01 Jan 2010 @ 3:00 AM 

When it comes to choosing car rental companies there are number of things that you should be aware of. Planning the trip in advance and doing a little research about the available agencies will also help you.

Most companies will assure you that by making a reservation with them before you even arrive they will give you lower rates when in actual fact it is the opposite. Car charges are not constant and vary through out the year. So at the time of your booking make sure you know which rates will apply when you pick up the car.

So before choosing a car rental it would be best to have an estimate of the amount that you are willing to spend on the rental, and the different sites that you intend to visit. Then you should be clear on your dates and how flexible you are on these dates. These facts will help you choose the right car and help you when you are negotiating as well.

Online bookings are the simplest. Most companies will offer you a discount for booking online because they save on time and money. It is possible that you might require a car with extra features find out if these are available. Things like roof racks for luggage and sporting equipment, any navigation systems or storage facilities.

Most agencies have a daily rate that applies for a limited number of km and charge for any km’s that are exceeded. For those renting the car for more than two days you can negotiate a cover charge for the whole period than pay for extra km’s travelled . Some are flexible on drivers as long as you register the drivers with them others will require you to pay for the extra drivers. What it comes down to is looking at the original deal, comparing it with others and then good negotiating skills. I would suggest that you consider any of the following for good deals:

  1. Car Rental Sandton South Africa
  2. Car Hire Johannesburg Airport
  3. Hertz Car Rental South Africa
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 31 Dec 2009 @ 3:08 AM 

If you are interested in touring Durban, South Africa and want to make use of the services of a rented car then allow me to point you in the right direction. I will tell you the things you need to know before deciding to settle for a particular agency so that you can get the best deal available.

Touring a city as large as this will take more than two days so you will be needing a car for a long period. For periods that are longer than two days car rental agencies are prepared to give you a cover charge for the whole period as opposed to the fixed and daily rates.

You should know for how many days you will need the car and consider period you need it in. What I’m saying is that weekend rates and holiday rates for renting a car will be more expensive than renting the car at any other normal time. You can plan your trip to be outside these times. This will save you lots of money I assure you.

You need to bear in mind the terrain of the places you want to visit. Are you interested in an inter city tour or you might want to see a bit of the outside world.These things will determine the car that you choose also having fuel cost and consumption in mind. Having said that you can check out any of the following for some good deals:cheap car hire south africa, looking for cars to rent, car rental johannesburg south africa

You could sign up with a tour operator although that means that you now have to operate according to his schedule. If you want a tour that will be flexible and accommodating then car rental is the way to go. Compare the various packages that are on offer and remember it’s always cheaper to book online.

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 25 Nov 2009 @ 5:09 PM 

The best way to get a good car rental deal is if you plan your trip first. Planning will give you an idea of how much you can spend and a chance to look at the available options and compare them.

Car rentals normally use daily charges for their rates so you need to be clear on how long you intend to rent the car for. For longer periods like two or three days you could get a cover charge that’s lower than the daily rate for the whole period combined. What I am saying is that renting a car for seven days on a daily rate charge would cost more than getting a cover charge for the entire 7 days.

You have to budget the amount of money that you are willing to spend on renting the car. This way you will be in a position to choose a suitable car in terms of size and fuel consumption. You might not have been aware but car rental rates are not fixed. They vary according to the days of the week, the season and time of the year. The rates tend to be higher over weekends and holidays than the other periods.

So you can schedule your trip with this in mind, If you are flexible on the days of your intended trip then negotiating a deal will be easy. There are some car rental companies that are affiliates of some national auto associations like AA, being a meber of any one of them might get you a discount It might take up a bit of your time but doing a little research will save you lots of money.

If you have hired a car before do not make the mistake of thinking that all car rental registrations are standard. Go through the lease agreement in detail. Each company has its own set of guidelines that it abides by. make sure that you are clear on what is contained in your lease agreement.Some localized agencies where you can get some of the best deals include some of these:

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