Jim’s Travel Tips

Here is a tip regarding knowing the local car rental location versus just knowing the corporation. I recently forgot to follow this tip and wished I had. You never know when you may want to call back to the exact renting desk location. I have found that this information is not always on the documents they provide you – most of the numbers are Toll Free numbers to a corporate location or department. TIP: Jot down the local phone number of the rental desk you are at and the hours they are manned. It can save you the time of sorting through the typical 800 number maze.

Returning the car to the car rental lot before a flight can take more time than you had planned. When an early flight is involved it can also be a real unwelcome task. TIP: If at all possible return the car the night before and stay at a hotel near the airport that provides shuttle service to the airport. This saves you not only the time and hassle of refueling but it could save on the overall car rental fee.

Returning the car to the car rental lot before a flight can take more time than you had planned. TIP: As I leave the rental lot in an unfamiliar area, I mentally take note of where I can refuel when I return the car to this particular lot. This can save you precious minutes when catching the flight especially when you are a little behind schedule. Otherwise you might get stuck paying outrageous refueling charges.