I remember when I first became a National Car Rental Emerald Club member. That status gave me the privilege of booking a midsize car and being able to rent any …
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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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Rental Cars
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 are going to be, and you’re prepared because …
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How To Avoid Toll Fees With Orlando Car Rentals (Updated May, 2023)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen 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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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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Rental Car Companies No Longer Try To Differentiate Their Brand Offerings
by joehegby joehegRental Car Companies have undergone a period of consolidation. While this was happening before 2020, the pandemic sped up the process. To be honest, there are only two significant players …
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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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Weekly Recap
Another Sign That Vegas Is Suffering, The Hotel Chains Going Back To Pre-COVID Rules, How To Be A Better Passenger, & More
by joehegby joehegHappy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …
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In this age of technology, people tend to use credit and debit cards more often than cash. But there are some people who, for reasons, still prefer to use cash. …