The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Rental Car

So you need to rent a car in the Philippines–that’s great! What’s important to remember before diving into a contract with a car rental company is that every person and/or business has different needs and has different ways of dealing with them, too. Whether you’re renting for business or leisure, selecting the right rental car can greatly impact your overall experience. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free ride, here are some quick tips to remember prior to signing that agreement. 

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1. Assess your needs.
   The first step in choosing the right rental car is to evaluate your specific requirements. If you’re renting a car for business, consider requesting for a personal account manager who will really study your business requirements and recommend suitable packages. This can save you time and help you make cost-effective choices.
   On the other hand, if you’re renting a car for leisure, plan ahead by plotting your itinerary, and determining the number of passengers and your luggage space.
   Quick tip: For long distances, prioritize fuel efficiency. For business accounts, ask for discounts!
   
   
2. Reach out to the companies that can best attend to your needs.
   With the many car rental companies in the Philippines, it’s important to identify the ones that can best cater to your needs. We would recommend going for the ones that offer competitive rates as well as attentive and personalized service. The latter is important because anyone will not want to be left hanging in the middle of a contract. Make sure the companies are legitimate by contacting the company’s customer service hotline for verification, decent rates (don’t believe in “too good to be true” offers), and read reviews online from other clients.
   Quick tip: Look for a car rental company that is specialized and can focus on your exact needs. Never go for the car rental service that promises it does everything, because typically, it’s not the case. 

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3. Read the rental policies.
   Pay attention because not all car rental companies, and not all car variants have the same policies. Some may be simple, while a few can be comprehensive and complex. Make sure you read the terms and conditions, insurance coverage, penalties and policies of the car rental company you are going for before you close the deal.
   Quick tip: Apart from those penalties, check if there are hidden costs, too!
   
   
4. Thoroughly check and inspect the car.
   Why? Inspect the vehicle if there are scratches and damages–and the most important thing, make sure these are documented. You don’t want them to charge you for damages you didn’t cause.
   Quick tip: Take photos and videos as you inspect the car. E-mail these to the company so it’s properly documented before you drive away with the car/s. 

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