Auto Travel Tips & Advice
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Traveling by automobile may be great for some places but not for everywhere. Roads are narrow, parking is an issue and fuel is very expensive outside the United States. Sometimes local transportation may save time and money and you get to see the real world. Read some travel tips on automobile travel.
We hope these tips were helpful and we welome any suggestions you may have to help make road trip less stressful.
Renting a Car
- - When traveling abroad, reserve your car stateside for best rates.
- - Check your insurance for coverage outside the US.
- - Sometimes it's better to obtain rental car insurance on site to avoid language barriers or upfront costs.
- - Check your credit card as to insurance coverage when using the card for the reservations.
- - Small local car rental agencies tend to have a better price.
- - If possible rent away from airports for the best price.
- - Make sure you ask about milage charges.
- - Ask about any reward incentives such as air miles or hotel discounts.
- - Get a confirmation number whenever reserving a vehicle.
- - Check for any damages and it doesn't hurt to take photos of the car.
- - Make sure you check the inside before you return for any personal items.
Auto Safety Rules
- - Make sure you use safety belts even in countries that do not require the use of safety equipment
- - Don't underestimate effects of jet lag and try to drive when you arrive and are tired
- - Always know the route you will be traveling and have a good road map.
We hope these tips were helpful and we welome any suggestions you may have to help make road trip less stressful.
Remember that happiness is a way of travel, not a destination. ~ Roy Goodman