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Car rental 101.(tips for renting a car)(Brief article)
Renting a car can leave even the savviest traveler itching to hit the brakes. Rates change often, and fees and taxes can drive your bill 30 percent or more above the base rate. But you'll save money if you take the time to:
Compare. Use Travelocity.com, Expedia.com, or similar sites to search for rentals. Take the three best deals you find and go to the rental companies' Web sites or call their toll-free numbers to ask for a better rate. Then call the local office of the company with the lowest price, and see if the agent there will beat it.
Forget labels. Some rental outfits aren't name brands but they might offer good deals. Go to Car-RentalExpress.com, CarRentals.com, or similar sites for the names of such agencies. Consider Hotwire.com, which offers deals without revealing the name of the rental agency until you've booked.
Ask for discounts. Most agencies give them to members of AAA, AARP, or warehouse clubs.
Be on time. If you show ...
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