Why You Should Always Rent a Car from the Same Company as Your Hotel
To be honest, it is impossible to research everything about your destination even if you spend months planning your vacation there. We all know that this kind of trips can change our lives in just one day which means that no matter how much time you invested in researching the place, something will still come unexpected. That’s why every once in a while we tend to rely on tips from other people who have been there before or from strangers whom we meet during our journey or at least from websites with similar interests as ours which provide their own pieces of advice for travelers. In doing so I came across an article about renting a car and why not to do it from the hotel desk. Once you go through that, you will never want to rent a car this way again.
The Tip – Always Rent a Car from the Same Company as Your Hotel
I made this mistake few times before and I totally agree with the author of that piece of advice. If for example your hotel is part of one big chain all over the world like Hilton or Marriott, you should always rent a car from them as well because what you pay at the front desk is exactly what you’ll pay at the rental service desk. Not only they give their customers discounted rates which can be 10%-20% less than booking online but also you’d feel any pressure when it comes to paying a price that is higher than what you paid at the hotel.
Remember, 10% – 20% difference may not be much for a luxury car but if you are going on a road trip and rent a small or middle class car for 7 days then you can save up to 300$. In case that your hotel will recommend another company just because they have contracted with them, you should always try finding online promo codes from those rentals companies as well. For an example, if you will book from Alamo website under my name, I get sometimes extra discount which I share with my readers so please use it when renting a car. If you think about it, this piece of advice may not be a big deal but if you think about the time and the money you can save, it is definitely worth a try.
What’s Your Experience?
I am curious to know your experience with renting a car from the same company as your hotel or any other companies which you couldn’t forget because of their services. In case that you have any additional tips for my readers I would be very happy if you share them as well with everyone else. Thanks in advance!
FAQs:
1. I have never heard of this, did it work?
Yes! That’s why you are reading this article right now. It worked for me so many times that I decided to write an article about it and share my experience with everyone else.
2. Why has nobody ever told me about this before?
I have no idea but what I know is that if your hotel belongs to a big chain then the chances are high that they will recommend you another smaller company just because they contracted with them even if the rates are higher than in their own company. And people like us tend to follow their advice without thinking twice about it because they look reliable and credible enough at first sight. Don’t make same mistake as I did when I decided to rent a car from the front desk of my hotel.
3. Is it going to be safe?
I am not going into details but this is how I do it every single time and the result is always satisfying for me. Try it, see what happens and let me know if you had a better experience with other companies which provide car services at your hotel or on location where you are staying at. If so, please share with everyone else because we would love to hear about them as well. Thanks!
Conclusion:
Always make sure to do your homework before making a decision because trust me, you don’t want to be ripped off by them like I was. If you are wondering how much money did I save after making my mistakes, read the article about why not to rent a car from the hotel desk again and see for yourself.