Friday, September 30, 2011

Tips for Saving Money on a Car Rental

By Manny Loke


Alot of people use rental agencies to find a car for travel accommodation. Getting a rental car is easier than using your personal vehicle for long distance travel. However there are so many different agencies the rate can vary widely. How do you choose the best one? Here we will give you some helpful pointers for getting the best deal on your next rental car.

Paying for everything at once, if your trip involves flying, staying at a hotel, and renting a car, is your best option. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, it's often possible to find package deals, especially to major cities, that include all of your major expenses. Finding these deals means planning ahead and you also need to add up the expenses to make sure you are truly getting a deal. Buying these services together in a package makes sense if you're going to be paying for them anyway, especially if it's cheaper. A travel agent can help you find deals that include car rentals or you can look online or in the travel section of the paper.

To save on car rentals, the best strategy is to plan ahead. By searching online, you can look for the different deals being offered by car rental companies in the area you are traveling. It may be a good idea to call the company and inquire about any details you aren't sure of before giving them your credit card online. You can get a better deal if you reserve your rental car at least a week in advance as opposed to waiting till the last minute. You could find that there aren't any cars available and if there are, you will have to pay more. You will find the best car for you easier if you go online and compare prices and terms of the different car rental agencies.

You may not have to pay the normal car rental rates if you look into discounts that are available. Newspapers and magazines sometimes have coupons for car rental companies. Car rental discounts can also be found with a quick internet search. You may also be able to get a special discount if you are a student, a senior, through the company you work for or any organizations you may belong to. These type of discounts may not be advertised by the car rental company itself, so you have to look around. You may find that you can rent a car at less than their normal rates if you search.

To make the most out of the many car rental options, the key is to find a rental agency that is convenient and reasonable. If you take a little time to investigate different car rental companies, you can usually find one that meets your needs. By sticking to the principles just discussed, you can avoid paying too much or ending up with a car that you don't like.




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