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When planning a vacation or even a business trip, an important
criterion to consider is renting a car during your stay as it makes
for easy traveling. Getting a rental car does not have to be a
strenuous task. Some of the best sources to rent cars are travel
agencies which have tie-ups with hotels, newspapers, yellow pages
and car rental agencies which offer special rates. Here are a few
tips to help you capture the best deal possible.
The first thing you need to decide is how much you're willing to
shell out for the car. By looking out for 'special deals' offered by
rental agencies, you most probably will have the option of fixing
your own price and getting the car you want. Choose a car depending
on how many people will be accompanying you on your journey.
Remember there are many rental agencies, so shop around and do a
thorough research so you don't feel that you spent more than
necessary.
Most rental agencies will offer you car insurance for renting a car.
What people don't know is it's optional. If you own a car, check
with your car insurance company if they cover rental cars. If they
don't, it's safer to get that extra insurance. A few credit card
companies also offer auto insurance; it would be wise to give them a
call. The price that you pay for a rented car would include rental
and taxes, insurance is an additional charge. Earlier car companies
would only accept credit cards as payment. Now, even though
companies still need details of a major credit card from you, you
can still make arrangements to pay another way. Also check if they
need to have instant credit approval as it may lower your credit
line with the card company. Enquire with the auto company the
options you have with debit card payments or even a pre-paid
voucher.
To be on the safe side when traveling abroad, opt for a GPS unit.
Available with rental agencies, they can be placed in the car and
can be you're guide throughout your stay without getting you lost
and tangled up in maps. With voice prompts, languages to choose
from, you're journey can be much more relaxing. heck with the rental
company if they intend on sending the car to pick you up or if
someone will come and collect you. Another important factor is age.
Most companies need the driver to be at least 25 years old. Check
the fluids in the car as most car companies rarely change them. Once
you get the car, in front of the representative thoroughly check the
car for any pre-existing damage so that you aren't held liable later
on. Run a test drive to see if the brakes, heat/AC, headlights,
windshield wiper, rear view and side view mirrors and other
functions of the car are in working condition.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rajni_Seth http://EzineArticles.com/?Getting-a-Rental-Car&id=943981
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