subject: When Not To Use A Rental Car [print this page] When organizing the itinerary for your upcoming vacation put some thought on whether renting a car is the ideal decision. Depending on the city you are traveling to, your rental car may perhaps not be required, and a waste of your money. There are several cities around the world where a car is not the most practical form of transportation. Further, renting a car and using it for your main form of transportation in many ways isolates you from some great discoveries in the city you're visiting.
There are many cities where renting a care is not recommended, and there are some cities where renting a car does not make any senses at all. Small European cities with their narrow streets, and lack of parking, make driving a car very impractical. In these cities leave the driving to locals. Especially, if you are in a foreign country and are not well versed on the rules of the road.
Larger cities have some form of public transportation. Some have extremely impressive public transportation systems. Many of the cities with good public transportation also charge high fees for parking. The fee to park your leasing care should be another item to take into account before deciding to rent a car. The cost to park a car in a major city can be close to the fee of the daily leasing car rate. Additionally, keep in mind that hotels are now charging high fees for guests to park. With many hotels offering only valet parking, the fee with the tips for the valets can add up very quickly.
Using the public transportation, or walking, will provide a great feel for the city. Rubbing elbows with the locals can provide a great level of satisfaction on your trip. Not being in your car will provide you with more opportunities to learn about the local cuisine. Where the best shops are. Will enable you to get out of the tourist parts of the city, and have a fulfilling experience. Visiting a city as a tourist should be time of discovery, Exploring a new city is like pulling back the layers of an onion, with each layer taking you deeper and deeper to core. In this case it is the core of the city.
Choosing not to rent a car on your next trip can expand your exploration of the city, and also save you some money.
