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