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Booking a rental car online can save you money. In 2004, over 44 million Americans made some or all their travel reservations online. Of those people, 40 percent made rental car reservations over the Internet.
If they can go online to save money, so can you. Compare prices and find the best deals by looking at the different rates available on these travel sites:
* www.travelocity.com
* www.orbitz.com
* www.bnm.com
* www.expedia.com
* www.qixo.com
You can also check out Web Sites for rental car companies like Avis and Hertz for promotional offers and last-minute deals. Often, they will advertise sales, coupons, or free upgrades on their site, but make sure you read the fine print in case there are any hidden fees.
While you’re looking at the sites for all the major companies, you might take a look at the smaller ones, too. Their cars may be older or secondhand, but their prices will be much lower. Check out Rent-A-Wreck at www.rentawreck.com, DiscountCars.net at www.discountcars.net, and Car Rental Express at www.carrentalexpress.com.
When you go shopping online for rental car rates, be wary of a few things. Some travel sites have a lot of banners and pop-ups, so make sure not to confuse all those advertisements with actual rate listings. Another trick to look out for is really great rates that aren’t actually available. If you’ve been chosen a rate that seems too good to be true, double-check to see if it’s still available when you check out.
Also, find out if the rate includes all taxes, fees, surcharges, and any bookings fees that might not have been mentioned. When you have finally chosen a rate and decide to make your reservation, pay for the booking with your credit card. Charge cards usually have the most federal protection in cases of error or security breach, so you can make your reservation without worry.
All the best,
Timben
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