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Best Tips for Choosing the Right Rental Car During Your Travels
When you need to rent a car, you need to think ahead and find the best car rental company available. One of the big problems consumers face when looking for a rental car is that the prices can change from day to day and from company to company. If you fly into an airport and simply go from rental car desk to rental car desk, what you usually end up doing is paying about 50% more than you would have if you had taken the time to plan ahead.
Research the Destination
First of all, know where you are going. Say you are trying to find a Miami Rental Car Company to explore Jacksonville’s family attractions. It may sound like a funny thing to say, but there are many travelers who don’t take the time to do any research about their destination. What are the rules for the road in the country you are visiting? Do you need a special driver’s license?
Read Recommendations
To find the best rental car company look at forums like the Thorn Tree at Lonely Planet for tips and resources. Read reviews on Trip Advisor, this is an important step because often you learn what companies you should not go to! Finally, use an online search engine like Travelocity, Expedia, or Travel Grove to find the best prices, location, and contact information. By booking ahead you can save significantly.
Check Online Reviews
Once you have a list of the prices and companies, double-check them to see that the company has a good reputation. Read reviews that describe the cars, potential markups, and most importantly how much they charge for gas and minor damages. If a company has a good reputation, you can be pretty sure that you will have a good experience with them.
Check the Car
Upon arrival ask to see the vehicles. Make sure that the tires are in good shape. The tread should have an even amount of wear on them and still have at least 2cm above the grooves. Open the doors, make sure that the car doesn’t have an unpleasant smell. Start the vehicle and do a safety check. Make sure the lights, windshield wipers, and horn work. Be sure to ask any questions before you leave the lot.
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Also read:
- Where To Find Car Rental Services In Manila?
- Finding A Car Rental Company In Miami
- Planning Your Road Trip: Do You Have Car Insurance?
