Top 6 Tips to Rent a Car

Whether it is a business trip or a pleasure trip with the family, renting a car is the finest way of enjoying the travel. What is important to note is that the procedure is hassle free with out creating complications. It is necessary to be prepared well before renting a car.

Many people have zero knowledge related to car rental procedures. It is altogether a very confusing deal. Here are some useful tips that will help you with saving money, understanding your rental agreement and avoiding problems with your car rental.


1. Do not rely on just one Car rental company. Always enquire with as many as possible which will help in comparing the better deals and choice of cars. With the latest innovations majority of car rental companies have their own websites that will help you find basic information online.

2. Be well prepared with the queries you want to know from the company. Clarify every minute detail from the fare to availability of the car. Clarify the taxes and surcharges involved and some 'additional charges'. Some of the car rental companies will also tie ups with hotels and airlines.

3. Always choose for a small car rather than a bigger one. There rentals will vary from car to car based on the size, class, price, and also mileage. The bigger cars will attract more fare than the smaller cars. As the company often runs out of the economy models and the rental companies will sometimes push with an upgraded car. However, the wise decision would be to say 'no'. This will lead to extra burden to your expense.


4. Be very carful with the insurance terms and policy while renting a car. There are some car rental companies providing insurance policy. But even the personal car insurance policy is useful incase any accidents or damage. There are some car rental companies insisting on additional expenditure on collision damage and other insurance coverage. So before making any payment it is always better to confirm with the insurance person. Also do a detailed enquiry if you are planning to take the car out of state. There are different policies and rules supporting it. In addition, make a note of all the do's & don'ts before you finalize the booking. It is also important to elucidate with any special instruction because ignorance can lead to pay big, huge bills.


5. Before taking the car it is necessary to go through the in and out of the car. Look for any missing or broken details. The car rental will always give you the car with a full tank fuel. So ensure that when you return the car, the fuel tank filled. Failing to do so will give them a chance to extract more money from you and you may end up paying more much more than the market price for fuel. Another important matter to be taken care before returning the car is to check that you have not left any personal belongingness inside the car.


6. Always ensure that you return the car in mentioned time. Any extra hour means extra money which could be even a full day's rental and at times even charge higher. It is always better to clarify the late charges before renting a car. An important matter to be taken care is, never rent a car from the airport. This will lead you to pay additional fees such as airport surcharges, drop-off fees or taxes levied by local governments. It is advisable to rent a car from a suburban location as you can avoid paying extra expenses.


Maintaining a rented car is very important. Damages made by you will lead to the pay extra than its actual cost. Also make sure that the car rental attendant inspects the car in your presence and that you agree about any damage. Verify the rental agreement carefully for all extra charges they have added and make sure they