Today, I’m going to discuss the top rental car companies and create suggestions for renting a car.
Top Rental Car Companies
According to Time, Alamo makes the top of the list because of great customer service. They also won the the JD Power Award for customer satisfaction in 2016. Alamo’s prices are the least expensive and additional choices such as adding a second driver is only $12. Overall, this is a great company that has proven success.
Enterprise is another highly ranked rental car company because of their low prices and options. With a starting rental price of $47, Enterprise attempts to keep its prices reasonable; although, renting with Alamo is less costly. One great option is the decreased price for an extended rental. Enterprise also offers a discounted rate for young drivers aged 21 to 25. This is a very large and well known company with approximately 5,800 rental locations in the U.S and
won the JD Power Award in 2017. Top Ten Reviews selected Enterprise for the best rental company.
In my opinion, the best company is Budget because of its speedy process and great selection of vehicles. Avis is usually pricier, and in my experience, can have hidden, additional fees. Hertz is also a company that I feel is a good choice if you are looking for a rental vehicle. To find out more about each company, Click Here.
Renting Tips
- Make Sure You are Using Discounts such as AAA, Frequent Fliers, and Company Offers.
- Choose Offsite Options and Save Up to 30% more than On-site Rental Counters in the Airport.
- Ask for Upgrades or Cheaper Prices.
- Pay in Advance for Up to 20% Cheaper Prices according to the New York Times.
- Skip Renting a GPS from the Rental Company, and Use Maps Instead on Your Phone.
- Make Sure You Leave Plenty of Time to Return the Car to Avoid Late Fees or be Charged for an Additional Day according to U.S. News.
- Be Sure the Gas Tank is Filled to the Level You Received the Car or Beware of Additional Gas Charges.