How to Rent a Car for Out of State Travel
With the increasing cost of car maintenance, many people elect to rent a car for a road trip rather than put the additional miles on their own automobiles. Others need a larger vehicle for their trip than the one they own. If you are traveling out of state, there are a couple of additional items to consider.
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Call your insurance company and determine what your auto coverage is on a rental car. Do not take the rental car company's insurance if you already have sufficient coverage with your own policy.
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If you feel your auto policy is not sufficient to cover your liability with a rental car, check with your credit card companies to see if any offer additional rental car coverage for using that card to rent the car.
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Contact the rental car company of your choice and make sure it allows out-of-state travel. Ask about the additional charges for out-of-state travel. You should always compare the price of several different companies before committing.
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Allow plenty of time at the rental car company for processing your paperwork. Bring your driver's license, credit card and proof of insurance to present to the sales associate.
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Sign the contract, collect the keys and enjoy the ride.
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Tips & Warnings
Reserve a rental car in advance to receive a better rate. Many car rental companies offer discounts for weekends.
Make sure you do not accidentally agree to additional insurance or other miscellaneous charges that rental companies may include in the contract.
