How to Get the Best Deal on a Cheap Car Rental
Even when choosing cheap car rental firms, a savvy consumer can still find ways to cut costs even more. The first thing to do is check prices online. Often, picking up a car at the airport is more expensive than at other locations. The convenience, and extra driving time should be taken into account to see if you can save a little cash by picking up the car at an alternative location.
Smaller, subcompact cars get the best fuel mileage. If you are taking a long trip alone, or with one other person, opt for the smallest car you can comfortably fit into. Car rental UK firms may have the super mini Fiat Panda which uses very little fuel.
Check the contract terms carefully. Do you need to return the car with a full fuel tank? If so, see what the cheap car rental company charges to fill the tank upon your return. It may be less expensive to stop at the local petrol station before returning the car and fill the tank there.
Avoid purchasing insurance if you are already covered by your own car policy. Check your credit card agreement carefully before renting the car. It is your responsibility to determine if you are already covered, the clerk at the counter cannot determine this for you. Last, chose just one driver if there is an extra charge per driver. Don’t violate this policy, however.