<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332843813018639219</id><updated>2011-07-28T05:52:16.126-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Click Car Rental</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>cleverplaza</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>10</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332843813018639219.post-1470293405362270781</id><published>2009-07-13T01:39:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-13T01:40:28.600-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to choose best car rental service provider</title><content type='html'>Author: &lt;a title="rahul sharma" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/rahul-sharma/168074.htm"&gt;rahul sharma&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you searching in internet for best car rental service&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In india there are many car rental service offering companies but if you are looking for most popular and reputable car rental service in the country then you should take so many considerations in your mind. It is highly recommended not only through word of mouth, but in the internet as well. &lt;span class="fullpost"&gt; &lt;br /&gt;These car rental companies are actually a good thing to regular travelers, especially those seeking a way to make their travels be as comfortable as possible, it is best to check out the best car rental company and find out for yourself if they really as good when it comes to their services as they claim to be.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The car rental companies are actually gives its customers varied service programs that they can choose from, from corporate programs to government service provider programs to meeting and events programs. They can actually provide you with whatever means of transportation that you will want (depends on what you actually need that time).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Aside from excellence service, car rental companies actually prides itself for being able to deliver unbelievably cheaper rates (as compared with their rival car rental services agency) which just goes to show how these car rental organizations has been devoted to its consumer public. By sticking to cheaper rates, car rental agencies actually give their clients a good value for their money.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;car rental is also a good choice for businessmen who are jetting off from one state to another, rather, from one country to another . They actually provide businessmen an exclusive and unique “business travel program” which obviously is just focused on delivering the needs of valued and busy businessmen.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;All best car rental companies follow these policies and guidelines:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Informing them about an additional driver as well as any disabilities or sickness and complications.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Your credit card number, basically how you’re planning for car rental’s excellent service.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Proper papers, licenses and identification cards.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Well there are actually a lot more, But its really best to highlight the more significant ones. The car rental service holds these strict rules and guidelines in order to maintain service efficiency and their good reputation to the public.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Contacting them is actually just a gentle wind, if you’re not able to locate their listed number in the directory, you can just  search for their number instead, on the internet. The internet has a varied and incredibly massive array of lists that will inevitably lead you to the all information about car rental service’s number. However, you can also reach them through electronic mail. Geared towards providing uncomparable service to its loyal customers as well as those who are still looking for a car service rental that they want to try out, best car rental service provides the public with various ways of being able to reach them.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;And speaking of trying their best to give their customers’ great service, most of the car rental organizations has actually equipped their vehicles with other services that might possibly prove to be very useful to their clients. Upon request, one may avail of the various “add-ons’ that only other car rental firms can provide. From car cellular phone to kiddies’ chairs.  Car rental service gurus have prided itself for always being in the forefront of the car rental industry. Be sure to check the out once you’re having some car rental problems, they’re sure they can help you out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Author:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m Rahul sharma 23 years old. I was born in new delhi and lived there since my birth.I’m passionate about the things that interest me. My family, temples and communities like seo and internet marketing communities. I love my profession(s) as we people give our best for getting more exposure in all kinds of business.Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the art through which a website gets traffic/visitors from search Engines for free. The Ultimate aim of any website Creation, Content Development is to get visitors to website's then convert them to customers.&lt;br /&gt;SEO Spidy understand that your business must keep pace with the speed of thought and we believe that your ideas and enterprises deserve substantial reinvention. SEO Spidy address these changing needs of your business with solutions that are not only cost - effective but also fast to deploy, highly scalable and reliable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/"&gt;ArticlesBase.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/motorcycles-articles/how-to-choose-best-car-rental-service-provider-964235.html" title="How to choose best car rental service provider"&gt;How to choose best car rental service provider&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1332843813018639219-1470293405362270781?l=clickcarrental.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/feeds/1470293405362270781/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-choose-best-car-rental-service.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/1470293405362270781'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/1470293405362270781'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-choose-best-car-rental-service.html' title='How to choose best car rental service provider'/><author><name>cleverplaza</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332843813018639219.post-7364077645609598602</id><published>2009-07-13T01:37:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-13T01:38:07.794-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Cheap Car Rental - Hiring on the Internet</title><content type='html'>Author: &lt;a title="Gen Wright" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/gen-wright/72321.htm"&gt;Gen Wright&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you are looking to rent a car for some reason, chances are you will soon be able to locate some cheat car rental services near you. A good place to start looking for cheap car rental services is on the Internet. The Internet is a very transparent place. So you can find all sorts of useful information such as pricing, pick up and drop off locations, insurance, etc. &lt;span class="fullpost"&gt; Such information will allow you to compare and choose the best car rental that best suits your needs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In addition, the Internet is evolving at break neck speed, and more and more people are finding it more convenient to make purchases online. This growth is driven by decreasing hardware and software costs. And that means it's also cheaper to develop web applications that allow consumers to search and locate the best car rental services. In fact, some business owners have already recognized this trend and are starting web portals to serve specific needs such as car rentals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The main benefit of using a web portal is that you now have all the information you need under your finger tips. With just a few clicks, you can select your pick up location, drop off location, and have a list of car rental services presented to you. This will allow you to easily compare different car rental services at a single location. The web portal will present to you the types of cars available, at what price, and also inform you of the terms and conditions. After scrutinizing all the information, which will probably take no more than five minutes, you may then choose the car you like best, at the price you want. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The best car rental portals usually have an International network of suppliers to make it convenient for you to pick up and drop off cars. Needless to say, the wider the network, the better the portal. It's almost like an implied guarantee that you can get a rented car at any location for the price you want. All you have to do is to compare and place your booking online.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The whole booking process can be completed in less than fifteen minutes. But be sure to read the terms and conditions before submitting your application. Some car rental companies may reject your application for some reason. For example, if you have a previous record for drink driving, your application may not be accepted. If you are unsure, always call the car rental company up to clarify. This is also an opportunity to see if the car rental company offers good and responsive support services. Sometimes, your rented car may give you some problems, and you want to be sure that there's someone on the other line who will offer you the support you need should such a situation arise. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you have other specific needs like having an infant child seat or a ski rack, make sure you request for these additional items when you book your car. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Finally, be reminded that it's not uncommon to see car rental companies run online promotions. Promotions can come in many different forms. Some offer direct discounts, while others offer gift vouchers. So do take advantage of promotional offers whenever possible. &lt;strong&gt;About the Author:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;For &lt;a href="http://www.121carhire.com" /&gt;Cheap car hire&lt;/A&gt; or &lt;a href="http://www.121carhire.com" /&gt;Cheap car rental&lt;/A&gt;, please visit our resource site.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/"&gt;ArticlesBase.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/cars-articles/cheap-car-rental-hiring-on-the-internet-553993.html" title="Cheap Car Rental - Hiring on the Internet"&gt;Cheap Car Rental - Hiring on the Internet&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1332843813018639219-7364077645609598602?l=clickcarrental.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/feeds/7364077645609598602/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/cheap-car-rental-hiring-on-internet.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/7364077645609598602'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/7364077645609598602'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/cheap-car-rental-hiring-on-internet.html' title='Cheap Car Rental - Hiring on the Internet'/><author><name>cleverplaza</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332843813018639219.post-2393088986239242095</id><published>2009-07-13T01:33:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-13T01:34:37.498-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Future Of The Car Rental Industry</title><content type='html'>Author: &lt;a title="Thomas Pretty" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/thomas-pretty/44335.htm"&gt;Thomas Pretty&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;The car rental industry has been rarely viewed as a world leader in the sense of technological development. In the past, even the quality of the cars being used was called into question, some customers claiming that the cars they hired had been so damaged by previous customers that they were just as likely to breakdown at the roadside as get you to your destination. &lt;span class="fullpost"&gt; This situation has definitely changed however; the car rental industry now embraces technological change, providing customers with an efficient and reliable service. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the largest influences on the car rental industry has been the impact of global warming and more widely the environmental concerns of customers. It is hoped by many car rental companies that by introducing more efficient cars into the fleet, fuel efficiency will be increased and customers will receive a better deal. This is not all of the car rental companies, but some have noticed the niche in the market for customers with an environmental conscience; revealing a wider trend not only in car hire but in society more generally. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The most obvious way that car rental companies can reduce their environmental impact is by introducing highly efficient cars into their fleets. An example would be the hybrid cars that are becoming extremely popular at the moment; they bring the benefits of a smaller environmental footprint and cheaper fuel rates for customers. Not all have embraced the introduction of hybrid cars however, some view their introduction as purely a temporary measure that in no way tackles the root causes of emissions. Additionally, the use of bio-fuel cars has been growing, while this fuel is cheap and produces less harmful emissions critics have been quick to realise that if all of the arable land in the world was turned over for the production of bio-fuel plants, then foodstuffs would be extremely short. It is all rather Malthusian but it is a good point nonetheless. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some of the more future conscious car rental companies have been studying the ways in which to change the application of rates to customers. In the past companies would charge for the hire of a vehicle on a daily basis, meaning that if you returned the car just half an hour late, another day's charge would be added to the bill. Many companies have noticed that this is not great customer service and have subsequently introduced an hourly pay structure into their operations. While some profits may be surrendered following this strategy, customer service will be increased whilst a bi-product is that fewer cars will be on the road at any one time. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many car rental companies have been quick to realise the benefits of GPS technology and the ways in which it can aide their operations. GPS tracking devices give the rental company the option to track their fleet vehicles, allowing them to record the way in which cars are being driven and their location. While for many this may be seen as an invasion of privacy, it is not; it is simply a reaction to the large amount of organised crime that focuses on the theft of rental cars. With GPS technology the chances of a company recovering the stolen vehicle are increased considerably, showing that this strategy is simply a way for companies to protect their assets. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The introduction of high technology to the car rental industry has been a long time in coming. Whether this is due to a reluctance to change or simply because the technology has not been effective enough is hard to ascertain. One thing is certain however, with the introduction of GPS, biometric data recorders, environmentally friendly cars and revolutionary pay structures; the future of the car rental industry is bright.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Author:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cultural affairs expert Thomas Pretty looks at technological and environmental strategies being implemented by the &lt;a href="http://www.budget.co.uk/"&gt;car rental&lt;/a&gt; industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/"&gt;ArticlesBase.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/environment-articles/the-future-of-the-car-rental-industry-587032.html" title="The Future Of The Car Rental Industry"&gt;The Future Of The Car Rental Industry&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1332843813018639219-2393088986239242095?l=clickcarrental.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/feeds/2393088986239242095/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/future-of-car-rental-industry.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/2393088986239242095'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/2393088986239242095'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/future-of-car-rental-industry.html' title='The Future Of The Car Rental Industry'/><author><name>cleverplaza</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332843813018639219.post-3543915396786046069</id><published>2009-07-13T01:29:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-13T01:31:44.727-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Get Best Car Rental Deals From a Leading Car Rental Agency</title><content type='html'>Author: &lt;a title="JumpHigher" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/jumphigher/27596.htm"&gt;JumpHigher&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are more car rental companies offering quality car rental services today than ever before. This increased competition means there are more car rental deals for the visitors.&lt;span class="fullpost"&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However, there are some basic tips and tricks to help you find the best &lt;a href="http://www.alamo-me.com/html/car-rental-deals.htm"&gt;car rental deals&lt;/a&gt;. First of all, you should decide on which class of car suits you whether that is a small hatchback or a large family car.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Try doing research on internet for the best car rental deals in the Middle East and see what prices the various car rental companies are offering for the class of car you are looking for. However, just keep in mind that cheapest may not always be the best.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A car rental itself can be rather pricey, so it is always best to research for &lt;a href="http://www.alamo-me.com/html/car-rental-deals.htm"&gt;car rental&lt;/a&gt; deals on the internet before you go.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The internet will give you all the options available, if you know where to look. Booking in advance will also give you the peace of mind that you already have a car reserved.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whichever car rental company you choose, be sure to read all the previous record of services and check for hidden extra charges. These may include insurance or any other charges that you did not request or need.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Other fees that can push up the cost of car rental include extra drivers and the car rental of standard equipment such as child seats. So decide on your exact requirements before comparing quotes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Also ensure that CDW (collision damage waiver) is included in your car rental quote. All reputable car rental agencies will include this. If you do not have CDW you will be liable for the full cost of repair to your rental car if you crash.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Once you have chosen a car that suits you, you should be able to get cheaper car rental by booking early and by booking online. Book your choicest car in advance to get the best car rental deals in you, but check again just before you go to see if there are any better short-term deals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get best car rental deals from Alamo Rent A Car that offers economy car rental, easy reservations, long &amp; short-term car rental, additional car rental services and seasonal deals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Author:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information about car rental please log onto:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.alamo-me.com/html/car-rental-deals.htm"&gt;car rental deals&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/"&gt;ArticlesBase.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/vacation-rentals-articles/get-best-car-rental-deals-from-a-leading-car-rental-agency-307180.html" title="Get Best Car Rental Deals From a Leading Car Rental Agency"&gt;Get Best Car Rental Deals From a Leading Car Rental Agency&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1332843813018639219-3543915396786046069?l=clickcarrental.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/feeds/3543915396786046069/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/get-best-car-rental-deals-from-leading.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/3543915396786046069'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/3543915396786046069'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/get-best-car-rental-deals-from-leading.html' title='Get Best Car Rental Deals From a Leading Car Rental Agency'/><author><name>cleverplaza</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332843813018639219.post-2853653209506455225</id><published>2009-07-13T01:27:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-13T01:28:42.294-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to Bargain Cheaper Car Rental ?</title><content type='html'>Author: &lt;a title="Mansi Gupta" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/mansi-gupta/2314.htm"&gt;Mansi Gupta&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;No doubt, car rental has evolved as one of the most fantastic ways to travel at any corner of the world. Car rental provides immeasurable comfort in traveling within the traffic intensive cities or reaching any distant place not well connected with public mode of transport.&lt;span class="fullpost"&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;As you are choosing car rental as an alternative of public transport for an easy and uninterrupted travel, therefore, it at the same time also charges more on rental for the services provided by renting agencies. So in order to make car rental a convenient deal apart in terms of price a renter needs to follow a number of tips and practices. You can start your car rental spree from planning a car rental trip that you wish to undertake during your journey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;The planned approach can start from selecting preferred car rental agency online after evaluating a number of car agencies online. When attempting to hire a car on rent don't decide upon luxury car, instead, evaluate all your options well before signing the final deal. Estimate your budget and number of people traveling along you. You can opt for small economy car if traveling alone or in company of one person otherwise you are traveling with family you can choose Sedan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Next step after estimating your budget in respect of number of travelers as well as car now you should assess about car models, services, as well as rates. For ranging rate you should enquire about highest as well as lowest rates from any car renting agency, special discounts and offers. Also enquire about rates of fuel, insurance, taxes, service charges and costs of baby seats too. This way you should choose a moderate budget for renting a car.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Apart from budget, there are many other important points where you should hang on to select a car on rent. Never buy from a renting agency about which you are listening for the first time as you may be overcharged on credit card for buying from a new company. Always buy from a renting agency that mention on website its prices along with taxes, add on so you can bargain for the price&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;The other smarter way to ascertain price is car rental discount codes offered online by car renting agencies under various schemes and programs. You can have discount codes if you lie anyways in category of America Medical Association, armed forces, students and senior citizens. You can also have the lower price for car rental if you book car rental as weekend package in place of booking it for a working day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Apart from the rate and charges, the other important factor that decides upon car rental prices is car rental insurance. Whenever you sign a deal with car rental agency, it is necessary to read all the papers for car renting, carefully; otherwise you may get involved into trouble as car renting agency generally put responsibility over renter in case of damage in accident or theft. So in order to avoid any loss it is better to verify all the information related to car rental as to arrest lowest price on car rental.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Author:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mansi Gupta Highly Recommends that you visit &lt;a href="http://www.lowestpricecarrental.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.lowestpricecarrental.com&lt;/a&gt; for more information on &lt;a href="http://www.lowestpricecarrental.com"&gt;lowest price car rental&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/"&gt;ArticlesBase.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/how-to-bargain-cheaper-car-rental-610967.html" title="How to Bargain Cheaper Car Rental?"&gt;How to Bargain Cheaper Car Rental?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1332843813018639219-2853653209506455225?l=clickcarrental.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/feeds/2853653209506455225/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-bargain-cheaper-car-rental.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/2853653209506455225'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/2853653209506455225'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-bargain-cheaper-car-rental.html' title='How to Bargain Cheaper Car Rental ?'/><author><name>cleverplaza</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332843813018639219.post-2390560969178412300</id><published>2009-07-13T01:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-13T01:19:37.263-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Avoid a Car Rental Nightmare</title><content type='html'>Author: &lt;a title="Siobhan Griffin" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/siobhan-griffin/9357.htm"&gt;Siobhan Griffin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;It won't take much effort to find car rental disaster stories.  Just a few online searches and you will see them.  In fact, research will show that some rental companies have a worse reputation than others.  Online searches will bring up stories of people charged for insurance they didn't want or charged for damage they didn't cause, of cars not be serviced when they are due and even a bumper falling a car as it was being driven down the road.&lt;span class="fullpost"&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While it is impossible to avoid a bad experience completely, taking a few precautions will keep the chance of having your very own car rental horror story to a minimum.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;First Objective: Successfully book your car hire&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This should be easy, but instead for many it is a confusing search of prices, car types and fine print. These steps should help ease the confusion.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Book well in advance&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make sure to book well in advance, car rental prices tend to go up the closer you get to the pick up date, not down.  Prices work on a simple supply and demand system; they go up as availability goes down.  If you are travelling to Europe and require an automatic car you will need to book months in advance in order to secure one, especially in Italy where they are particularly rare.  If you are travelling during the holidays, Christmas and Easter in particular, making a reservation around three months ahead is ideal.  This way you will have the best chance of getting a car at a normal price.  After this point the prices just start to go up.  Most car rental companies sell out for the holidays, resulting in many travellers panicking in the last couple of weeks before a major holiday as they struggle to secure a car.  Those that are lucky enough to find a car will be forced to pay very high prices, three or four times a normal rate.  Don't be one of these people.  The summer is also another peak period to prepare for.  Many locations have low or no availability during the summer so if you are booking last minute you may have trouble finding a good price and the car type you want.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make a car rental reservation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To get started make a list of the basics: where and when you want to pick up the car and where and when you want to bring it back, what size car you need and do you want an automatic or manual gear box.  These details are especially important if you are contacting various rental companies by email to get quotes.  Make sure you provide them to avoid unnecessary emailing.  Also do a little research on the various rental companies and avoid the worst offenders even if they are offering the cheapest price. No rental company is perfect so you will just have to narrow down your options.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next you will want to research prices.  When you do this make sure you are taking the full offer into account.  Do the rates offered include taxes, location fees, mandatory insurances, break down cover and unlimited mileage? You will discover that most of the rates offered for car rentals in Europe are inclusive of all mandatory charges.  But make sure you know this for certain, because if they are not included in the rate offered and they will be added when you pick up your car, making for an unpleasant surprise.  If you are unsure about anything email the rental company, sometimes this is better than the telephone as you will get a response in writing.  Which might solve any problems that may occur down the line.  The rental company will have a hard time arguing written correspondence but they could deny any thing they said on the phone.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Once you are satisfied with a price make your reservation.  If you book online you should get a confirmation voucher within a certain time period, this can range from instantly to a couple of days.  If you do not receive your confirmation voucher within a couple of days don't hesitate to email the rental company.  Maybe there is some kind of problem confirming your reservation or your voucher was sent but it was blocked by your email spam guard and it is necessary to find another way of getting your booking information to you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Second Objective: Pick up your car without a hitch&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is important to have your wits about you on arrival at the rental desk, you may be tired and have the urge to breeze through the paper work, grab your keys and go. But it is best to resist this urge at all costs, you won't regret it.  When you speak to the rental desk clerk you will be asked if you want any optional insurances, such as a Super Damage Waiver.  The SDW reduces your liability to zero or an amount much less than you would be charged in the event of damage to the car.  To take this extra insurance is a personal choice, however it is not usually mandatory and it is one of the major ways car rental companies make money.  If you are only renting for a couple of days then the expense of this insurance may make it worth getting for your own peace of mind, but for longer rentals think carefully.  The cost of the SDW may end up being close to the excess liability amount so do really get much benefit from it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read your contract carefully&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The most important thing you need to do at the rental desk is to read your rental contract and receipt very carefully, this is where many people get stung.  What happens is that extra insurances get charged to your credit card even if you specifically say you do not want them.  This seems to be a common "mistake" made by rental clerks.  Make sure you are also clear about the fuel policy, most rental companies require you to bring the car back with a full tank or else they charge you an inflated rate for fuel.  Before you sign anything ensure that every charge and policy you are unsure of is explained to you.  Don't be afraid to ask about everything, it is your wallet that ends up worse off if there are errors.  Once the rental company has your signature there is little you can do to get refunded for any charges you were unaware of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Third Objective: Drive away and enjoy your trip&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Once you find your car in the parking lot it is very important to give it a good going over.  If you see any dents, dirt or scratches make sure that the rental company takes note of them before you drive away.  Otherwise you could be blamed and end up being charged the full excess amount, which is usually in the hundreds of dollars.  If you want to be really cautious check the oil and make sure that it is not due to be changed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fourth Objective: Return the Car&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In most cases you will need to return you car rental with a full tank of fuel.  There is usually a gas(petrol) station near to the car rental drop off location.  It is best to use the closest possible option and to fill the car as much as possible so it cannot be claimed that the tank isn't quite a full.  Return the car keys and agree any extra charges with the rental company.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Quick Summary&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Plan what you need&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Do some research&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Make sure you understand the rate and terms&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Book well in advance&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Check your contract and receipt carefully before you sign&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Check you car carefully for any damage before you drive away&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Return the car with a full tank (make sure you are clear on this policy at the rental desk)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Author:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more great travel tips, reviews and hotels head to this &lt;a href="http://www.travelwand.com/"&gt;Hotels and Travel Guides&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/"&gt;ArticlesBase.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/avoid-a-car-rental-nightmare-67264.html" title="Avoid a Car Rental Nightmare"&gt;Avoid a Car Rental Nightmare&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1332843813018639219-2390560969178412300?l=clickcarrental.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/feeds/2390560969178412300/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/avoid-car-rental-nightmare.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/2390560969178412300'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/2390560969178412300'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/avoid-car-rental-nightmare.html' title='Avoid a Car Rental Nightmare'/><author><name>cleverplaza</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332843813018639219.post-4069829259733393625</id><published>2009-07-13T01:13:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-13T01:16:22.497-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to Get the Discount Out of a Discount Car Rental</title><content type='html'>Author: &lt;a title="Nicholas Tan" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/nicholas-tan/20217.htm"&gt;Nicholas Tan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discount car rentals are so hard to come by, and in recent times, discount car rentals simply mean you pay less for something less, and lets face it, sometimes when you pay less for a car rental, you end up with something that looks more like a farmer’s truck than a car. It’s hard to come up with a budget friendly rental, so how do you get a discount car rental these days? Well here are a few tips to boost the value of your money, car rental wise.&lt;span class="fullpost"&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1.A good way to essentially, get a discount car rental is to, once you return the car, fill the tank with the cheapest no-name gas you could find, not for revenge or anything, but because car rental companies, require customers to fill the gas tank before returning it, and it you don’t they’ll fill it for you with the company pump but at a higher price, now we don’t want that, so be sure to fill your tank before you return the car.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2.To get the discount off of discount car rental, make early reservations, some car rental companies give discounts or free upgrades for customers who reserve their cars early.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3.When you’re planning to use your rental car for more than five days, or longer, ask the rental car company if you can get discount car rentals for a weekly rate, most companies offer discounts for the sixth and seventh day for weekly rentals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4.Ask your travel agency if you could get discount car rentals if you acquire packages like fly-stay-drive or fly-drive. Most travel agencies as well as hotels offer these programs at a discounted price, what’s good about this is that you get a discount and you shoot two to three birds with one stone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5.When you go to a car rental company, ask them if you could get a discount car rental in exchange for your frequent flyer miles, this is good for those miles that are about to expire, so instead of throwing them away you’d get one last use for them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6.One way to get a discount car rental or maybe just the best deal for your money is to look for sites or rental car firms that accepts a pre-determined budget. This is when you indicate the money you’re willing to spend for the car rental, most rental car companies will give you the program that has the biggest discount car rental and the best deal for you, of course it pays to know if the company has a history of fraud, in this day and age, you can’t really trust people that much with your money, check out the car before you reserve.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;7.Ask the rental company for discount car rentals when you frequently rent a car at their firm, they’re most likely to give discounts or free upgrades if you always rent with them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;8.Get discount car rentals by reserving your car through the internet. Most rental firms have internet only discounts that can save you a lot of money, look up the rental firm that has the greatest discount for the same value.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;9.To get a discount car rental upgrade, try going to pick up your car just as the shop is opening, there’ll be a shortage in the economy cars, and you’ll probably get a free upgrade when they can’t give you the car you reserved.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Author:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;We provide free articles and information. Check us out at &lt;A href="http://www.free-article-info.com/"&gt;Free Articles&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/"&gt;ArticlesBase.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/how-to-get-the-discount-out-of-a-discount-car-rental-194200.html" title="How to Get the Discount Out of a Discount Car Rental"&gt;How to Get the Discount Out of a Discount Car Rental&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1332843813018639219-4069829259733393625?l=clickcarrental.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/feeds/4069829259733393625/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-get-discount-out-of-discount-car.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/4069829259733393625'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/4069829259733393625'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-get-discount-out-of-discount-car.html' title='How to Get the Discount Out of a Discount Car Rental'/><author><name>cleverplaza</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332843813018639219.post-2614170210320756446</id><published>2009-07-13T00:03:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-13T00:04:01.925-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Car Rental Tips : Making Your Tour Memorable</title><content type='html'>Author: &lt;a title="khushi" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/khushi/60646.htm"&gt;khushi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Choosing a Vehicle&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Think carefully about what kind of vehicle you'll need. If you're traveling with children or with a lot of gear, you may want a large sedan or SUV. If you're simply looking to save money on rental rates and gas, you'll want to reserve the smallest available model.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;But size isn't the only factor. &lt;span class="fullpost"&gt; Looking for something environmentally friendly? Check out our Green Travel Resources. Can't drive a stick shift? Be sure to reserve a car with automatic transmission. (In many countries, a manual transmission is the norm -- so read the fine print before booking. Learn more in Renting a Car Abroad.) Also, be sure that the company offers any extras you might need or want, such as a ski rack, car seat or GPS system.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Booking Your Car&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How long will you be renting? If it's for less than a week, you'll probably do best with a major rental company, such as Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National or Thrifty. For rentals of a week or longer, you may get better rates from local companies, particularly auto dealers. Remember, however, to be wary of local companies if you plan to drive a lot; if you break down or get into an accident, they usually lack the support services of the majors.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Always shop around. Check the major booking engines and aggregator sites (such as Travelocity and Kayak) to get an idea of what rates are available, but you should also visit the car rental companies' Web sites as well -- they'll often offer exclusive discounts, and you'll avoid booking fees. Don't forget to check out our selection of discount car rental deals before making any reservations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;To lower your rate, ask about discounts for any major national organizations, frequent flier programs and credit card programs you may belong to. They'll frequently offer deals on car rentals. Those offered through AAA can be very good. If you're employed by a company that frequently rents cars, they may have a negotiated rate. Make sure to check.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Before you book online, do an Internet search for coupon or promotion codes to put into the booking engine of your car rental company's site. Just type in the name of the company followed by "coupon code" into the search field and you'll often find special promotion codes that could save you anywhere from 5 to 20 percent off the cost of your rental.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you're not already, consider joining your car rental company's loyalty program when you book. These vary by company, but most of them are free and entitle you to certain privileges when picking up your vehicle; your information will be on file ahead of time, allowing you to simply jump into the car and go rather than standing in a long line or filling out paperwork. You could also be eligible for special discounts or free upgrades.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Understanding Your Rental&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you're booking online, read the terms and conditions carefully before confirming your reservation. If you're booking on the phone, ask the agent about restrictions. Be sure you understand the conditions of your reservation. Is there a penalty for no-shows? How long will the car be held if you're stuck in traffic on the way to the pickup station? Is there a fee for additional drivers and must their names be listed in the contract? Is your 20-year-old daughter old enough to drive the car? (For liability reasons, this is important.)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If pertinent, ask about any restrictions on interstate travel. For your own protection in case of breakdown, be sure the company has offices in all the states on your itinerary.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;For one-way rentals, ask about drop-off charges. They can be exorbitant.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Always get a confirmation number. For airport rentals, be sure to give the customer service representative your flight number and scheduled arrival time. This will usually protect your reservation if the flight is delayed.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; The True Cost of Car Rentals&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Buyer beware: The rate you see advertised in big print may become so inflated with state and local taxes, airport surcharges, additional driver fees, insurance, gasoline bills and drop-off charges that you end up paying more than double what you expected. Learn more about these extra charges in Car Rental Hidden Costs.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Also, the advertised rate may be valid only in off-season Florida or California, when many cars are idle there, but not where you want to rent. Finally, the rate may be only for a car size that you would find unsuitable.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In recent years, the major booking engines have become more transparent about rental car rates, and they now usually show you the total cost of your rental, including estimated taxes and fees, early on in the booking process. Travelocity offers total pricing, which guarantees that the company's estimated amount will be within one percent of the actual rate.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Like the airlines, the major auto rental companies have adopted "yield management." That means that their computers can quickly readjust prices according to changes in the supply of cars available, and so the rental rate you are quoted is valid only at that moment. Unless you reserve immediately, the rate is likely to change.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; At Pickup Time&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If your first drive will be from an airport to a hotel for the night, why not take a shuttle van to the hotel instead? Doing this may save you the price of a day's rental. Even if you must drive the same day your flight lands, you may not have to get the car at the airport. By picking it up downtown, you can often avoid hefty airport surcharges.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you have personal auto insurance or charge the rental to a major credit card, you will probably be covered at least for collision damage -- so you shouldn't have to purchase the car rental company's collision or loss damage waiver (CDW or LDW) insurance. If in doubt, ask your insurance agent or credit card issuer.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Before you drive away from the pickup station, inspect the car carefully for body damage. Be sure the lights and turn signals are working properly, and check the mileage odometer. Report any defects at once.Familiarize yourself with the workings of the car before you leave the lot. Check which side your gas tank is on, and learn how to use the headlights, windshield wipers and turn signal. It may seem obvious, but you'll also want to memorize the make, model and color of your car -- that way you won't lose it the first time you park in a busy lot! For more, see Getting to Know Your Rental Car.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Returning Your Car&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Be wary of prepaid gasoline plans. Always fill the tank yourself before returning the vehicle so that you're only paying for the amount of gas you actually used. Try to avoid the gas stations right near the airport where you're dropping off your car -- the prices tend to be highest there. Instead, fill up a few miles away. Even better: Check GasBuddy.com before your trip to find out where the cheapest gas stations are in your area.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;It may seem counterintuitive, but returning your car early may actually cost you money. You'll often pay an early return fee (usually about $15 a day), but even worse, your rate structure will most likely change and you'll be responsible for the difference. Of course, returning the car late could cost you too -- many car rental companies only give you a 30-minute grace period before beginning to rack up the late fees.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Before leaving the vehicle, check to be sure you haven't left any personal belongings. Don't forget to check the trunk! The most common lost articles include cell phones, sunglasses and umbrellas.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Be sure that the check-in attendant inspects the car's body in your presence and that you agree about any damage. Examine your rental agreement carefully for all charges and make sure they credit any deposit to your account while you wait.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;for more details about this you can visit : &lt;a href="http://ratnatourandtravels.com"&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://ratnatourandtravels.com"&gt;http://ratnatourandtravels.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Author:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;working&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/"&gt;ArticlesBase.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/car-rental-tips-making-your-tour-memorable-674876.html" title="Car Rental Tips : Making Your Tour Memorable"&gt;Car Rental Tips : Making Your Tour Memorable&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1332843813018639219-2614170210320756446?l=clickcarrental.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/feeds/2614170210320756446/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/car-rental-tips-making-your-tour.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/2614170210320756446'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/2614170210320756446'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/car-rental-tips-making-your-tour.html' title='Car Rental Tips : Making Your Tour Memorable'/><author><name>cleverplaza</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332843813018639219.post-2139243984978483960</id><published>2009-07-12T23:54:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-12T23:58:52.849-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Comparing Car Rental Prices Online - What You Need to Know</title><content type='html'>Author: &lt;a title="Car Guru" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/car-guru/75154.htm"&gt;Car Guru&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Searching for car rental online has never been easier with the help of the internet. You can easily search and compare prices from various car rental suppliers, often on the same website.&lt;span class="fullpost"&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Car rental rates often vary considerably depending on what is included in the rate. Look out for those too-good-to-be-true prices - they probably are. You may think you have found a bargain, but it will be a different story when you go to pick up the rental car, only to be told you have to pay for lots of additional charges.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;So when you are comparing car rental costs online, ensure you are comparing like with like. There are various extra charges which can push up the price of your rental car, so make sure you look out for them. Often if you add these on to that oh-so-low rate, it doesn't look so appealing anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is Included&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Most car rental websites will list the inclusions with the rental. These will vary depending on suppliers but generally standard rates include basic insurance and tax.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is Extra&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Again this will vary but look out for the following:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Airport Fees&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Also known as a Premium Location Fee, you will be charged extra to pick up a rental car at an airport location. This charge varies depending on supplier and location, but in the UK for example could cost as much as 13% of the rental value.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vehicle Licensing Fee&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;This is a Government imposed levy for rental cars to partially recover the registration costs. Approximate cost in the UK: GBP1.22 per day, which over a long period can add up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Driver Fees&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you want to have more than one driver for your rental car, this is often an extra charge. Daily charges range from GBP4-20 in the UK, EUR4-8 in Italy and from USD3-10 in the States.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Young Driver Surcharge&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;This is often charged if the driver of the rental car is under the age of 25. In Australia, this ranges from AUD13-22 per day. In France, the Young Driver Surcharge varies from EUR20-35 per day, GBP10-25 in the UK and USD5-45 in the USA.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Excess Reduction&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Each rental car often comes with an Insurance Excess which is the amount you would be responsible for if the rental vehicle is damaged. This can often be a few thousand dollars but can be reduced with an optional excess reduction charge which can be paid daily to reduce your excess to a few hundred dollars or even to zero.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Equipment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Things like child seats, ski racks and snow chains are often available at an extra charge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;One Way Rentals&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you want to drop off your rental car in a different city from where you picked it up, there may be a one way fee. Again, this varies depending on the supplier and destination. Ensure you ask before you pay!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;All these extras can add up. Sometimes a standard rate may be right for you but if you are picking up at the airport and want an extra driver, for example, it may make sense for you to go with an inclusive rate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Read the Small Print&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Be sure to read inclusions carefully to see what the rental rate covers and which one is right for you. Look for possible restrictions and additional costs and find out what exactly they are before you pay. If you find a low car rental rate, make sure that the additional costs do not outweigh the savings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;At DriveAway Holidays, each car choice will show clearly if it is a Standard or Inclusive rate and will give you a list of what is and what is not included.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;People often talk about the "hidden costs" of car rental, but the reality is, they are not hidden at all - you just need to know what to look for.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Author:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Car Guru writes for &lt;a href="http://www.driveaway.com.au"&gt;DriveAway Holidays&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="http://driveaway2008.blogspot.com"&gt;DriveAway Holidays Blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/"&gt;ArticlesBase.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/vacation-rentals-articles/comparing-car-rental-prices-online-what-you-need-to-know-610783.html" title="Comparing Car Rental Prices Online - What You Need to Know"&gt;Comparing Car Rental Prices Online - What You Need to Know&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1332843813018639219-2139243984978483960?l=clickcarrental.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/feeds/2139243984978483960/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/comparing-car-rental-prices-online-what.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/2139243984978483960'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/2139243984978483960'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/comparing-car-rental-prices-online-what.html' title='Comparing Car Rental Prices Online - What You Need to Know'/><author><name>cleverplaza</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1332843813018639219.post-8279389705673528543</id><published>2009-07-09T07:05:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-09T08:22:33.103-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Luxury Car Rental at Cheap Rates…</title><content type='html'>Author: &lt;a title="Sohali Parmar" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/sohali-parmar/101401.htm"&gt;Sohali Parmar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Want to Travel in India? It is always advisable to travel in India by road with car. And that is too with the help of some best car Rental Deals provider; who provides various car rental deals like Holiday Car Rental, executive car Hire, Cheapest Car Rental, cheap, and discount, Online Car Rental Booking in Gujarat, India, Classic Car Rental, Car Rental Coupons, Car Rental Rates, Online Car Hire, and Cheapest Car Rental, luxury car Rental?&lt;span class="fullpost"&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;It is always convenient to travel by car in India rather then looking for some other options as there are really many options and many places which can be visited. India is such country which can be visited again and again. There are many places to look around wherever you land. From every modes of travel in India. India is best explored by cars on hire and car rental. It is not difficult task. As each &amp; every travel company provides car and coach Rental in India. You can take up to the highest services. Indian Car Rental in on a boom and majority of car and coach rental India's service providers' provide much required basic guidance to the tourist and also take care to provide much desired privacy to their clients.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Luxury car Rental in India is the safest and easiest method of enjoying your trip. India you can opt for Luxury Cars like BMW, Chevrolet, Tata Safari, you can get all these luxury cars at cheap rental. To get these cars on road you need to find some good source out there. Carrental2india in India are apt for you if you are coming to India for the first time. One should Rent cars in India if want to explore the local community. While driving towards your destination you can enjoy the stunning sight seeing of India. Travel by cars in India and you will not miss a single place along with.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;You can rent cars in India and visit the enchanting places to fulfill your travel desire. And to get cars on rent visit our site to get some basic idea about us and our services. At Car Rental2 India you can avail the extra benefit of life visit us at &lt;a href="http://www.carrental2india.com/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.carrental2india.com"&gt;http://www.carrental2india.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Author:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Car Rental Company India.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yantram BPO Services Pvt. Ltd.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#901-902" Samedh "Tower, &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Beside Associated Pump, C.G.Road, &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ahmedabad-380009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Gujarat. India&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Phone: 91-79-26425472&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mobile: 91-9925044248&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;U.S.A: 408-705-2785 (USA Inbound No)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:info@carrental2india.com"&gt;info@carrental2india.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.carrental2india.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.carrental2india.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/"&gt;ArticlesBase.com&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/vacation-rentals-articles/luxury-car-rental-at-cheap-rates-676241.html" title="Luxury Car Rental at Cheap Rates…"&gt;Luxury Car Rental at Cheap Rates…&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1332843813018639219-8279389705673528543?l=clickcarrental.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/feeds/8279389705673528543/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/luxury-car-rental-at-cheap-rates.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/8279389705673528543'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1332843813018639219/posts/default/8279389705673528543'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://clickcarrental.blogspot.com/2009/07/luxury-car-rental-at-cheap-rates.html' title='Luxury Car Rental at Cheap Rates…'/><author><name>cleverplaza</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
