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Renting a Car to Tour Norway
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• Sunday, February 19th, 2012

Hiring a car to travel through Norway is a great way to see this beautiful country. Because of the mountainous terrain and rugged coastlines, driving a car allows you to see many of the interesting corners of Norway that you might miss if you were to travel by rail. And because Norway’s rail system is not as extensive as that in many continental European countries, hiring a car grants you far more access to the culture and geography of the country. With nearly 93,000 km of roads in Norway, you’ll have plenty of scope for exploration.

Renting a car is quite convenient in Norway. You’ll find many companies offering car rentals, including Europcar, AutoEurope, Argus, Thrifty, and Avis. Car rentals are available in all towns and in some of the more built-up rural areas as well. You can book your rental car online, in person, or with the help of a travel agent.

If you plan to tour Norway during summer, however, you are advised to book well in advance due to high demand.

You have to be at least 19 years old to rent a car in Norway, though some companies specify a minimum age of 25 for certain models. Drivers under 25 may have to pay a surcharge, and anyone renting a car must have had his or her driver’s license for at least one year. Seatbelt use is mandatory, and children under age 4 must travel in a child safety seat. In cities, the speed limits are generally 50kph, with open roads having speed limits of 80kph, and highways 90kph. Traffic is on the right side of the road, and trams always have the right of way.

Renting a small car usually costs around NOK 2,800 per week, while larger cars can cost NOK 3,700. At early 2011 exchange rates, this works out to approximately £310-410, $ 480-640, or euro360-475. If you need a child safety seat or a storage rack, it will cost extra. Insurance may or may not be included in the cost of car rentals, so be sure to inquire ahead of time. All car rental companies accept credit cards as payment, with some accepting debit cards as well.

Though most types of rental cars may be driven anywhere in Western Europe without restrictions, some luxury cars may not be included. Cars rented in Norway are not allowed into most Eastern European countries, so when you rent, be sure your particular itinerary will be possible with the car you rent.

Driving is a great way to see Norway’s great geographic beauty. Touring by car you can travel at your own pace and take in more of the local culture, architecture, and natural wonders. Do be sure and book well in advance if you plan to travel to Norway in the summer. You’re sure to have an exciting and memorable holiday touring beautiful Norway by car.

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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Renting a Car
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• Sunday, February 19th, 2012

How many passengers will you have in the car? This is important to ask because there’s nothing worse than arriving after an international flight with family in tow, and not being able to pick up your rental car. If you book a 5 seat wagon, and have six passengers, most car rental companies will not let you leave the lot. One seatbelt per person is the rule in all of Europe.  Another reason this is an important question is that if you have 7 passengers, and you have booked a 7 seat van, you most likely won’t be able to fit everyone’s luggage comfortably, so you will either want to book two smaller vehicles, or one larger 9 passenger van.

How much time will you be spending in the rental car? A small car may hold you and your luggage, but be very uncomfortable in the back seat for additional passengers. If you only plan to go to and from the beach a couple of times, you can probably bet that you will be okay.

If you are going to be driving far distances like from Nice to Paris, you will probably want something with a little more room.

Do you need 4 doors? This is related to the above question. If it’s just two passengers, might as well get a 2 door. If it’s three adults, you may want to reconsider.

How much luggage do you really need? Most times, there is luggage you can afford to not bring. Consider looking into laundry stations, they are just as fast and affordable as they are in the United States!  The more luggage you have, the more you have to carry, and the worse your gas mileage will be, so lighten up if you can!

Do you need anything extra with the vehicle? If so, it’s best to book it in advance. Items that fall under this category are ski racks, child seats, GPS and snow tires/chains.

There are usually fees associated with these, so make sure to do your research so you’re not overwhelmed with additional charges. 

By asking these simple questions, you may save yourself some time and money on your next vacation to Europe!

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Important Tips When Renting A Car
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• Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Renting a car when traveling, can make your trip a lot easier. It means that you do not need to drive the entire time, taking time away from the trip. You can fly to your destination and rent a car once you arrive there. There are some things to keep in mind when renting one though.

One thing you have to consider is renting the car from a local car rental company. If you rent the car at the airport, then chances are you will be paying a higher fee. There are the fees charged by the car rental company as well as the fees charged by the airport. It would save you money if you researched the area you will be traveling to. Find out where their local car rental company is located and try to get a car there.

When it comes to rental car, size definitely matters. You should consider your options and decide what type of vehicle you will be needing. The bigger the car, such as an SUV, then the higher the fees are going to be. If not that many people will be in the car, then the economy car will work best for you. Since economy are more affordable, they are in higher demand. It is important to try and reserve the car with plenty of time.

When you get to the rental company, you will notice they provide a lot of accessories that will make traveling easier. One of those things is they will provide you with a full tank of gas, so you do not need to stop an fill up. Another thing that will be provided is car seats, should you need them for your small children. These however, may come at a higher fee, so you should consider if you really need these or you can provide them on your own.

Age is another important factor when trying to rent a car. If you are a young driver, then chances are you will be stuck with higher feels than someone over the age of 25. The rental companies feel that young drivers are a higher risk, therefore higher fees are imposed.

You must ensure that you deliver the car on time. If you return the car later than the scheduled time, then you will be charged an extra day. In order to get the car at its destination on time, do your research before choosing a company. You want to make sure you choose a company who has several drop off locations, making it easier to access one, on scheduled time.

Your driving record is something companies check out before allowing you to rent a car. Make sure you check your record online before making arraignments to rent a car. If your record includes DUI, several traffic tickets or accidents, then chances are you will be denied for a car. It is important to be prepared to have a driver with a clean record in order to get a car.

These are important things that you should keep in mind when renting a car. It can make your trip a lot easier, and even save you a lot of money. Remember that most renting companies will require you pay with a credit card instead of cash.

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Car Rental Insurance 101: Things To Know About Insurance Coverage When Renting A Car
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• Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

The most common types of car rental insurance are personal effects coverage, personal accident insurance, collision damage waiver and supplemental liability protection. Many unscrupulous car rental companies sneakily include some form of insurance into your bill. Those are exactly the kind of rental companies to avoid, as you will come to learn that the insurance you may be charged may not be entirely necessary.

Personal effects coverage protects you from loses of personal items that have been lost or stolen from your rental car such as a laptop, maybe your wallet, passport etc. The normally protects you and registered dependents and family en-route to some location with the rental car or while the rental car is parked at some location. Depending on the car rental company, personal effects coverage can cost from 2 to 7 dollars and include exclusions and deductibles (normally not more than 40 dollars).

Excluded items may be such things as pets, perishables, documents, furniture to name just a few.

Personal accident Insurance will cover any medical costs incurred by you and any passengers in the rental car in the event of an accident. The very real risk of being involved in a car accident makes having this type of insurance absolutely essential to have. The pay out is normally in cash up to a specified limit decided upon by the car rental company. The cost of this type of insurance is usually between 3 and 5 dollars though the deductible varies significantly from company to company.

Collision damage waiver exempts you from all liability of the costs of repair of a rental car if you are involved in an accident. Technically, this is not considered insurance, but it is the most expensive type of cover offered by car rental companies and can reach almost 20 percent of your total bill.

In some countries you may get this type of cover offered to you if you pay for your rental by credit card, though this may not always apply if you travel outside your country; another option is adding this type of cover to your regular car insurance policy if you own a car which will increase your yearly premiums slightly. The supplemental Liability protection is final type of cover offered for roughly 5 to 10 dollars per day of rental. This insurance is basically a promise that the rental company will supplement the minimum level of protection that must be offered by law to you in the event of an accident, death or 3rd party incident involving you and passengers within the rental car. It is not usually very necessary, however SLI vamps yours coverage to close to 1 million dollars so if for whatever reason you feel you will need that amount of coverage during your rental period then it probably is the best way to go.

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Renting a car in Malaysia
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• Thursday, February 09th, 2012

When people travel to places for certain purpose like vacation, some will opt for vehicle rental services when it’s difficult to drive their own car to that place, like Langkawi. Thus, vehicle rental Malaysia gets businesses in one of the conditions like this. In other condition, people like college students who couldn’t afford a car would rent a car and share their rental fee and other expenses with friends when they are going on a vacation or have to travel to somewhere without public transport.

There are actually not many documents needed when we rent a car. The basic documents needed are our Identification Card (IC) and driving license. We have to photostat both to give them to the person in charge of the vehicle rental service and sign an agreement to protect both parties from any losses. After everything is done, a simple check on the condition of the rental car and off we go!

We can easily find company which provides vehicle rental services from the Internet. In the Internet, the car model, car specification, rental pricing and the company’s contact number will be clearly listed out for your reference. Other than online, we can also find small vehicle rental services in some crowded neighbourhood. Usually this kind of rental services has much cheaper rate compared to those from big company.

If you rent a car from a small organization or company, there won’t be many choices of model for you to choose from. Usually the models will be Perodua Kancil, Perodua Myvi, Proton Saga, Proton Wira and Proton Waja. These models are offered because they are low in maintenance cost and cheap for the small company to make a profit from. However, things will be different for larger companies where they will provide cars in all sort of classes, ranging from low-end car like the Proton Wira to high-end car like Toyota Camry. Seven seaters MPV like Toyota Innova and SUV like Nissan X-Trail are available in some companies to suit people with different needs.

As mentioned earlier, different classes of vehicles will be provided by vehicle rental service companies, therefore, different rates will be charged according to the class of the car you chose. Rate ranging from RM100 will be charged for small cars like Proton Saga to RM400 for midsize sedan like Toyota Camry. Rate will be counted per hour! Therefore, choose wisely which kind of car that suits your needs when choosing a rental car.

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Singapore Car Rental – Few tips for Renting a car in singapore?
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• Sunday, February 05th, 2012

As the economic in Singapore are blooming , everything seems to be expensive ; Properties , Cars , Petrol , insurance, etc is increasing . Lots of Car owner have sell their car and opt for renting a car in Singapore as the rental rates cover the insurance, road tax and maintenance . No more hassles and worries with increasing of car insurance when is due.

Singapore Car Rental Companies had been very competitive with their car rental rates as more demand of car rental nowadays in Singapore . People will search around car rental companies as there are many rental car around in Singapore.

How do you get the best deal for renting a car in Singapore ? Maybe these are some tips that can help you ;

· Searching online nowadays are getting more popular as there is many car rental companies online

· Before searching for car rental in Singapore, ensure that you know that you know that what you want, what car you looking for , auto or manual when to when you need and check whether is the date you one a public holiday, this will save lots of time when surfing the net.

· For public holiday renting ; booking should be make in advance at least 2 weeks to 1 months to prevent disappointment for your holiday season. Big event like Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Pussa .

· Rent car in singapore on a weekly basis does it. Weekend rates are great, but weekly rates are usually the best of all. At one company we surveyed, a subcompact went for a weekday rate of $ 50-$ 60 That same car could be rented on a weekly basis for just $ $ 350-$ 400 , a savings of more than 30 percent if you used the vehicle for all seven days, and more than 10 percent if you returned it after five days. If you plan on using the vehicle for five days or more, choose the weekly rate.

· Think twice about insurance. When you rent car, will you be offered a collision damage waiver (CDW) and a loss damage waiver (LDW). The first covers you in the event of a collision, while the second covers any loss to the rental company. Both kinds of coverage are a good idea, but not if they duplicate coverage already included in your own insurance policy. Most insurance policies offer liability coverage to protect you if you injure someone in an accident; some also cover rental-car damage via comprehensive and collision coverage. Check your policy or call your insurance agent to verify coverage before signing up for a vehicle. If you are  renting the car with a credit card, your card provider may pay for vehicle damages associated with an accident. Check with your card company ahead of time to make sure.

· Stay with the same car rental company to get regular discount , sometime they will give you a free upgrade to a bigger and nicer car if the car you booked.

· Some car rental companies offers membership program , check it out with them what they offer, some even offer voucher.

Singapore Car Rental Services have cars for hire from as low as $ 50 per day to $ 250 per day. We Have monthly budget car rental starting from $ 980 to $ 4000 monthly. Cheap and reliable cars for rent in singapore ! Cheap Monthly Car Rentals at affordable price.

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Car Rental Singapore – 10 Tips of renting a Car in Singapore
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• Friday, January 27th, 2012

Renting a car in Singapore is so much easier compare the past. Now you can simply on your computer and search for “Car Rental in Singapore and lots of choices for you to choose, but how to choose the best car rental company and cheapest rental company?

1. Compares prices of car rental rates with at least 5 rental companies

2. Confirm the dates that you really need to rent a car, as if you place a deposit to book a car , there is no refund of deposit for some companies policy so do take note.

3. The longer you renting , the more you save . This works for most companies.

4. Stick with one of two car rental companies always as regulars have more benefits; example: discount price, lower rental rates with better car etc..

5. Renting a car in public holiday ; Chinese New year or Hari Raya puasa .

Book the Car as early as possible once you confirm that you need the car, as last minutes booking can end up with no car left and disappointed in your holiday period .

6. Drive carefully and obey Singapore road safety and regulations .

7. Check out for the costs if you involve in an car accident and procedure before renting a car.

8. Check whether the rental companies allowed multiples driver if you wish to share with your family member as some companies may charge for additional.

9. When entering the car rental agreement before taking the car, read carefully for the term and conditions for the car rental

10. Lastly check the car conditions for scratches and petrol level . Drive carefully and enjoy your drive on the road.

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