7. The Spy Behind The Wheel
How awful would it be to be on a leash while on the open road? There are rental companies who charge more if their vehicles venture outside of the geographical limits set by them. Even a few miles outside these imaginary boundaries can set you up for a financial sucker punch. If you’re thinking of outsmarting them and toeing the lines anyway, GPS units can be used to track your every move, revealing your location. Mainly low-priced, small companies do this and some even convert the rental costs to a mileage rate to determine their fee.
8. All About That Base
Meghan Trainor may have been singing about an entirely different “bass” but the variation of the track’s title does hold merit in this case. Rental car companies should be including all their little bells and whistles into renters’ overall base price, however, this is not what actually happens. Rather sneakily, their websites, brochures, etc, will proclaim dirt-cheap prices, but then add all the necessary extras including insurance, licensing, recovery fees, and so much more. It’s enough to make anyone’s head spin by the time they’re at the checkout stage.
9. One Is Quite Enough
Suggestion to all of you getting ready for that holiday road trip, or in for a long drive with multiple passengers: designate a driver and stick to your decision. You could be charged up to $30 dollars per day for each additional driver in your party. The idea is that you’re covering the insurance fees for the addition, but what it really works out to is an almighty rip-off. You might be saying: “But what if they get tired, and we’re driving fifty miles with bad music on the radio!” If it seems impossible to stick to one designated driver, choose two at the most. Any more than that and you might as well buy a cheap used-car for your journey.
