Rent a car for your international trips

Looking for wheels for your next international trip? Renting a car can ease your worries of getting somewhere when you’re on the road. Sometimes renting a car can be tricky to find the cheapest and best deals or to know what type of travel insurance is required. Browse this article and learn basic and simple tips on how to cut costs, know your insurance policy, or find the best auto insurance deals.

o Reserve your car in advance. Typically rates are higher when you book a car on arrival or even when you book 24 hours before your trip. Browse through different sites and find out which one offers you the best deal.

o Set up all your car rental arrangements before you start your trip. This will be very helpful especially if you are traveling abroad as there will be less chance of hidden fees or clauses being applied. Once you’re out of your country, rental rates, rental specifications, and language barriers can cause unexpected problems.

o You can avoid purchasing insurance from car rental companies, as most credit card companies will cover the same. You must verify your credit card details and agreements before your trip

o When reserving your car, be sure to clarify all the details such as additional charges, gas charges, late fees or any other hidden charges, which are mostly not explained at the time of reserving your car.

o Take the full details of your pickup or delivery. Typically charges are based on a 24 hour basis. But in most cases, travelers are charged for the full day even before the 24-hour period begins or ends.

o Renting a car is usually more expensive if you choose to pick up the vehicle at one point and drop it off at another. But on the other hand, you will save money on your gas payment since you don’t need to drive back to the same place where you picked up the car. This could confuse you a bit. So think carefully about the best possible way to save money.

o Whenever you see a car rental ad, write it down or carry the ad clipping with you. Most of these promotional offers may appear to offer the best rates, but they have something else. As for example, there would be hidden or additional charges.

o When booking a rental car to be picked up at the airport or for sightseeing, it is always best to reserve a smaller car, unless you have a lot of luggage or you are traveling with your family, friends or a large group. Smaller cars are comparatively cheaper than larger cars and it will come in handy if you plan to drive on narrow country roads.

o Most importantly, make sure you carry your international driver’s license, recognized and accepted around the world. However, some English-speaking countries may accept your US driver’s license.

So keep these simple points in mind and plan and buy your car rental wisely to save so much money!