When I was looking at car prices in Los Angeles, National was stupid expensive. So, I settled for the slightly less expensive Alamo Rent A Car Los Angeles Airport. I did, however, spring for a midsize CUV (still cheaper than Emerald Aisle), which may not have been the best idea. … [Read more...] about Alamo Rent A Car Los Angeles Airport
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Review: National Car Rental Kahului
For this trip to Maui, I chose to get our car from National Car Rental Kahului. The overall experience was similar to that of Vegas, only there was no shortage here, though the car I ended up with wasn't as good as the one I had in Sin City. … [Read more...] about Review: National Car Rental Kahului
Review: National Car Rental Las Vegas
I'm going to be honest with you guys. This trip was the first time I've ever rented from National. It's also the first time I've been to Vegas and didn't rent from Silvercar. So, let's talk about my pandemic-era experience with National Car Rental Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Review: National Car Rental Las Vegas
The Hawaii Car Rental Apocalypse
When visitors came flooding back into Hawaii, we weren't prepared. And we're still not. Restaurant reservations are hard to get, take-out lines are chaotic, and Waikiki, in general, feels pre-pandemic crowded. The worst problem of all, though, appears to be the Hawaii car rental apocalypse. So let's talk about that and how to get around it. … [Read more...] about The Hawaii Car Rental Apocalypse
Silvercar is Adding Another Fee
Since Audi purchased Silvercar, I feared the worst. And a recent quiet change to the fuel surcharge heightened that. Now it appears as if Silvercar is adding another fee, all but confirming my fears. … [Read more...] about Silvercar is Adding Another Fee
Researching Car Rental Pricing
Depending on who you are, figuring out your car rentals may be something given little thought. For me, figuring out my rental car is one of the first things I do. I often travel on a budget, so finding the best deal is important to me. Sort of. I'm not really willing to rent a beater after all. ? So researching car rental pricing is a critical part of my trip planning … [Read more...] about Researching Car Rental Pricing