travel and leisure

One of the most popular reasons for rental cars is to provide dependable transportation for vacations
frequent travelers or for anyone who has their own automobile in the repair shop and is in need of a temporary vehicle. Among the most popular rental car agencies are Hertz
Avis and Enterprise. In exchange for a fee
these companies allow drivers to rent the automobile of their choice on a daily
weekly or monthly basis.

One of the most important considerations
aside from the type of vehicle being rented
is the optional insurance coverage. This service
which is relatively inexpensive
will cover any damages sustained while the automobile is in the customer’s care. Generally
if insurance is not purchased
the customer may be held financially responsible for any damages that occur while the automobile is in their possession. While on the road
anything can happen. From the slightest fender bender to a scratched door or even worse
when life’s unexpected events occur
insurance coverage is often the only link between minimal out-of-pocket expenses or financial ruin.

When considering rental cars
it is important to know the age limits
if any
for each state. Upon selecting an automobile
the car rental agency will provide a written agreement
which must be signed and dated by the customer. In order to rent an automobile
the customer must be able to provide a valid credit card in order to confirm the reservation. In most cases
the credit card is used only to hold the reservation and is not actually charged until the rental period expires or as specified in the rental agreement. At the time that the car is returned
the customer will have the option of either having his/her credit card charged or paying in cash. Regardless of the final payment method
however
customers are required to provide a credit card before taking possession of the automobile as a confirmation that the rental agency will receive payment.

Depending on the agency offering rental cars
there may be mileage limits. In some cases
there is a fee if a certain amount of mileage is used. For others
unlimited miles may be available. Upon taking possession of rental cars
most agencies will make sure that they are washed and filled with fuel. When they are returned to the rental agency
most expect that the fuel tank will be refilled and the car will again be washed. In addition
all rental cars are due back at the agency at a specified time of day or the customer may incur a late fee. It is important that all cars be returned promptly or the rental agency be notified if there is an unforseen delay in the car’s return.