Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA – Keeping costs to a minimum when you need to rent a car

Keeping costs to a minimum when you need to rent a car

0 Comments | The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA, Aug 17, 2007 | by JASON R. RICH

By Jason R. Rich

New York Daily News

NEW YORK

Renting a car when you’re away on vacation should be an easy process, but if you’re not careful, you could find yourself driven toward extra fees and strict policies.

A Web search is usually the best way to find low rates.

If you’re a member of airline frequent-flier programs, chances are you receive money-saving offers. The daily rate you’re quoted, however, won’t include various taxes and fees, or optional insurance or gas-refill offers.

Also keep in mind that larger vehicles, like SUVs, use much more gas and cost more to insure than smaller rental cars. Yet sometimes SUVs and pickups are offered at a discount because many renters shun them
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