Hiring a Car Rental adds so much freedom to your holiday. And it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Discover  easy ways to cut costs when you rent a car.

Drive Barbados are an independent business that has a natural affinity for car rental in Barbados. We set ourselves apart from other Barbados car rental companies with our prompt services, friendliness, low prices, and emotional connection. We strive to provide the best rental car packages, offer a variety of car rentals, offer a hassle-free customer experience, and offer low rental rates.

Book early

The easiest way to get the cheapest car rental deal is to book in advance. This is especially true for him during peak travel periods such as December. B. During the school summer holidays. Booking early doesn’t guarantee you’ll find the car you’re looking for, but leaving late can help you get what the car rental company has available get up.

Get your timing right

Hourglass with blue sand on silver laptop Car rental companies rent out cars in 24-hour increments and also charge late fees. So please return the car to keep costs down. Car rental companies usually calculate the rental fee on his 24 hour basis. So if you pick up your car at 12:00 noon, please make sure you get it back at 12:00 or earlier. If you choose to drop off later, you will be charged an extra day, even if it is an extra hour.

Pay attention to size

Think practical and value functionality over luxury. This sporty soft top may look nice, but is it really worth the extra cost? Next, think carefully about what you want in a car in terms of size and features, and don’t forget to factor in fuel costs. If you drive a lot, choose a fuel-efficient car.

Choose a driver

While it makes sense to share driving when embarking on an epic road trip, adding a driver can skyrocket your rental price, especially if you’re under 25. Consider if you can get by with just one driver for your entire vacation, as it can save you a lot of money. If you really want to share the driving, look out for our special ‘free extra driver’ offer. This can make a big difference to your costs.

Pack your own his GPS and child seat

A woman in a yellow sweater puts a child in a child seat. Child renting her seat saves her from having to carry her own seat, but the rental company charges her a daily fee. If you require a child seat, consider bringing one from home to avoid paying the extra cost of renting one from the car rental company. Rental fees are generally added daily and added quickly. Most airlines allow baby items to be carried free of charge. If you don’t have a GPS, you can download free maps to your phone that consume no data while traveling.

Find the cheapest insurance

Buying extra insurance when you’re trying to save money on a rental car may not make much sense, but it’s worth considering.

Find your happy balance: Consider what you have to risk if something goes wrong and how much you’re willing to pay upfront for protection. Most deals include basic insurance (which limits liability), but if your rental car is stolen or damaged, the car rental company will charge you an average of up to £3,000. Only bodywork is usually covered by basic coverage, so if anything else is damaged, you could face thousands of bills.

There are various insurance options:You can purchase additional insurance when you book your car or at the counter, purchase a separate excess insurance online, or leave it to chance. If you choose to purchase additional insurance, you have more options online before your trip than going to the counter.

Check fuel policy

Different car rental companies offer different fuel policies. The most common is a full tank. This means you pick up your car with a full tank and return it with a full tank. This is usually the cheapest option as you only pay for the fuel you use. Some car rental companies use a “full to empty” policy. This means you don’t have to fill up the tank. This can be more expensive as service charges may apply on top of fuel costs. And you may be faced with the choice of returning the car with the gas still in the tank, or risking the exhaust back to the airport on the last leg.