Cheap Car Rental & Discount By Amy Nutt
1. Look for a rental car company that have a club you can join to get discounts. Some will offer discounts if you have AMEX Gold or Platinum and it’s worth checking out if there are a particular club for a chain rental company. This can allow you to get better discounts and make car rental more affordable for you.
2. A rental car company that offers you the option of using your own vehicle insurance is another thing to watch for. This can save you a lot of money and hassle, if your own insurance company covers rental cars. If not, your credit card may do so.
3. Rent your car at a non-airport location to get a break in taxes. Taxes are rising quickly on car rentals, thanks to local politicians who don't have to worry about out of downers voting. The taxes can be up to 45% higher at the airport, so take a taxi or shuttle downtown, instead.
4. Many companies offer special rates during slow seasons; so take advantage of this and save some cash.
5. Hertz or another big brand name in car rentals will be more responsive to your complaints because their reputation depends on it. Going with a smaller company could cause problems later on, so try to avoid it unless you can get several recommendations and know that the company is reputable?
6. Get a car from a rental company that lets you buy your own gas off-site. While nice and convenient, this is not the best option finance-wise.
7. Online rental options are even better. This way you can reserve your car ahead of time online. Many websites even allow you to do this in conjunction with a hotel rental. Combining the two could be easier on your wallet. Also, booking online allows you to find the best deals possible.
8. Get a rental company that allows you to drop the car off at a different location. This is very handy if you are catching a plane or heading somewhere and leaving from another location. You can rent in town, and then drop the car at the airport when you leave, very useful.
9. Look for unlimited free mileage. Not every car rental company offers this, so you will need to check before booking.
10. If you are a younger driver, you will need to find a car rental company that will rent to you.
" Look for unlimited free mileage. Not every car rental company offers this, so you will need to check before booking." - this right here is what I've always been telling my friends. Because I know they love to drive for miles, but sometimes the bill doesn't like that activity very much .
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