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Last Updated on February 7, 2022 by Elizabeth Photo credit: Shutterstock What are your plans for Spring Break? For legions of school kids and college students in the United States, spring break is typically a week-long hiatus that can fall anytime between late February and mid-April, depending on the school. Ask AutoSlash for a Quote on a Cheap Car Rental Whether you’re a college student on break with friends or a parent planning a family vacation, you might need a rental car. Don’t assume you can use the pre-pandemic vacation game plan of locking down your flights and hotel before booking a rental car. This year, the smart plan is to flip your strategy and book your rental car first. That’s because car rental prices are significantly higher now than they were pre-pandemic and also compared to 2021 prices. How to Snag a Cheap Rental Car for Spring Break Book early. The best time to book your rental car is as soon as you start planning your trip. Unlike airline...

Last Updated on February 4, 2022 by Kristin Photo credit: Shutterstock Flying into Southern California’s Orange County and need a rental car? Finding John Wayne airport car rentals is quick and easy. John Wayne Airport (SNA) is nowhere near as big as nearby LAX, but it offers international as well as domestic flights from a variety of airlines. The airport is comprised of 22 gates spread across three terminals: A, B and C. Departures are located on the upper level. Rental cars are located on the lower level. John Wayne Airport Car Rentals Rental cars are located on-site at John Wayne Airport (SNA), making it very convenient to quickly hit the road. From baggage claim, the on-site rental car offices are located on the arrivals level on the first floor, between terminals A and B. Ask AutoSlash for a Quote on a Cheap Car Rental The rental car parking area is located on level “0” of the A2 and B2 parking garages, and open between 5:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. However, som...

Last Updated on February 4, 2022 by Michael If you need to rent a vehicle for a group of seven or more people, you have two choices: You can rent multiple cars or one passenger van with room for 12 or 15 people. Depending on how many passengers you have, a van is often the most economical way to go. Major car rental companies typically include some 12- and 15-passenger vans their fleets. By far the most commonly offered van model is the Ford Transit. When you’ve got a large group, renting a passenger van can have its upsides. They are easy to enter and exit through large sliding doors, plus there are typically two back doors for luggage storage. Depending on your pick-up location, the decision may be made for you. Full-size vans can be hard to come by in some locations. For example at the Nashville airport, none of the brands operated by Hertz Global Holdings (Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty) offer passenger vans. What You Need to Know About Renting a Passenger Van You d...

Last Updated on February 4, 2022 by Michael Planning a really long road trip in a rental car? Here’s a dirty little secret: Even when the rental car contract says “unlimited miles,” there can be limited miles. There is a risk you’ll be placed on a rental company’s Do Not Rent list if you log excessive mileage. Ask AutoSlash for a Quote on a Cheap Car Rental A few years ago, a rock band rented a van from Avis for a North American tour. While in San Francisco, the van was burglarized. The band returned the vehicle to Avis and thought everything was cool. After all, the damage was reparable and the band had put 11,000 miles on the rental van in 20 days. That’s an average of 550 miles per day. It turns out that Avis objected to the excessive mileage and put the band’s leader on the dreaded DNR list. There are two common cases when you might discover that there are, in fact, limited miles. Typically these include: The vehicle is a large or specialty vehicle. This m...

Last Updated on March 3, 2022 by Michael When renting a car, it’s important to know what insurance you already have. Rental car companies will try to sell you coverage with an insurance product called Personal Accident Insurance (PAI). But do you need it? Supplemental coverage typically includes collision insurance that protects the rental car itself. There’s also liability insurance in the event you cause damage to another person’s property or injury to another person. Ask AutoSlash for a Quote on a Cheap Car Rental But neither of these policies cover accidental death benefits and emergency medical expenses for all passengers in the rental car. To fill this gap, rental car companies sell another insurance product called Personal Accident Insurance (PAI). What is Personal Accident Insurance in a Rental Car? Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers accidental death and emergency medical expense benefits to the renter and all passengers in the rental car. PAI is typi...

Last Updated on March 3, 2022 by Michael Want to know how to rent a car without feeling fleeced? Stop thinking of counter agents as customer service staff and start thinking of them as salespeople working on commission. That’s the secret to avoiding the upsell at the rental car counter. This prepares you for what, inevitably, happens when you pick up the car. Upselling is an essential part of a salesperson’s toolbox. They’ll tell you that buying car rental insurance will give you peace of mind. For only a few dollars more, you can have a GPS in your vehicle. You can add satellite radio for a pittance, you’ll hear. Before you know it, your weekend rental just doubled in price—and you aren’t even behind the wheel yet. Rental car staff are sales agents whose goal is to maximize profits. To insulate yourself somewhat from upsells and hard sells, you should sign up for frequent renter programs, reserve online (rather than speak to an agent), and to always carefully read rules and c...

Last Updated on March 3, 2022 by Kristin Photo credit: Rawpixel So you’re looking to rent a car and wondering which credit card to use. Or maybe you’re wondering if it’s okay to use your debit card instead of a credit card. Or perhaps you don’t have a credit card or debit card and want to pay with cold, hard cash. Considering that the major rental companies and card companies have different policies, the answer may not appear straightforward. But don’t worry—we have a few guidelines for choosing the best payment method. Credit Cards: Easy with Extra Protection and Perks If you have a favorite credit card or perhaps multiple cards, there are several reasons why paying for your rental car reservation with a credit card is the best option. Paying with a credit card brings several layers of protections and benefits you won’t get with other payment methods. Ask AutoSlash for a Quote on a Cheap Car Rental For starters, most credit cards come with some kind of car rental insu...