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Airport Car RentalAre you renting a car? Have you thought about where you’re going to pick up your car.? If you’re flying on your holiday or business trip you may want to consider an airport car rental. Airport car rentals offer fast, convenient service, making it...
Do You Make These Car Rental Mistakes?
Cheap car rental deals are spread all over the web. But not all are good deals. There's a few thing you must look out for... or your cheap car rental deal might work out a lot more expensive than you planned ! Here's some things you mustn't...
What are car rental discount codes?
Car rental discount codes are an easy way to get a discount on renting a car. They replaced older paper coupons that were so popular at their time. Car rental discount codes exist only on the Internet and getting them is fairly simple as long as you...
5 Steps to A Great Rental Car Experience
There are times in one's life when the use of rental cars cannot be avoided. When someone plows into you at an intersection, when you are taking a 2-day trip and your compact car just does not have enough room to stretch out, these are times when you are happy that there are rental cars at your disposal. Before you rent that car, though, you should know some things about the process.1- The first step involved in obtaining a rental car is to do research on the companies in your local area. There are a number of nation wide companies and more than likely local companies to choose from when conducting your research. Try to narrow them down to three or four companies that are closest to either your pick up location or your destination.
2- You will want to ask about procedures that may be required by the rental company. Many companies require that the car be fueled up before its return, if this is not done, they will charge you extra for it. It may also be in your best interest to ask what the fee would be if the car is needed for longer than expected as well as what the rate is for late drop off.
3- If you have personal auto insurance,
call your agent to see if you are insured with a rental car as well. This will allow you to save money by turning down the insurance offered by the rental company at the time of vehicle pick up.
4- Finally, you have chosen the company and the car, its time to pick it up. Make sure that you have the paper work that you will need. Most companies will require you to show your drivers license, be sure to have it. Also, your proof of auto insurance, if you will be turning their insurance down. A major credit card is necessary; if you are not using cash to rent your car, do not count on them taking a check.
5- Be sure to read the contract and ask questions about anything that you do not understand. It's better to take sometime at the counter or on the phone to pin down the details, than to think you got it and have to deal with the company in the event of an accident. Ask questions!
About the author:
John Mancini writes about rental cars online and offline. You can read more about it at Car Rental Information site.
Written By: John Mancini
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