
{"id":214,"date":"2019-10-08T19:54:58","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T19:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/bellauto\/?p=214"},"modified":"2021-12-07T20:46:28","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T20:46:28","slug":"how-can-i-save-money-when-i-rent-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellauto.ca\/blog\/how-can-i-save-money-when-i-rent-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I save money when I rent a car?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Anyone who has rented a car will tell you that it was a pretty convenient way to get around town. They might also tell you that it was a bit of a pain and kind of expensive. That\u2019s what we are here to help with. Keep reading to learn a few simple ways you can save money when you rent a car.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You might also be interested in:\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellauto.ca\/blog\/do-any-used-car-dealerships-in-toronto-on-offer-pre-approval-for-a-car-loan\/\">Car loan pre-approval at Bell Auto in Toronto<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3 ways to save when you rent a car<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Go with something economical<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If saving money is your primary goal, your intuition should tell you to pick a car that is good on gas. A compact, efficient car is usually going to be your most affordable option. Yes, you still need to pay for gas when you rent a car, so pick out something that is highly efficient. That is why economical option is the one of the bullet points when it comes to rent a car.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You might also want to read:\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellauto.ca\/blog\/where-can-i-get-an-oil-change-for-my-car-in-toronto-on\/\">Where to get an oil change<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t get fancy add-ons<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s no need for a vehicle with high-tech features and state-of-the-art technology if you\u2019re only going to have it for a few days. Sure, it\u2019s awesome to have cool features, but you\u2019re reading this because you\u2019re interested in saving money so we\u2019re telling you to avoid them when possible. A safe, sturdy, has-all-the-basics car will suffice and save you some cash.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid the airport<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-215 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/bellauto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1131\/2019\/10\/how-to-save-on-a-rental-car_b-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"man handing other man keys\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/441\/2019\/10\/05080500\/how-to-save-on-a-rental-car_b-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/441\/2019\/10\/05080500\/how-to-save-on-a-rental-car_b.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many rental agencies set up shop at airports because they\u2019re extra convenient for customers. It\u2019s super easy to get off your flight and pick up your rental car right away. Well, that ease comes at a cost. Rental dealers based at the airport often charge up to 20% more than at other locations. If you can find your way to a different rental car store, you will save a little bit of money.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellauto.ca\/contact-bell-auto-inc-in-toronto-on\">Contact us<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone who has rented a car will tell you that it was a pretty convenient way to get around town. They might also tell you that it was a bit of a pain and kind of expensive. That\u2019s what we are here to help with. 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