09 Dec 2009 @ 1:03 AM 

Certain things need to be considered when choosing a car rental agency. Planning the trip in advance and doing a little research about the available agencies will also help you.

Most companies will assure you that by making a reservation with them before you even arrive they will give you lower rates when in actual fact it is the opposite. Car charges are not constant and vary through out the year. So at the time of your booking make sure you know which rates will apply when you pick up the car.

So before choosing a car rental it would be best to have an estimate of the amount that you are willing to spend on the rental, and the different sites that you intend to visit. Then you should be clear on your dates and how flexible you are on these dates. These facts will help you choose the right car and help you when you are negotiating as well.

Online bookings are the simplest. Most companies will offer you a discount for booking online because they save on time and money. When you are getting your quote from the car rental ask if their cars have any add on features that you might require. Extra features like storage facilities, roof racks for luggage or sports equipment.

Car rentals will have daily rates for a limited number of km and then charge per km there after. For those renting the car for more than two days you can negotiate a cover charge for the whole period than pay for extra km’s travelled . Some will require you to pay for extra drivers whilst other just need you to have them written down only. If you have good negotiating skills you can get a better deal than the original one, just compare the different agencies. I would suggest that you consider any of the following for good deals:

  1. Rent A Car Sandton
  2. Tempest Car Hire Johannesburg
  3. Alamo Car Rental South Africa
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 04 Dec 2009 @ 8:19 AM 

It does not matter where you are if you are looking for a car the following guide will help you choose a suitable car rental company. Go through it and you will be able to make better choices.

The reason I wrote this article is that if you accessed car rental websites directly you will find the same confusing content. All of them will claim to be offering the best service. How then do you tell the difference. I will briefly highlight to you the things that you need to bear in mind when renting a car and some of the implications of choosing to rent.

This is to make sure you are aware of all the pertinent and minor details. Have you ever noticed how long and boring the lease agreement for renting a car is? After reading the first few lines you are ready to sign because everything sounds good in those first lines. That is not the way to go. Signing this legal document means you agree to everything that is written in it.

The car rental agents will normally go through this information with you, well at least partially. There are terms and conditions that you need to pay attention to. It is easy to find yourself in breach of contract because you never went through the entire document. The lease agreements are not standard and will differ from agency to agency. Just because you have rented a car does not mean you are familiar with the lease documents. You can make use of the following car hire information for some good deals:rent a cheap car in randburg, 4×4 landrover rental in durban, cheap car rental pretoria

Choosing a car rental should not be something that you do when you get to the place where you are going to need the car. It should be done in advance and when there is still time to compare and choose.

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 04 Dec 2009 @ 8:19 AM 

The best way to get a good car rental deal is if you plan your trip first. Planning gives you the time to come up with exactly what you want and gives you the chance to compare different rates.

You need to be sure on the number of days that you willl need the car for as the rates are usually daily rates. You might be surprised to learn that some companies do offer cover charges for lengthy rentals rather than the daily rates. What I am saying is that renting a car for seven days on a daily rate charge would cost more than getting a cover charge for the entire 7 days.

You also need to work out how much you are prepared to spend on renting a car. So you will be able to choose the correct size car and one that will save on fuel costs. You might not have been aware but car rental rates are not fixed. Depending on the day of the week and the time of the year they will be different. The rates tend to be higher over weekends and holidays than the other periods

So plan your trip with this mind, if you are not restricted on the dates that you want to travel or can travel you will be able to get a good deal. Some car hire agencies belong to national associations like AA, if you are member you might qualify for a discount Take some time to compare the different agencies it will save you money.

Different car hire agencies have different terms and conditions. Read through the terms of lease carefully. No two leases will ever be the same. make sure that you are clear on what is contained in your lease agreement.You Will Be Able To Get Some Good Car Rental Deals From Any Of The Following Local Dealers:

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 29 Nov 2009 @ 7:38 PM 

If you are interested in touring Durban, South Africa and want to make use of the services of a rented car then allow me to point you in the right direction. I will tell you the things you need to know before deciding to settle for a particular agency so that you can get the best deal available.

Touring a city as large as this will take more than two days so you will be needing a car for a long period. For periods that are longer than two days car rental agencies are prepared to give you a cover charge for the whole period as opposed to the fixed and daily rates.

You need to have thought about the time frame that you will need the car and consider the period that you need it in. What I’m saying is that weekend rates and holiday rates for renting a car will be more expensive than renting the car at any other normal time. You can plan your trip to be outside these times. This will save you lots of money I assure you.

You need to bear in mind the terrain of the places you want to visit. Are you interested in an inter city tour or you might want to see a bit of the outside world.These things will determine the car that you choose also having fuel cost and consumption in mind. Having said that you can check out any of the following for some good deals:cheap car rental south africa, cars to rent, airport cheap car hire oliver thambo airport

You could sign up with a tour operator although that means that you now have to operate according to his schedule. Rening your own car will give you flexibility and freedom. Do a little research and compare the different agencies and don’t forget an online booking will get you a discount and is cheaper than booking directly.

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 27 Nov 2009 @ 8:11 AM 

The best way to get a good car rental deal is if you plan your trip first. Planning gives you the time to come up with exactly what you want and gives you the chance to compare different rates.

You need to be sure on the number of days that you willl need the car for as the rates are usually daily rates. You might be surprised to learn that some companies do offer cover charges for lengthy rentals rather than the daily rates. What I am saying is that renting a car for seven days on a daily rate charge would cost more than getting a cover charge for the entire 7 days.

You also need to work out how much you are prepared to spend on renting a car. So you will be able to choose the correct size car and one that will save on fuel costs. You might not have been aware but car rental rates are not fixed. Depending on the day of the week and the time of the year they will be different. Obviously weekends and holiday times and seasons will have higher rates than the normal periods.

So plan your trip with this mind, If you are flexible on the days of your intended trip then negotiating a deal will be easy. There are some car rental companies that are affiliates of some national auto associations like AA, if you are member you might qualify for a discount It might take up a bit of your time but doing a little research will save you lots of money.

Different car hire agencies have different terms and conditions. Read through the terms of lease carefully. No two leases will ever be the same. make sure that you are clear on what is contained in your lease agreement.You will be able to get some good car rental deals from any of the following local dealers:

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 27 Nov 2009 @ 8:11 AM 

I will not give you a list of the most popular car hire companies in South Africa because popularity and excellent service are not always synonymous. I will give you information on the kind of service that you should expect from a good rental agency and then you can use that information to pick one that you think meets these qualities.

A good rental agency will offer you a cover charge for periods that are longer than two days instead of the daily rates. A longer lease should qualify for a bigger discount when calculated against the daily rate.

Another thing that you can find out about are the add on features that you might need. A good car hire agency will have roof racks for luggage and maybe sports equipment or extra storage facilities. They should be available if you need them even if they might not be for free.

Find out the requirements of having extra drivers included in the lease agreement. Normally you would be required to register additional drivers at an extra cost but considering the length of your lease the car rental agency should allow you to have them simply registered and their details filed.

A good car hire agency should be able to arrange your other requirements as well. That is book your flights, tours, cruises and so on. Although this will mean you paying more money. They should be able to tell you clearly the terms and conditions regarding your lease.

Most agencies will either not point out the penalties and conditions of breach of your contract. You should be clear as to what these are and how they affect you. Even though I will not list the popular ones I will just mention them quickly Hertz, Avis, Budget and RAV are just some of the more preferred car hire agencies in the country. If you want to access them and compare them all at once just look up any of these:

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 26 Nov 2009 @ 12:50 PM 

If you are interested in touring Durban, South Africa and want to make use of the services of a rented car then allow me to point you in the right direction. I will mention some things that you need to be aware of that can help you negotiate a good deal.

Since you are interested in touring a large city I can only assume that you will need the car for a period of more than two days. Whilst car rental agencies do have daily rates and charges per km you will find some that are flexible and willing to offer cover charges for periods that are usually longer than two days.

You need to have thought about the time frame that you will need the car and consider the period that you need it in. What I’m saying is that weekend rates and holiday rates for renting a car will be more expensive than renting the car at any other normal time. If it’s possible schedule your tour to be outside these so called peak periods. This will save you lots of money I assure you.

You need to bear in mind the terrain of the places you want to visit. Are you interested in an inter city tour or you might want to see a bit of the outside world.These things will determine the car that you choose also having fuel cost and consumption in mind. Having said that you can check out any of the following for some good deals:cheap car rental car rental services oliver thambo airport car rental agents

There are some tour operators that you could possibly sign up with but the trouble with tour operators is that everything is done according to their timetable. If you want a tour that will be flexible and accommodating then car rental is the way to go. Compare the various packages that are on offer and remember it’s always cheaper to book online.

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