Rental Cars

I’ve been a member of National Car Rental’s Emerald Club for about 25 years (Ugh, Really? 25 years?) (Note from Sharon – when did I marry such an old man?…

When you rent a car, there are almost always costs not included in the advertised price. Sales tax. Vehicle license recovery fee. Customer facility charge. Concession recovery fee. Parking surcharge.…

We’ve gone over a couple of situations that involve travel, rental cars and breaking the law: If you’re in a rental car and get a traffic violation in another country,…

When it comes to paying tolls while in a rental car, we’ve already covered the topic several times. With some advance planning, you can act accordingly to keep from paying…

When you rent a car, I bet you don’t give much thought to the times you say you’ll pick up and drop off the vehicle. Most people enter in the…

When travelers consider “points,” they usually think of them in terms of hotels. You can earn hotel membership rewards in the form of credits and/or points, usually by staying at…

In a previous article, I went over the Collision/Loss Damage Waiver (CDW/LDW) rental car companies offer, ways you might already be covered, and other ways to purchase coverage. There are…

I’ve been renting cars for over 25 years. I’ve seen many of the tricks and I know how to avoid them. I signed up for the car rental programs, so I…

SIXT is still a minor player in the US rental car market. They don’t have name recognition or corporate partnerships like Avis, National or Hertz. They also don’t have a…

Every part of the travel industry has different rules about the loyalty benefits you’ll receive when booking with a third party. Hotel bookings made through third parties, including Online Travel…