| Renting a car can be a lot of fun, just plain | | | | insurance to rent a car; they will ask you if |
| fun. Car rentals offer the renter the | | | | you would like to purchase their insurance |
| opportunity to drive a car, truck or SUV that | | | | for the duration of the rental contract. If, |
| they normally would not or could not buy. | | | | however, you have your own insurance policy, |
| Renting a car is for a weekend get away, to | | | | be sure to call your agent to see if you are |
| impress someone or just to have something | | | | covered during your use of a rental car. If |
| different to drive for a couple of days are | | | | your personal auto policy covers you, there |
| some of the most popular reasons to visit a | | | | is no need to purchase a policy from the |
| rental company. However, as fun as it is to | | | | rental company. |
| rent cars, there are some not so fun things | | | | |
| that must happen before you drive it off the | | | | 4- It is wise to call several car rental |
| lot. | | | | companies to inquire about prices, car |
| | | | availability and specials. Ask about options |
| 1- Keep in mind that most rental companies | | | | such as upgrades, pick up and drop off |
| will not rent to any driver under the age of | | | | services, unlimited mileage and weekend |
| 25. If you fall under that magic number, you | | | | versus weekly rental prices. Many companies |
| more than likely will need to get an older | | | | will also offer special deals to customers |
| relative or friend to sign the actual | | | | who are members of other organizations (i.e. |
| contract for you. | | | | credit unions, warehouse clubs, etc). |
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| 2- You will of course, need a valid drivers | | | | 5- After you have called around, found the |
| license to rent the car. If you do not have a | | | | best deal and reserved your choice car; it is |
| license, they will not rent to you under any | | | | time to pick it up. Be sure to have all of |
| circumstances. Most companies will also | | | | your personal paperwork with you, including |
| require you to reserve your car with the use | | | | your auto policy if you will not be buying |
| of a major credit card, however, you can pay | | | | theirs. Before you sign the contract, read |
| in cash if you would prefer. | | | | through it and ask any questions you may |
| | | | have. |
| 3- You do not need to have personal auto | | | | |