Tips to Get a Great Deal on a Rental Car

Whether you own a car or not, there will likely be times in your life when you need to rent a car. But, how do you ensure you get the best rate on your rental car? Here are our tips.

Decide on the Type of Vehicle You’d Like to Rent

The first thing for the need to do is to decide what type of vehicle to rent. For this, you’ll need to figure out how many people will be traveling, how much luggage you will be carrying, whether you need a car meant for rough terrains, and whether you need a basic or luxurious car. Once you have answered these questions, you will be able to decide what type of car you will need.

Do Your Research

Browse online for rental car prices and check if you can find discount codes, membership perks, coupons, rebate offers, etc., to lower the price you need to pay. Keep in mind that while some rental car companies will seem like they have a lower price, they may be adding charges to the final price. So, make sure to also go through the terms and conditions (if you can find it) to spot any hidden costs.

Check if You Can Get a Better Deal Directly From the Car Rental Company

While you can always book your rental car through travel booking sites, sometimes, car rental companies offer the best deals directly through their websites.

Take the Best Deal

 At this stage, after having studied the terms and prices of different car rental companies, you should be in a position to decide on which car to book (And more important, which company to choose). Keep in mind that with car rentals, you want to just reserve the car you want – not pay for the rental. This ensures you won’t be penalized for canceling your booking.

Check Prices Again a Week Before Your Trip

 Now that you have a confirmed reservation of the rental car, recheck the quotes a week before from different travel booking sites and rental car company websites. If you are lucky, you might land an even better deal! If this happens, let the reservation go and take the new offer.