Tips for Saving On Car Rental Deals In Singapore

There are several occasions when you need a rented vehicle in order to make your proceedings smooth and hassle free. Some of the obvious occasions are here as under –

• May be you are travelling for a business trip and need to bring back something in a pickup truck.

• Perhaps you are heading for a special occasion and need a better vehicle than you own.

• When your car is at a repairing garage, and you need another one to get around.

• Or perhaps you are on a road trip with various other companions and require more space than available in your personal car.

For all the above mentioned scenarios and several others, car for rent Singapore is an ideal option that will evade undue hassles and bring overall convenience and luxury. But if you are not careful, this handy option can get a bit expensive without raising any alarm. Cars can be rented on a wide range of budget and depending on the make and model of the vehicle rented, your costs can be anywhere from $50, $100 or even $200 on daily basis. Here are some tips to help you save money while renting a car for your purpose –

• Don’t let the mileage to hurt you

Some car rental agencies offer unlimited mileage on the rented cars while others prescribe a certain limit on the mileage and thereafter charge you extra if you get on to driving in Singapore beyond the fixed limit. Always ask this limitation while hiring, as this will save you from getting startled when the bill hits you later on. If you are heading for a long trip, shop for companies that provide unlimited mileage on the rented cars.

• Ensure that you are covered

Insurance is an obligatory feature of car hire in Singapore. Insurance is necessary and alleviates you from maintenance and repairing charges in case of a mishap. Round the corner, it also imposes a considerable amount to be paid for hiring the vehicle. Check all the papers regarding insurance to know what and how much you are covered. Check your personal insurance to know whether it covers you on rented cars.

• Ask the rental company about all the additional charges

To present themselves as competitive, many car rental companies highlight a low daily rate on the rental car, but make up the costs with additional charges. There may be additional cost for extra drivers, for returning the car at a different branch, for not having enough fuel in the car tank, for returning the car late etc. It will always be beneficial if you clear these things beforehand while hiring the vehicle. This will help you to take due precautions and get alleviated from confronting undue charges.

Shop around

Shopping around always pays on a positive note. The car rental industry in Singapore is highly competitive and companies try to out-do others by quoting lowest rates. Get at least three quotes from different agencies and call a prospective company and ask them whether they can beat the lowest price you got. Considering more than one option will also help you to compare the price and facilities and finalize the best alternative available.