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We all like to get a discount on things we buy or rent and car rental is no different but there are certain rules you need to adhere to if you want the best deal available.

Using the internet or the local phone book if you prefer, write down the phone numbers of about four car rental companies. Remember to scan every possible firm before you make a choice, you don’t want to overlook the best car rental because you got bored from looking.

It is always a good idea to check out if the car rental agency is running any special deals at the time you phone as you could save yourself quite a few dollars. One point worth checking when you contact the car rental office is whether they are have any arrangements with airlines or hotels where a further discount may be available.

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Pickup and collection conditions vary between companies so choose one that best suits your circumstances.

Pick a car, depending on your needs, find a car that could fit all the people you’ll have in it, and if you’re alone just use a compact, some rentals charge higher for larger vehicles.

Reserving the vehicle of your choice is a good idea but depending on the car rental company you decide on using, it can come at a price.

Good deals are out there for the cost conscious but you have to look, so here are a few tips to assist you.

A useful tip is to be at the car rental office first thing in the morning and look out for free upgrade offers which are available from time to time. You see when you go to the rental office first thing in the morning, most of the economy vehicles are still awaiting return so there is a strong possibility you will get a free upgrade.

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I have always found the best place to pre book the car of my choice is the internet and it is also the best place to get special offers. If you are really smart you can supply the car rental company with just your budget and let them sort the rest out for you, now that makes it really simple.

Fill the gas tank before you return your car, car rentals will charge you, at an inflated price, the cost of the gas needed to fill the tank.

Look for packages like fly-drive-stay or fly-drive, these will get you great discounts on rentals, and what’s more you won’t have to worry about other details like a hotel or an airline, everything’s there. You can find these packages with most travel agencies.

Many car rental agencies will give a discount if you exchange your frequent flyer discount with them. If you don’t have much time left on your frequent flyer discount then this is better proposition.

Just remember, the discounts are there but you must ask as they won’t be offered so don’t be shy because you will gain nothing
from it.

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It’s winter again and time to take the annual ski vacation to the mountains to enjoy the snow, the slopes, and the social scene. You’ve booked the airplane tickets and hotel room months ago for your favorite ski destination - Colorado or Utah or British Columbia or Montana or the Alps. The whole family is anxious. The kids can’t stop talking about it. You’ve been dreaming of powder days, watching the daily weather forecasts, and having daily snow totals emailed to you each morning. All you have left to do is pack the bags.

Packing may be one of the hardest things about taking a vacation. You lay out all of your stuff, usually way more than you need and then as you pack you debate whether or not you actually need it. In the end you bring way too much stuff, but forget at least one extremely important thing, like your passports or polarized ski goggles. Now you’ll have to buy cool new stuff when you get there at a ridiculously expensive resort price… but that’s just part of the vacation, right?

Let’s get you started on the right track for this vacation. Packing is not easy, but with a little guidance you will be prepared for anything. Start with your skiing or snowboarding hardware - skis, ski straps, snowboards, bindings, poles, boots. Then think about your ski outfit - socks, long underwear bottoms, waterproof ski pants, long underwear tops, fleece, vest, down jacket, waterproof jacket, ski hat, polarized goggles, extra lenses, neck warmer, helmet, gloves, glove liners, hand warmers. Then pack your normal clothes - underwear, socks, pants/jeans, t-shirts, collared shirts, shoes/ boots, swimsuit for the hot tub, sweater. Then the little things - toiletries kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, razor, deodorant, antiperspirant, any medications), a good book or two, mp3 player, backpack, walkie-talkies, headphones, sunglasses, boot dryer, laptop computer, cell phone, chap stick, passport, and anything the kids need to stay entertained.

This list will help get you started packing. It doesn’t sound like that much, but when you’re done, you’ll have several completely stuffed pieces of luggage. You’ll have a big ski bag, a big duffel full of clothes and toiletries, and a carry-on bag for the flight. Its always seems like a lot, but you’ll be glad you have it all. You also may want to consider carrying some of the more fragile things in your carry-on. For example, polarized ski goggles and goggle lens are critical for a good ski vacation, can scratch easily, and are breakable - throw them in your carry-on so you don’t have to worry about them.

Beware that this list is not the perfect list for everyone. Use it as a guideline to start your packing process. Good luck!