Save on your Travel Budget with Car Rental Coupons

In this blog I have shared lot of advice related to Car Rentals, all the advices that I comes from my experience. My boyfriend loves traveling and exploring new places and so whenever we get the time we plan a small vacation to some unexplored places. If you have some suggestions to share with me you can send it to me through comments. This post is again related to Car Rental but this time I have no suggestions but some coupons.

Few Coupons from Thrifty.com 

Save 5% on Any Vehicle at Thrifty.com!

Coupon Code: LINKS

Hawaiian Miles Members Will Earn Triple Miles When Renting a Compact Car from Thrifty Rent a Car! Coupon Code: HAT4

US Airways Dividend Miles Members Can Earn Triple Miles Per Rental from Thrifty Rent a Car

Coupon Code: US10

American Express - Exclusive Canadian Offer: Receive 15% Off Weekly Thrifty Rent a Car Rentals in Canada

Coupon Code: AXCN

Rent any size Car For A Minimum of 3 Days and Well Award You 500 Bonus Miles

Coupon Code: EK5K

Rent A Mid-size Car or Larger Vehicle For Three Days or Longer and Earn 1,000 Miles Per Rental

Coupon Code: UA31

Rent A Compact Car for $35.00/day or $145.00/week at The Following Northeastern U.S. Locations: Hartford, CT; Boston, MA; Cambridge, MA; Manchester, NH; Pittsburgh, PA; Providence, RI; Warwick, RI; Burlington, VT; White River Junction, VT

Coupon Code: 3NE2M

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Few Coupons from Dollar.com

Save 5% on Your Travel Reservations When Booking on Dollar.com

Coupon Code: LNKSH

Rent A Standard SUV for $39.00/day or $209.00/week at Our Boise, ID, Denver, CO or Reno, NV Airport Locations

Coupon Code: 3BDRM

Rent A Compact Car for $32.00/day or $145.00/week at The Following Southwestern U.S. Locations: Phoenix, AZ; Glendale, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Las Vegas, NV; El Paso, TX

Coupon Code: 3SW2M

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Drop-Off Charge: What is it and How Can I avoid it while renting a Car

Drop Off charge is an additional charge when a rented vehicle is dropped off at a location other than the renting place. Most of the time people who rent the car like to drop off the car at airport or any other place like terminal or railway station. Car Rental Company then has to transfer the vehicle back to the main office, this expense of transferring the vehicle is known as Drop off Charge.  

But there are many instances where you won’t be charged a drop off charge by Rental Company this can be because of many reasons.

·         Rental Charge is so high that drop off charge is almost hidden in the rental fee itself.

·         The returning place of the Car meets the Company’s needs.

·         Member of some elite or Pro Group.

The drop off charge also depends upon season because at good season rental companies can easily get renters who take car to nearby area. So it is always better to enquire about the drop off charge about while renting in order to avoid any future misunderstanding.

Along with the drop off charge drop off time is also a point of importance as the rental company can charge you early return fee if you return the car before the mentioned timings or late returning fee if you return the car after the mentioned timing. Most of the companies give thirty minutes grace period before employing late fee charge.

So next times you plan to rent the car enquire completely about drop off charge and who knows you might be lucky enough to get rid of drop off charge.   For more saving before renting always search for coupons and Cash Back deals for rental cars.

Roadside Support- Second Most Important Point to check before Hiring

The second most important point to check at the time of hiring Car Rental Company is Roadside Support.

By roadside support I mean that the car rental company will provide you with another vehicle if the rented vehicle breaks down.

If you don’t want to be stuck in middle of road with a broken car so make sure that the car rental company provides roadside support so in case if your rented vehicle breaks down the company will send you another vehicle to carry on your travel without any hassle. Not many Rental Company provide Roadside support so be sure to check it with your rental company.

In order to avoid all these situations at the time of renting inspect the car carefully. Always ask your agent to take a walk with you around your rented Car. Check for any scratches, dents, dings, etc. and report them so there is no confusion regarding the car’s condition upon return.
Check the headlights, windshield wipers, door locks, spare tire, ac, etc

Get into your car and take a drive for just few meters and while drive remember to check all the things that you would be needed while driving. Be sure that you will be comfortable driving the car for next few hours.

Most of the Car Rental Company have well maintained vehicle but a cautious look through the vehicle can prevent any further misunderstandings or any extra charge.

Car Rental Tips to hire best Rental Company

Whether you are planning to go a vacation on business trip car rental is a must. Driving your own vehicle to other state would charge you several hundred dollars and much of your vacation time. Renting a car would be more convenient as it can save you much of your time and will be more comfortable. Now days many car rentals company have come up offering great discounts on car rentals.

These Car Rentals have variety of vehicles to fit into everybody's budget and comfort zone. You can all find of cars from luxury Sedan to Camper Vans. But before hiring any Car Rental company there are few things that one should take care. This blog will help you in hiring best Car Rental Company.

Searching the best Rental Company among several companies offering somewhat same offers is little bit tricky and hard.  So what is your way to judge best company when you are looking for something? Most of the people will answer Google and well it is my answer also. I love Google and trust them to show me best and relevant results.  But the problem is that Google by default shows ten results so now you have ten companies to decide which company to go for.

But there should be some points in your mind before judging these ten companies. The very first should be related to your family and your safety.

Insurance- Whether you are travelling with your own vehicle or by rental car insurance is the must. Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere it could be your mistake or some other drivers, but in the end what matters is the safety of everyone. So for the peace of mind make sure that the car rental service you're dealing with offers you a complete range of insurance packages that you might want to avail of.

CAR RENTAL INSURANCE OPTIONS
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)
If a rental car is damaged, the renter may be responsible for the first several hundred dollars of damage (the deductible) up to the full price of the car. By purchasing CDW (also known as Loss Damage Waiver or LDW), the renter is released from responsibility of any loss or damage to a vehicle up to the full value of the car. However, if the renter is in violation of the rental agreement, the waiver is void. Your personal auto insurance may already provide coverage for damage to rental cars and the purchase of CDW or LDW may not be necessary. Regulations for selling CDW/LDW vary from state to state.
CDW/LDW is usually an optional feature, however, a few companies require renters to purchase this waiver. Determine whether or not you need CDW/LDW before you arrive at the rental counter (check your own automobile insurance policy) and consider how much this CDW/LDW may increase the daily rental rate (CDW/LDW costs range from $8 - $12 per day). In some cases, you may find a special rate for a larger car which already includes CDW/LDW. In the long run, the larger car may be less expensive than the economy car with additional CDW/LDW costs.
Also, some credit card companies offer CDW/LDW insurance as a card holder benefit. Be sure to read the fine print on these agreements (as well as on car rental agreements!) Usually the protection afforded by credit card companies could be supplemental to your own insurance. Therefore, if you get in an accident, your own insurance will cover the repair costs up to its maximum and then the credit card company will cover the difference. As a result, your own car insurance rates may be affected.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Personal Accident Insurance provides accidental death and medical coverage for the renter and additional passengers during the time they are riding or driving with you. Check your personal car insurance policy to see if it covers car rentals. If your policy covers car rentals, you may not need PAI. This insurance is usually optional.
Personal Effects Coverage (PEC)
This coverage provides protection against loss or theft of personal belongings from the rental car. Once again, check your own auto insurance policy to determine whether your coverage includes rental cars.
Additional Liability Insurance (ALI)
ALI is an optional insurance that protects the renter and other authorized operators against claims made by third parties for bodily injury/death and property damage caused by the use or operation of the rental vehicle. Check with your own auto insurance policy to determine whether additional excess coverage is already provided.

For further information about documents needed for Car Insurance visit http://www.travelsense.org/tips/carrentaltips.cfm