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Rental Car Tips
Renting a car can be a simple and easy process. But, for something so simple, many people end up with the unfortunate surprise that a quick, uninformed or misinformed decision can bring delays, unnecessary expenses or major legal hassles. We can help you become informed so that renting a car stays a simple and pleasant experience.

 

GETTING THE BEST DEAL

How can I save money on my Rental Car rates?
What types of special discount programs are available?
Is it better to take the daily or weekly rate?
How will I know which is the best Rental Car Company for me to use?

CLUBS AND PROGRAMS

Do Rental Companies offer any clubs with special perks?
How much do the Premium Clubs cost to join?
What are the advantages of joining a Rental Car Company's
Premium Club, is it worth it?

POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS

What is the minimum age requirement?
Can I rent a car if I am less than 25 years of age?
Who else can drive the car?
What types of requirements do additional drivers have to meet to be allowed to drive the rental car?
Is it a problem if I let someone else drive the car without first listing them as an additional authorized driver?
What about all those tickets I have; will they effect me?
Do I have to return the car to the same location?
How far can I drive the rental car?
How are rentals outside the United States different from those here?
How can I get an International Driver's
Permit?
What can help me prepare if I'm planning on driving in Europe?

PAYMENT INFORMATION

What forms of payment are accepted?
If I don
have a credit card, can I rent a car by leaving a cash deposit?
What types of requirements are there for cash rentals?

SPECIAL REQUESTS 

Can Rental Companies honor my special requests?
Can I rent a car seat?

MAKING RESERVATIONS

What will I need to know to reserve my Rental Car?
What does economy, midsize, standard or full size, mean exactly?
What size car do I really need?
Does the Rental Car Company have an on or off-airport facility?
How will I get to the rental facility?
Where can I find information on airports so that it will be easier for me to find the rental car counter or meet the Hotel's
airport shuttle?
What is the total? Does it include additional fees and taxes?
How far beyond the reservation time will the Rental Company consider this reservation good?
How can I decrease the chance that the Rental Car Company will break my reservation?

INSURANCE INFORMATION

Does my company provide for any insurance coverage?
Does my regular insurance coverage transfer to rental cars?
Does my credit card offer enough insurance coverage?
Should I accept the Rental Company's
damage coverage?

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Do I need to confirm my reservation?
Besides confirming my reservation, what else should I do before I leave on my trip?
What if I am delayed, but will still need the car later?
What if it turns out that I don
need my rental car after all?
How can I find out about the local road conditions before I arrive?

AT THE COUNTER

What if I get there and they don have a car for me?
Will the Rental Company rent to me if I
'r a drunken fool?
How can I shorten my time waiting for a rental car?
What documentation do I need to pick up my car?
Is there a chance for an even better deal when I pick up the car?

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK AT THE RENTAL COUNTER

Where do I return the car and how long should it take?
What's
the best way to get to my next destination?
How much gas should the car have in it when I pick it up?
How do I know if my rental contract is correct?
What paperwork will I need to keep in the rental car?
What do I do if I have a problem with the car or need to keep it longer than planned?

REFUELING OPTIONS

What options do I have about refueling the car?
Can I just replace the fuel myself?
Should I buy the whole gas tank up front?
What if I don
have time to refuel the car when I told them I would?

PROBLEMS OR ACCIDENTS

What if when I get to the car, it has existing body or interior damage?
What should I do if I lose my keys or lock them inside the rental car?
What if I
'r in an accident with my rental car?
What should I do if I only have a small accident and the Rental Company tells me to keep the car until I
'r ready to return it?

SAFETY HINTS

What do I need to do before I leave the rental lot?
Why do summer rainstorms cause so many accidents?
How do I avoid confrontations on the road?
How can I avoid losing my car in the parking lot?

BEWARE OF SCAMS

What are some of the road scams that I need to know about?
How else can I avoid being the victim of a crime?

RETURNING THE CAR

What do I need to do at return?
Should I trust my hotel to return my rental car?

CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES

What should I do if I have any problem with the Rental Car Company?
What information should I have if I need to contact the Rental Car Company's
customer service department?

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