Discount Car Rental Tips to Save Money

Executive Summary about Discount Car Rentals by Paula Lyons

Discount Car Rentals

Take advantage of Member Benefits

Frequent renter benefits or programs are offered to renters by car rental companies.

Find a Coupon

Discount coupons are one way to help get a cheap rate. You can find coupons online, in magazines or through coupon books. There are several types of car rental coupons available.

Business Discounts

Companies who are looking for business car rentals can apply for corporate accounts with car rental companies. These accounts provide discounted car rental rates and a variety of rental benefits.You can check with whomever sets up travel arrangements or employee discounts for your company or you can check with the car rental company directly.

Find an Internet Deal

Car rental specials are almost constantly advertised.

Check Discount Codes

There are hundreds of membership programs and professional associations that offer car rental discount codes to their members for at least one car rental company.

Seven Tips to Get the Best Discount Car Rental

Executive Summary about Discount Car Rentals by Matt Ream

Contrary to popular belief, car rental rates are not set in stone. Rental companies are eager to rent out cars they are not using. Here are some tips to get best discount car rental rates

1. Do your research. Car-rental research can be done online, on the phone, or by reading newspapers magazines or even your mail. It is important to compare the rates from various car-rental companies. Most car-rental companies web sites, where they will show you rates for various locations.

2. Book early. If you are planning your trip several months in advance, check car-rental prices available at that time. Many times, car-rental companies will give deep discounts to early renters.

3. Book late. As the time for your trip approaches, car rental discounts may be found as car-rental companies try to unload their excess inventory.

4. Pick your car in town. Ask your rental car company, about how much it would cost to pick up your car in town. Normally, free shuttles are provided from the airport to the car-rental location.

5. Get the smallest car available. Ideally, the car-rental company will be out of this car and will upgrade you for free to the next higher class.

6. Ask about discounts. Ask your car-rental company if there are discounts for a weekly versus a daily rental, or if there are discounts for memberships such as AAA, USAA, AARP, or other organizations.

7. Gas up your car before returning it. I remember when car-rental companies would charge more than three dollars a gallon to gas up your car up on return.