| In today's society, there are a number of | | | | fees. |
| reasons why people rent a car. Some of the | | | | |
| top reasons are vacations, a car they own is | | | | 4- Many companies that will rent a car to you |
| in the shop and renting a nicer car for a | | | | will also be willing to either deliver the |
| special occasion. Whatever the reason that | | | | car to you or pick you up and take you to |
| you are considering renting a car; there are | | | | your rental. This service may require a fee, |
| some things that you should know first. | | | | but can be worth asking about if you are |
| | | | flying to your destination. |
| 1- It is wise to shop around when looking for | | | | |
| to rent a car. Always find at least three | | | | 5- The rental company may offer you insurance |
| rental car companies to compare, although | | | | to purchase, however, your personal auto |
| more will be better. Be sure to ask all the | | | | insurance may be all you need in the event of |
| companies the same questions to get the most | | | | an accident with a rental car. Call your auto |
| accurate answers. Most rental car companies | | | | insurance agent and ask before paying extra |
| will have websites online to find basic | | | | at the rental counter. |
| information, but it is best to call as local | | | | |
| branches may have deals that are not | | | | 6- There are a number of choices that are |
| advertised online. | | | | open to you when renting a car. Each class of |
| | | | car will vary in price and gas mileage; |
| 2- When you call, be sure to ask about price, | | | | consider this when making your decision. |
| vehicle availability, as well as any specials | | | | While many companies may be willing to |
| that the branch has to offer. It is worth | | | | upgrade you, this is not always the case. It |
| noting here, that many of these companies | | | | is wise to choose the car you want and hope |
| will have special arrangements with hotels, | | | | for an upgrade than to reserve less of a car |
| airlines or even warehouse stores. | | | | and be disappointed when an upgrade is not |
| | | | offered. |
| 3- You will want to ask about any special | | | | |
| instructions that are required of you while | | | | 7- Have a credit or debit card handy to |
| renting the car, for example, filling up the | | | | reserve the rental car with, most companies |
| gas tank or pick up and drop off times. Not | | | | will only guarantee a car with this |
| adhering to these policies can result in | | | | assurance. |