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Age Requirements for Rent a Car in USA

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Transport is a major problem when you are visiting a place for the first time. Instead of doing what you want to do, you spend majority of your time tagging along with a group of other tourists. It’s even tougher for businessmen who need to rely on external help in order to move around town. However, you don’t have to worry about any of these problems when you have a vehicle of your own. The thing about renting cars is that there are certain criteria that you need to meet. For starters, there is the age requirement that you need to worry about. Let’s take an in depth look and find out about age requirements for car rentals in USA: Legal Age In all of the states in the country, the legal age is 18. People who are younger are not allowed to sign any contracts and therefore, they are not allowed to rent out a car. If, for some reason, the rental agency does rent out a car then they will be considered responsible for any problems that might arise. For example, the ag...

Things to Check When You Get Your Rental Car

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Renting a car for a couple of weeks? Apart from pointing out visible dents and inspecting the condition of the interior, here’s what you should consider inspecting before you drive away: Check the Doors, Windows & Wipers Don’t just gloss over these details when you get your vehicle. Do a thorough inspection of the doors and window handles to see if they’re working fine. Make sure there aren’t any glitches when opening or closing them and that the car locks are functional. Moreover, also inspect the car’s wipers. Do you notice them swiping across the windshield smoothly or are there any scratching sounds? Is the rubber blade held together or does it show signs of wear and tear? Are there still blots of water even after the wiper blades have swept across a few times? You don’t want your vision to be blurred because of a wet windshield on a rainy day! It’s Lit! Are the car’s headlights operating the way they should? What about the back lights and the brake lights? A ...

Dos and Don’ts of Hiring a Rent-A-Car Service

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For savvy globetrotters and frequent business travelers, car rental services are a godsend. Relying on public transport alone in a foreign city is a huge headache. Traveling to and from your desired locations can be made easier with a car rental service. In fact, in a study  conducted by the Travel Leaders Group, it was found that more than half of the business travelers availed rental car services while on a business trip. Booking a rental car while on vacation or your business trip can make it much less stressful. But if you’re new to the world of rental cars, there are a few pitfalls to be avoided and a few things you should make sure to do. The Don’ts of Rental Cars Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute to Book If you’re planning on travelling internationally, it is always ideal to book your rental car in advance rather than doing it when you get there. Booking your car beforehand – at least a week before – is not only cheaper in some cases, but you’ll also get th...

Renting Right: 5 Major Car Rental Scams you should be Aware Of

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According to statistics , car rental businesses, as well as revenue produced by the same have risen of late and will continue to. This does say something about the state of the car renting market. The fact that more people seem to be relying on the service does speak for general customer satisfaction as well as reliability of services offered. This being said, like with any thriving market, you are going to find scam artists and stragglers who want to cut in and make a quick but without putting in the work. 5 Major Car Rental Scams to be Aware Of We’re going to elaborate on five major scams relating to the car rental service industry that those looking to rent a car should look out for. Insurance Pushing Where if you personally feel you need insurance or damage coverage you should go for it, it is not uncommon for certain car rental companies to insist that you purchase the same from them. The first problem with this is that in many cases, what the scamming rental com...

Best Ways to Save Money While Renting a Car  

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Whether you’re taking a short road trip or staying long term in a new city, renting a car is a great option. That being said, it can put a dent in your pocket if you're not vigilant while choosing a trusted and well-reputed car rental company. With hidden costs and deliberately unclear pricing structures, some rental companies seek to mint money from unsuspecting customers.    Price variations are rampant in the car rental business. In such an evolving climate, do some homework before you make the reservation. Lucky for you, we've done the research. Let's look at a few simple money-saving tips for your next car rental.    Same Location   Research shows that your bill for the car significantly increases if it is picked from a certain location but dropped off at another. This is counted as an additional drop off fee. It can be easily avoided by making sure that the pick and drop location of the car is the sa...