Usually when someone is looking for a cheap car rental, it will be used for a fairly short amount of time and in a foreign place. The freedom of having a personal form of transportation is great, especially in such a spontaneous position like being on vacation.
Car rental agencies know this, and revolve their companies around the decisions their customers have to make, which sometimes can be more beneficial to the company than the customer. Pre-planning and smart choices can lead to a pleasant rental experience.
Cheap Car Rental Options
Cheap Car Rentals offer great value only if you remember these 8 golden rules and advices:
- All car rental agencies have web sites where you can make reservations and check availability. Take advantage of this! A few minutes of research about discounts, deals and conditions can save a lot of hassle in the long run.
- Being part of AAA (American Automobile Association) can yield some nice discounts and is fairly inexpensive for a yearly membership!
- If on a vacation, and staying at a hotel or resort, there are many package deals with associated rental companies. Look into these! Once again, all of the options are usually posted on the company, resort or hotels Web site; very helpful.
- Be specific when it comes to choosing a rental car. The terms ’sporty’, or ‘luxury’ can mean a lot of different things to different companies.
- Research some of the demographical restrictions associated with renting a car, such as age, residency and insurance coverage. Most rental company’s will not rent to anyone under 25 years of age though there are some that will rent to 21 year olds at an elevated price.
- Book early! It is not uncommon for some places to be booked, especially during busy travel seasons.
- Don’t fall for some of the renter’s tricks. Each company gives the customer the option of returning the vehicle empty, or full. The trick is: they charge a higher price to bring it back empty than if it was full of gas! It may take $35 to fill the tank, but they’ll charge $50 because they have to fill it up themselves.
- Inspect the car before leaving the lot. Documenting any flaws in appearance, as well as performance is a good way to avoid some unwanted damage charges that may ensue at a later time.
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I’ve got a trip in May that I’m still debating on whether I should drive or fly. I can probably get a free buddy pass for the airlines, but then destination transport will be a problem, so I’ll need a rental. I can drive (it’s only about 12 hours from here), but I’m not sure what the gas prices will be like then.