My name is Louis Alexander, and I want to thank you for stopping by my website. I have an active family that consists of my wife Janice, our three children, two dogs, three horses, and me. We needed not only a truck that could tow, but also one that would comfortably seat my family. We are on the road for many hours when traveling to horse shows or on camping trips. We needed a new vehicle. One that would be capable of towing our horse trailer and travel trailer. I did a great deal of research online before venturing out to test drive trucks. I learned a lot about tow capabilities and capacities. I also discovered some differences between trucks that ran on diesel and gasoline. I’m going to share some of the information I found out about trucks and hope you find it of value.
When you are going to visit relatives or friends for the holidays, renting a car can be a great solution if you're flying in or simply don't want to put extra miles on your car. However, renting a car during the holidays can be more challenging than you think. Make sure to avoid the following mistakes so that you don't have any problems with your car rental.
Renting a Car from the Airport
If you're flying in from out of town but want to get a car for local travel, it may seem easiest for you to rent a car at the airport. However, doing so may cause you to pay more money out of pocket. When possible, use a hotel that offers a free shuttle service or have a friend pick you up. You can then rent a car at a location further from the airport, and save money in the process.
Over-insuring Yourself
Car rental companies offer insurance, but if you already have car insurance through your own policy, check with your insurer before you sign up for car insurance you don't need. For instance, your regular policy may cover you for a rental vehicle. Be sure to find out what the car rental company is offering so that you don't double up on coverage.
Not Considering the Weather
When you plan to be traveling during the winter, you need to always consider the weather where you are. Get an idea of what the weather will be like at your destination before you choose the kind of car you plan to rent. You may need to make sure that you get a car with all wheel drive, or an SUV, so that you can get around.
Getting the Pre-fill Option
Many car rental companies try to sell you on a pre-fill option, offering you a lower price to fill the tank for you for a fee. However, many times that doesn't equate to much more than extra costs for you. The option assumes that you will use all the gas in the tank, which you may not do. To save yourself money, get gas yourself.
After reading the tips in this article, you should be able to avoid many of the pitfalls involved when renting a car for a holiday trip. Make sure to put the tips to use, so that the entire renting process can go more smoothly. Talk to a company like Xpress Auto Rental Inc for more tips on getting the best experience when renting a car.
Share20 January 2015
