Renting a car for the first time...

@maezee (41988)
United States
May 3, 2016 4:39pm CST
I guess this weekend I will be renting a car. in Colorado. For the first time ever! I needed a ride to get from the country back to the airport and this seems like the best option. There are some cars for $15 a day plus tax (and gas I am assuming), which is cheaper than the cost of taking a shuttle. And I will be able to drive and jam to music if need be. Lol. Only thing is - I have never rented a car before. I don't even really know how it's done. Do you apply? Do you have to get approved? How far in advance should you reserve a car? Is there any advice or helpful hints I should know? I have only about a million questions. Have you ever rented a car? Had any bad or great experiences you want to share?
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Kevin
@kevin1877uk (36988)
•
3 May 16
I've rent a car a few times, once there was damage to the car which we hadn't noticed and lost my deposit of £250 ($375)
maezee
@maezee (41988)
• United States
5 May 16
That is what Im afraid of. ! Did you have to show any proof of insurance before renting it?
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Lee Ka
@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
4 May 16
We have only rented car before when we went to Australia. It seems like it's easy to rent, we just went there and asked for a car. But I am not very sure how it was, as it's my friend who rented the car, and it's years ago. I didn't know renting a car is cheaper than taking a shuttle there. Usually, we just take a cab/taxi when we are going to the airport or back from the airport.
maezee
@maezee (41988)
• United States
5 May 16
Nice. It is a lot cheaper ! At lwast half price of taking a shuttle. But my drive is also about an hour and a half..!
joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
4 May 16
we did once but it was a long time ago. my sister did when the whole family decided to go to a trip. one thing she made sure of, that the entire gang can all fit in the van. plus an extra space for our things.
maezee
@maezee (41988)
• United States
5 May 16
Nice. I also just booked a larger size SUV although we really dont have much stuff..
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LK2018
@Letranknight2015 (51914)
• Philippines
4 May 16
nope never tried one, i don't even drive.
maezee
@maezee (41988)
• United States
5 May 16
Ok!
Macarrosel
@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
4 May 16
I never rented a car. Well, just make sure all the agreements between you and the car owner are all clear to avoid problems.
maezee
@maezee (41988)
• United States
5 May 16
Indeed. For once I will definitely read the fine print before I sign!!
jenn c.
@jnncrz (39)
• United States
3 May 16
You should research the different companies that rent cars out because they all have different rates and contracts. It's easy to rent a car and makes it so much easier on you, but you really should look into the different companies that are renting it.
maezee
@maezee (41988)
• United States
5 May 16
Yes, definitely!i found one site that compares alldifferent companies called carrentals.com. i think i found a good deal.
marguicha
@marguicha (222364)
• Chile
5 May 16
I have never rented a car, but my husband always did when we went for vacations in the US with him. They asked for the drivers licence from what I remember, but I´m sure they would have needed a sort of warranty as they do in hotels (they make you sort of sign a voucher that they´ll get money from you if you wreck the place. As for the rest (we never destroyed them) experiences are good. The cars are new or almost so you don´t have any problems.