Getting a rental car can be a snap. Use the tips below the next time you're planning to do so.
Use the Internet or the yellow pages to choose at least 3 car rental agencies.
Call each agency and ask about office locations, car availability, special deals and rates, special rates for large groups, and possible partnerships with airlines or hotels. Select the rental agency that best suits your needs.
Choose the destination at which you wish to pick up and drop off the car. Some companies charge hefty drop-off fees if the car ends up at a different place from where it started. Be informed about policies.
Pick a car size--compact, midsize, full-size and 4-by-4 are the most common choices.
Reserve the car with a major credit card.
