Rental Car: Where is it Cheap?

Filed under: Car Rental Special - 26 Mar 2010  | Spread the word !

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If you are looking for a cheap rental car, you need to understand where to travel for the best deals. Locations where there are several car rental companies, such as major cities will have better pricing. This is simply because there is a large amount of companies which will be competing for your business. This is something that is good to remember, especially if you plan on travelling a lot. Choosing a rental company in a larger city may be more economical if the smaller city that you will be visiting is close by. Fuel efficient vehicles can get you there with minimal fuel consumption.

Other options to consider are the type of vehicle you will be using. When you must travel to a smaller city directly with a flight, or need a vehicle in your own city to travel somewhere else, a luxury vehicle may not be the best option. Luxury vehicles have less than optimum pricing for these locations and they will not provide you much more than a few more comforts during your travel. Choosing a small, compact car with the minimal necessities is the best way to save money with these rentals.

The last option is to book your rental reservations online. These online rentals are usually very cheap, no matter where you will be going. All participating rental options will be available through special online services which can help you get an excellent deal on your car rental. These car rental specials are not easy to come by in person at a rental desk, and do not require more than a few bits of information to pull up your best priced options. These options will help to get you the vehicle that fits well into your budget range.

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How Do I Find Rental Car Deals?

Filed under: Car Rental Special - 09 Mar 2010  | Spread the word !

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Comparison shopping is the key to finding deals on everything, including rental cars. Lots of Web sites make it easy to compare rental car rates, so you’ll find the best deals on the Web.

Here are four handy tips:

First, decide what kind of car you want to rent. Compact cars are the least expensive, with cars of intermediate size in the middle, and SUVs at the top of the price range.

Second decide when. The best deals can be found at destinations where the demand is lower due to seasonal factors.

January is the cheapest time to visit New York City, San Francisco and Washington D.C.

Want to go to Dallas? Do it in February when the rates are lowest.

Make March your month for Los Angeles.

Got relatives in North Carolina? Visit in April if you’re planning to rent a car or hotel room.

May is the cheapest month for visiting Hawaii, Seattle and Atlanta, while June is the best month for visiting Phoenix and Salt Lake City.

Want to check out Graceland? Make it easy on your wallet by reserving your Memphis car and room in July, and be sure to save August for Las Vegas, which has more Elvis impersonators per capita than any other city.

September is the best time for a trip to New Orleans and, for those who aren’t skiers, October is the most inexpensive time to visit Breckenridge, Colo.

Spend November in Lake Tahoe or Reno and save by making a trip to the California wine country in December.

Third, take advantage of as many discounts as possible. Search the Internet for car rental discount codes and use them if you’re eligible.

Fourth, be sure to figure surcharges and extra fees into your comparison.

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