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How to Rent a Car for Out of State Travel

Friday, August 21, 2009
Related Tags: rental | car | insurance | card | coverage
 

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

  • Step 1:
    Call your insurance company and determine what your auto coverage is on a rental car. Do not take the rental car company's insurance if you already have sufficient coverage with your own policy.
  • Step 2:
    If you feel your auto policy is not sufficient to cover your liability with a rental car, check with your credit card companies to see if any offer additional rental car coverage for using that card to rent the car.
  • Step 3:
    Contact the rental car company of your choice and make sure it allows out-of-state travel. Ask about the additional charges for out-of-state travel. You should always compare the price of several different companies before committing.
  • Step 4:
    Allow plenty of time at the rental car company for processing your paperwork. Bring your driver's license, credit card and proof of insurance to present to the sales associate.
  • Step 5:
    Sign the contract, collect the keys and enjoy the ride.

Tips & Warnings

  • Reserve a rental car in advance to receive a better rate. Many car rental companies offer discounts for weekends.
  • Make sure you do not accidentally agree to additional insurance or other miscellaneous charges that rental companies may include in the contract.

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