Online Budget Car Rental

By Anne Morris

Renting budget cars online is a great way to save next time youre on a trip, whether its for business or pleasure. There are many websites that offer budget car rental to online customers. In this business there is plenty of competition, so you shouldnt have trouble finding a good place to rent.

When looking to rent a budget car online, you should make sure the company youre dealing with is reputable. You should look at a few things when youre choosing one. These are: cost, reliability, customer service, and selection of vehicles.

Price is one of the more basic things to consider when looking to rent a car. You should try to get something within your budget. When you rent online, youll save quite a bit on the rental cost. So its worthwhile to consider it as a good option.

The issue of reliability is important as well. A proper car rental firm should fulfill its obligations on the contract to the letter. Getting the right kind of vehicle for your trip is another thing to think about. And then theres customer service: its a big thing. Evaluate it by seeing what kind of courtesy you are extended by the employees of the company you are dealing with.

Online car rental will get you lower prices. But even when youre getting a budget car online, make sure you understand what all the costs total up to before you commit to anything. There are usually four different rates for car rentals: daily rates with some free miles, daily rates with the mileage billed separately, daily rates and no limit on mileage, or an extended period of free mileage. These companies will charge different amounts for different types of cars. Most of them will have deals on rentals, especially over the weekend. But remember to book or put in your request in advance.

Youll pay a bit more than the regular rate, all in all. You always have to factor in the tax imposed by the state or province youre in (most companies will add these). On international car rentals, 10% to 30 % is typically added on top of the standard charge. When you drop your car off in another city, a lot of car rental firms will ask a fee for the drop-off. Ask beforehand whether or not the drop-off rate is included in their regular rate. And there are different policies on gasoline among these companies. Some will ask for money up front and youll be able to return the car with an empty tank.

The cost of insurance is another thing to consider. Youre able to buy temporary insurance at the car rental company. If you get limited coverage youll be covered for a couple hundred dollars should you get in an accident. If you opt for the extended coverage, youll be released from all liability for the car.

Renting a budget car on the Internet helps you save lots of money on your rental expenses. But remember to make sure that youre not overlooking some hidden costs. Youll end up paying more if you arent careful.

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