When you rent a car, I bet you don’t give much thought to the times you say you’ll pick up and drop off the vehicle. Most people enter in the…
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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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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 over 20 years (Ugh, Really? 20 years?) (Note from Sharon – when did I marry such an old man?…
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The point of joining airline or hotel loyalty programs is to earn loyalty points or miles you can redeem in the future for flights or hotel nights. That’s not the…
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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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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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How To Avoid Crazy Toll Charges When Renting A Car In Orlando (Updated June, 2021)
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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Airline Change Fee Waiver Update, Funniest Complaint Letter To Airline, My Bag DOES SO Fit In The Overhead
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and…
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The American Express Platinum Card is one of the “Big Three” premium travel cards. The AMEX Platinum, along with the Citi Prestige and the Chase Sapphire Reserve all earn flexible award…