Renting a car
May 16th, 2009 Subscribe To Our Feed
Our Top Travel Resource - You Won't Believe What You're Reading! Advance reservations Unless you intend to hire on the spur of the moment, it is advisable to make an advance reservation and essential if it forms part of your travel plans. You can reserve your car through your travel agent, tour operator,airline, hotel, car hire broker, or direct with the car hire company.Demand exceeds supply for many car groups in the high season and during public holidays. However, whilst other dates should not be problem it is still a very good idea to book and pay in advance to get the car group of your choice. It is also usually cheaper to book in advance. If renting for more than one or two days it will probably be cheaper to book inclusive rates through a broker such as www.cheap-car-hire-ontheweb.com One Way Rentals With larger car hire companies It is very often possible to make one way rentals between their locations but they must be requested at the time of booking.Check, at the time of booking, if there is a fee for one way rentals as sometimes it can be substanial. Youths You will need to check with your chosen car rental company their policy on this. Car rental companies will always have a minimum age restriction and sometimes a maximum age. Some like Cheap-Car-Rental are able to rent cars to persons between the ages of 21 and 25 but charge a supplement for this age group. Sat Navs Check with your car hire company if it is possible to arrange the hire of GPS or SatNav when collecting your rental car.Reckon on a charge of $10 a day. Child/booster seats, ski racks, snow chains. You will need to request your requirements at the time of booking. Pay when collecting your car. When collecting your car You will need to complete a rental agreement and show: When you take delivery of your car Before driving off check the cars condition minutely. Look for any defects to the bodywork eg dents or scratches.Check the tires have no cuts, scrapes and are in condition. Check the underside. Also ensure that the interior is in a reasonable condition ie no tears or chewing gum.Any damage should be reported to the car hire company prior to the car being driven to avoid you being charged for the damage.
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