Thinking of visiting Los Angeles, California, are you? Well, you are definitely going to want to rent a car. Los Angeles is a city of cars the “freeway culture” is an integral part of the city and one that unfortunately cannot be avoided. Still, Los Angeles has a lot to offer, and the best way to get anywhere is to take a car. You will enjoy freedom, comfort, and convenience in your travels that you would not if you were relying on public transportation or taxis.

The first thing to do is research car rentals in Los Angeles before you even leave on your trip. The internet is your number one best research tool to discover the best (by that I mean lowest) prices, and any possible deals. But that is not your only option: calling travel agencies, car rental companies, or car rental wholesalers can also net you some current information that has not hit the internet yet.

I always suggest booking in advance to get the best rates, but keep an open mind. You may find once you get closer to leaving for Los Angeles that companies desperate to rent out their idle inventory will offer deals better than you could have gotten in advance.

There are a number of local companies in and around Los Angeles that may offer better rates and deals than the big car rental companies, due to their flexibility and lack of other outlets to ship excess cars to. Some of these local companies in Los Angeles are: Beverly Hills Budget Car Rental, Beverly Hills Rent-A-Car, and Midway Car Rental. These all have multiple branches in the Los Angeles area and rent “exotics” as well as “normal” cars. Hey, it’s LA, why not live a little?

When you are doing your research, be sure to look into where you will pick up your car. Rentals originating at the airport are normally more expensive. On a recent trip I took to Burbank, I had the option of picking up my car at the Bob Hope airport in Burbank, but opted to walk about 10 blocks (which was fortunately in the same direction as my hotel) to the rental car location and pick my car up there. By doing that, I got the same car at a significant discount. It just takes some planning, or a short taxi ride.

Another consideration is where you will return the car. If you are going to be returning the car to a location different from where you rented, be sure to ask about that. Doing that can be more expensive, but it can also be cheaper. It depends on where the rental car company needs the car to end up.

Check with a variety of rental companies, both directly and through travel consolidation sites on the internet. Car rental is one area where it pays to shop around. The same car will be available at different times through different companies for very different amounts.

Do your research, select the best deal for you, and enjoy your trip to Los Angeles!

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Do you need to rent a car? Are you going on a vacation or business trip? Are you on a tight budget and need to get the best possible rate? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this article is for you. In this article we will be discussing Discount car rental and things you can do to get the best rate.

Most reputable car rental places try to provide you with the lowest possible price and good service. They want you to be happy and return to them for any future business. However, if your looking for ways to lower the price even further then there are something’s that you can do. You can look into some of the smaller, independent rental companies. Many of them will attract business away from the major carriers by lowering their prices under theirs.

When renting from a smaller company, do your homework. Make sure you are getting what you would if you were renting from one of the major carriers. Most of them are fine but you still need to be careful. Carefully read you rental contract for any hidden extras they may slip in.

Another way to gain discount car rental is to look into travel packages. Sometimes travel agencies will offer car rental as a part of a holiday package. These work out sometimes as low as 10 dollars per day.

Finally, you can look into companies that don’t offer extras. Things like unlimited mileage are additions we all pay for but if you know that you’re not going to need it you may want to pay per mile. Some companies will rent at a much lower rate if they know your going to drive the car less than 50 miles. This can also reduce the insurance you pay on the car as well.

If you’re on a tight budget then look into discount car rental. If you’re careful, you can save loads of money and still enjoy a good time.

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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.

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