Tips to consider when renting A Car (Part 1)
Depending on your needs, you should always considered the following when
making your booking
- Are you on a business or work trip or are you traveling with the whole family?
- How much luggage are you going to have? Especially for returning trip.
- Do you need the car in the city for a day or more?
- Are you familiar with the route and do you need a chauffeur?
Avoid renting at the airport
Renting from the counter at the airport can be a
great convenience, but it’s a convenience that can cost you. For foreigner,
they may charge you higher than the standard price.
Try to avoid booking at the counter
When possible, it’s best to have reservation by
booking at Borneo Car Rental. Booking at the counter could end up costing you
more money to get the car you want. It could also put you at risk of getting
stuck with a more expensive model. This is especially the case on Mondays, when
business travelers flock to a city.
Reserve a smaller car
Another
way to get a good deal is to book a smaller or more affordable car ahead of
time. Sometimes, the model or vehicle type you booked isn’t available, so the car
rental agency will upgrade you to a more expensive car for free.
Rent for longer periods
Renting by the week or even longer can result in
cheaper per-day costs. For example, a One-day rental of a Perodua Myvi was
quoted at MYR 140 per day. However, a Three-day rental went for just MYR120 per
day or lesser.
This is because rentals that last three days or a week
or more have the benefit of a lower weekly rate instead of a daily rate.
End of Part 1.
