Traveling to places far could be part of your job description. However, transportation could be a problem for you once you do find yourself somewhere far away from your beloved vehicle. Of course, we all know that you simply cannot drive nor have your car shipped to your next location just because you would like to. Sometimes the distance could be just too much trouble for you.
One easy way of having transportation in a new place would be to rent a car instead. That way, you could have a car at your disposal and which you could use any time you would need it. Also, this would have you from traveling through public transportation which could be very troublesome if you are used to traveling with your own car.
To find an agency that rents cars, you can try searching through the Internet or even through the yellow pages. Then, try narrowing down your choices to at least three car rental agencies. Contact each one of them and ask them about the specifics of their office. Ask them about their location, the car available, special deals, rates, rates for large groups, and possible partnerships that they may have established with airlines or hotels. Then from the information you have collected, choose the rental agency that would best suit your needs and your wants.
Then, you should choose the destination where you would like to pick up and drop off the car. It is best that you are familiar about the policies of these agencies. You see, there are some companies that would charge you great amounts in fees if the car you rented is dropped off in a different place from where it actually was picked up. Then, inform them also about the car size that you would like to rent. You can most probably reserve it with one of your major credit cards.
The major international car rental agencies have offices throughout North America and often around the world. There is no such thing as the best company in this industry. It really does pay to shop around. Rates will depend on the type of vehicle, the time period, and things like agency specials. You can easily compare prices online and you can reserve your car online too.
Almost all rental cars have automatic transmission, radio, and air conditioning. Even if you request a manual transmission, chances are it won't be available upon arrival. If you are traveling with children that will require car restraint seats, make sure to request them when you book your car.
If you are renting a car in the US, you usually do not need an international driver's license. Your license from your home country should be adequate. That said, an international license can be helpful in proving to the agency that you have a valid license especially if they aren't familiar with the licenses from your country.
Rental companies have different rules about who they will rent to. Some will not rent to anyone under the age of 25 while others won't rent to anyone over the age of 70. Other rent to drivers under 25 but charge a premium. Check with the agencies for restrictions before you book.
The car rental business is extremely competitive so prices change frequently. Some companies offer regular advertised deals; others run random special promotions. If business is slow you are likely to be able to get a better rate than if you are trying to rent during peak seasons. No one agency has the monopoly on best prices. It just depends, so do your homework and don't be afraid to try to barter a better price!
Sometimes if you booked through a travel agent, you might get a better price on your rental car. Some packages even include the rental fees. Compare these offers to see which is best.
The car rental insurance is where many agencies really soak you. The collision damage waiver and theft insurance they attempt to sell you is priced ridiculously high. But you also cannot risk driving without it. Some auto insurance companies have a rider that covers you and some credit cards also provide you with free coverage. See what you can do to avoid purchasing the rental agency's insurance because it can almost double the price of your rental.
Now that you know how to rent a car and get the best deal, you'll have a few extra dollars in your pocket to start planning that next vacation.
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