Summer is almost here, and there are places opening up attractions for visitors. Soon, you’ll be tempted to head out on road trips as well. If you do consider heading out, should you take your own car or rent one? This depends on the car you own.
If you live in a city and own a small, practical car for your commute, you may want to rent something bigger for a road trip. If you’re going to camp, you may want to rent a truck for a week or two.
What to Check with A Rental
With COVID-19, companies are seeing an increase in rentals, but at sites away from airports. Cars aren’t being rented out to people who fly in, but locals who just want to rent a car. If you rent one and plan on driving in shifts, you’ll have to pay more for every additional driver beyond you and your spouse.
Rental Companies Also Chose Sizes as Per Their Whims
Some consider the Ford Fusion a full-size sedan. If you drive an Impala, you’re going to be shocked because officially, a Fusion is midsize, but legally it’s large. An Impala will be considered premium. The same applies to SUVs. The vehicle you book is also not guaranteed because renters reserve the right to provide something similar.
Rental Companies Are Happy to Offer You a Bigger Car for More Money
They also push you into damage insurance. Your credit card or existing insurance may cover the rental car. Check before renting a car.
Roads Have Tolls
Do your research about these in advance. In case you have an electronic toll device, see if you can use it when you travel. The agency will also offer you one like PlatePass. But, they will charge you the highest undiscounted toll plus a fee for each day that the toll is paid. These charges will only show up on your credit card weeks later.
Don’t Forget Taxes
These may make you reconsider even cheap car rentals. States add excise tax, daily fees, state sales tax, and even allow local governments to add their own taxes. It could add up to 19% to your bill.
