Travel Tips

Traveling With A Limited Budget

Summer is also over and the new school year is upon us. This is the time of year that many decide to take a last minute vacation for one last summer hurrah. This also means that many are going to be searching for an affordable car rental, and this can be simpler then you think if you follow the the tips outlined below.

1. Sign up as a frequent traveler with the company. By doing this they will take your e-mail address and will send you discounts and reminders of promotions they are having. And don’t just limit this to your favorite one or two companies. Many times other companies will honor discounts and other offers of their competitors so be sure to ask when you reserve a car.

2. Browse the internet for available discounts ad coupons. There are sites that are dedicated to placing any available offers or discounts for numerous companies. You can also locate coupons on many of the coupon sites and information web pages.

3. Check with some of the discount travel websites like Expedia, Orbitz, and Travelocity although this is a good place to search for the best rates, it is also wise to follow up with the actual companies themselves to make sure that they are really offering you the best possible deals.

4. Be flexible. This is the key to truly getting any type of travel discounts. The more you can shift things around the better deals you can find. Keep in mind that many car rental companies actually charge you less if you take the vehicle for longer. Weekend and week long rentals tend to be the best overall deals.

5. When you reserve your car, never reserve he car you actually desire. If you are looking to rent a luxury car, instead reserve the mid size. When you go to the rental company to get pick up your reserved car, ask about an upgrade. Most times they will upgrade for a small amount of money, as the car will only be sitting in the lot and they would be making no money on it otherwise. This is the best way to get a luxury car at a mid sized price.

Tags: Travel Tips