Car Rental Tips

Are you heading out on a vacation that will require you to be able to drive a rental car? Are you going to a country (or series of countries) in which English is not the primary language? Are you even able to drive outside of your home country (some countries don't permit foreigners to drive)?

Drivers tend to use their cars for much more than driving. Cars are often used as mobile fast food booths, hiding places, shelters from the elements, and—for the daring and less discriminating—as a place to sleep. Because your rental car will be a sort of home away from home when you're traveling, you'll want to take a few simple precautions to protect it and the valuables you leave inside of it.

Many “green” travelers are embracing hybrid car rental as the future of business and leisure travel. So what’s the big deal?

Are hybrid car rentals really an economical and environmentally smart choice? Car Rental Express reviews the pros and cons of hybrid car rentals and whether or not you should go green during your upcoming rental car vacation.

You’ve got gifts to buy and cookies to bake, cards to mail and stockings to stuff – and that’s just the beginning! If your Christmas to-do list is longer than your arm, now’s the time to consider renting a van in order to help manage the hectic holiday season.

When it comes to holiday travel, no one can top Santa’s spacious sleigh. You’ve got to hand it to the big guy – he certainly knows how to arrive in style! If you’re looking to infuse your holiday travels with a little cheer, have no fear! The elves here at Car Rental Express have compiled a list of fun, festive upgrades that would make Rudolph himself jealous. So what are you waiting for?

We all know that airlines are notorious for coming up with creative ways to increase their revenues. Fuel surcharges, baggage feels, blanket rentals – the list goes on and on. But did you know that many major car rental companies are beginning to follow suit, tacking on unusual charges both before and after you’ve driven off the lot?

Your stockings are hung (by the chimney with care), the halls are decked, and the tree is decorated. Your gifts are wrapped, holiday cards are in the post, and you’ve even done some Christmas baking. You are officially ready for the holidays. Except for one very important detail.

You haven’t booked your holiday car rental yet!

It’s late and you’re driving your car rental along an unfamiliar roadway. Suddenly, you hear a popping noise and the car begins to heave to the right. You’ve got a flat – now what?

Have you always wanted to drive a Ferrari? Or what about a BMW? Driving an expensive car can be an exhilarating feeling, and now, thanks to exotic car rentals, it’s easier than ever.