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7 Tips For Renting A Car With A Debit Card
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Financial institutions have begun to tighten up their guidelines for approving credit card applications, because they are losing money from defaulted mortgage loans and the inability of existing customers to pay credit card payments. In addition to it being harder for people to be accepte for new credit cards, credit card issuers are also raising interest rates, removing rewards programs, and reinstating dreaded annual fees. This is causing some consumers to get rid of their credit cards or just stop using them for now. Debit card transactions are becoming increasingly more popular for flight, hotel, and now rental car purchases.
Rental car companies were one of the last in the travel industry to start accepting debit cards for rental car purchases, because of their interest in the rental cars they are handing out. But, now many companies are accepting debit cards with a few restrictions. Here are a few tips to help you make your rental car purchase with a debit card as smooth as possible:
- Do Your Research. Every rental car company has their own debit card policy, and some policies differ based on different franchises within a particular brand. Call different companies or search their websites for their debit card policies. Find a discount car rental company that suits your needs.
- Keep plenty of money in your checking account. Most rental car companies that accept debit cards will charge the full amount of the rental car booking plus an additional deposit between $100 to $500 at the time you pick up the car. When you return the car, they refund the deposit, but it could take up to 10 business days for that deposit to credit back to your account.
- Use Visa or Mastercard. Almost all debit cards either have a Visa or Mastercard logo on them, but make sure you use a debit card from a major banking institution or credit union.
- Be prepared for a credit check. Some rental car companies will run a quick credit check to make sure you aren’t a complete delinquent when it comes to handling money.
- Be over 25 years old.
- Don’t try to rent a luxury car or SUV with a debit card.
- Keep full collision and liability coverage on your car insurance. Many companies will require that you prove sufficient car insurance coverage in case of an accident. They may also have you verify that car rentals are covered under your auto insurance policy.
E-Z Rent-A-Car is dedicated to great customer service and making your rental car experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. We allow debit card purchases for our rental cars. Our debit card policies differ depending on the location. As an example, here is the link to our debit card policy for renting a car at the Orlando International Airport.
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Top Five Summer Road Trips Around The Country
Flying is fun and much quicker than driving, but you never get to experience all of the other sights along the way to your destination. My family drove the majority of the time when we went on vacation. I never understood why we had to make an 18 hour drive when we could fly and get there in less than three hours. But now when I look back on those trips, we had a lot of great memories sleeping in hotels, playing games in the car, and passing through cities that we would never visit on a normal basis. Are you itching to go on a road trip this summer with your friends or family? Here are a few road trips we think you should consider!
Pacific Coast Highway – L.A. to San Francisco
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Make the trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco driving Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) for the entire route. You can fly into LAX and pick up a cheap rental car from our convenient Los Angeles Airport location, then hit the road up the coast. Stop in and visit ritzy Santa Barbara, surfer-laden Santa Cruz, and take a look at the mansions near the Pebble Beach golf courses. Watch the surfers try to catch a wave at Steamers Lane, and grab great Mexican food from a local restaurant along the way!
A1A – West Palm Beach to Miami
Fly into the West Palm Beach Airport and pick up a discount car rental from our friendly staff, then drive down A1A (also known as Ocean Blvd), until you get to Miami, where you can fly out of Miami International Airport and drop off your rental car. Along the way, be sure to check out the Breakers Hotel on Palm Beach Island, the Las Olas outdoor shopping area in Ft. Lauderdale, and of course, the restaurants and clubs in South Beach.
I-90/94 – Fargo to Spokane
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My mother and her brother made this trip a few years back, and my mother never realized how beautiful North Dakota and Montana could be. This route will take you a while and it has long stretches of desolate land. Make sure you gas up whenever possible. The best part of this route is that you are only a small detour away from visiting two of the most beautiful national parks in the United States: Yellowstone and Glacier National Park. This is a great drive to make during the summer, because the weather will be great.
I-95 – Boston To New York City
My wife and I are doing this trip in December. It won’t be the most ideal time to do it, but she has a conference to go to in Boston during that time. Visiting Boston and New York speak for themselves, but along the way you’ll pass Martha’s Vineyard, Newport, Rhode Island, and New Haven, Connecticut. Do you love the Cape Cod lifestyle? Then this trip is for you.
I-15: Las Vegas to Salt Lake City
Pick up your cheap rental car from our affiliate at the Las Vegas Airport, do a little gambling, hit up a show, and head on up to Salt Lake City! Utah is a beautiful state with a lot of great mountains, and it’s famous for world class ski resorts. You can get nature and the excitement of Las Vegas all in one trip.
There are dozens of other great stretches of highway in the United States, and we want to hear your suggestions for great road trips. Make a comment below with your suggestions!
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How To Save Money On Your Car Rental
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For most of our customers, price is a huge factor when determining what company to use when renting a car. The economy isn’t great right now, which leads to even more price-sensitive consumers. Here at E-Z Rent-A-Car, we understand that you are looking for the best price, so here are a few ways that you can ensure getting the best car rental rate from us or any other car rental company you choose.
Book In Advance
In economics, supply and demand drive the price of any good or service that we consume. This is no different in the car rental industry. The more advance notice that you book a car rental, the better your chances are of getting a great deal. As the time gets closer to your expected date of rental, the supply for a car rental goes down and the demand goes up. This is why airlines and rental car companies charge higher rates when booking a car or flight with less time in advance.
If you know that you’ll be renting a car over a busy holiday, make sure you book further in advance to lock in the best rates possible.
Take advantage of our online coupons.
If you are a veteran, senior citizen, teacher, student, airline employee, or policeman, we have a discount code waiting for you! These coupons are offered frequently on our website, so make sure you use them when you book a reservation with E-Z Rent-A-Car.
Here is the page for E-Z Rent-A-Car Discounts and Promotions
Join Our E-Z Money Rewards Program
When you join E-Z Money you’ll receive instant discounts and have access to exclusive member only coupons. Every member automatically receives 10% of their future car rentals. Plus you’ll start earning points that can be redeemed for credits on future rentals with no black out periods.*
Once you sign up, we’ll also give you a complimentary, personalized page where you can log in and easily find your future reservations, past rentals, access receipts, and keep track of all your E-Z Money points.
Click here to learn more about our three E-Z Money programs and which one suits you best.
The most important tip is to be an informed and educated consumer. Don’t just settle for the first car rental rate that you find. Search for different rates, read customer reviews, and search for the company with the best customer service and fleet vehicles. We are confident that E-Z Rent-A-Car will fulfill all of your car rental needs.
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New Location! St. Lucia Car Rentals
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We are pleased to announce that E-Z Rent-A-Car has added an affiliate on the beautiful island of St. Lucia!
We will be offering a full range of fleet products from economy size cars to eight passenger vans. Our affiliate, Drive-A-Matic, will be set up to take your St. Lucia car rentals at the St. Lucia international airport (SLU). St. Lucia is a beautiful island in the eastern Caribbean Sea, and it is located near St. Vincent and the Grenadines islands. St. Lucia is a world-class spot to vacation with wonderful resorts and beautiful tourist attractions. Some of the key tourist attractions located on the island are the world’s only drive-in volcano, Sulphur Springs, the botanical gardens, the rain forests and Pigeon Island National Park, which is home to Fort Rodney, an old British military base.
Location and Hours of Our Affiliate:
St Lucia Airport
Rodney Bay, SL LC
(758) 452-0544
(758) 452-0630 (fax)
Open 7am – 11pm, 7 days a week!
Before you book a reservation at our St. Lucia location, please review the policies and procedures for this location. If you are ready to book, go ahead and make your car hire reservation in st. lucia today!
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Join Us On Facebook and Twitter
E-Z Rent-A-Car will now be serving you on Twitter and Facebook
Do you Tweet and/or use Facebook? If so, join us on Twitter and Facebook. Social media is a fun and efficient way for us to communicate with you, our valued customers. We want to engage with you and your feedback about our company. We want to hear your suggestions about how to improve our service. Had a great experience doing business with E-Z Rent-A-Car? Let us know!
In return for your participation, we will periodically post the latest news about our company and fleet products, current discounts and rate drops, and upcoming promotions.
So, what are you waiting for? Follow us now @EZRENTACAR and become a fan of the E-Z Rent-A-Car Facebook Page.
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