Thursday, October 2, 2008

Booking Car Rental Online

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.

Availing temporary auto insurance is a wise thing to do in case you do not have any other general car insurance. This can be done during the course of booking. There are additional charges that include local and federal taxes, in accordance with the state you are in. Usually the price that is advertised is not actually what you end up paying... There are additional charges and fees that creep up.

It's also important to consider your specific purpose for renting a car. Where you plan to go, how long you'll need it for and your budget need to be considered too. From economy and compact to premium and utility, various vehicle types are available for reservation via the online car rental booking sites.

The best way to think about the type of car to rent online is to take the cargo and passenger capacity of the vehicle of interest and take the next highest type of car. For example, someone interested in a standard-sized car may want to take a full-sized car to ensure that they have enough space for their trip.

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