Car rental: tips to reduce its budget
In order not to have surprises, some tips and tricks to rent a car without stress and go on holiday with peace of mind.
1 - Choose the right vehicle category
Many of the models proposed in the car rental agencies. The ideal is to choose the rental car type according to the planned route type:
- The city for the city and short trips.
- The compact car can make the road.
- The family is obviously ideal for long distance family.
- The 4x4 is suitable for rugged terrain (mountains, bush, etc.) ... and have fun.
2 - Double check insurance
Car rental agencies offer their customers insurance sometimes unnecessary because the user is already covered through their credit card. So before you tick the 'insurance' box first check that covers your credit card. This will avoid incidental charges when renting a car.
3 - Read and reread the contract
We must be sure of what exactly is included in the price of the car rental agreement, so as not to see the bill climb because supplements to pay at the end of the trip.The most common examples: additional costs of GPS or child seat added without consent.
Finally, always get the car at the agreed time, otherwise the agency may charge a half-day or even a day longer.
4 - Be clear about the fuel
Before leaving the agency at the wheel of your rental car, confirm the gas field in return policy. Most agencies offer car hire with unlimited mileage. If an agency proposes instead a package, it is essential to calculate the number of kilometers upstream from the planned route to estimate what is the most advantageous.
Some renters billing practice refueling at the time of rental. This solution is not advantageous for the customer who pays full at a higher rate than in service stations and can not be reimbursed for what he has not consumed. However, most of them require the car to be made with the full fact. Better not forget to go through before returning the vehicle station because, again, the agency may charge an expensive supplement.
