| Are you looking at renting a car on your next | | | | * Pick up and drop off locations - Is there a |
| holiday?? Here are a few tips to keep in mind | | | | relocation fee to drop off and pick up in different |
| when shopping around. | | | | locations? |
| Is Renting a Car for you? | | | | * Level of Insurance cover (what you are and |
| Yes, travelling is fun, but we also know that | | | | aren't covered for varies from company to |
| travelling can be hard even at the best of times | | | | company) |
| (especially with a large family) - so the more | | | | * Check if there is a Single Vehicle Accident |
| convenience you have, the more comfortable you | | | | insurance excess or not (this is when you have |
| will feel. Having your own rental car means added | | | | an accident when no other vehicle is involved ie. |
| freedom, convenience and comfort on your | | | | you hit a pole. Often this is in the fine print and |
| holiday. It also means that you can have your car | | | | you are not told of it) |
| at the airport and return to the airport with no | | | | * Do they have any special car rental deals or |
| added costs for transfers to your | | | | packages available. |
| accommodation. | | | | * If you require a car seat or GPS is there an |
| So how do you choose the rental car that will be | | | | extra fee? |
| right for you? | | | | * Always ask for a total cost price of the rental, |
| A good place to start is to consider: | | | | so you know exactly what you are paying. |
| * The type of car you want (ie is it big enough | | | | Keep in mind that car rental rates are constantly |
| for two people or a family of six) | | | | moving up or down, depending on usage levels so |
| * The length of your rental (the longer you hire a | | | | sometimes (say out of peak) it is worth asking if |
| car the cheaper it becomes) | | | | they have a last minute or standby rate available. |
| * Fees and charges, such as airport fees and | | | | You can make big savings on car rentals during |
| stamp duty (are they included or extra) | | | | off peak times. |