What Do I Need to Know Before Renting a Car?

A major perk of having car insurance is if you’re ever in an accident, you usually are covered for a rental car. While this is a great benefit, there are a few things you should be conscious of before you move forward with renting a car.

1. When it comes to renting a car, one of the most important choices you need to make is whether or not you should purchase insurance. Whether you’re going on a road trip or to the next town over, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. It may cost extra, but it will be worth it if you are involved in an accident.
2. Before you sign, take a good look at your rental agreement to see if there are any added charges or protocols. Typically, if you’re under 25 and renting a car, you’ll have to pay some sort of fee. There are some companies that will charge you for items you wouldn’t think of. Things such as gas mileage, renting a GPS or car seats if you have a small child traveling can all cost extra.
3. If you’re flying into a new destination and are in need of a rental car, look anywhere other than the airport. There’s a chance you’ll be charged extra if you are renting from an airport car rental. There usually is an airport shuttle that can drive you to local rental car companies.

Make sure to carefully observe all driving laws while in another location. If you have been involved in an auto accident with your rental car in Essex County, call Attorney Stephen M. Forlizzi today. You can contact us 978-739-4898 or by filling out our contact form.