| Renting a car can be a lot of fun, just plain fun. | | | | your agent to see if you are covered during your |
| Car rentals offer the renter the opportunity to | | | | use of a rental car. If your personal auto policy |
| drive a car, truck or SUV that they normally | | | | covers you, there is no need to purchase a policy |
| would not or could not buy. Renting a car is for a | | | | from the rental company. |
| weekend get away, to impress someone or just | | | | 4- It is wise to call several car rental companies |
| to have something different to drive for a couple | | | | to inquire about prices, car availability and specials. |
| of days are some of the most popular reasons | | | | Ask about options such as upgrades, pick up and |
| to visit a rental company. However, as fun as it is | | | | drop off services, unlimited mileage and weekend |
| to rent cars, there are some not so fun things | | | | versus weekly rental prices. Many companies will |
| that must happen before you drive it off the lot. | | | | also offer special deals to customers who are |
| 1- Keep in mind that most rental companies will | | | | members of other organizations (i.e. credit unions, |
| not rent to any driver under the age of 25. If you | | | | warehouse clubs, etc). |
| fall under that magic number, you more than likely | | | | 5- After you have called around, found the best |
| will need to get an older relative or friend to sign | | | | deal and reserved your choice car; it is time to |
| the actual contract for you. | | | | pick it up. Be sure to have all of your personal |
| 2- You will of course, need a valid drivers license | | | | paperwork with you, including your auto policy if |
| to rent the car. If you do not have a license, they | | | | you will not be buying theirs. Before you sign the |
| will not rent to you under any circumstances. | | | | contract, read through it and ask any questions |
| Most companies will also require you to reserve | | | | you may have. |
| your car with the use of a major credit card, | | | | 6- Make sure you know all the rules and |
| however, you can pay in cash if you would | | | | regulations on the car as for when you bring the |
| prefer. | | | | car back to the company when you have finished |
| 3- You do not need to have personal auto | | | | it they cannot demand money of you for a |
| insurance to rent a car; they will ask you if you | | | | reason you are not aware off. and incase you |
| would like to purchase their insurance for the | | | | crash or are in a accident you need to know |
| duration of the rental contract. If, however, you | | | | what to do. |
| have your own insurance policy, be sure to call | | | | |