When Planning A Vacation Or A Business Trip, An Important Criterion To Consider Is Renting A Car During Your Stay
posted in Useful Tips |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