There are many ways to travel through Colorado, and anyone flying into Denver airport even has the option to get a Denver airport shuttle, if they wish. The most common type of transportation is Denver car rentals. However, if the right one is not chosen, Denver car rentals can also be the most expensive form of transportation. There are ways to make Denver car rentals cheap and convenient; and ways to avoid the high charges and fees.
In general, most car rental companies know how and where to add in charges and fees to get the most money out of customers. Consequently, the odds for a good deal for the customer are not very high. But with a few hints and strategies, it is possible for someone to get the best Denver car rental deals. These guidelines hold true for in person, phone, or online car rental bookings.
When booking a Denver car rental from across the country, it is important to call the actual location, instead of the national toll-free number. The agents at the actual Denver car rental location will have all information from the cars available, and hich ones will suit the current weather. Reservations agents at car-rental companies' national toll-free numbers don't always know what's going on at specific outlets. If a reservation is made from the national toll free number, it is still important to check with the local agency upon arrival. Especially in the springtime, when Denver sees the most unpredictable weather of the entire year, it is important to get a Denver car rental to withstand the unpredictability.
On the other hand, calling national toll numbers, or even online booking sites such as Expedia or Travelocity are a good way to comparison shop. Often times, a quote given by the Denver car rental company is not the cheapest one available. By booking online, a person is able to not only choose what kind of car, but also for the better rate. There are some Denver car rental places that will name a price quote as much as 40% more than what an online website will advertise.
One way to save money, and potentially take advantage of a Denver car rental company is to always reserve an economy car. Major rental agencies generally sell out of "economy" (i.e., the cheapest) cars first. For those that are flexible about the type of car they'll drive, should make a reservation for an economy car. The reason why is because if the person arrives at the Denver car rental place and none are left, the agent will upgrade the person to whatever vehicle is available, usually for the economy rate. This beats the usual sales pitch of a car salesman trying to upgrade the Denver car rental for an upgraded price.
Some Denver car rental services will offer really low weekly rates, which seem very appealing. However, in most cases the promotion has a big catch: The daily rate will be extremely high priced, and the contract's fine print states that renters have to keep the car a minimum of five days to qualify for the weekly rate. Otherwise, the rate reverts to the higher rate per day. If a customer returned the vehicle after only four days, the charge would be more than double the weekly rate. Many Denver car rental services have some fine print like this, and people need to watch out for this.
Finally, when renting a Denver car rental, it would be in the renter's best interest not to buy the gas. The agency will offer the gas to be purchased at a discount rate, but unless someone is planning a road trip, it will not save any money. In fact, they might be paying for a full tank of gas, and only using half.
