If you love travelling alone across the world, then hiring or even renting a car is the best possible way for you to find and visit the areas that are normally not included in every tour package that travel agencies do offer. It also saves you time as you can go from one place to another without having to wait for the other travellers or for the bus to fill up. You get to enjoy the different places and can stay there as long as you want as well which is one of the complaints of most tourists on a tour. With that said, there are some considerations that you have to think about especially if this is the first time that you will be renting a car.
Car Type
The first thing you ought to consider is the car type that you will be renting. Are you looking for a car that is big enough to hold everything you have or just a small compact car that would carry your essentials? Are you travelling on land through marshes, mountains or desert sands? Are you familiar with an automatic or a manual transmission car type? Do you like a flashy car such as a Jaguar, Limo or something that is sturdy such as a sedan or a SUV? Choosing the car type beforehand can save you a lot especially if you know where you are going and budget is an issue.
Car Booking
Once you settle on the car type that you would be renting, the next step would be booking the car. Contact one of the reliable car rental shops in the area or country that you will be going and indicate the time frame that you would be renting the car. Local companies might give you a bigger discount if you will rent the car for a longer period, so you might want to ask around. It is best to check 3 or 4 local rental shops to get a price comparison and negotiate for a better deal. There are some sites that also offer car rental in the area so you can also check them out. Some of them offer lower internet price or deals so booking online can save you some cash as well.
Read the Fine Lines
Before you agree to the contract, read the terms and conditions of the rental as well as the company's policies. This would ensure that you understand the conditions set forth by the company. Check whether the company provides any insurance, penalty, after sales service as well as other additional fees that you should know about. If you are travelling to a different country, you might also want to ask if there are any restrictions with regards to your driver's licence or if you need to secure other important documents.
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