Deals on Wheels: How to Save on Car Hire
From loss damage waivers to excess insurance, there are a lot of choices to make when renting a car. Read on for how to make smart ones.
(firmenpresse) - At best, renting can be affordable, flexible and fun. There’s less waiting around, more freedom and more control than other means of transport. Forget rushing to airports and train stations – hiring a car opens up a whole world of exploration.
It does, however, come with a caveat: you risk being hit with sizeable costs. From an ‘optional’ loss damage waiver to various extras and even ‘free’ upgrades, rental agencies have plenty of ways to make you shell out more than the headline price. In this article, we’ll run through how to avoid these fees and get the best deals.
Shop Around
As always when booking travel, avoid making a deal with whoever you talk to first. While they might be convenient, these sort of last minute rentals are often poor value for money.
Check comparison sites and brokers, and take notes to check for discrepancies in pricing. Savings can be huge if you’re prepared to put in the time and effort to look for them. For best results, find a site that gives the true cost, including any hidden fees.
Top Tip: Check what extras are offered – a good loss damage waiver or insurance policy can be well worth paying a little more.
Be Flexible
It’s simple supply and demand: if companies can charge more on certain days, they will. Hiring a vehicle is quite similar to booking a flight in this way, with prices often much lower on less convenient days and times. Look for pickups and drop-offs on weekdays, especially late at night or early in the morning.
You can also save by being flexible on insurance – a more comprehensive third-party policy might be better value than an in-house loss damage waiver.
Be Careful: 24-hour policies can mean you get charged for a full extra day if you’re an hour over your limit. Read terms and conditions carefully and build in enough time to avoid this issue.
Prepare for Flight Delays
If you rent from the airport, pass on your flight details and the hire agency will be automatically notified of any delays and adjust accordingly. If you don’t, take your own precautions. Build in a grace period and be sure you can contact your rental company if necessary.
Check Reviews
All the above points are often addressed in reviews. Use discretion and read carefully – don’t just rely on star ratings! Look on third-party review sites if possible, as some companies bury or even delete negative points.
It’s also good to search by key phrase. Many review sites allow you to specifically look for a phrase like ‘pick up points’ or ‘loss damage waiver’.
Finally, you should be careful not to rely on a company’s collision or loss damage waiver. While it might cost you a little more upfront, purchasing car hire excess insurance can save you thousands on repairs. As with all our other points, start early and stay informed for best results.
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Sam Walker is a specialist insurance expert at LowerHire, a company that offers low-cost single trip and annual multi-trip car hire excess insurance policies. Travellers can avoid the hidden costs of the loss damage waiver in their rental agreement and look forward to a stress-free car hire experience.
Datum: 05.08.2019 - 19:08 Uhr
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