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  • Rental Cars

    The New Way Car Rental Companies Try to Upsell You at the Counter

    by joeheg June 17, 2025
    by joeheg June 17, 2025

    When I rent a car at the airport, I usually get to skip the counter and go straight to my vehicle. If you haven’t signed up for the car rental …

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    Learn What You May Have To Pay For Toll Roads BEFORE Renting A Car

    by SharonKurheg June 13, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 13, 2025

    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 …

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    Can You Rent A Car With A Digital Driver’s License?

    by SharonKurheg May 31, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 31, 2025

    In a world where everything is becoming electronic, it was no surprise when Apple and Google launched their respective versions of electronic wallets. Google Wallet and Apple Wallet are both …

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    Hertz Must Think I Liked My Rental Car More Than I Did

    by joeheg May 8, 2025
    by joeheg May 8, 2025

    I’ve rented a lot of cars over the years, but this was a first. Less than 24 hours into my latest rental, I got an email from Hertz. The subject line? …

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    A Once-Revolutionary Car Rental Option Has Quietly Faded Away

    by joeheg March 4, 2025
    by joeheg March 4, 2025

    Sometimes a car rental company will develop something that no one else has. For example, most of us know that National Car Rental allows Emerald Aisle customers to choose their …

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    How To Use Debit Cards For Car Rentals

    by joeheg February 28, 2025
    by joeheg February 28, 2025

    One question we’ve been asked is how to rent a car using a debit card. While I believe the best way to maximize your spending is by using a credit …

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    Has Hertz Dropped Your President’s Circle Status? Here’s How to Reactivate It

    by joeheg January 7, 2025
    by joeheg January 7, 2025

    One of the lesser-known perks of having the Capital One Venture X credit card is the automatic upgrade to Hertz President’s Circle status. This is a top-tier status that would …

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    8 Things You Probably Don’t Check On Your Rental Car, But Should

    by SharonKurheg October 15, 2024
    by SharonKurheg October 15, 2024

    When renting a car, most people have a mental checklist of things they look for. It probably includes making sure there aren’t any scratches or dings anywhere (and taking pictures …

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    Beware of This Car Rental Nightmare

    by joeheg October 5, 2024
    by joeheg October 5, 2024

    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 …

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    What To Do When A Rental Car Company Is Out Of Cars

    by joeheg August 28, 2024
    by joeheg August 28, 2024

    We don’t rent cars all that often. We’ve become more comfortable taking public transportation to/from the airport in major cities like New York and Chicago and then using Uber/Lyft/taxi and …

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