While renting a car can make your trip easier, it's important that you find the right company. It can be more expensive than you'd think especially if you don't plan ahead. There are certain factors you have to pay attention to when you rent a car, and we'll be looking at some of these in this article.
You want to insured when driving a rental car, same as when you drive your own. You can often purchase insurance from the car rental company. However, in many cases this isn't necessary, as your own insurance may already cover this. Be sure to look into what your insurance does and does not cover as your insurance may not cover all types of rental cars. You can save money on additional insurance if you're sufficiently covered already.
When it comes to car rentals, the rates usually differ depending on whether it's a weekday or weekend, and how many days you rent the car. You'll want to know about this before you rent, often renting for a week is less expensive than renting for 3 days. The daily rate is often more expensive than the weekly rate so if you need the car for 5 days don't pay a daily rate.
Try to figure out ahead of time how many days you will need the car so you can get the weekly rate if possible.
One of the most popular places to rent cars is at the airport but they are one of the worst from a consumer's standpoint. Generally, when you rent a car from an airport, you will be charged extra taxes and fees for the convenience of stepping off the plane and into a car. Because of these extra fees, you pay more for the car than if you had gone to a neighborhood car rental company. Taking a taxi or shuttle to a renal agency outside the airport is a better option. Planning this in advance will make it easier. Airports are hoping that people won't plan out this part of the trip in advance.
Because there are so many car rental options available, the key is to find a rental agency that is convenient and reasonable. Finding one that meets your needs will take some time and a little effort. With a little planning and by using the tips we've discussed, you can avoid paying too much for a rental car that you may not even like.
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