Travel Tips

If you’ve rented a car in the past, you already know that most rental car companies require you to use a credit card in the renter’s name when you pick up the vehicle. However, many people don’t have or want a credit card, so it’s helpful to know which car rental companies accept debit cards. […]

If you’re going on vacation somewhere and plan to stay a while, long-term car rental can be a wallet-friendly way to get around. Whether you rent or lease, having a car on hand gives you flexibility to travel when and where you want, particularly if you’re staying somewhere with poor public transport. Here’s my guide

Planning on renting a car for your family holiday? Depending on how young your children are, you may need to use child seats. Car seats laws in car rental vary from country to country, so it’s important you know what the booster seat requirements are at your destination. Here’s what you need to know. What

If you’ve chosen Italy as your next travel destination and plan on driving while you’re there, it’s important to be fully prepared ahead of time. This article will give you an overview of the rules and documentation you need when driving in Italy. Everything you need to drive in Italy Before you head off on

With its vast network of well-maintained autobahns, scenic country roads, and twisting mountain passes, driving in Germany is great fun. If you’re planning a road trip, it’s important to know which documents you need and what the driving requirements in Germany are. After years of living there and renting plenty of cars, here’s my guide

We love a good travel hack – and this time we’re setting our sights on road trips. Besides the fact that they’re a great way to relax and go on an adventure, road trips also let you discover hidden gems you may have missed otherwise (and certainly would have missed from the air). The best

Driving a rental car out of state or crossing national borders is typically possible with a one way rental with unlimited mileage, but different rules apply across regions. Can you take a rental car out of state? Yes, it’s possible, but when you rent a car with the intention of driving across state or national

Are you planning a trip in the snow, driving off-road, or in harsh terrain? You might want to consider getting an all-wheel drive rental car! We explain what a 4×4 rental can master and what to look out for. When you’re renting a car for unusual terrain or you know you’ll be facing extreme conditions,

If your head tends to spin after a rental car agent explains the extra insurance options when renting a car, I’m here to help. There are so many choices, but do you really need the extra rental car insurance in the first place? In this guide, I dive into the collision damage waiver to answer

Knowing whether you need to purchase car hire excess insurance is a good start when you decide to rent a car. Making sure you’re protected if there’s an accident is important, but do you need the extra car rental insurance options that are offered when paying for your rental? The short answer is not always.