upfront. Historical km is a useful reference.
Must every vehicle in a fleet use the same km package?
No. Managers, field, and sales teams can have different limits; one package for all creates cost drift.
Is unlimited mileage always available?
No. Some vehicles and packages offer it. When available, it appears clearly in the quote and contract—do not assume it.