Electric vehicles are becoming more mainstream. Instead of being an oddity, it’s more than likely you know someone who owns one. We know at least three people who’ve made the …
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We don’t rent cars all that often. We’ve become more comfortable taking public transportation to/from the airport in major cities like New York and Chicago and then using Uber/Lyft/Taxi and …
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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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It’s easy to forget that when you rent a car, you’re “borrowing” a vehicle that costs tens of thousands of dollars from a major corporation. When renting it, you expect …
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Rental Cars
Should You Earn Rental Credits Or Frequent Flyer Miles For National Car Rentals?
by joehegby joehegI’ve been a member of National Car Rental’s Emerald Club for about 25 years (Ugh, Really? 25 years?) (Note from Sharon – when did I marry such an old man? …
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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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A couple of months ago, we wrote a piece about how some driver’s licenses weren’t being approved at the TSA security checkpoint. It was thought to be a glitch in …
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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, …
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Rental Cars
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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In a previous article, I went over the Collision/Loss Damage Waiver (CDW/LDW) rental car companies offer, ways you might already be covered, and other ways to purchase coverage. There are …