Most of us use the convenience of a rental car when traveling and generally select a car rental at random right outside the airport or train station. Now things are different you can arrange to rental a car online and specify your pick up and drop off point. There are directories where many companies are featured and you can easily compare the services as well as pricing of different car rental companies.
As a discerning consumer it would be a great advantage if you kept in mind:
1. That you need to keep the paper work ready before renting a car. You need to be over 25 years old, have a valid driving license, have an ID card that is universally accepted, your social security number may be required too. Before you make arrangements, check whether your drivers license is valid where you intend to go. Otherwise be sure to apply for the requisite permissions.
2. Find out whether the car has currently valid insurance and whether it has passed a road test recently. Ask specifically whether the cars papers are in good order and when it was last serviced. Consider opting for damage coverage many rental companies make the offer for a nominal amount.
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