5 Steps To Follow When Renting A Car
January 19, 2010 by Morten Elm
Filed under Car Rental
When renting a car it is not enough just to find a company and pay for it. To get the best deal there are some steps to follow:
1. Pick three or four car rental agencies that offer what you want and need. You can find them in the phonebook, but today it is probably better to use the internet. Scan every possible offer before choosing a company. It is a shame to miss the best price just because you got bored from looking.
2. Contact the agency and ask about their special offers, location, availability, pickup sites, rates, special rates, hotel and airline partnerships, extra charges and insurance. In short ask for everything you can think of that can help lower what you have to pay for your car rental; or what would make the car rental more convenient for you.
3. Find a pickup point that works for you and one that will not be a hassle. Some car rental agencies accept to pay for a cab to take you to the pickup pint, while others will pick you up at the airport or at your home.
4. Pick a car, depending on your needs. Find a car that could fit all the people you’ll have in it, and if you’re alone just use a compact, because some rentals charge higher for larger vehicles.
5. When you have decided which car to rent, you must remember to book it. Some agencies put the reservation fee on the overall rent, while other makes it out as an extra fee. Always look of for this when renting a car.
So basically you should choose a car rental agency, ask the right questions, find a good pickup point, pick a good car model and finally reserve it. If you follow those five steps, you can be pretty sure to get a car rental that you will be satisfied with.
Martin Elmer is writing about Car Rental Copenhagen in the Copenhagen Car Rental Guide. Learn more about car rental in Copenhagen – and do also read the Car Hire in Copenhagen FAQ.
