subject: A Few Questions Can Save A Lot Of Problems [print this page] Don't be afraid to ask questions if you are renting a car for a trip, especially if you are outside the United States. It is easy to find a company that is offering great rates but you just have to remember that those rates mite be wrapped up in fine print that will cost you more than if you chose a company that you have heard of and has a nationally respected name brand and a great reputation. Renting a car can cost more than you think, so make sure to go with a reputable dealership.
First you will definitely need to find out the actual cost of your rental per day or per week depending on what you are looking for. While most people assume that the additional taxes and surcharges associated with a vehicle rental will be nominal, they can really start to add up over the term of your rental and depending on where you are renting from they can actually significantly add to the cost of that vehicle.
Don't forget to take care of adding insurance to the costs. A lot of people assume that when they are on vacation that they will not need insurance because no one ever expects things to go wrong, but they do and the last thing anyone needs is to wonder how to pay for those pesky insurance costs that are not covered by you rental car policy.
Also, be sure to find out how many miles you are entitled to under your policy., Since you are likely to be driving in a different place from which you are familiar, there is always the chance of getting lost or maybe even the chance that you might want to go off the beaten path, so make sure if you do not have unlimited miles that you calculate for some side trips when you are negotiating with the rental car agency.
Lastly, always ask, at the time of booking how the company will deal with deposits if any and also emergency road service issues. These are important issues for consumers to be aware of very simply because most of the time they are not discussed up front but they could leave a consumer short for their holiday and that can be a really big hassle if you are not prepared for this additional expense.
