Car Rentals Vancouver
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Car rentals Vancouver Like to have a travel through Vancouver, the third largest city in Canada The city is in the territory of British Columbia and is surrounded by water on three sides. Wandering through the city in a rental car is the nice way to enjoy the place. In Vancouver most of the major and some of the minor companies, are there to serve for you. It is easy and cheap to book a rental car through online. Some times booking through telephone may cost double of the amount, but if you want a specialty vehicle then talk to the rental agency. For each agency, the words like compact, luxury, large vans, will differ. So call and ask them clearly about their description and facilities. Pick and drop services Most of the companies offer airport picking. But if your drop off destination is far away, then with a ‘drop-off’ rate you can access this service. Normally it is not a huge amount and some companies include this rate together with the rental amount. Since you cannot find a specific rule on the ‘drop-off’ rate, find out with the rental company. According to the law, if a child is with you, then you have to travel in a rental car having child safety seats. An extra amount of $2-$10, will be extracted from you along with the rental charges, but you have to book in advance. Most of the major rental car companies offer both infant and child safety seats. You will need to reserve these in advance to insure you have one during your trip. They are usually anywhere from $2-$10 per day on top of your basic rental charges. Driving license regulations Check with the car rental vancouver agency in advance about their policy on driving license and records. Some firms will not rent you the car, if your driving record is marginal. So you may be disqualified if a rental agency with strict policies checks your license for conformation. Check with the most recent information provided, as the car rental vancouver charges change very often. The rental companies use a rate system called ‘yield management’ which mainly depends on the availability. The rates may change by minute, hour or day based on the accessibility and demand. Most of the firms follow 24-hour clock rate. If you are opting for daily wages, then return your car on the exact time as the firm says. Your delay of one-hour will cause you to pay an extra amount of one-day. This is a common law for almost all the rental companies. Other charges You have to pay an extra amount for airport surcharges, insurance and sales tax. But it is not necessary that you have to pay the insurance amount, but it is advisable to pay it, as you will be covered for the collision risk. Credit cards normally provide, collision coverage and but it will you serve only as a secondary coverage. If you want Collision damage Waiver (CDW) you have to pay an extra amount, it will be some where around $16 per day. Some firms include the airport facility fees up to $4.50 or $12 per rental. There will be an extra charge for government authorized or imposed surcharge. In some airport locations concession recoupment fees of 12% will be extracted. Rent the car before 24 hours. Check with the agency for their conditions on unlimited mileage as the offers may differ. Try maximum to drive protected, if you prefer you can buy the rental company’s collision and liability insurance. If any damage happens, the liability will normally go to the rented firm, if you own this insurance. It is charged on daily basis. Age restrictions and…. Know about the age restrictions before you rent a car, most companies have the same age restrictions. But in some places you can drive if you are 21, so some companies allow that age, but you have to pay an additional daily fee for that. If you are a military, government person or have a special corporate account, then some firms may rent you the car. Don’t worry if your age is 18, as there are some firms that rent you car, but have a through check. But an assistant driver is a must in the under age cases. So go ahead with the checking. If you want a rental car only for five days, it is advisable to opt for a weekly rental. Going for a daily rate for five days are expensive as the weekly packages have more options of benefit. Do not think of drinks when you are driving. If caught a 24-hour suspension ordered by the court or Superintendent of Motor vehicles, is awaiting. Under Motor Vehicle Act, you have to pay $300 as fine and you will be jailed for 14 days. Driving speed, be alert British Columbia owns strict driving restrictions. In school zone you can drive only on a speed of 30 km/h, but if it is an urban area, drive in a speed of 50 km/h. In high ways, increase the speed up to 80 km/h and restrict the speed in 110 km/h! The driving laws of British Columbia are similar to that of U.S. You have to wear seat belts, and if your kid is with you, book for an infant restraint. Park here only Vancouver is rich in parking plots with about 400 lots. You can find parking plots in under ground, above ground etc, but in most places you will be allowed to park for two hours and sometimes three. Search for the parking sign and you will find a lot. The amount for parking depends on the location; you may have to pay $1 per hour and some times $3 per half hour. There are around 6000 parking meters in Vancouver, but you can park between 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. here the price may vary up to $0.75 per hour to $2,50. Related Articles |
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