Monday, October 19, 2009

Las Vegas Car Rental Discounts

Las Vegas. The Jewel of the Desert. Sin City. No matter what you call it, Las Vegas is worth seeing. It’s a fascinating city full of gaming, spectacle, and a variety of outdoor activities. Renting a car in Las Vegas is a great way to see the city. Parking is easy and mostly free. Las Vegas is easy to navigate since it is laid out in a north/south and east/west grid, with the Strip serving as the main north/south artery.
If you just plan on visiting Las Vegas to gamble and drink while staying on the Strip, don’t bother with a car rental. If you want to see more of the Strip (which is long), get away from the Strip (which is a good idea), or take trips to see things like Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam (which is spectacular), then it is a good idea to get a rental car.
Getting a car rental discount in Las Vegas is not difficult. It is important to do your research up-front, before you leave for your trip. Shopping around will give you an idea of the discounts that are available. There are so many variables, though, it pays to do thorough research.
Prices can vary depending on when you go, how long you say, if you stay over a weekend or not, where you are staying, what airline you are flying, where you pick up your car, where you return your car, how far you are going, and more.
All the big car rental companies have offices in Las Vegas, some in the airport, and some near the airport. Allstate, Dollar, Hertz, National and Sav-Mor all have desks in the terminal. Nearby, on Paradise Road, between Flamingo Road and the airport, you will find locations for Airport Rent-a-Car, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, Thrifty Car Rental, and U.S. Rent a Car. Choosing a company not at the airport itself will save you the eight percent airport fee, and may give you additional discounts on the base price.
The number one rule of getting a car rental discount is compare, compare, compare. Often, different companies will offer the same car for very different rates. This will depend on what they have available, the season you are renting your car in, and more. There are so many different companies vying for your business, you can often play one against the other to get matching prices… or better.
If you belong to any groups or associations like AAA, AARP, NAACP, and more, ask the car rental company about any discounts the provide to groups, companies and associations. That can often save you several dollars per day.
Whatever car rental company you get your discount from, drive safe, get the car back on time, fill the tank before you return the car, and have a great time in Las Vegas.

Friday, April 3, 2009

Why Hire a Car in Thailand

For most people, a trip to Thailand is a once in a lifetime experience. Many tourists arrive into the main airport and travel onward via plane to either Phuket in the south or Koh Samui. Why not make the most of this once in a lifetime trip and plan a fly drive holiday?
Spend your fist few nights in downtown Bangkok getting accustomed to the language and culture. Don't let the busy traffic put you off. Once you leave Bangkok the roads are good and there are signs posted in English. Do buy a map before leaving Bangkok as it's difficult to find one outside the city of Bangkok.
Car Hire Thailand Tip: Most car rental companies in Bangkok and other Thailand tourist locations offer free delivery to and collection from your hotel.
Just a few hours drive from Bangkok in a southerly direction is the charming fishing village of Hua Hin , Hua Hin offers a host of spa resorts and golf courses. Don't be surprised to see a few famous people as some spa resorts are very exclusive.
Car Hire Thailand Tip: rental cars are strictly not allowed outside the borders of Thailand and if taken outside all insurance will be null and void.
Spend a few nights in Hua Hin and move further south and visit Koh Samui or Phuket or both. If your rental is over 3 days you can just ask to have your car collected from your final resort is the south of Thailand free of charge.
Car hire Thailand Tip: You may take your rental car on a Ferry to the Islands but this must be arranged with the ferry company and rental company in advance, the ferry company will ask for car registration so you need to book your car rental first.


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