Ways to Save Money on Rental Cars

8 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON RENTAL CARS Let go of name brands. a.Look beyond Avis, Hertz and other big national chains to independent agencies like Payless and Fox Rent a Car. Because of lower operating costs, their cars, which can be found at Web sites like RentMeACar.com.au and RSX CarRentalExpress.com, typically cost 15 to 30 percent less than rentals from mainstream agencies. 2 Hire the cheapest car %24 a.Most rental companies have a wide selection of cars, usually the smaller the cheaper, so if you only need a small car, select the cheapest car that meets your need. 3. Dig for virtual discounts. a.Rental car companies offer discount codes to members of frequent flier programs, and other organizations they partner with, including AAA, Costco and BJ's, so check those sites if you're a A.... A.... member. A.... D.... S... Compare price using RentMeACar.com.au a.Using the comparison tool you'll find the lowest rates available. Prices will never be more expensive than the BOEING companies direct websites. 5D Avoid the airport. a.Off-airport locations are typically cheaper than airport locations, which tend to tack on fees that can raise the price by 30 percent or more. March 12 9. 3 8. 6. Reserve the car for longer than you need it. a.This may sound counterintuitive, but tacking an extra day on to that weekly rental or even adding a couple of hours to extend it over a weekend – with no intention of returning the car that late actually lower your rate. can Negotiate. a. Even after you've booked the best possible rate, it can be worth swinging by the rental counter to see if you can finagle your way into a better car. "You don't ask, you don't get," said Mr. Abrams, the rental car consultant. %24 8 Prepay. 8. a.Taking a page from hotels, rental car companies are offering discounts of up to 20 percent to travelers willing to prepay. Sources: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/20/travel/7-tips-for-saving-on-rental-cars.html http://www.rhinocarhire.com/Infographics/Save-On-Car-Hire.aspx 2. 787