9 Tips for Car Rentals

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Are you ready for that Summer Road Trip? If you are thinking about renting a car, check out these 9 #Tips for #RentingACar #CarRental #CarRentalTips #Travel #RoadTrip #RoadTripping buff.ly/1Bn3rBg

[@B3rettaZ26]

ever thought about doing a updated video?

[@ryoanji08]

In regards to rental companies, I strongly recommend that everyone avoid Enterprise and their affiliates. From my own and others personal experience, this company has been known to scam customers into thinking that they damaged their rental cars and try to stick you with a bill for them. It's part of their business model folks. I had to escalate my issue all the way up to the COO of the company. They dropped the damage claim against me immediately. So it pays to push back against these unethical corporations. But save yourself a headache and avoid Enterprise altogether. BTW, Nice Video Brad!

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

That is why I recommend you ALWAYS take pictures of the car AND make sure any and all damage is noted BEFORE you leave the lot. Thanks, Ken. I am glad you got something out of it!

[@sloanzone]

This is quite informative. I would add a few quick things from my work experience at a rental car agency. Some companies do not offer unlimited miles, but do you best to negotiate to get the maximum amount of mileage allowed. With most companies, mileage allowances, rates, and even some fees are negotiable so see what you can do to get your costs down. It pays to put a smile on too! :) Regarding insurance, even if you insurance policy and credit card covers it, you will still be responsible for the deductible in most cases because rental agencies go through your insurance first. I recommend taking the collision coverage even if your primary insurer and credit card “cover you”. Additionally, you are responsible for the “revenue lost” while that vehicle is getting repaired if you damage it. This is typically the daily rental rate times how many days it sits in the shop. Some insurers don’t cover this and you are responsible for it. Just thought I’d add in my two cents. All in all this is a FANTASTIC video with great advice. Thank you.

[@randydowell3902]

Stephen Sloan excellent advice from someone that has been there. Thanks so much

[@jimervin387]

Yes, you can mention me and the fact that I'm now back from my trip after renting from Thrifty. These people gave me what I thought was a heck of a good deal, two weeks for $334.20, plus upgraded me to a Dodge Caravan, a great vehicle which got me to Red Deer on the first day. Since I didn't find a car to buy at my destination, I'm quite glad that I didn't do a one way rental. To do so would have cost me an extra $150 drop off fee, as I was told. Just a couple of criticizms about Thrifty. They rented me a vehicle with a slow leak in the right front tire. The tire warning light on the dash was on but I didn't know what that meant when I picked up the vehicle. I think the service man should have caught that one. Finally, in Edmonton, after a couple of stops for air, I had the tire fixed using my BCAA card. Also, I couldn't call their Vancouver office to tell them about it, only their international 1-800 number. When I returned the van, their downtown Vancouver location on Seymour in an underground parking garage was difficult to access, especially with a No Right Turn sign off of Dunsmuir. The city put that stupid sign up since the cyclists are now directing traffic at city hall. That's one sign you have to ignore in order to return a vehicle to Thrifty.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Thanks for letting me use that comment. You did get a great deal on that rental. Sounds like you still had issues with it, though. Sorry to hear about that, but it sounds like you had a decent trip in general. :)

[@shawn5200player1]

There is an app called cheap gas and it lists all the gas prices for all the local gas stations.

[@raybarber9526]

In the UK, we can get annual car hire insurance that covers much more than the extra insurance the car hire companies offer, like tyres and windscreen. If you hire for more than a week or so, it's cheaper.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Thanks for the info! That is nice to know :)

[@champagne5552000]

Waze (GPS) app tells you where cops are...etc

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

+champagne5552000 I love Waze :)

[@valeriewinburn4551]

Let's Go Road Trippin

[@cheryldisilvestro2249]

Did you know waze was invented in Israel?

[@dduggan47]

Here's a cautionary tip you might want to add to your excellent list. If you're renting a car in FL there are roads which have tolls but no way to pay the toll except by transponder. You may think that you don't need the expensive transponder because you'll just pay the tolls, but you can't! Our agent at Dollar did not tell us that even though we discussed it in front of him. The result was a bill in the mail for our $6.61 in tolls plus Dollar's "Administrative Fee" (aka scam) of $90. I don't know if other companies do something similar but one needs to be aware of the problem.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

You bring up an excellent point. I had not encountered those tolls until well after this video was up on the internet. I was in my personal car at the time, and got a bill from FL, and paid it. In Miami, there are tolls that are by license plate only, and the only option to get around those tolls is by going on side streets which can add hours to your drive at the wrong time of day. DEFINITELY talk to your rental company, and MAKE SURE that you are aware of what your options are if you are going into a state that has toll roads. Make sure to pick the best option that fits you. Here are the states I know about that have Toll roads or toll bridges, Please add to the list if I miss one (or two): NY, NJ, WV, VA, PA, OH, IN, IL, OK, KS, FL, CA, MD, LA. Is that all of them? Thanks again for bringing this to everyone's attention. I think Dollar is being unreasonable. I used Budget, and got charged an admin fee, I forget what it was, but it was NOT THAT crazy.

[@dduggan47]

This is over a year old but it lists 26 states plus Puerto Rico: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_toll_roads_in_the_United_States

[@dduggan47]

I've done a little research. You can call SunPass or go online to sunpass.com and create an account and purchase a transponder for around $20. Once you have it it's good forever. If you use it and are then billed by the rental company you can call SunPass and they promise to get the intercede on your behalf. Be sure to purchase the portable model because the stick on ones will, obviously, be stuck to the rental car and you might not be able to get it off. SunPass will also work in Georgia and North Carolina. Also, Congress has required all toll systems to be compatible by October 2016. If you have a transponder from another state, bring it with you to FL and it should work. If you buy a Sunpass, it will work in other states as well.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Would it be ok if I mention you in my next car rental video? It is about one-way rentals, but I want to put in a step about tolls.

[@dduggan47]

No problem. I'll tell my kids to be watching for it! :-)

[@tonytarquinio6439]

One idea would be to book a rental car through your travel agent. You pay the agent, and everything is clean as a whistle. You could book it that way along with your hotel room, airfare and whatever package you need. Tony

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

+Tony Tarquinio You absolutely can do that. It may cost a little more, but it is nice to have one stop shopping!

[@ChaseTerrier]

1:07 a smart phone is fine if you are 90% sure where you are going and you only need a little help to get to where you are going. When I am not sure where I am going (aka I never been there before), I use my GPS.

[@gr8ride411]

Really good tips that are useful.👍🏽 Thank you!

[@jimervin387]

I'm certainly glad that I found your video just before I plan to rent a car for a road trip. Hertz totally messed up my reservation. When I went to pick the car up, they said it was canceled. Instead, I had extended it. They also had the pickup time wrong. So no car from Hertz. Now I'm about to try Thrifty. One thing I don't like is giving a date for the return of the car. It could be a 10 day trip but to be on the safe side and not rush myself, I said I'd take it for two weeks. But if you bring it back early, they ding you an extra 15 bucks a day. But at least they gave me the best price I could find. I'd also like to know about one way rentals in case I find a vehicle I'd like to buy at my destination.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

+Jim Ervin I am glad you found this, too! Sorry about Hertz, they used to be a quality company, but I am starting to hear bad things about them. One way rentals can get very expensive. The biggest factor in price is if they have too many cars, or not enough cars. Too many cars, cheaper, not enough cars, very expensive, or they may not even have one for you. I have seen it happen both ways. Enjoy the road trip!!! Drive safe.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Is it ok if I mention you in my next video? I am recording one today on one-way rentals, and want to give you credit for mentioning it.

[@cheryldisilvestro2249]

I always get extra insurance when I rent a car. Always good to have. It is well worth it.

[@kareemsupremet.v.5189]

How much is the extra insurance

[@BrianSmith-lo3mj]

Thanks for all those great tips, they were very helpful. It's been my experience that most car rental companies charge 10X the amount for a one way because they claim they have to transport the car back. I know that's a lie because there's so many cars there with out of state license plates that they rent out to the locals.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Sometimes you can find one-way rentals cheap. Just depends on the supply and demand for that area at that time.

[@artyomarty391]

i disagree about smoking. If youre driving it for less than a few weeks the smoke wont do anything. Ive rented like 6+ cars and smoked in all and nobody ever have a problem(on my first one the guy asked me to clean the ash). You just want to not smoke for a few hours before turning it in AND you want to make sure to clean all the ash from the back seat (the wind blows it there). The way they catch smokers is they just look for ash in hidden places, so you just want to make sure to clean all of it Also the price of cars can vary significantly based on days. For example, I once rented a 2016 Mustang in 2015 for only $50 a day. But they had that deal only for 2 days. The rest I had to pay something like $150. What I find is that as with airplane tickets, the more you look the better deal you'll find Also most companies only take credit cards, not debit cards. However, if you keep looking, you should find one that will take a debit card. However, be careful when booking a car online/on phone with a debit card because they might not always tell you they only accept credit, so when you book a car and then you come in to show your card, they will so nope we cant do it and worst of all is they would have had already charged the debit card (this will be reimbursed but will take some time)

[@sasquach3.090]

thank you very much my friend. planning a long trip and all the advice helps.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Awesome! I am happy you got something out of it. With a long trip, make sure you look at the details of the rental. You will most likely be good to go. Have a great trip!

[@neverloosehope4233]

2:20 Never let somebody else(friend) drive the car, evenif he is a taxidriver, only those persons named in the car rental contract are insured. If sb else wrecks the car this can cost You the entire value of the car unless it was robbed for example from You by force on a traffic signal by a stranger! It might easily cost You USD 25.000 or whatever the value of the car is in case of total damage!

[@randydowell3902]

Buddhist (Anhänger des Dalai Lama) I have had some pretty bad taxi drivers. So this is good advice for everything.🤣

[@Irfanahmedghori]

In Ontario, Canada some companies say Unlimited Mileage when you reserve, but they offer this option to Different State Drivers not to same state or city Driver.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

thanks for that information!

[@Alfafox]

VERY USEFUL FOR RENTING AND TRAVELLING. THANKS

[@user-zf9ho8bq7q]

Is 2000$ in a Ford Mustang for 30 days , too much? It'll be next Aug in LA It covers: 1-Loss Damage Waiver 2-Total Sales Tax 3- Liability Insurance Supplement 4- Vehicle Licence Recovery Fee 5-Tyres Recovery Fee (TRF) 6- Unlimited Miles 7-Miscellaneous Location Fee

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

$67/day for a mustang in LA with all of that on there sounds reasonable to me.

[@user-zf9ho8bq7q]

@@LetsGoRoadTrippin I just found a new deal: 1700$ for 35 days for a muscle car ( GT/ SS / RT ) in LAX .. not a bad deal! - I wanna ask you, how's muscle cars for 1500+ miles road trips?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

@@user-zf9ho8bq7q Not very comfortable, but cool looking.

[@fiordalizadiaz7904]

Good advices...thanks

[@garyclaytonphotography5708]

Tip number 10 Do not rent from Sixt car rental they will rip you off. THEY WILL RIP YOU OFF.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

I have heard this from at least one other person. This makes me wonder greatly about them. I will definitely heed the warnings! Thanks :)

[@helenborrmann979]

Clayton Photography m

[@neverloosehope4233]

True, Sixt is mostly the worst of the Big Five. Europcar is the marketleader!

[@JulianneWalling]

Can you add content for greenhorns like "car hire companies that don't need a credit card" etc ..thanks

[@elizabethrod5154]

Thank you for these tremendousely useful tips. They helped me to rent without any problems in Herz via Carsscanner. And my experience was rather fine!

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

That is awesome! I am super happy to help.

[@franciscogarciacarrera4283]

Perfect tips! Thanks from Argentina

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Thanks, glad you got something out of it. is there anything we should know about renting a car in Argentina?

[@franciscogarciacarrera4283]

The same tips apply here. It's a way long more expensive. And the cars have the European style (less space compared to what you are used to). Almost all have manual transmisions.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

+Francisco Garcia Carrera there are a lot of people in the US that can't drive a manual. very good information. thanks.

[@PeaceChanel]

Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste and Thank You for All your efforts 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ 🌷 ☮️ ❤️

[@FrancisMachic]

Those advice are really informative and useful I work at a rental car company and I’ve assisted customers and the reasons they have been extra charged is by not doing what’s in the video

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Thanks!!!

[@5heinens]

Check with your credit card company to see if they cover the CDW coverage that the car rental company charges. My visa covered this extra fee.

[@thanhmac5672]

How about rental car insurance. Should we buy it or no

[@sheilapendley1716]

Thank You!

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

You're welcome!

[@kurtsteemans3435]

Booked a flight and car for next summer through out the west of the usa. Got an e-voucher for a ford Taurus or similar, but got a acknowledgement mail from the booking company that they booked a chevrolet impala... I live in Europe, but i think a Ford Taurus is not similar to a chevrolet Impala (premium vs full size at the fleet of budget rental car)... Am I right or wrong?

[@rfmeiras]

good tips man. Thank you from Brazil.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

+Rodrigo Machado Thanks! I am glad to help. Let me know if there are any other "tips" videos you would like to see!

[@SuperMrgentleman]

Return empty or full- Never pick the return empty option that save money-you'll never actually manage to return the tank truly empty as most cars will have 1/5th of a tank left even on absolute empty.

[@cheryldisilvestro2249]

Great tips. Thank you.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Glad you got something out of them, thanks for leaving some tips as well.

[@johnhutchinson2981]

Not all employees understand all the company policies, I rented a Thrifty from LAX for 2 months to drive far and wide. I was told after 30 days I was to go to a Thrifty office to have the car serviced which was fair enough as after 3000 miles or so the car may need a lube of a tire or two. I called in at Boston MA for the obligitory monthly check=up. The employee there got upset that I had done so many miles , well how else am I going to get from CA to MA and said I was being hit with a huge drop off fee. I argued that I had hired the car for 2 months and Boston was only a service point not a drop off. After a big arguement he agreed to waive the I considered illegal drop off fee but said there would be the return drop off fee at LAX. Fortunately the manager at LAX saw things my way and the drop off fee was waived as the car had been returned to the original point of hire. Would I rent from Thrifty again, yes I would but if the hire is longer than a month we have to come to a clear understanding that no drop fee applies when the car is returned to it's original location. By the way the fellow in Boston was wrong company policy is the no drop off fee applies if the car is returned to the original point of hire.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Wow, glad it all ended up the right way. I hope the Boston guy learned something! I have not done a long term rental like that. Would you mind sharing how much the final bill was? I understand if you don't want to share that information. :-)

[@AdamGbl95]

Enterprise offers liability and damage waivers, plus roadside etc. $40/ day for all coverage even injury

[@danieldekel8268]

i have just returned from Vienna. Megadrive, a tiny rental company charged me 530 Euro for a scratch on the edge of the rim. look at Austria/Vienna forum at TripAdvisor and you will read many cases like mine. please warn your friends!

[@VegardThefilmmaker]

Many good tips here 😎

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

The NerdyExplorer Thanks! Do you think I missed anything? I am not as perfect as I want to be. :D

[@VegardThefilmmaker]

Not shure. I have not rented many cars hehe.

[@secondstory2678]

Which rental companies are the best, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise? Which ones would you recommend

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

+Second Story All three of those are good companies. From those, I use Budget about 95% of the time. I would use Enterprise, but they do not allow me to use a Debit Card for the rental (Budget and Hertz both do). Hertz is a good company, but I am not impressed with their cars.

[@dayal18]

Thank you, really helpful

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

+manav nagla I am glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@JuberAhmedTravel]

What do enterprise charge for deposit on their small and economy cars? Thank you so much for these tips 😎

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

I have not seen any deposits on cars. Maybe if you are younger, or at risk, they might. Most places will put a hold for an amount on a Credit Card, and it varies by company.

[@cancelebioglu9855]

I just got a great car rental deal with Carla app. It is nearly half the price compared to Dollar website. Let's see how it goes.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

WOW! That is awesome. I would really appreciate it if you could tell us how it went after you are done with the rental.

[@embee293742]

I have a question, If you could please help me. I am a foreigner and went to USA on tourism, the rental company asked me so much money on insurances more than the rent of the car. I was unaware so i had to pay, now I am visiting US back and i wont be having my own insurance obviously. What least amount of insurance should I have to keep me safe atleast and not cost me much? Thanks in advance.

[@johnnard9562]

thanks man

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

+Papa smurf You are welcome. I hope you got a lot out of it.

[@maryjackson8863]

Some fantastic tips for anybody hiring a vehicle! Insurance is of the utmost importance. Whether hiring a car from a local company, like 4x4vehiclehire.co.uk/4x4-hire-cheshire/, or an national chain always review the insurance documents. The majority of car hire providers will make it pain free, but as I said always read the fine print. Thanks for the great tips and I wish everybody a good road trip!

[@taylaar]

Hi, will be doing a road trip in california feb next year, do you recommend any websites for car rentals that are the cheapest?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

I have been using Budget for a long time now, but I also like Enterprise. There are some sites that will allow you to book a car from many places, but I have just found that going to the source is easier.

[@3214214]

First of all.thanks for your helpful introduction above.However, I have still got a question about the company"Dollars".During this summer vacation,I have had a plan to fly to MSP ,and thus I chose to rent a car from Dollars' website.Anyhow,I just couldn't make sure if the fees it showed online covers all the insurances like LDW, PPP....etc.And that truly bewildered me a lot.Please helps me,appreciate a lot !

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

+3214214 I have not rented from Dollar before. I know on Budget and on Enterprise they both have a separate page that asks you about the extras like insurance, GPS, etc. I also think that is how Hertz does it. so, you may have to scroll down the page, or continue to the next page to see the options for your rental. Look at those. You have to read the details of the insurance and determine if it is what you are looking for. I hope this helps, have fun in Minneapolis / St Paul!

[@3214214]

Absolutely thanks a lot!I will have fun there~If I have got more problems,you will still be my best instructor!

[@janedoe9317]

Thanks! I have a question: My daughter says that if you search for rental cars with your computer set to "Incognito," the web sites won't keep jacking the prices up every time you try a new search. I've noticed that a cheap rental "disappears" when I try to look for it again after opening new tabs. Is there any validity to this?

[@TheAshFactor1]

Awesome tips!

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

+TheAshFactor1 Glad you liked them. Anything in particular that you didn't already know?

[@TheAshFactor1]

The unlimited miles... I didn't rent for the longest fearing that would bankrupt me! Avis is unlimited!

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

+TheAshFactor1 sweet! A lit have unlimited miles, enterprise gets weird when you go out of state

[@punjabsingh2552]

Thank you sir

[@beckyhaskin9698]

Fox Rental Car July 15, 2016 - Waited 2 1/2 hours standing in line with 20 others at Seattle airport. No one would tell us what the problem was and we missed 2 business meetings and lost $$$$! Rude guy named "Matt" finally said he would have to take my credit card to back and call it in manually because computers were down (that took 30 min. alone) . He never once offered an apology, explanation, discount or looked at me!!!! He told me they would be giving me a "comparable" vehicle which was nothing like the Jeep Cherokee we had rented. Folks were all mad and their lack of caring only made it worse. The car was a basic plain jane with not enough room for our luggage. Computer glitches I understand but their lack of customer service makes me know I won't be a returning customer! Trust me these guys will waste your time and aren't the least expensive so go elsewhere!

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Wow, that totally sucks. I have not heard of that company before. I assume it is a local or regional rental company. They will definitely not grow unless their customer service turns around.

[@burimdragaqina3043]

Thank you buddyDo you know any discount tips?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

+Burim Dragaqina That is hard. Prices are highly dictated by location, and what the demand is for that location. You can always have discounts through other memberships like Costco or Sam's club (I think they have them). But I don't know of any secret. I have ordered online and then called and asked for a better rate. That will work about 50% of the time.

[@burimdragaqina3043]

Roger that. Thanks again man.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

For those of you renting a car this summer for your epic Road Trip,you might want to know these 9 tips for renting a car. Also, 3 bonus tips just for taking a road trip! #RoadTrip #Tips #CarRental #CarRentalTips #EPIC #EpicRoadTrip #SummerRoadTrip #Summer #travel #tours #vacation

[@rhoodj]

+Let's Go Road Trippin THANKS A LOT. THAT HELP A LOT.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

You are very welcome :)

[@teerawathungsasut4601]

Nice and useful Video, I am going to have my road trip in the US this December (~20 days) with my wife. Do you have any suggestion on which car size I should rent ? Compact/Intermediate/Full. What kind of Insurance I should buy ? My trip is around CA, AZ, NV, and UT area. Thanks in advance :)

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

The car will depend on so many things. How many people, how much are you bringing, how much actual driving, is gas mileage important? I assume it is just the 2 of you, 2 large pieces of luggage, maybe 2 carryon sized bags, average driving, and comfort is more important than gas mileage. I would look at intermediate size like a Ford Fusion or Chevy Malibu.

[@teerawathungsasut4601]

Thank you for your suggestion. It is about $150 different between Compact and Intermediate for 21 days rental.

[@chicquetabritton-nutt7082]

Thanks. Good info

[@lynnssquad51]

Thanks for the tips !!!

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

You are very welcome!

[@claudiayeung9829]

Great. You're a friend!

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Thank you very much. I am glad you got something out of it.

[@raphaelabreu6057]

How difficult is it to get a car rental if you’re not an experienced driver?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

There are age limits for most. Other than that, I am sure most people would not have any issues

[@neverloosehope4233]

Always return with full tank even if You got it back half full.

[@BEBURI]

So cool guy 🙏

[@neverloosehope4233]

1:44 Not lot of pictures, but a video round-walk 360 Degrees slowly not in a hurry! Before takeover and before return on their premises with km-reading odometer! Video is far better!

[@danielreichert7879]

A short summary of the contents, esp. the hotel app names would be nice. thx for the tips though.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Thanks! I will keep that in mind for future videos. :)

[@danielreichert7879]

Cool, thank you!

[@NLLFAN2008]

Hotwire is good for hotels , rental cars and flights

[@ericgaytan7665]

is hotwire a scam?

[@navjotsekhon5602]

Hey...Really Nice video about car rental...I have few queries..if you could help..it will be of great help... I am trying to book car in Europe through AutoEurope as I am getting good deal (and actual provider is Hertz) ...I am opting for Zero Deductible Insurance which includes Loss Damage Waiver, Theft Protection etc...Does it mean that if I buy this Zero Deductible plan..I will not be harassed for minor scratches/dents etc. here and there?? Further...I am renting a car in Belgium..is there any restrictions/extra fees for travelling to France, Swz, Germany or other Western European countries as long as I am dropping off the car at same location...

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

+Navjot Sekhon Those are great questions. You will want to talk to the car rental company about going to other countries. I have no idea about renting international. My GUESS is that Zero deductible would be if you have an accident, there is no out of pocket expense for you. It may cover the minor scratches/dents. Again, you will want to double check when you pick up the car. Make sure you fully understand what the rental covers, and DOESN'T cover.

[@shvetasharma8080]

Hey thanks your videos has lots of tips for my coming vocation, can anybody suggest how is Hertz & Alamo? How do I cover rental car insurance? I will be renting a car in Vegas for 2day.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

I usually use Budget or Enterprise. I have used Hertz, and they are not bad. All companies will offer rental insurance. If you own a car now, see if your current insurance will cover it. Some credit cards also give you coverage on car rentals. Have a great trip!

[@tupperwareproducts8410]

Thanks helpful Video. Planning a road trip with my for my sister- we have a service dog for her that HAS to come with us. Planning to leave beginning of July one way !because we will have use of vehicle there. Then rent again to come home in 2 weeks. Trip from CA to NJ Please Help- never did this before, Thanks, JoAnn

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

that is an awesome road trip! with the dog, talk to a rental company and find out their policies. it shouldn't be a problem, but make sure ypu are informed. one way rentals can be pricey, there are a lot of factors that determine rates. if there is a big event or convention when you are leaving, prices are high. they don't really want the cars to leave. inventory is another factor, if they have too many cars, it can be cheap to get one. maybe just keep an eye out for the dates you are leaving, and rent when it is low enough. give your self a minimum of 5 days for this trip, unless you like to drive really hard. 7 days would be a good pace, too.

[@juancaraigoza]

According to your experience, ¿Would you recommend any rental car? I hope visiting los angeles soon and i dont know what is the best. Thanks

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Do you mean a specific car or a rental company? I would just not get the smallest car from any company. It usually has the least amenities, and is generally not fun to drive (my opinion). Rental company? Budget, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, any of the big names are decent. STAY AWAY from SIXT, I have heard bad things about them.

[@juancaraigoza]

I mean a specific rental company. It´s my first time in other country and i know there are many different options. I´ll go to los angeles. Thanks again

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Juan Raigoza Budget, Hertz, or Enterprise will be fine

[@Jayallen541]

Which car rental is better Hertz or enterprise that’s the only ones on my in the neighborhood

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

They are both not bad, but I would pick Enterprise over Hertz if it were my decision

[@pahpyaw]

Is it better to drive or fly on a trip that are over 1000 miles?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

It is a personal choice. 1000 miles is a full day's drive and could be more depending on your driving habits. Would you rather be in a car for a day, or get to your destination.

[@heliayuan4119]

thank you very much!

[@bigdogpete43]

sign up for the rental car express club. Bypasses the line and pick your own car.

[@ritasf4510]

Can you please give tips for choosing a vacation package or should I maje tje flight, car and hotel reservation separately? I want to take my husband yo the Nascar race on May 21st as a surprise for his birthday. I haven't buy anything yet, I am really confused. Thanks.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

I don't know if that is enough time for me to do the research and put a video together for it. Since you are going to go to an event like Nascar, I will bet that all prices are a bit higher than normal. My OPINION is that it may save you some money on each the flight, hotel, and rental to bundle it together. I am sorry I can't research it further before you head out, but that is a really good idea for a video. Thanks for your question

[@ritasf4510]

+Let's Go Road Trippin Thanks for answering.

[@ramkumar1566]

Hi.. Does insurance company cover the rental car insurance?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

You would have to call the insurance company. Insurance can vary so much, I really can't answer that question

[@lindaspringwater1321]

what do you think about renting a car a airport verses renting away form airportl

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

+Linda Springwater Airports are very convenient. HOWEVER, you will be charged extra fees. Usually called an "airport" fee, they go to the airport. It is a bit of an annoyance to me, but I usually rent from those locations, as it is VERY easy to get public transportation to those locations. If I have my choice, I prefer to save the money and rent from non-airport locations.

[@brucewayne4932]

Hey, I happened to have booked a flight for two persons going to Puerto Rico and rental car at Expedia, it charged me the rental fee and insurance there, do you think I will have additional payments once I pick up the car at the airport

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

You shouldn't, but it is a different country. They will probably try to add stuff on there for you, GPS, etc. Use your best judgment. Have fun!!!!

[@kapilarora45]

hello, i m n international traveler from India; anything specific tip to be kept in mind for international driver for Renting a Car.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

for an international driver coming into the US, I would just say that you would want to make sure you follow the tips in this video. Make sure your driver's license is good in the US. I am sure it will be, but I am not expert on international rentals.

[@sumartinez811]

i like this video.. very helpful

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I am glad to hear you got something out of it

[@sumartinez811]

Yes im playing to rent a car on August for a two day road trip to San Diego. And i was Clueless and what to do. So thanks for this helpful video😊

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

+Susy Martinez awesome, have a safe trip!

[@khalilk6538]

When can i buy cheap insurance ?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Sometimes your normal car insurance will cover rentals, maybe even home owners. Other than that, I have no idea.

[@lukeandteri]

Love it

[@GivesAMinute]

Returned a Enterprise rental on Granville St, Vancouver recently with zero hiccups: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH-9not6hrB4psk

[@jesusrios1259]

If you are under 25 sigh up for usaa to avoid the young driver fee, and you dnt need to be afiliated with the military at all. It what i do to aviod the 75 dollar fee

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

I didn't know that anyone could sign up for USAA. Thanks for the info!

[@zaheenkadri483]

hey what does the car come with by just hiring it?? without any extras

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

you get a car, no insurance, no gps, nothing. Some places might offer more, some might not.

[@zaheenkadri483]

thanks but can you please tell me also the which companies accept debit cards? i tried to look but wasnt able to find thanks

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

The only ones I know of are Budget and Hertz.

[@zaheenkadri483]

okay thanks :)

[@merlinhumpherys1808]

Do you have hotels and Motels in all western states?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

I don't understand the question

[@merlinhumpherys1808]

How do we make reservations to get the lowest rate in motels

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

As a Driveaway driver, I rarely stayed in hotels or motels. I slept in whatever vehicle I was driving. When I needed a room, I would use kayak.com.

[@neverloosehope4233]

2:20 In case of a big accident police will take DNA from airbags and steering. They will catch Your unauthorized driver and will make You pay not him! If You require extra driver, get his name written by car rental staff in the contract before letting him drive even 1 second.

[@ybazavilbazo]

We just started a car rental company Do you give tips to owners?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

I have never run a rental company of any kind. I would suggest to have good cars, decent rates, unlimited miles at least as an option, and definitely good customer service. Make renting your cars easy. Look through the comments on this video and take notes of what some people don't like, and don't do those things. Hope this helps.

[@sailingargos4327]

about rental cars.... about insurance even if you do have insurance through your credit card or your personal insurance, there are deductables and you have to pay before they pay you. Also, they only pay up to 30 to 50 thousand per claim. for only 30 dollars a day it's worththe 100 percent coverage you can walk away from. also, roadside for 7.99 a day its worth it. Even if you have AAA. AAA only tows you a certain amount of miles, and if you have a flat tire, they will change it, but you still have to pay for the tire. Not worth it. if you purchase the roadside for 7.99 a day, you will not be responsible for any tow fees at all or the tire. it's worth it in my book.

[@rs5570]

Save money by bringing your own food.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Excellent tip

[@yusufs.3797]

I once rented a car when traveling in the US and I still don’t understand..When the rental company says on their website : collision damage waver and the Liability insurance are included. Am I going to pay if something happens ? accident or scratches ? Please enlighten me because I did some researching and I still don’t have my answers :/

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

In my opinion, you probably won't get charged for minor scratches, but each company is different, and each location may even do things differently within one company. I have never scratched or dented a rental, but I have picked them up with minor scratches and dents. They don't seem to fix those all the time. That is why you want to take pictures of the rental and note all scratches and dents before you sign anything for that car. The collision damage waiver and liability seems to be for bigger accidents that cause real damage. Sorry I can't give you a better answer than this.

[@yusufs.3797]

Let's Go Road Trippin Thank you for your answer :) Yeah I was wondering because the CDW was included and the car had many scratches and they didn't even check the car when I picked it up.. Thanks to the CDW ?

[@ThePeterDislikeShow]

Really?? They track what states you go to?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Sure they do. GPS tracking in every car.

[@FrostDrive]

TIP #1 MAKE A GODDAMN RESERVATION DAYS IN ADVANCE. Dont just walkup. Save $$$

[@richardellis8221]

I'm planning a trip to Anaheim California from Austin Texas but have no idea where to begin i need a car for 7

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Take a look at cars like the Ford Edge or Explorer. You might even go to a van. Check out the app Carla, I have been looking at this app on and off for a few weeks. It is a promising app. It lets you check out prices from multiple rental companies as well as book the car through the app. Beware of SIXT rental company, they are in this app, but I have heard too many negative things about them.

[@richardellis8221]

Let's Go Road Trippin

[@richardellis8221]

one of my friends was telling me that if you get a car with unlimited miles and take it out of state bad things can happen i just want a car to drive to Disneyland, park it for three days and come back home

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Make sure you look at the contract and ask questions. I did it all the time with Budget. Enterprise can have issues. I did a one-way rental with Hertz from South Carolina to IL.

[@SuperMrgentleman]

9. Top it off- False and wrong. Cars will register as full for dozens upon dozens of miles after a fill-up- you will NOT be billed because your car is only 95% full. You're wasting time and money bothering to fill it extra full.

[@rickydavis5541]

Some cars rental don't allow pets

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

That is true! If you have a pet, make sure you can put them in the rental car :)

[@SuperMrgentleman]

Insurance- skip it. These are cash cows for insurance companies that prey on insecure renters.

[@totallywinningprogamer9860]

Or you know, just buy a car and drive it.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Yes, you can. Renting v. taking your own car: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGK1qmqLi7iAkLs

[@totallywinningprogamer9860]

***** Oh, nice! Loved your comparison video!

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Totally Winning Pro Gamer Thanks. That was done a very long time ago, but it it still good information :)

[@totallywinningprogamer9860]

***** I agree.

[@Alex-pi9bw]

Thanks cause this was my experience... kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIClfaKhlpyEnrM