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How to Avoid Bad Van Rental Companies

With so many of them coming online and being easily accessible and available on the internet today, van rental companies could be now said to be a dime a dozen. Business is perhaps doing great for this industry, with more and more people finding the benefits of getting van rentals for their travel needs instead of driving their own cars.

This also is a sign of a boost in the tourism industry as a lot of these van rental companies’ patrons are tourists.

 

 

While many companies maintain and are trying to maintain good reputations in the business, there still are those that, maybe out of carelessness or greed, giving the business a bad name. If you are a traveller looking to book a van rental, here are some tips on how to avoid bogus van rentals:

 

  • Get referrals from friends. Do not solely rely on what the internet can give you. Word-of-mouth advertising is still so much more effective and more reliable than what you see on the web.
  • Read testimonials. And be a wide reader at it. Websites of car rental companies provide their own testimonials which, apparently, are directed at speaking well of their company. If you take interest in one rental company; search around the web for testimonials about it OUTSIDE OF ITS WEBSITE.
  • Read travel and tourism forums about your desired destination. Surely, tourists and locals would come up with good referrals.
  • Look for referrals from official and reliable websites like government offices. Their partner companies are usually of credible reputation – enough to have passed government standards for partnership and endorsement.
  • Read the terms of services and other things carefully. When booking, especially online, make sure you read everything thoroughly. Missing out may mean surprise fees, hidden charges and disappointing results.

 

Be a wise tourist and a wise spender. Van rentals could cost a fortune but getting the right one is knowing that you are getting a run for your money, and the grand vacation of your lifetime.