There are plenty of car rental and car hire services in the market to choose from. Several of these ‘rent a car' brands offer more or less of the same benefits and advantages. While some offer greater discounts, there are some that offer luxurious add-ons and accompaniments. Some brands have stayed in the market longer than the others and therefore it is easier to trust them over the others. However, expensive car rentals or car hire services do not always offer top of the line benefits. Some of these car hire services can be a complete rip off and can leave one feeling frustrated or disappointed. With money being an important factor, it is always advisable to go for the basic benefits rather than just the bling factor.

Ways in which one can rent a car for half the price and greater advantages are :

• Check out various websites and compare/ contrast the car rental offers. It is always good to have a pool of choice to choose from before narrowing down on one car Hire Company.

• It's best to book over the weekends. Most, if not all car hire sites offer attractive and budget friendly deals over the weekends. Therefore it is best to book or rent a car well in advance in order to save money and obtain the best of services from the car hire company. But at times ‘too cheap' may also result in ‘too shoddy' a service from the car hire. It is best to go through the online car hire site carefully and reading all the terms and conditions before making a booking.

• Read the fine print- That brings us to the next important point, reading the fine print. Some customers forget to read the smaller details and get swayed by the larger picture. But these small details often lead to unpleasant surprises, especially in terms of cost. And so, do not forget to read the fine print as that would help in deciding which car hire has the best advantage out of the lot.

• Know your requirements- Most car rental services offer way too many frills or add-ons, some of which we do not need while travelling. Go with what your basic needs are while travelling instead of going for plain luxury. That would get you a more pocket friendly deal for sure.

• Avoid surcharges- Car hire companies at times charge for fuel which could be double the amount you may pay for getting a full tank! And so it is advisable to fill up the tank, or at least half of it before returning it in order to avoid any surcharges the car hire may charge you with at the end.