You pay for the missing fuel plus a refuelling fee, usually £20 or more depending on the partner. The fuel charge can be higher than pump prices, so it's cheaper to fill up yourself before you return the car.
How it's worked out
- The partner compares the fuel gauge at return with handover
- You're charged for the missing fuel, plus the refuelling fee
- The charge can be taken from your deposit
Avoid it
- Photograph the fuel gauge at handover and return
- Fill up close to the return address
- Keep your fuel receipt. See do I need to keep fuel receipts