http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/15/an-ex-car-rental-agents-money-saving-advice/?src=busln
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/buying/articles/165627/article.html
- Decline "paid upgrade" ( because the lot is often short-handed and will immediately give the same upgrade for no charge).
- Decline "prepaid gas" ( because there is no refund for gallons ).
- Reserve early but cancel and rebook if the market drops.
- full insurance coverage ~$26/day ".
- "personal accident insurance" is actually redundant with other portions of agency's insurance coverage.
- negotiate firmly but politely, cite the competition.
- inspect the vehicle BEFORE to write damage notes into the contract.
- be aware of how your credit card ALREADY covers damages to rented vehicles.
- note contract's break-down advice and phone number.
- observe contracted mileage and time limits.
- airports add surcharges.
- internet provides price comparisons and possible discounts.
- daily rate: weekends might be 60% cheaper, a 1-week rate =~ 5 days.
- frequent rentals should consider an agency "club" arrangement, pre-pay for advantages.
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