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Rental
Cars at Epinions
This web site allows you to read consumer reviews on the 13 major car rental companies, including
Avis,
Enterprise,
Hertz and two based in Europe. Compare prices or just read consumer's opinions and experiences.
Search for car rental companies by price range and/or name of company. |
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Rental Cars at SideStep
The "traveler's search engine," SideStep is a new useful bit of software that acts as a search engine for air, hotel, and
rental cars / travel websites. It will bring you the prices for car rentals from several different car rental agencies so you can compare prices side by side, and when you're ready, it will take you to the agency's website to complete the transaction.
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Fodor's 6 Steps to Cheaper Car Rentals
An important read, this gives you not only the details on how to save money when renting a car, but also the lowdown on car rental company inventory and a car rental checklist.
Be sure to check out the article "A
Dozen Dazzling Drives" for ideas for a unique road trip. Then, read
"How
to Pack Your Car" before hitting the road and be sure to read
through the tips on traveling with kids. |
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Expedia
Pricing is nearly identical between the top rental car websites, so what becomes important is the interface choices: here you have more search options, such as car type (SUV, Convertible, Sports Car and Minivan) and car class, which is important in determining how much you'll pay. They don't offer rates from independent companies, only the big name ones. An extra feature: choose from special equipment needs, such as a car seat or snow chains. Grab
a map to help you with your trip. |
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Secrets to Car
Rentals in Europe
A detailed review including where and when to rent, common pitfalls, how to save money, and what questions you should ask. Also provides a list of car rental agencies/websites for Europe, and a cost comparison of four companies in a real life rental situation.
You can catch Rudy Maxa on
radio and
television too! |
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Orbitz
Enter in your dates and location and choose a transimission type and air conditioning to find rental cars. The handy Matrix Display table allows you to see economy through full size car rental quotes from 14 different companies (independent and big names) at once,
and
special weekly offers. Their weekly rate quotes include taxes and fees so you know what you're really paying at a glance before any add-ons.
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Rental Cars: Online Car Rental Shopping
A detailed report on where to find the
lowest car rental rates online, plus a side by side comparison of 7 car rental websites with big names like Hertz and Orbitz. Important details on common problems associated with online car rentals, such as changing rates and hidden fees.
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Hotwire
Use their "Hot RateŽ Finder" to
search for rental cars. You won't know the company name until you've paid, but you choose the car class (economy, mid-size, etc.) and compare up to four classes at once. Rates are quoted without taxes and booking fees so pay attention to the final quote.
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Rental Cars: AM FM 2Go
Going on a drive in unfamiliar territory? Use this handy "Radio Travel Atlas" to find radio stations all along your planned route. Choose from a map to find stations state by state, city by city, and never be without a good radio station again.
Or search by type of music from alternative to easy listening to country. |
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Cheap Tickets
Enter in your location and dates to
view car rentals in either a grid or list display format of big name companies only
or view the
deal of the week. Prices comparable to other big sites and quotes are shown without taxes and fees. They offer a printable version of the full quote and you don't have to sign up or log in to complete a transaction.
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TravMatix
For a small fee, get incredible details for your next road trip. With your
driving directions you can get information on hotels and amenities, restaurants, clean restrooms, rest areas and more on your way. Also, find out not only where the
gas stations are but who has the lowest price at that time.
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Rental Cars
at Travelocity
With a large, easy to read grid-style results display and "preferred
membership" that can save you money. Their prices could be competitively low
but it's not always easy to tell when comparison shopping because they use
different terms than the standard "compact, mid-size, etc." Lists
last minute deals on car rentals. |
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FTC.gov Car Rental Facts for Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission website features advice on what you should
consider before renting a car, plus car rental contract terms are explained
in detail. If you've had a bad experience with a car rental company or feel
you've been treated unfairly or unethically, you can
file a
complaint. |
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Car Rental Express
Rent a car from a small independent company instead of a big corporation. This site offers access to small companies all over the world, and offers a comparison guide so you can research a company before you decide. Search results offer 4 companies' rates at once so you can comparison shop.
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Rental Cars - Clubs and Programs
Information on car rental agencies' clubs and programs, like National's Emerald Club. Benefits, perks, and costs are reviewed. Also,
information on questions to ask when renting, rental scams, and what to know before you drive away.
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Auto Europe
International services including car rental, town car, transfer or chauffer services, luxury/sport cars and camper/rv rentals. Get rental rates based on your pickup location, dropoff location and whether you'll be assessed additional fees for driving into
different countries.
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Road Trip USA
If you're looking for a road trip, this site can help with their "off the beaten path" road trips. Each trip is discussed in great detail, highlighting every town and highway and back street. Choose from many routes, including the famous
Route 66 and
US 50, "The Loneliest Road."
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My Travel Guide
Search for rental cars at airports only in thousands of cities around the world. This site provides all the information you need to make a reservation only, no credit card charges until you pick up the car. You can also
get driving directions to/from any U.S. address.
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Which Side of the Road Do They Drive On?
An exhaustive account of which side of the road people drive on. With historical background and a complete listing of every country with its driving preference and exceptions noted.
Includes information on how different countries made the
decision to switch from one side of the road to the other. |
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TripMania
Browse deals, special rates and coupons collected from all over the web, neatly organized here to help you find the best deal fast. Especially useful are the last-minute rates (for pickup within 24 hours).
Offers both
domestic and international car rental deals. |
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