Guide To Renting A Car - Part 1
Guide To Renting A Car - Part 1
Planning a vacation in Florida invariably involves renting a car. Unlike tropical islands where guests arriving by plane spend most of their vacation on the beach, Florida's vast collection of things to do and see means visitors need a way to get from point A to Z.If you've ever rented a car, you know it's not quite as simple as it sounds. There are endless agencies to choose from, rates that seem to fluctuate on a daily basis and lots of variables that can affect your final cost.
If renting a car is a new experience, there's a good chance you don't even know where to start.
The first step is deciding on the size of vehicle you'll need. Car rental agencies offer several categories to choose from, starting with an economy (e.g. Geo Metro), compact (e.g. Chevrolet Cavalier), midsize (e.g. Pontiac Grand Am), fullsize (e.g. Chevrolet Lumina), premium (e.g. Buick LeSabre) and luxury (e.g. Buick Park Avenue). Convertibles, sport utility vehicles and minivans are usually available as well.
The most common rental size is the compact, which has enough space for two adults, three children and several pieces of luggage.
The next decision involves determining how you're going to make your reservation. You can go through your travel agent, who should have access not only to all the major car rental agencies but travel consolidators that offer special rates. As long as you trust your agent to find the best deal possible, this is a good route to take.
Another option is renting a car online. Just like a travel agent, the average consumer can call up any car rental agency's Web site and enjoy instant access to their fleet, rates and reservations. This is a great way to quickly compare rates offered by various agencies, view photos of the company's cars and make your reservation. Many companies offer substantial discounts (up to 20 per cent off) to consumers booking online.
Just remember to print out your reservation confirmation and keep it handy as a form of insurance in case your car isn't available when you pick it up.
LivingToday.tv - February 22nd, 2005
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