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