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.

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