Hertz Is Giving Some Rental Cars a Free Extra Day
Photo: RYO Alexandre (Shutterstock) While renting an electric vehicle for a road trip has some clear benefits, like saving money on gas, there are also some complications that may take…
Car Rentals Are Overcharging You for Tolls
Driving has slowly become a mindless activity with advancements in navigation apps and even self-driving cars. But if you’re not paying attention, a steep toll fee could be waiting for…
You Should Claim Part of Avis and Budget’s $45 Million Rental Car Settlement
Photo: Marlon Trottmann (Shutterstock) Like airfare, daily rates for car rentals tend to be quite a bit higher than the advertised prices, once you factor in taxes, fees, and a…
How to Make Extra Cash by Renting Out Your Car
Photo: Halfpoint (Shutterstock) In these financial times, anything you can do to make a bit of extra cash probably feels worth considering, whether that’s yet another side hustle or a…
How to Decide Whether It’s Cheaper to Drive or Fly This Summer
Photo: anon_tae (Shutterstock) Now that we’re in the third summer of the COVID-19 pandemic, some people who weren’t comfortable traveling in 2020 or 2021 have opted to do so this…
These Credit Cards Have the Best Built-In Travel Insurance
Photo: motive56 (Shutterstock) Travel is a mess right now, and with so many things going wrong, it’s entirely possible that you’ll be stuck overnight somewhere or have your luggage delayed…
Why a ‘Buy-Back’ Program May be a Cheaper Way to Rent a Car in Europe
Photo: iPics (Shutterstock) Back in 2020, many car rental companies got rid of large parts of their rental fleets. Now, with surging demand and less supply, car rental prices are…
Do These Two Things Every Time You Rent a Car
Photo: alexfan32 (Shutterstock) Many of us are desperate to hit the road and see something—anything—other than the inside of our home this spring. Pair that desperation with a nationwide rental…
Bare Minimum Backup Plan You Should Have for Holiday Travel in 2021
Photo: North Photos (Shutterstock) It’s not looking good for 2021 holiday travel season. Even if you’ve booked flights, rental cars, or hotel rooms months in advance, the speed at which…
Offset Absurdly High Car Rental Prices With These Membership Club Discounts
Photo: alexfan32 (Shutterstock) While car rental prices have eased somewhat since summer, we’re not out of the woods yet. Rates were still 51% higher last month compared to September 2019,…