Frugal Car Rental

Need to rent a car? Here are some ways to get that car for less than what others are paying. In some cases, you can even “rent” a car for free. Here is how. if you are renting a car at your travel destination, try this frugal tip. Reserve an economy car, but then show up at the rental desk last in line. It is amazing how few economy cars that car rental companies actually have on their lot. Chances are that when you arrive, all of the economy cars will be gone, and you will be given the option … Continue reading

A Car (Trip) To Remember

When we travel to Hawaii we typically don’t rent a car (mainly because we are visiting family and they allow us to use their vehicles). But, during our last trip I ended up renting a car for a few days so I could take my daughter on a few overnight trips to the other side of the island. I reserved an “economy” car and received a 2007 Dodge Caliber. Let me begin by saying that I am not in the market for a new car (not to say that I couldn’t use one, it’s just that it is not currently … Continue reading