A holiday trip is really exciting. Be it a beach holiday in the summer a thrilling trekking trip or a short trip to a nearby tourist spot, it is something to look forward to. Are you skeptical about going ahead of your holiday trip for fear of blowing your budget and emptying your banks? Don’t worry. You can really save on your budget if you take a few precautionary steps. This blog will guide you on how to save money on car rental and parking.
Most people today are wise enough to avoid hotels and go for vacation rentals. Yes, it is really a money-saving idea. Your money-saving plans should not stop with this. You should plan ahead to save money on everything else including car hiring & parking.
Tips on How to Save Money on Car Rental and Parking
Car Hiring
Tips to save money on car rental:
- Make sure you compare the hiring costs of several Car Hire Companies. Comparison of costs is much easier these days because you have many mobile apps. Make use of them.
- Are you planning to take your little one with you? The rent charged by the company for a child booster seat may be really hefty. Why don’t you take your own with you to avoid the extra cost?
- Booking in advance may be really cost-saving. Avoid last-minute bookings.
- Make sure the car you choose is fuel-efficient. This will save your fuel costs considerably.
- Check with Car Rentals if they will refund your money if your trip gets canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Taking auto insurance is better than ending up with huge damage compensations if you meet with an accident unexpectedly.
Car Parking
Tips to save money on car parking:
- You can avoid parking fees at the airport if you hire a cab to the airport. If you feel the car hiring fees are exorbitant you should share the cab with others.
- If you can’t avoid driving your car to the airport, you should book in advance. On-the-spot booking rates could be sometimes costlier than your flight ticket. If you book in advance before a week or two you will be able to save a lot in your airport parking charges. Booking your parking as soon as you book your air tickets will ensure more than 60% savings on parking charges.
- Going for private parking facilities near the airport is cheaper when compared to airport parking. Private parking companies offer a lift or shuttle services to the airport that could be only a few minutes’ drive.
- These days there are deals and offers for almost everything. Parking is no exception to this. If you sign up for newsletters you will surely come to know about the new cost-saving deals and offers. This is applicable to all private parking companies.
- Some hotels offer a combo of booking for a night’s stay in the hotel and parking. If you are to travel by an early morning flight, booking a hotel near the airport with a parking facility could be cheaper and more convenient.
Vacation travel can really be stress-free and enjoyable if you plan in advance and if you save on your budget.
