Rental Cars

Shortly after being approved for the Capital One Venture X card, I filled out the online form to upgrade my Hertz status to President’s Circle. According to the online application,…

When you rent a car anywhere in the U.S.A., you will always encounter some charges tacked on to the cost of the actual rental. Taxes. Fees. Surcharges. Upcharges. You know…

Every car has a recommended type (octane) of gasoline, commonly known in the U.S. as Regular, Mid-Grade (or Plus) and Premium. Well, there’s diesel too but fortunately, diesel pumps don’t…

If you’re ever rented a car, you’ve undoubtedly heard the pitch about pre-paying for fuel. The agent at the counter warns that unless you return the car with a full…

Earlier this year, we were looking for a rental car for a week in Texas. Rates were through the roof at every rental car company, even when I searched with…

When the COVID pandemic hit, it knocked the car rental companies through a loop. Whether via lockdown or just being cautious, people were not traveling and therefore not renting cars.…

When Joe and I most recently went to our favorite water park in Texas, we planned it with our “safe COVID buddies,” Samantha and Norman. Sam and Norm live just…

A while back, I wrote a post about 8 photos you should always take every time you fly. It garnered some excellent feedback from our readers about things they take…

Some of you may have read the plight last week of Tarikh Campbell, the Teaneck New Jersey native who had rented an Avis rental car while visiting family back home.…

I’ve mentioned that I’m often amazed by technology that isn’t new. For instance, I didn’t know this was a feature on my iPhone until we were at a hotel that…