Bigger and Better Savings By Renting Cars from Local Agencies

When renting a car, your first instinct may be to go with a big-name company. But in some cases, renting with a small, local company may offer some perks that are worth your while.

On the island of Oahu in Hawaii, while weekly rates at Hertz or Alamo start at more than $400, the local VIP Car Rental starts at $187 for a week.

Ace, you’ve probably never heard of them, has branches at more than 200 locations around the country.

And the good news is that most of them will rent to drivers under the age of 25, and some to drivers who are under 21, for an extra fee.

To find these local companies, check out sites like CarRentalExpress.com, which lists 300 different independent rental companies nationwide.

Ad lastly, if you’re determined to book with a big-named company, don’t just go straight to their Web site.

Third-party companies like VroomVroomVroom.com often have direct connections to the major players, and monitor their sites to find the best rates as it changes based on supply and demand.

Get more information in our Car Rental & Driving section.

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