What kind of car rental shopper are you?
Every car rental shopper has a style. Some book months ahead and some book the night before. Some compare every line of the price and some just want the damage cover sorted. Answer five quick questions to find yours and get the tips that fit how you shop.
When do you usually book a rental car?
What's the first thing you look at?
What would ruin the trip?
Your ideal pickup?
Pick a motto.
Your mix
The five car rental shoppers
The planner
You book early, and it pays off: more cars to choose from and time to sort the details.
Tip: Choose your exact pickup and return times when you search, because rental days are counted from them. Make a note of the counter's opening hours for your pickup day too.
Search your dates →The price-checker
You're the car rental shopper who reads every line, and you should.
Tip: Look at the trip total, not the daily rate, and check what's paid at the counter (things like a young driver fee) on top of what you pay online. On niftirent you'll see what's included before you pay: that's transparent pricing.
See how our pricing works →The zero-deductible worrier
You'd rather know the worst case before you drive.
Tip: The deductible is the most you'd pay if the car is damaged or stolen, and it's separate from the security hold on your card. Zero deductible cover takes it to zero on most cars, and you'll see the price before you pay.
See zero deductible cover →The road-tripper
The drive is the trip.
Tip: Size the car for the bags as well as the people, and plan the distances and drive times before you book. If you're picking up in one city and dropping off in another, check the trip total, since one-way rentals can cost more.
Plan your road trip →The last-minute booker
You keep your options open.
Tip: Search with your exact pickup time, because some locations need notice before pickup and counters have opening hours. If your first pick is gone, try a nearby location or the next car size up.
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