If you’re tired of travel tours that make you spend half an hour taking pictures against a glorious backdrop of natural scenery, only to put you back on the bus again to do another photo shoot at another popular tourist spot, never giving you time to explore the sights on your own, then getting a car might be the best solution for you. Here are a few tips from Business Travel Life to make sure the process is painless and simple for you:
Book in Advance
Many car rental companies run out of cars. This is especially true if you’re going to land in a major airport. So don’t book reservations at the eleventh hour. Book in advance and you can even have plenty of makes and models to choose from.
Age Matters
Expect higher rates if you’re under 25 and over 70. Statistical data indicates that younger drivers are often involved in car accidents, especially in drunk driving incidents. Likewise, drivers who’ve hit their golden years are also prone to more accidents on the road.
Look for Mileage Caps
Don’t look until you check the limit for this one. Even better, shop around until you find one with unlimited miles. Some car rental services in Costa Rica like Solid Car Costa Rica offer this for longer trips, so factor that information in as well.
Changes in Flight Schedule
Traveling is fraught with a lot of delays and waiting times in-between. So if your flight happens to get moved to a later time, make sure to let the rental company know. This works too if your flight gets moved to an earlier schedule.
Check and Compare Add-Ons
Review the rental contract top to bottom, especially when you find the list of add-ons. Some companies may automatically add the charges onto your bill so it’s better to know if you want to actually pay for that service or not and to make that clear to the rental service.
Confirm the Return Time
Make sure you ask about this. The company should also send you an email or reminder, containing the details of where and when the return time should be. Don’t be late or you could get charged for another day.
So leave the rigid schedules and timetables behind. Travel in leisure. Explore around without worrying where your bus or tour guide is. Find a great spot to park the car, under the shade. You can sit back and relax. You have time.
