RENTING A CAR SOON? HERE ARE SOME TIPS ON WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR
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Trying to do your research on how to rent a car but don’t know where to begin? Well, this post is for you and contains exactly everything you need!
- Reason For Renting The Car
Most importantly, figure out the purpose of renting this car. Are you looking at a short getaway to Malaysia or just enjoying a weekend drive around town? This will determine the type of car you will rent. From here, you can filter and choose from the different rental companies that offer similar types of cars. As you can see, just by determining the reason for your car rental it would easily help you narrow down your choices of car rental.
- Pricing
Due to higher demand for car rentals over the weekends, car rental companies practice price discrimination between weekdays and weekends. Though inevitable, you should find out the different prices offered by these companies and determine which one lands you a better deal! Also, if you are looking to rent a car to travel to Malaysia, some cars rental companies are not covered for
Malaysia Entry or they may impose an additional surcharge. Hence, do look out for these issues when you are renting your car.
- Finding The Best Rental Company
After finding which rental companies gives you the best rates, don’t stop there. The company that gives you the cheapest rental fare might not be the best rental company for you. Research further and find out if the company offers other benefits such as a comprehensive insurance plan for you or a 30-minute grace period from the returning time. Always weigh the trade-offs you receive in return for getting a cheaper deal. If the trade-off is too much, then that’s not the rental company you should go for!
- Driving Experience
Many rental companies worry especially when it comes to probation drivers or drivers with less than 1 year of driving experience on Singapore roads. Not all rental companies allow car rentals to these drivers as accidents may happen which would cause a higher liability incurred to these car rental companies. Given that you are an inexperienced driver, do look out if the rental companies that you are interested in will increase the insurance premium due to your probationary license.
- Prepare all documents & Book early
This may sound insignificant, but it is truly important to prepare all your documents so that it would not delay the processing time. Always provide the necessary details of the driver such as your particulars (name of the driver, NRIC number, birthdate, license issue date, and contract number). These are some basic items, but for more information, you can always refer back to your rental car company for help. Also, keep in mind to book early as you might get cheaper rates, a wider choice of car and be assured of your booking!
With these tips, you are ready to book and rent your car!
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