Renting a Car for Less

Renting a car during your vacation is convenient as it allows you to travel at your leisure. However, if you have not planned sensibly it can be expensive on the pocket. It is therefore essential that you get the best deal, so you do not spend too much of your vacation budget on transport.

The first thing to consider when renting a car for your vacation is the size. This means to save money it is important that you choose a car that is small but comfortable. The reason being, that smaller cars are generally less expensive, also, they use less gas per mileage. These two factors would help immensely with your vacation budget.

In certain situations, though, a compact car might not be suitable. A larger car or minivan may be more ideal. Remember you must shop around and compare prices. Travel-related and rental car company websites are a good place to search for competitive deals.

Another factor to take into consideration is the amount of time you want to rent for. Bear in mind that renting for let’s say a week would normally work out more cost-effective than renting per day. Therefore, make sure to ask about any available special rates.

Using the same rental company every time would allow you to have access to exclusive coupons and better deals. In most instances, rental car companies have partnerships with airlines that may offer frequent flyer miles or other incentives when you rent a car. To save wherever possible, be certain to find out about any additional benefits you are eligible for when booking your reservations.

Rental car companies tend to recommend things that you don’t necessarily need. For example, they may offer optional collision insurance coverage, but most vehicle insurance policies provide this coverage for rental cars. To make sure you avoid spending unnecessary money, before booking your rental car, you must check to see if your car insurance company provides coverage for rental cars. You should also check to see if any of the credit card companies that you use cover your rental cars. Some credit card companies that you use to pay for your rental car do provide coverage.

Finally, to keep your rental car budget low, consider renting a car that is not so new. Renting a used car, in comparison to a newer model would guarantee you pay a much lower price. These cars are usually only a few years old, so they do provide similar value.  Contact any large national company or small local companies to compare their prices.