Questions to Ask When Renting a New York Car Rental

Renting a car is one of the many things that you are probably thinking about if you and your family are planning, or going to be planning a vacation to New York sometime in the near future. It can be a very stressful ordeal when you realize that there are dozens of different companies out there. But fear not, for if you ask the right questions, you will be able to find the car company that's right for you and your family, without having to spend hours searching through the phone book.

1. Find out if any car rental agencies have pick up and drop off at the airport. This eliminates the need to drive the car to a separate place, and then somehow find a way back to the airport.
2. Find out the hours of operation and also if the company has a toll free help line for after hours. If there is a problem with the car, and the company doesn't open until after 9 AM, you need to have another way of contacting them about the problems.
3. Check with friends and family to see if they have any preferences. If someone in your family has recently rented, they may have insight into how the customer service was, what the car was like and how well it suited their needs.
4. Research the selection and variety of cars. If you are taking your whole family there is no need for you to even glance at a site specifically offering cars and convertibles for the "honeymooners". The fastest and easiest way to do this is to:
5. Research online. www.action-car-rental.com lets you, from the comfort of your own home, search for either Exotic or Economy New York car rental vehicles, along with giving you an easy and reliable way to obtain a rate or reservation. The Action Car Rentals website is guaranteed secure for your internet credit card transactions by VeriSign, and is rated an average of 3 out of 4 stars for such categories as Value, Vehicle Availability and Satisfaction by an independent consumer rating company.
6. Ask questions about returning your New York rental car. Does it have to have a specific amount of gas in the tank upon returning to the rental lot? If so how much? And what are the consequences of non-compliance?
7. Make sure to find out how many people can drive the New York rental car. For example if you are renting the car under your name, but something happens and you can no longer drive, is it alright if your wife/husband drives the vehicle as well?
8. Ask about distances traveled. Some rental agencies charge a fee (usually $0.50 per mile) once you drive over a certain number of miles in your New York rental car. With the cost of gas and this added expense, this may change your vehicle choice.
9. Also be very careful if you are under 25 years of age. Most companies, although they will rent to you, charge you more for insurance simply because you are younger and therefore thought to be "less competent" on the road.
10. COMPARE PRICES!! The car rental company is a very competitive business which has positive and negative aspects for you the consumer. Look for companies who have specials or discounts for specific peoples renting cars in New York ( For example, Action Car Rentals has Instant, Holiday, Birthday and Rainy Day Specials). Any little amount will help and can often be a deciding factor in helping you to choose.

Renting a New York rental car can be a big gamble, but with a little bit of leg work, common sense and craftiness, you can find the car of your dreams for a price that won't break the bank!!