You may be worried about "putting miles on your car" but in many cases it is still cheaper overall to take your own car on a road trip instead of renting one. Either way you're paying for gas, and the extra mileage on your car and the cost of the tune-up you should get before … [Read more...] about Going on a road trip? Take your own car, not a rental
Car Rentals
If it’s an option, have someone over the age of 25 do the renting and driving
Some car rental agencies will not rent to anyone under the age of 25. Others will, but at a costly additional charge per day. If traveling in a group or with family, be sure that someone older than 25 rents and drives the vehicle, to get a much better deal on the car rate.A LOZO … [Read more...] about If it’s an option, have someone over the age of 25 do the renting and driving
To maximize your budget, be smart about how and when to utilize one-way rentals
One-way rates are usually higher than regular daily rates. If necessary, consider the best way to keep the price down by planning your trip accordingly. For instance, if you need a one-way rental to get to your vacation destination, consider using that car just for the length of … [Read more...] about To maximize your budget, be smart about how and when to utilize one-way rentals
Save money by picking up and returning the car at the same time of day
Most car rental companies charge in 24-hour blocks. Depending on your flight schedule, you may be able to save a whole day’s rental by picking up an hour later or dropping off an hour earlier than your flight times.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Save money by picking up and returning the car at the same time of day
Secure the best rate – and save extra time and money – by traveling outside of peak periods and holidays
Everything travel-related is more expensive during the holidays. If you can schedule your car rental outside of these peak periods, you could save hundreds of dollars - not to mention the time & gas saved from not sitting in holiday traffic! Similarly, many car rental companies … [Read more...] about Secure the best rate – and save extra time and money – by traveling outside of peak periods and holidays