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Car Rentals for young peopleRenting a car is a great way to see a new place, but car rental companies are leery of hiring cars to younger people. Many rental firms will simply not provide cars at all for drivers under twenty-five, while the price rates of others are simply...
Find Out How You Can Get a Car Rental Deal
Are you in need of a rental car? Have you shopped around and gotten the best possible deal. If you have rented cars in the past and have had lots of practice searching out the best deal then you have more than likely done quite well. The purpose of...
Las Vegas Car Rentals
Are you planning a dream holiday in the casino capital of the world? Las Vegas is known for its casinos, lavish hotels as well as the multitude of performing celebrities and variety shows available at your fingertips. Las Vegas is one of the most...
Car Rental Savvy: Is Your Company Losing Money When You Rent a Car?
OK, I admit it. When traveling on the corporate card I couldn't care less what color desk I wound up at. I just pulled out the card and handed it to the person behind the car rental counter that had the shortest line at the airport.
But when I started paying for my own travel, I came to my senses. Wow! Car rental really costs!
Each year millions of Americans take a business trip. For those businesses trips, many people may need to rent a car. If you are planning a business trip there are a number of quality auto rental companies to choose from. But you don?t have to let them take you for everything you've got. Know what you need before you step up to the counter.
There are a lot of discounts for government and corporate travelers. These discounts are available from rental car agencies by filling out online business renter applications. To qualify, you may need to provide company name, tax number and number of qualifying employees. Many of these corporate discounts are convenient for companies of any size. Additionally, savings are available for the business traveler through collaboration with leading and discount airline carriers.
By renting from some companies, you can get frequent flier miles on many air carriers. In addition, many car rental companies also offer discounts to air passengers when they present en route tickets from participating airlines. These specials can save you $10, $15 or $20 on your car's rental. As you may find out, there are some restrictions, perhaps including a minimum number of days rental, on some of these offers.
Airline employees, the
military, AAA, AARP and senior citizens also can get special rental rates. Other companies, such as Rent-A-Wreck, offer downloadable online coupons featuring substantial savings with reduced rates for characteristic cars, trucks or SUVs.
Another way to realize savings is by searching online for Internet specials. You can sometimes save significantly by booking in advance online. Some companies have weekly rates that will save you considerably when you book your rental on their web site. Frequent renters discounts also merit mentioning. With frequent renters discounts, the more you rent the more you save.
Another way the buyer can benefit from special online deals is though upgrades. This gives you the opportunity to enjoy a nicer or larger auto at the same price of the lesser car you reserved.
From discounts and coupons to companies that specialize in low rates, opportunities for great rates can be found with good old-fashioned comparison shopping.
Karen Kirby has 25 years of experience in the computer industry, an MS in Computer Science, and a BA in Honors English. She has been helping people with Internet marketing since 1995. For more information on car rental discounts see http://rental-cars.brilliantbusinessmodel.com/. Be sure to get a free copy of the "Internet Marketer's Guide to Free Traffic" at http://www.aimbright.com/ebook.
Written By: Karen Kirby
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