car rental

It’s a question that’s come up for decades. If you rent a car in another country and get a ticket for a minor offense, say, speeding, illegal parking or driving…

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…

Every car has a recommended type (octane) of gasoline, commonly known in the U.S. as Regular, Mid-Grade (or Plus) and Premium. Well, there’s diesel too but fortunately, diesel pumps don’t…

I remember back when I first was a National Car Rental Emerald Club member. That status gave me the privilege of booking a midsize car and being able to book…

When 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…

I remember how I felt when I heard the simple idea that has changed the way I travel. I was trying to save money everywhere I could and ended up…

We’ve gone over a couple of situations that involve travel, rental cars and breaking the law: If you’re in a rental car and get a traffic violation in another country,…

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…

If you’re ever rented a car, you’ve undoubtedly heard the pitch about pre-paying for fuel. The agent at the counter warns that unless you return the car with a full…

When Joe and I most recently went to our favorite water park in Texas, we planned it with our “safe COVID buddies,” Samantha and Norman. Sam and Norm live just…