1. Make sure the price you’re shown is really the total price: If you see a car rental price that looks great, make sure it’s the total price. Not only is there a chance that you may be looking at the daily rate, but many car rental companies require you to complete several more steps before they show you the true total price, which can include taxes, surcharges and any additional options you add to your car rental.
2. If it’s not too inconvenient, rent away from the airport: While picking up and dropping off your rental car at the airport is convenient, it’s most likely going to cost you extra as well. If you choose a pickup and return location that isn’t located at the airport, not only can you save up to forty-five percent on taxes and fees, but you can save up to ten dollars a day on your base rate.
3. Double check your rate: Rental car rates constantly fluctuate. Therefore, you may reserve a rental car at one rate, only to find that a week later, the same rental car has fallen to a cheaper price. If you check and discover this, you can easily cancel your original reservation and rebook the lower rate.
4. Most likely, you don’t need to purchase insurance from the rental car company: Although you will want to double-check, for most drivers, renting a car is covered by their own insurance or their credit card.
5. Return your car on time: With most rental car companies, the latest you can return your rental without being charged is an hour after your scheduled time. However, for some companies, this grace period is only half an hour.
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