Rental Car Insurance: Types, Coverage, and Recommendations

Monday, July 14th, 2008

When looking at the different options for car rental insurance in the United States, you will generally run into five options. These are Loss Damage Waivers (LDW) which are also commonly referred to as Collision Damage Waivers (CDW). There is also Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS), Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), and UMP, which is [...]

The CDW: Collision Damage Waiver

Friday, June 20th, 2008

There are some major disagreements on what the place of a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is among renters. Some claim a CDW is just another way of ripping of the renter, while some business men suggest it is necessary. Some traveling business men suggest that a good way to save money is by [...]

The Quid Quo Pro of Car Rentals

Friday, April 25th, 2008

Car rentals do have certain restrictions that apply, and it is always important to know the contracts and to know what you are and are not allowed to do before signing the agreement. While individual contracts may vary, and it is always important to read each individual contract you agree to, there are some [...]

So What Exactly Does This Mean?

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

When trying to rent a car, it can be amazing the amount of technical legal jargon that can pop up and confuse what should be a relatively simple contract. Unfortunately, since you are the one who signs the contract, it is your responsibility to know what every little piece of legal jargon actually means. [...]

Sams Club and AAA

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Some memberships will give you an actual discount when renting a car. The two best known memberships that give discounts on car rentals are: Sam's Club and Triple A. At many car rental places, these are good for a 10-15% discount, though they can not be combined. It is one or the [...]

Do Not Use 800 Numbers When Booking Trips

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

The theme of modern society seems to be give me convenience or give me death. In the case of booking trips, this convenience will really cost you.
Do Not Use 800 Numbers When Booking Trips
Toll free numbers are touted as a service offered to make our life easier. If I need to call a business, the [...]

Caveat Emptor: Let the Renter Beware

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

This a good motto for business travelers to take to heart. While the same can be said for families and individuals looking for rentals, the rental business is made and maintained by business travelers, and there are very few business men, especially older ones, who have not experienced some very unwanted last-minute surprises when [...]

Car Rental: The Basics

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

It’s easy to get mixed up the first time you look to rent a car. When scanning various advertisments, do you ever flip back and forth, completely unsure of whether or not you're getting the best deal? Not even sure if you can figure out which one is the best deal? Whether [...]