You have found a great daily rate, you arrive to collect the car, and suddenly there is a hold on your card for several hundred euros, an extra charge for being under 25, and a fuel policy that quietly costs you more. Hidden fees are the oldest trick in the car-rental book. Here is what to look out for in Macedonia — and how to avoid the surprises altogether.
The deposit trap
The most common shock is the security deposit. Many companies block a large sum on your credit card — often €500 to €1,500 — for the duration of your rental. The money is "only" frozen, but it ties up your card, can take weeks to release, and sometimes comes back short.
This is where Superstar Rent A Car is different: we require no deposit on any rental. Nothing is frozen on your card, so your holiday budget stays yours.
Fees that hide in the fine print
Beyond the deposit, these are the charges that most often catch travellers out:
- Young-driver surcharge — a daily fee for drivers under a certain age.
- Fuel policy — "full-to-empty" deals charge you for a full tank up front and refund nothing for what you do not use.
- Airport pickup fee — a premium just for collecting at the terminal.
- Additional-driver fee — charged per extra person allowed to drive.
- Short-rental fee — a surcharge for very short bookings.
- Cross-border surcharge — an extra cost to take the car into neighbouring countries.
How to protect yourself
Whoever you rent from, a few habits keep you safe:
- Read the total price, not the daily rate — scroll to the final breakdown before you book.
- Ask about the deposit up front and how long it takes to release.
- Check the fuel policy — "full-to-full" is almost always fairer than "full-to-empty".
- Photograph the car at pickup, inside and out, with a timestamp.
- Confirm what is included — insurance, Green Card, mileage, and airport delivery.
What "included" should look like
A genuinely transparent rental makes the extras part of the deal. With Superstar, every booking comes with no deposit, free delivery to Skopje Airport, basic insurance, the Green Card, and clear pricing — no scrambling for your card at the counter.
Pay for the car, not the surprises
A great rental price should be the price you actually pay. Book with Superstar Rent A Car for honest, all-in pricing — no deposit, no hidden fees, and everything you need to drive away the moment you land.