Rental Cars: Money Saving Advice And Coupon Codes

Renting a car can sound like an easy convenience that will make your life smooth when traveling

, but that's not always the case. The renter needs to be aware of some things to make the process easy while avoiding getting hit with unnecessary fees and services. You should also look into rental car coupons and other money savings methods available.

If you're renting upon arrival in a new city, that is, renting from an airport, then you will likely find yourself paying more. If you have the time, rent outside of the airport. The renter pays an automatic concession fee just because they rent at the airport. If time is not of the essence, then take public transportation or a taxi to a rental car company like Avis or Hertz that is located off airport grounds. If you have rental car coupons, that's even better. There are plenty in every city so finding one should not be an issue.

If it is only you or a few others traveling, opt for the smaller more economical car. Companies often want you to rent a bigger, unnecessary vehicle and your bill will reflect that extra size. Stick to your ground as they try to put you in an SUV. Even if they say they are out of economy size vehicles, they are likely saying that only as a way to sway you. If you don't budge you'll get the small car you need, not the ridiculous tank.

If you plan on crossing state lines with the vehicle make sure to check with the company first. Some companies offer unlimited mileage, but only in the state (or certain states) that you rented. So if the renter goes into restricted states, the renter will end up paying an exorbitant price.

Rental car agencies often pressure renters into getting insurance. What many renters don't know is that within their current auto insurance plan they are already covered for rental cars. Make sure you check your plan prior to renting so that you don't end up paying for insurance twice. This is a ridiculous, extraneous charge.

Finally, when returning your rental car you will want to be punctual. The rental companies are known to charge up to a full day's rent for a late car, sometimes at a higher rate than the renter was originally paying. Rental Car Coupons cannot prevent this. If you foresee yourself being late at least give the company a heads up. This shows accountability and can sometimes prevent any late charges. Furthermore, when you first rent, ask about any fees or charges that may be applied if you return the car early. There's no sense in paying extra for using the car less.

These are just a few tips to keep in mind when getting a rental car. Be a smart consumer checking all available options and do what's right for you, not what makes a major corporation a few extra bucks.

by: William Gold

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