Experience in renting a car for the holiday 4/30 - 5/1

There are only two weeks left until the April 30 – May 1 holiday. This is a long holiday so many families choose to travel with friends and relatives. How to rent a cheap and safe car during the April 30 holiday is always a concern for many people.

The April 30 – May 1 holiday this year falls on the weekend, so there is a long break, so many families plan to rent a car to travel. However, compared to normal days, renting a car during major holidays will be very difficult and expensive. So how can you rent a good quality car at a reasonable price?

Here are some tips to keep in mind when renting a car.

Make a specific plan

Making a specific plan before a long trip will help you estimate the costs in detail and save a lot of time. Before renting a car, you should make a detailed table including: Where to go, how many days, how many people, how far the route is and how much the car rental costs... With that information, car rental companies will easily advise you on choosing the type of car and services that best suit your purpose.

Refer to car rental company

Just go online, type in a search keyword and you will see thousands of results about car rental. However, the quality and price are not the same everywhere. Therefore, to ensure choosing a good car and affordable price, you should choose reputable, quality units through friends or find reputable car rental companies.

Book early

Normally, near holidays, car rental prices tend to increase compared to normal days, even at peak times, rental prices will be pushed up 2-3 times higher. Many people subjectively do not call to book a car in advance, leading to a situation where there are no cars available to rent, leading to the family trip being ruined. Booking a car early, you can also choose good quality cars that suit your needs.

Signing the contract

After choosing a suitable car and discussing the price, it is extremely important that you sign a contract and pay a deposit to the car rental company. You should read the contract carefully, especially the items such as VAT, road tolls, driver's meals, additional money/km, etc. to avoid unnecessary expenses on the return trip, causing conflicts and difficulties for both parties.

Check vehicle condition

When receiving the car, customers should spend 10-15 minutes to examine the car from the car's safety equipment such as the brake system, seat belts, tire condition/type including spare tire, to the body condition to identify scratches or dents from before. The more carefully you examine the car, the more you will avoid the risk of being fined unjustly.

In addition, you should pay attention to record the fuel level when receiving the car, the odometer seal and test drive the car before officially receiving the car.

In addition to renting a car, many people are using car sharing services to reduce costs through car forums or some non-profit websites. Here, people who already have a car (rental car or personal car) and still have space can post a notice for others to share a ride with for a fee ranging from one to several hundred thousand VND depending on the route. Conversely, people who need a ride can also send a message to find someone to hitchhike if they are on the same route. However, both parties should make a specific agreement before setting off and should also meet in advance to avoid unnecessary troubles.

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