Renting a car isn't always the easiest thing to do if it's just your first time to do so. When scanning various advertisements, do you ever flip back and forth, completely unsure of whether or not you're getting the best deal? Not even sure if you can figure out which one is the best deal? That's okay, actually -- even those who have rented many a vehicle in their lives would have to do extensive research before agreeing to a car rental arrangement so that they can be assured of getting the best possible offer.
Insurance is a classic example of this. One must be familiar with the four basic types of insurance, and these are collision damage waiver (CDW)/loss damage waiver (LDW), supplemental liability insurance, personal accident insurance, and personal effects coverage, and these types shall quickly be discussed hereafter. You may have heard car rental companies pitch CDW and/or theft insurance and try convincing you to make the right decision, or so they say. Yes, they may be pitched, but in reality you don't need either one of these options. You will want to look into the terms and conditions of your auto insurance to find out whether rentals are covered -- this could save you a good fifteen smackeroos a day, or even more. Also ascertain what the policies are on your credit card for rentals. Most, if not all rental companies would require you to have a credit card to make payment. Companies often levy charges for "damages" after the fact if the reason is valid, and this would be their method of doing so. We thought we would like to mention this in passing -- you should not use a debit card in any way, shape or form -- NEVER!!! If you do not get your money's worth and want to dispute the charged, there will be no way in heck you can do so with a debit card. Be sure that the credit card you are using is legitimate. Since using a valid credit card is a prerequisite, check whether your credit card offers automatic insurance coverage provided the rental is charged to the card you are planning to use.
The next major rip-off is the fuel purchase option. The concept behind this stratagem is you would be paying for a full tank of gasoline ahead of time, then return the vehicle on empty. But here's the thing -- very rarely would you actually be using a full tank of gas, so it's really better to pass on such an offer, use gas as you go and return the vehicle with a full tank, filled up right before returning it. That way, you only pay for what you've used. But if you say 'yes' to the fuel purchase option, you may be spending more than you would if you gas up as you go.
Aside from hidden costs, most rental companies will only rent to someone who is at least 25 years old or even older. Some companies will rent cars to persons 21 years or older but often charge an additional ten to twenty dollars a day. In addition, the only person covered under these types of insurance would be the person renting the car, so you will still be culpable if a 'homie' of yours wrecks the car that you rented.
Keep this basics in mind, and watch out for local taxes. With the internet, it can be easy to search out the most expensive and least expensive cities and to plan your rental accordingly. At the end of the day, research will be your best friend and your ONLY friend in terms of making the most out of your car rental, as well as any other endeavor for that matter.
Insurance is a classic example of this. One must be familiar with the four basic types of insurance, and these are collision damage waiver (CDW)/loss damage waiver (LDW), supplemental liability insurance, personal accident insurance, and personal effects coverage, and these types shall quickly be discussed hereafter. You may have heard car rental companies pitch CDW and/or theft insurance and try convincing you to make the right decision, or so they say. Yes, they may be pitched, but in reality you don't need either one of these options. You will want to look into the terms and conditions of your auto insurance to find out whether rentals are covered -- this could save you a good fifteen smackeroos a day, or even more. Also ascertain what the policies are on your credit card for rentals. Most, if not all rental companies would require you to have a credit card to make payment. Companies often levy charges for "damages" after the fact if the reason is valid, and this would be their method of doing so. We thought we would like to mention this in passing -- you should not use a debit card in any way, shape or form -- NEVER!!! If you do not get your money's worth and want to dispute the charged, there will be no way in heck you can do so with a debit card. Be sure that the credit card you are using is legitimate. Since using a valid credit card is a prerequisite, check whether your credit card offers automatic insurance coverage provided the rental is charged to the card you are planning to use.
The next major rip-off is the fuel purchase option. The concept behind this stratagem is you would be paying for a full tank of gasoline ahead of time, then return the vehicle on empty. But here's the thing -- very rarely would you actually be using a full tank of gas, so it's really better to pass on such an offer, use gas as you go and return the vehicle with a full tank, filled up right before returning it. That way, you only pay for what you've used. But if you say 'yes' to the fuel purchase option, you may be spending more than you would if you gas up as you go.
Aside from hidden costs, most rental companies will only rent to someone who is at least 25 years old or even older. Some companies will rent cars to persons 21 years or older but often charge an additional ten to twenty dollars a day. In addition, the only person covered under these types of insurance would be the person renting the car, so you will still be culpable if a 'homie' of yours wrecks the car that you rented.
Keep this basics in mind, and watch out for local taxes. With the internet, it can be easy to search out the most expensive and least expensive cities and to plan your rental accordingly. At the end of the day, research will be your best friend and your ONLY friend in terms of making the most out of your car rental, as well as any other endeavor for that matter.
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