Computers and the World Wide Web are turning people into "mouse clickers." One can do just about anything on the net: file for divorce, hire a car, and search for a husband or date, and shop. If you ever need to rent a car you need no longer go to a hire agency, the whole process can be done online.
To make renting a car online safe and easy, just follow these 10 rules:
1. Do a thorough search on the net and short list a few rent-a-car companies. Determine their rates, when they were established, and their business module. Find out whether they have a good reputation. A few examples of excellent companies are http://www.avis.com and http://www.hertz.com.
2. Locate a company that offers you a good deal and is located close to where you live. If you collect and return the car quite close to the company's location you will save money.
3. Before you approach a company online and fill in your needs, make up your mind on what kind of car you want, for how many days, what features are essential for you and so on. Consider where you are going and find out whether you will need anti-freeze or snow chains.
4. Before you fill in your needs and pay for a car you must read through the contract and the terms and conditions in fine print. List any questions you may have and ring up the company's toll free number for clarifications.
5. Use as ready reference the list of essential documents required for renting a car and get all your papers in order. While some companies accept scans of documents others may ask you to courier the documents or drop them off.
6. Make sure the package you choose is beneficial and determine if you are entitled to any discount. Before making an online payment check to see whether the company has a safe gateway.
7. And be sure to ensure that the car is insured , its papers are in order, and that the company has a few travel insurance schemes.
8. Many companies top the tank before you get the car while others require you to fill the gas. Find out as much as you can about the company policy regarding gas, free drop off and pick up, and who is responsible if the car needs any repair.
9. Check whether you have the car rental company's 24/7 contact numbers and e-mail addresses in case of emergency.
10. Check whether your driver's license is valid for where you are planning to drive and whether the car rental company has any rules about only the person renting the car being allowed to drive.
Many rent-a-car companies have great marketing schemes in place they offer discounts, coupons, reward points, and more. Visit car rental directories to find out what is new and what is beneficial.
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