2. Traveling is most of the time a nice experience although it involves
spending some money. Keeping in mind the following tips, the needed
amount of money will not be very big, at least when it comes to renting a
car. We are going to discuss about some ideas that proved to be useful and
efficient in relation to the money people spend paying the desired rented
car.
Most of the times, especially when they go on vacation, people want to have
the rented car waiting for them right at the airport. It is important to know
that municipalities impose large taxes on airport rentals. You will definitely
end up paying a lot more money only because you want to pick the car at
the airport. You can save money if you decide to use the airport shuttle that
is going to take you to the city and pick the rented car from there instead of
the airport.
When you return to the airport, to go back to your home city, use the rented
car as it is more convenient to do so instead of taking a taxi. Rent a car
companies will not charge you extra for leaving the rented car at the airport
as it is still located in the metropolitan area. This is another way of saving
money.
Maybe you need the car just to attend a conference in a distant city. You can
rent the car for the entire conference period and pay also for the parking at
the hotel you are staying in or, in can just rent the car every day so that you
will not have to pay the parking. Make some estimates and decide which is
the most beneficial for your budget.
If you need the car for few days in a raw and you are staying in a hotel,
consider parking your car in a close public parking lot. This way you will
3. pay a lot less compared to the prices required by every big hotel in a big
city. It is possible to even park the car on the street if you plan to pick the
car early in the morning to avoid having problems with the local police
forces.
Depending on your destination spot, it might be beneficial to try and rent
the car in a smaller city. For example, if you travel to New York, try to rent a
car from a nearby smaller town. The whole procedure will be quicker and,
for sure, less expensive.
The price will be also influenced if you rent the car for the weekdays or for
the weekend. If you are traveling in a busy period of the year, to a touristic
destination, it may be a lost costlier to rent during weekend compared to
normal week days. On the other hand, if the destination is not touristic but
business, the price might be larger during week days compared to
weekends.
More and more people are searching the net looking for advantageous
prices for the car they want to rent. And it is a very good idea if you are
interested in getting a smaller price. On the net you have the possibility to
compare the prices offered by many rent a car agencies.
If you have your own car, you probably pay by no car insurance. So, you do
not need to get insurance whenever you decide to rent a car. Car companies
will always try to make you buy insurance but before signing for this new
policy, try to determine whether your present car insurance addresses also
the situations when you drive a rented car and not you personal one.
Another option that is given to you by the car rental company is the prepaid
gas. When you get the car you can pay for a filled tank on condition you
4. bring it back the same. This can be very useful considering the fact that you
will not have to look for a gas station on your way back to the airport. If you
decide to bring the car back with the tank empty, then, the price you will
pay for the gas will be a bigger one.
The type of car you want to rent is also influencing the final costs. If you
plan to travel with your kids or you have a lot of luggage, consider renting a
larger car. This will cost you more. But is you want simply to pay less and
you are traveling alone and with few bags, consider renting the smaller car
available for this will definitely cost you less.
The price depends a lot on the moment you rent the car. If you are going to
wait until you get off the plane, the price will be a lot bigger compared to
the situation when you rent in advance, let’s say, weeks before the moment
you really need the car. The length of the booking period is also impacting
the price.
If you need the car for less than a week, you can get a better price working
with a big rent a car company but if you need the car for more than a week,
it is very possible you will get a cost effective price using the services of a
smaller company. in order to decrease the cost, always ask about the special
discounts available and see if you qualify for them.
Once you finally have found the best offer for the car you want, read
carefully the contract before you sign it. Read each and every word and ask
questions if there are things you do not completely understand. Read all the
conditions of your reservation; ask about any additional fees that you may
pay for additional drivers, for being late or for letting your teenager drive
the car as well. Consider also, if this is the case, asking about driving the car
to another state.
5. If you are interested in renting a car in Romania, Thrifty rent a car Cluj is
an option that might be interesting, being a worldwide known, successful
franchise.
