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Anchorage Alaska Rental Car Promo Videeo
Check out this promotional video from one of our favorite discount rental car affiliates, the Anchorage, Alaska location! Our affiliate’s name is High Country Car and Truck Rental, and they will take care of you from start to finish. Whether you’re up there on vacation or business, you’ll definitely find that Anchorage is a beautiful city with some of the best wildlife scenery in the world!
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Your Guide To The Best Summer Road Trip Ever
There’s nothing better than doing a summer road trip and exploring everything that the great country of the United States has to offer. Ever since cars have become more reliable and stable to travel long distances, road trips have been a great American tradition. At E-Z Rent-A-Car, we know that many of you still love to travel by car and take road trips, but you might not have a car that you trust on the open road. You should consider renting one of our discount rental cars for your trip. If you want to have the best road trip possible, then follow these tips below:
Maintenance
- Check your tire pressure – This will help keep you safe and prevent your tires from blowing out while on the road, and it helps with fuel efficiency.
- Check your fluids – Now is a good time to check your fluids and top off any that are low such as windshield wiper fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steerin, and coolant.
- Have your brakes checked – Your brakes are obviously essential to your safety, so have them looked at by a mechanic before leaving for the road trip.
- Oil Change and Tire Rotation – It’d be a good idea to have this done even if it has a few miles before it needs to be done.
Saving Money
- Pack snacks, sandwiches, and drinks with you – You won’t need to stop as much, you’ll probably eat healthier, and you’ll save money!
- Use GasBuddy.com – Before you leave, map out your route and check which areas have the cheapest gas using Gas Buddy.
- Bring a GPS or phone with GPS with you – you’ll save time and money if you’re able to create your own detour when you run into road construction or an accident.
Having Fun
- Bring games with you – Being on the road can get tedious, so make sure you’ve got plenty of stuff to do IN the car.
- Burn some mix CD’s or create custom iTunes playlists – I like having fun with these like creating a list of old-school songs from your childhood or good dance music.
- Make some unexpected stops along the way – Being spontaneous during your road trip can be one of the most fun and memorable parts of your road trip.
Got any other suggestions to have the best road trip ever? Let us know! Be safe on the road this summer!
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Important Links and Information For The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport
If you’ve ever been to the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, it only took one visit to realize that it really is one of the busiest airports in the world. Because of its central location, it is one of the most common connection airports in the United States and the world. Over 250,000 people per day fly in and out of this airport, and this can make it a very confusing and frustrating experience if you’re not used to going through big airports. Here are some important links and information for you to have when planning your trip to Atlanta.
Flight Information
If you need to track a flight or make sure a flight is on schedule, click here. Flights are delayed and cancelled all the time in Atlanta, so it’s good to be prepared and check your flight or the flight of someone you are picking up before you visit the airport.
TSA Security
You’ll find some quick tips here for getting through security quickly and efficiently, plus there’s a tracker that estimates the wait times at the security checkpoints so you have an idea of how much time you need to allow to get through security and make your flight.
Click here for a list of prohibited carry-on items
Rental Car Center
This newly opened rental car facility is on the airport property, and it’s just a short sky train ride away. Here’s the link for all of the information regarding the new rental car facility where you’ll find discount rental cars from E-Z Rent-A-Car.
Terminal Maps
Go to this page for all of the terminal maps so you can be prepared once you get inside the airport and know where you’re going! All of the maps are downloadable so you can print them out and take them with you.
Wireless Internet
It’s not free in the Atlanta Airport, you’ll have to pay a fee, but you can access it virtually anywhere in the airport. All you do is click on your Wi-Fi network settings and connect to the ATL-WIFI SSID. Then, open up a web browser and a splash page will come up for the airport connection manager. You’ll have five options to connect:
- Boingo
- T-Mobile
- Advanced Wireless Group (AWG)
- AccessAnyplace
- Opti-Fi
Choose which one you want, pre-pay, and you’re ready to go. This may be worth it to a business traveler who has a long layover, which is common when connecting at this airport.
Pet Assistance
To accommodate passengers’ pets and guide dogs, Hartsfield-Jackson has a Poochie Park located on the lower level of Terminal North outside door LN2 to the right of the building. Owners can take animals to this grassy area and allow pets to relieve themselves. Contact your airlines directly for specific directions and guidelines for transporting pets with you.
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Annual Spring Events In Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado is the true gateway to the west, and it’s often a great central location for annual events. It’s beautiful, has a great convention center, and it has the infrastructure to take care of large crowds, so this makes it a great place to hold annual events and conferences. Spring is almost here, and the weather will be getting warmer, so here are some great events and conferences that may be of interest to you.
Travel, Cruise and Golf Expo
In mid-March, the Colorado Convention Center hosts travel agents, cruise and golf package vendors and others where attendees can explore a variety of travel and vacation alternatives in one place. Call (303) 400-3470 for more information.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The city’s biggest annual parade features horses, stagecoaches, marching bands, floats and fun, all with Western-style flair. Call (303) 368-9861 for more information.
Major League Baseball
Nothing signals the beginning of spring more than baseball, tightly meshed into American culture with historic firsts, icon performances, record-setting events, and traditions from hot dogs slathered in mustard to unexpected curveballs, and seventh-inning stretches. Books and movies about baseball are great, but nothing beats Major League Baseball action, playing out each season from April through the World Series. If you’re planning on going to a Colorado Rockies game, visit their website to purchase tickets.
Cinco de Mayo
Billed as the largest Cinco de Mayo event in the United States, this annual extravaganza draws more than 400,000 to Civic Center Park where hundreds of booths sell Latino food, crafts and art. Call (303) 534-8342 for more information.
If you’re looking for a discount rental car in Denver, look no further than E-Z Rent-A-Car. We’ve just moved to a new, in-terminal facility that makes the process of renting with us much easier!
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Spring Break Hot Spots In Florida To Visit
March is one of the most beautiful months in the state of Florida, because the weather is usually warm enough to go to the beach, but cool enough enjoy being outside. Each year, thousands of spring break college students and families from up north visit Florida in March and April for the spring break school holiday. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for discount travel to Florida, including cheap rental cars offered by E-Z Rent-A-Car. Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami are all popular destinations for Spring Break, because the night life is great, the beaches are better, and they have plenty of hotels and tourist attractions to accommodate you.
Tampa, Florida
I recently wrote an article giving you some ideas for fun, free things to do in Tampa, and I recommend you check out all of those recommendations when you’re visiting Tampa. St. Petersburg beach, Ft. Desoto beach (at southern tip of Pinellas County), and Clearwater beach are three great beaches you must try out. Also, you’ll save a lot of money in Tampa if you choose a hotel just off the beach. The area of Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg is huge, and we recommend renting a discount rental car from the Tampa Airport.
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Ft. Lauderdale is only 30 minutes from the heart of Miami, it’s less busy, and it has wonderful, sprawling beaches. The beaches are also less crowded, and you’ll spend less on a hotel if you stay on the beaches of Ft. Lauderdale. South Beach has the name and recognition, and it usually boasts higher hotel prices because of it. You won’t be disappointed if you decide to stay in Ft. Lauderdale, and they have their own international airport that is less crowded and easier to get in and out of. Rent a car from Ft. Lauderdale Airport (FLL)
Miami, Florida
If you’ve never visited Miami, it is truly a unique experience. The rich Cuban and Hispanic influence make Miami such a great experience for anyone looking for something different. South Beach is the famous beach of the Miami Beaches, and there’s always something to do. It has art-deco, historical hotels, great food, and vibrant night life. We recommend this list of great restaurants in Miami to try. If you want to experience all of the great attractions that Miami has to offer such as the Planetarium, The Island Parrot Jungle, or the Art Museum, we recommend renting a car with E-Z from MIami International Airport.
(photo credit: Brisan)
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Promotional Video for Atlanta Airport Location
Here’s a fun promotional video for our new in-terminal location at the Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport. You can rent a discount rental car from E-Z with more convenience and less hassle!
Now is the Time To Rent in Atlanta!
Check this out. One of our customers just booked for $14.55/day for an economy car out of Atlanta! Try it now: Atlanta rental cars.
Hungry in Atlanta?
Check out our list of the 5 best restaurants in Atlanta.
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E-Z Rent-A-Car Has Officially Moved To In-Terminal at Denver International Airport
In the past, if you flew into Denver International Airport to pick up your discount rental car from E-Z, you had to go straight to a shuttle bus and trek about 5 miles to get to our rental car location. We knew this wasn’t the most convenient set up for our great customers, so we have worked long and hard to get an in-terminal location at the Denver airport.
That time has finally arrived, and we have a huge rental counter area in-terminal at Denver International Airport. Instead of getting on a shuttle bus to travel 5 miles away from the airport to get to your cheap rental car, we are now less than a mile away for your convenience.
Some Great Features About Our New Location
- More counter space with six computers to stream line the check-in process
- Our fleet is now located less than a mile from the main airport terminals.
- We have enough space to continually grow our fleet and offer more vehicles during increased demand for rental cars
- We now have on-site car washing and maintenance facilities
- An overall more enjoyable experience for you, our loyal customers.
So the next time you are traveling to Denver, remember E-Z Rent-A-Car, because we offer exceptional customer service and rental cars at a discounted price.
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World’s Cheapest Car Comes To The United States
Tata technologies has become one of the fastest growing companies in the world largely because it has set out a mission to make car buying more affordable and energy efficient with its Tata Nano. The Tata Nano started out in India, and it has a price tag of about $2,000 to $2,500. The first concern many people have when they hear about a car being so cheap is the safety of the car.
KDVR 31, A Fox affiliate in Denver, Colodiv rado, had a chance to preview the car on its way to the Detroit Auto Show and this is what they had to say about it:
We found it comfortably seats two adult males in the front with plenty of head room and two adult males in the back. It gets 70 miles per gallon on the highway, 50 mpg in the city with a top speed of 65 mph on a two cylinder engine and no airbags.
It does not have any air bags, and the features will be barebones, but it looks to be larger than the Smart Cars, which also have concerns over safety issues from consumers. The car gets 70 mpg on the highway and still goes 65mph, so there will definitely be a market for them in the United States. Tata is already in the works of creating a hybrid version which will get even better gas mileage, and they are testing out the interest around college campuses.
Could discount cars be the future of the auto industry? Could it be the future of the rental car industry as well? If rental car companies are able to purchase these cars at such low prices, they’ll be able to offer cheaper rental car rates to consumers. It will be interesting to see how the response is for the Tata Nano in the United States.
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Denver Airport (DEN) Promotional Video
Many of you will be flying to Denver this winter for a ski vacation, and so far the snow fall has been great at the Colorado resorts! If you need a discount rental car, remember our Denver Airport location. Starting January 12th, we will be in terminal at the Denver International Airport.
Check out this promotional video for our Denver location!
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How to Make Your Thanksgiving Travel Less Stressful
Millions of Americans travel around the country during the Thanksgiving holiday time period. It seems like a tradition to watch the news with all of the airport delays, bad weather, and traffic jams that go along with Thanksgiving travel. Most travelers think of it as an inevitable chore for their Thanksgiving travel to be long and stressful. However, there are some strategic moves you can make to allow your Thanksgiving travel to be less stressful. Here are a few tips to follow:
Travel on off-peak days
If possible, try to travel on Tuesday night, Wednesday morning, or Thursday morning. The period between 3pm and 9pm on Wednesday evening is always the worst traffic and the worst time to be in an airport. When traveling back, try to leave on Saturday or Sunday morning. Sunday night and Monday morning are typically the busiest travel times to be coming back from your Thanksgiving travels.
Avoid Flying
If you aren’t traveling very far, driving might be a better solution than flying. The nightmares that we all hear about during the Thanksgiving holidays are the snow storms or the overcrowded airports that caused massive delays. If you don’t trust your car or you don’t own a car, consider renting a discount rental car from E-Z Rent-A-Car.
Service Your Car This Weekend
The last thing you want while driving to your Thanksgiving destination is to have your car break down. Get the oil changed, get a maintenance inspection, rotate the tires, fill them to the proper pressure levels, and make sure your fluids are full.
Take a train.
The train is often overlooked as a viable means of transportation, and while it might be impractical to take Amtrak from Florida to New York, it’s not impractical to take the train out of New York City to Boston or Connecticut. There are many other commuter type trains around the country that are cheap and easy to use and they will be less crowded than the roads and airports.
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