IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO
ASK - AT THE COUNTER
Where do I return the
car and how long should it take?
Whats the best way
to get to my next destination?
How much gas should
the car have in it when I pick it up?
How do I know if my
rental contract is correct?
What paperwork will I
need to keep in the rental car?
What do I do if I
have a problem with the car or need to keep it longer than planned?
Where do I return the
car and how long should it take?
Find out how much time to allow for returning the
car and making it back to your flight, as well as, the return
location.
Also, find out the phone numbers to call in case
of an accident or breakdown.
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Whats the best way to get to my next destination?
Most Rental Companies provide free maps of the
area, take one. If you havent yet gotten directions, nows your
chance.
Bring along your hotels address since the big
chains often have several of their hotels on the same major roads.
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How much gas should the car have in it when I pick it
up?
Most Rental Companies provide a full tank at pick
up. You can check the contract, but you probably signed it out as
full, to make sure that it is full.
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How do I know if my
rental contract is correct?
Since you are signing a legal document, you might
want to look at it. So many people just sign and go and assume
everything is correct. Confirm the return time, location, and
additional drivers. Make sure it matches your reservation pricing.
Also, make sure you are clear on any optional charges you have
agreed to pay and that any coupons or discounts have been applied.
This will help you avoid problems on return, as well as, any
potential legal problems.
It is what is in writing that matters; not what
you say should be there. If you have any questions the counter
representative cannot adequately answer, ask to speak with a
manager.
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What paperwork will I
need to keep in the rental car?
Verify this on pick up, but you will probably need
to keep your rental contract in the car. Your rental contract might
be used as the cars registration, and it will also prove you have
the legal right to drive the car if you are pulled over. You might
want to cross out your credit card numbers on your rental contract
if the Rental Companys computer doesnt automatically cross them
out for you.
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What do I do if I have
a problem with the car or need to keep it longer than planned?
When you pick up the car, be sure to find out the
phone numbers to call in case of an accident, breakdown or rental
extension. If you dont and the local office is closed, check with
telephone information. Information may list a national reservation
center that is open 24 hours and will be able to help.
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