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How to Save Money on Car Rentals

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How to Save Money on Car Rentals

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No matter where you’re coming from or where you’re going to, when deciding to rent a car, you want to do so in the most convenient and cost-effective way possible. Renting a car can sometimes run up some costs you don’t anticipate.

5 Tips for Reducing Car Rental Costs

On the other hand, it can also be done smartly and affordably. Keep reading the blog as we reveal the basic tips to follow to keep your car rental costs as low as possible.

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Tip #1: Prebook & Prepay

The car you rent depends on availability, so if you show up out of the blue and request a car, you may have to take an option that is more expensive than you expect. On the other hand, if you book in advance, you can reserve the vehicle you want with little hassle. This way, you keep your car rental within your planned budget and there are no surprises.

Tip #2: Stick to Simple, Cost-effective Vehicles

With that said, it’s best to stick to the cheapest vehicle available that suits your purposes. This is a rental car and you are driving it with a specific intent, to get from A to B, to get around while you’re in town, or whatever the case may be. There is no need to splash out on the more luxurious models. Going with a good, well-maintained, high-performance run-around can save you plenty over the course of the rental period.

Tip #3: Choose the Right Payment Method

If you are using a credit card, you may incur hefty finance charges when paying for your rental, so perhaps cash might be a better option. Then again, some credit cards come with reward programs that enable you to earn points towards later savings or that you can actually use for the rental itself. Check your credit card policies and details – you may have rewards benefit that can make your rental experience easier.

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Tip #4: Obey the Rules of the Road

Traffic fines are not the kind of added expense you want on your rental bill. If you speed or break the laws of the road in any way, you will have to pay for it. Rather keep your speed down and drive carefully so there are no unwanted surprises. Driving at reasonable speeds will also help to keep the fuel costs down.

Tip #5: Treat the Car as if it Were Your Own

Finally, when you drive a rental, it is to your benefit to treat the car as if it were your own. That means do your very best to return it in exactly the state you got it in. This will ultimately mean that you pay no more for your rental than the rental fee itself (which is very reasonable at Highway Bakkie Hire) and incur no additional, over-and-above expenses.

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As with the rules of the road, it pays to be prudent, drive carefully and treat the car with respect. Highway Bakkie Hire offers reliable vehicles at reliable prices. Contact us to book your next rental in the Durban area.

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