Rental Car Secrets That Shouldn’t Be Secret
Renting a car comes with a multitude of decisions to be made: What type of car should you get? How soon or when should you book the car? Should you get the offered car insurance from the rental car company? What about prepaid fuel? The list goes on and on. However, unless you’re a rental car pro, you may not know how to come to a decision on some of these sometimes-intimidating questions.
At Fox Rent A Car we’re here to help, so let’s dive into the details around some of these rental car “secrets”.
The Best Time of Year to Travel and When to Book
The truth of the matter is that the best time of the year to travel is any time. That answer largely depends on you; where you want to go, what you want to accomplish and what your budget is. However, when it comes to when the best time to book your rental car, earlier is always better. Once you have your dates and your location locked in, your next step should be booking your car. Booking early often means you can get the exact car you want at a better price. Remember that with Fox, you’ll always get a great price along with a huge range of vehicles to choose from.
The Benefits of Choosing Rental Car Insurance Coverage
While your personal auto insurance may cover some of the basics when it comes to insurance and rental cars, most rental car companies, including Fox offer additional insurance coverage options.
Additional rental car insurance is often offered in the form of Rental Liability Coverage (RLP) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), which protect you from the cost of repairing or replacing the vehicle, should it be damaged in an accident or stolen, as well as protection against claims of third-party bodily injury and/or property damage. You can also purchase a supplemental liability protection plan, that provides additional liability coverage beyond what your personal coverage might offer. Finally, renters may also choose to add Personal Property/Personal Accident Coverage (PPC), which protects renters against damage to personal effects owned by the renter, as well as immediate family members of the renter, who permanently reside in the renter's household and are traveling with the renter.
Overall, the purchase of additional coverages brings you peace of mind while renting a vehicle. From reduced stress in knowing your covered in any event to a streamlined claims process should anything happen during your rental period, the extra coverages can bring you a worry-free trip from beginning to end.
The Benefits of Selecting Prepaid Fuel
Most of us have been there before: You’re on the way to return a rental car, just about to the drop off and suddenly remember you need to find a gas station before leaving your car. Panic.
Prepaid fuel from your rental company removes that last-minute frantic search for fuel at the end of your trip. Prepaying your fuel at the time of pick up offers the convenience and peace of mind to simply return your vehicle at any fuel level, without worrying about finding a gas station before drop off.
For those keeping their trip on a budget, prepaying fuel also adds a level of predictability to managing your expenses and the ability to avoid fluctuating gas prices and/or premium fuel options.
All in all, prepaying your fuel at the beginning of your trip makes for a smooth and seamless — not to mention stress-free — vehicle drop off at the close of your trip.