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.…
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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…
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Major Car Rental Brands’ Point Expiration Policies (Updated Feb, 2023)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen 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…
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Can You Rent A Car With A DUI On Your Driving Record? It’s Complicated
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegDriving while under the influence (DUI), while alcohol-impaired (DWAI), or while intoxicated (DWI), is taken very seriously. Fines, jail time and losing your driver’s license for a time (or forever,…
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The point of joining airline or hotel loyalty programs is to earn loyalty points or miles you can redeem in the future for flights or hotel nights. That’s not the…
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Why You Pay For Rental Car Extra Drivers & How To (Maybe) Not Pay It
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou’ve gotten a sweet deal on a rental car (hopefully because you’ve read this article). You’ve figured out how much your toll charges are going to be, and you’re prepared…
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You know the questions you’ll going to be asked at the counter when renting a car. Do you want to upgrade to a larger/nicer/fancier car? How about the insurance coverage?…
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Learn What You May Have To Pay For Toll Roads BEFORE Renting A Car (Updated December, 2021)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen 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…
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One question we’ve been asked is how to rent a car using a debit card. While I’m a believer that the best way to get the most from your spending…
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There’s a lot of stress that comes with traveling. You have to get through the security checkpoint and then hang out in an airport or airport lounge that’s way too…