Monday, October 27, 2008

Getting The Price You Want For A Car Hire Service In Season

By Chris Channing

Peak seasons can be a difficult time to travel. Its usually expensive, and crowded everywhere you go. Every company is vying for your attention, and trying to get the most from the tourists and travelers. Car hire services may seem scarce around this time, due to being overbooked and completely booked out. It can be an easy process however, and you can even get the prices that you want, without hassle.

Go visit a travel agency and ask for information on car hire services. Find out what companies are competing, and who has the best offers and deals. Travel agencies are able to provide this information exclusively. Its usually a well hidden secret, but travel agents do know what is going on in the discount car hire world. Talk about what you need out of a car hire services, and some of the things you intend to do. They will be able to give you information on other places, and help you find out what companies are best ,and which ones are not worth your time at all.

After you have contact information for car hire services in your desired destination, you can begin to call. Ask about all of their specials, the benefits they offer users, as well as frequent car hire customer benefits. Find out of a specific company meets, or exceeds your needs. There is no need to settle for something that simply is not satisfying. In fact, doing so can waste your money.

When you have gathered information from the companies themselves, compare. Make a chart if you have to, and compare the pros and cons of each. Chances are you will find one that offers great prices, but does not offer the options and flexibility that you need for your hired car. This can be frustrating, but there is always a solution!

Start by contacting the company that has everything you want, but the price is too high or seems unreasonable for your budget. Ask them if they would be willing to only charge the price that their competitor is charging. If not, you can "threaten" to go to that company instead. Car hire services, and other companies, hate to be threatened by competitors. This is good for you however, because you will probably get the price that you want in the end.

Companies are usually willing to work with a customer to offer them the very best deals, even if they are not listed anywhere on a website or flier. Its helpful if you are friendly and willing as well. Who knows, you could end up paying considerably less than you had intended.

Closing Comments

Its easy to "demand" the prices that you want for a car hire service. Especially during peak season, when everything is booked, and competition is fierce amongst companies! - 15485

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