With all the excitement involved in planning a vacation, is often easy to overlook the most important of details of your trip, including details on your rental car. To save yourself time and frustration, follow the checklist below:
Decide Who Will Be Driving: Most all rental companies require you to specifically state who will be driving the car you rent. They do not allow for you to switch drivers without making previous arrangements. If the wrong driver is behind the wheel during an accident, there may be serious ramifications!
Decide on the Features: What size of vehicle do you need? How much storage do you require? Is a speedy, sporty car required or is a kid-friendly vehicle more in tune with your needs? Be sure to request a car that meets the needs of the driver and passengers taking the trip.
Arrange Proper Insurance: Ask your existing insurance company if they will cover your rental car. If they do not, be sure to purchase adequate insurance from the car rental company; insurance is definitely not something worth skimping on.
Compile Appropriate Documents: Be sure you have your driver’s license, renter’s agreement, and insurance information in case of emergency. Being in an unfamiliar
