A list of the most popular car hire companies and that of the best car hire companies will look very different so I wont give you a list. I will tell you what a good car hire agency should be able to do for you and then you can use that information to see whether any particular one meets those criteria.
A good rental agency will offer you a cover charge for periods that are longer than two days instead of the daily rates. The longer the period the lower the cover charge should become, that is when compared to the daily rate.
You might also want to know if the cars have any extra features that you are going to need. A good car rental company will have roof racks for luggage and maybe sports equipment or extra storage facilities. Not for free of course I’m just saying they should have them available should you ever need them.
Find out the requirements of having extra drivers included in the lease agreement. Normally you would be required to register additional drivers at an extra cost but considering the length of your lease the car rental agency should allow you to have them simply registered and their details filed.
Personally I’m of the opinion that car agencies should as a matter of routine be able to set you up for the itinerary of your stay. Basically take care of your flight and accomodation requirements as well. This will normally come at an extra cost to you of course. A good agency will explan the conditions of your lease to you in detail.
I’m particularly referring to the penalty clauses that most agencies tend brush over or briefly mention. You should be clear as to what these are and how they affect you. Did I say I wouldn’t mention the popular ones I was just kidding? Hertz, Avis, Budget and RAV are just some of the more preferred car hire agencies in the country. If you want to access them and compare them all at once just look up any of these:
