Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Online Car Rental Booking

By Dane Masters

The increase in business travel and the need for short-term transportation for family trips has made the use of the Internet for booking car rentals an important aspect of travel planning. Companies like Hertz and Enterprise have extensive car rental booking sections on their web sites, allowing consumers to book most types of cars for a relatively low price up to a day in advance. However, there are a few important tips for those who are new to booking car rentals online to remember before diving in.

An important point is regarding the rental cost of the car, which is usually different from just the cost of driving the car. The final price will always include everything from the fuel costs to insurance monies.

Also, unless you have a certain amount of car insurance, it is best to inquire about temporary auto insurance during the car rental booking process. Depending on which state the car is rented, there are local and state taxes on top of the smaller fees associated with booking a car rental online. Realizing that the price quoted when booking a car rental online is not the final price may save some sticker shock in the end.

Another factor to consider is your requirement for a particular vehicle type. You can rent out all sorts of vehicles right from the affordable budget cars, to extravagantly expensive sedans. This depends on the occasion, number of people and your budget as well.

Remember to take account of the number of passengers, cargo and other factors, because it's best to reserve a car with the next highest capacity. So, if you have four passengers and three large pieces of large luggage to take along, you should opt for a five-seater with the capacity for four large luggage pieces. - 15634

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