If you’re planning on renting a car, there are a number of factors you’ll have to consider when deciding on which brand to go for. Factors such as price, car model and make are obvious enough, but it might also be important for you to think about the car accessories that are available.
It is becoming increasingly common for rental cars to have GPS devices included as car accessories. These become especially useful when you consider that travelers most commonly use car rentals. Such travelers have to find their way around streets they may not be comfortable with. If this sounds like you, then getting a car with a GPS device could be a good idea. Then again, you may have a portable GPS anyway, in which case you can ignore the cars with these devices for a small saving.
Car rentals all come equipped with standard safety equipment. This includes seat belts and both rear and passenger side air bags. These come as standard in virtually all rentals, so if yours doesn’t have one, you’re getting ripped off!
How much can you expect to save if you want a car without any extra accessories? Generally, the savings will be pretty slim. In most cases additional accessories come standard with the car, and the more expensive the model of car you get, the more accessories it will naturally come with. If you only need a car for a couple of days and don’t mind too much what you drive, it’s worth not worrying about the accessories for a cheaper ride.
Having said that, there may be options available for extra accessories to have in your car. Have a look at what’s available, and if you don’t need ‘em, don’t get ‘em!