A lease is a way to finance an automobile without actually owning it. At the end of the lease, you return the car to the dealer and have no more to pay.

But what if you want to end it before the lease period is up? Learning how to break a car lease can help you avoid fees and penalties without harming your credit rating.

You do have the option of bringing your car back to the dealer and terminating the lease.

1. You will still be responsible to pay the remaining lease payments plus termination fees, which are usually between $200 and $400.
2. This can be incredibly expensive and usually adds up to thousands of dollars, so you should really weigh your options before you opt for lease termination.
3. In some cases, you can avoid penalty fees by immediately leasing another vehicle from the same dealer. However, you will still be responsible for any remaining payments on your initial lease, which are usually incorporated into your new lease's payment plan.
4. Talk to your dealer to learn about all of your options.