Most travelers worry about things like flight delays, lost luggage or surprise hotel fees. Probably not many have “rental car gets repossessed during the trip” on their travel bingo card. …
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Gas Stations Near Orlando Airport That Aren’t a Rip-Off for Tourists
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA while back, I wrote a post about two gas stations near Orlando International Airport (MCO) that rip off tourists with prices that are usually over 2x the norm. The …
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When traveling, the place where you’ll find the most salesmanship is at the rental car counter. While the rental car companies offer you several add-ons while making your reservation, the …
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If you lock your keys in your car when you’re near home, you may come out relatively unscathed. Hopefully, someone else is either in or can get into your house, …
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8 Things You Probably Don’t Check On Your Rental Car, But Should
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen 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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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). You’ve figured out how much your toll charges will be, and you’re prepared because you know …
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Dollar/Thrifty Allows Spouse/Partner To Drive For Free. Pity Their Employees Don’t Know
by joehegby joehegWe’ve rented cars in Texas from many different agencies in several cities, including Austin, Dallas and San Antonio. We’ve always been members of the frequent renter program, which, in most …
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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 …
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Can You Drive A Rental Car Across Europe? It’s Complicated
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf there’s one thing the United States has, it’s space. The continental U.S. is spread across 4 time zones, and once you include Alaska and Hawaii into the mix, that …
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Avis’s Typo Caused Pregnant Woman To Drive 3 Hours Overnight To Avoid $1000 Penalty
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegDriving a rental car can be stressful at times – you’re in a car you’re not super familiar with, oftentimes in an area you don’t know well. Throw in driving …