Adrian Newman’s latest ‘e-Wealth Daily’ article is titled “Rental Rates Rising, Here’s How to Save Now”. [Adrian Newman’s Article]


Adrian Newman’s latest ‘e-Wealth Daily’ article:

Rental Rates Rising, Here’s How to Save Now

Did you rent a car on the last long weekend?

If you did, you may have noticed a spike in rental prices as compared to a year ago.

“USA TODAY” reports that the cost of renting a vehicle has jumped by about 36% recently. The reason given is that rental companies simply have fewer cars and, when the “laws” of supply and demand do their dirty work, costs rise.

For many travelers, rental cars are the cheapest and most readily available form of travel for getting around in far off cities. Taking a taxi can be expensive if you need to travel far from the airport. Public transit can create delays if you’re working on a short time frame and other charters mean waiting for someone else’s schedule before you get to your destination.

However, it is still possible to save money when traveling and renting a car.

First, book in advance and search for deals. Many car rental companies are in partnerships with automobile clubs and these may entitle you to discounted rates.

Next, consider the amount of travel you’ll be doing and book the size of car needed appropriately. If it’s just you, rent a compact car that has excellent gas mileage. Smaller cars are often cheaper to rent and, if you get good gas mileage, you’ll save even more.

Also, consider a car-sharing program such as Zipcar. With cars available in 49 U.S. cities as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom, joining can save you money on car rentals, as you simply pay as you use the cars and aren’t obligated to keep them for several days.

While there are many frustrating aspects to traveling for business, renting transportation shouldn’t be one of them. With a little planning and by possibly even joining a car-sharing program, you could get where you need to go, and save a few
bucks in the process.

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