10 Tips with Renting a Car | Top Things to Know Before Your Next Trip!

Renting a car seems like a straightforward process, but it can often be more expensive than expected. We review our top 10 tips when renting a car to save you money and prepare you for any unexpected events.
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[VincentPascual]

Take as much video and as many photos of the car as you can before driving it off the lot. And make sure you can show as many angles of the car as possible.

[acbc]

I’ve only rented once with Enterprise and it was smooth .. We rented the car from Austin Texas to Colorado and it was a nice 2018 Camry ... I always carry extra batteries for my cell phone, water, some food . I took pictures of the car and mileage and recorded what the car looked like before hitting the road .

[robertrodriguez]

I think a first aid kit is very important. Not only for the car, but for traveling in general. I keep a few bandaids, neosporn, antiseptic wipes, a razor with the handle cut in half to remove hair for better bandaid adhesion, and tweezers in a small tin. A small roll of toilet paper is also good policy to keep with you in general.

[brandongoldman]

I found out about the Hertz AAA Young Driver Fee waiver and it’s saved me so much money. It’s usually a win-win since AAA typically has the lowest daily rate also. Being a car buff helps, but I usually tell people to do a little research before picking a car. For example when grabbing an economy or compact, the Nissans typically have more cargo room than other options. I also look at tires.. you won’t believe how many cars have mix matched tires with different brands on the front and rear.

[anthonygoodrich]

Great, practical and very helpful video. Thank you so much my friend

[ML-pdso]

spent $90 on a one day rental (with the "autoshop discount") when my car had to go to the shop last month. the following week i found out about AAA's pricing and realized i could have got the same rental for about $30 a day. this is such important information! thank you for this video! learned a lot and about to watch the other two videos you recommended!

[jessicahao]

Great video! People who watch this will be really well prepared!!

[hours]

Don't smoke in the car. That includes weed. The rental will charge you from $100 to $350 to clean the car. Detailing the car cost the rental company time and money. Car can't be rented. In car air filter change. Carpet seats, headliner need to be cleaned. Even when your return the car and the contract ends. They will still charge you. Don't try and hide damage you caused. You will still be charged if you try and hide damage. If you want to exchange your car during the rental period. Most companies will do this only if something is wrong with the car. Most new cars have a TPMS . That lets you know when a tire is low. If you want to exchange the car. Drive the car near the rental return place and remove air until TPMS sensor alerts a low tire. Then take it back and show the low tire pressure light. They will exchange the car due to the light. No one in the return area will question you,

[eddylake]

Hello everyone, random question : what would you have liked to see offered by a car rental ? besides car seats... are there stuff that you think car rental companies can offer that would make your vacation easier or more interesting ? ( gadgets, services ... ? )

[danieltraina]

I now work for Enterprise and I think these tips will improve your rental experience.

[davishlamburnt]

Thanks so much for this. I just burned some chase points for a rental and I'll be cancelling that. Didn't think of the car insurance copy either.

[shujayethossain]

Hey!
I just got my first Chase Freedom unlimited card with a credit line of $8k.I have an available credit limit of $23k.How do I get saphire preferred/reserve with a credit line of $50k?
Thanks

[janelle]

Great video will definitely be applying these tips when I rent a car!! Also, do you have a recommendation for rental car companies you prefer such as hertz, enterprise etc...?

[luisj.becerra]

So when I go to Mexico they tell me third party liability is mandatory to every car agency that I go to. Do you know if that is true?

[MartinFuentes]

So even though i have a credit card, does it matter of how much im charged for from it or how my credit score is??

[Hintonbro.]

If you want to use points, use the credit card associated with the points. Typically you are covered if you pay for the fees and taxes with the credit card associated with the points.

[rwilks]

Just double checked with Chase. If you use UR Points, make sure the card* is on file when you rent the car. Should be good to go.

[gonzaloarg]

I'm a fast break member with budget I never had any problems with them until 1 day I return the car a day ahead and instead of getting refund I got charge 25 dollars more. Which carrental company do you recommend? I never rented a car with no other company I was thinking Hertz because I have aaa but is way more expensive then budget.

[jorgeacevedo]

Thanks for the video I'll be renting a car Thursday.

[erickc]

What’s the best credit card for rental international?