Car Rental-The Difference Between Daily And Weekly Rates

Weekly rates are often advertised as being the best deal over the daily rate for many who inquire about renting a vehicle. All of a sudden the 4 day rental becomes a 5 day rental, as a seemingly justifiable way to save on rental expenses. What isn't discussed in this promo is the amount of miles you are allowed to drive during this best bang for your buck deal.

All too often you will get cut down on the number of miles you are allowed to use for a weekly rental. If, lets say, you will be allowed the average 50 miles per day for daily rental and you decide to switch to the weekly rental because of the rate reduction, there is a good chance that your usage miles didn't go up, they went down. This simply means that 7 rental days would allow you 350 miles of use vs. a 7day weekly rental you might only be allowed 250 miles of use.

This can be a problem if you believe that you have more miles than you do and by choosing a weekly rental and then having to pay for additional mileage out of your pocket you may find out that you are actually not saving anything by switching to a weekly arrangement. Many people find this out the hard way.

The best way to avoid any unpleasant surprises is to do your research about the rental company and its rates. Compare all the details of the agreements against each other, to determine which one is the right one for your needs. It is easy to be mislead if you are unfamiliar with the rental agreements and the details it contains, especially is no one is bring vital information and facts to your attention until it is to late to change your mind or rental contracts. Many customer service representatives will fail to inform you in advance. You will find out the hard way that a weekly rental might cost more than 7 daily rentals.

All this can seem a little confusing until you decide what is the best rental plan for your daily or weekly needs. If high mileage is no concern, it could very well be more cost effective than a 4 or 5 daily rentals. Whatever your choose, make sure it is clear, confirmed and in writing by a customer service representative. Asking will always clear up confusion.