Transportation is one of the biggest expense for a traveler, and making mistakes while renting a car can easily blow a traveler’s budget.
Here are some common mistakes travelers make when renting cars in Ghana.
1. Renting a car at the Airport
The most common mistake travels make when renting cars in Ghana involves making arrangement in an airport. It is the most convenient place for many travelers to arrange a car rental, however, they fail to realize that airport car rentals are usually more expensive than other places. Some airports charge up to 30% on rental where as such taxes elsewhere are low.
2. Failing to work pricing structures
Car rental companies tend to reward longer keeps. Many have a weekly rate that works out to be cheaper. For example, a three-day rental could cost $56/day, but a weekly contract might be $ 28/day. Many companies define a week as at least five days. However a five-day rental might be the same price or even cheaper than the three-day keep.
3. Buying overpriced insurance
Most budget travelers know they should check with their auto insurers to be certain they are covered when renting a car. Many times, basic coverage will be provided. But a car rental clerks frequently warn that your insurance might not cover everything. They urge you to purchase the company’s additional policies. Those added insurance costs can double your expense.
4. Failing to make pre-rental Inspection
At times, travelers fail to notice scratches, cracks in light covers, mirrors or windshields, body dents, chipped paint stains and other minor problems when a car is been rented to them. When this happens one have to pay for it. If possible, do a walk-around with the agent, making note of any such issue.
A budget traveler can carry a smartphone along equipped with navigation apps to avoid paying for expensive accessories.Want to avoid the common mistakes travelers make when renting cars? Choose Frimprince Transport Services.
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