Chula Vista Nature Center, Knotts Soak City, and the United States Olympic Training Center are all tourist attractions in Chula Vista, California. If you plan on visiting these attractions it might be beneficial to know how to rent a car in Chula Vista. http://www.rentalcarmomma.com/cities/chulavista.htm

When traveling to California many people choose a rental car as their choice of transportation. There are various reasons for this. A rental car give you the freedom to come and go as you please. You will not have to go by bus or train schedules. It's also very convenient to just walk over to the car rental counter at the airport and rent a car. What many people don't know is that there are many fees and unexpected charges that come with renting a car. If you know what to look out for these costs can be avoided.

People tend to think that the larger car rental companies like Hertz, Budget, Alamo, Avis and Enterprise are more reliable. They advertise everywhere and are present at many airports. Often these larger companies are less flexible when it comes to rules, regulations and rate negotiations. Sometimes the local neighborhood car rental facilities away from the airport are cheaper. They also make their own in-house rules so they might be easier in negotiations.

On this page you will find various information that might come in handy when renting that car in Chula Vista.

THE INTERNET: Cheap car rental rates, various different vehicles, car rental promotions, discounts and car rental package deals can all be found when searching the Internet. Therefore, before renting a car, it's recommended to go online and do some research. Look at the rates offered by different car rental companies, look at their vehicles and decide which company you want to go with. You can book your rental car either online, on the phone or in person. Again, it's recommended to book your rental car online. You will find deals and discounts online that you will not find if you call or visit the car rental facility. Also car rental companies are bound by opening and closing hours where as the Internet is 'open' 24/7. You also don't have to worry about pushy sales representatives trying to persuade you.

FREE UPGRADES: When you go to pick up your rental car it can happen that you are offered a free upgrade. Usually this upgrade is to a larger vehicle which costs more in gas. If you are not on a budget and don't mind paying the extras, you can accept the upgrade. Otherwise, you might want to ask for a more economical upgrade. http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/116640/article.html

WHEN TO RENT: The earlier you reserve your rental car, the better rate you will get. This is because car rental rates are determined by how many vehicles are in the car rental lot at the time of your reservation. If you know a week or more ahead of time that you will be visiting Chula Vista, reserve the car immediately. Try to aim for at least one week before you visit.

WEEKLY & WEEKEND RATES: Try scheduling your Chula Vista rental car for a weekend. Many car rental companies give discounts on weekends. If you plan on holding onto the rental car for five days or more it can also work in your favor. Ask about the weekly rates. These are often favorable.

INSURANCE: When you drive a car, you will need car insurance. The same goes for a rental car. Car rental companies offer to provide this insurance for you, often at high rates. Their insurance covers you in case of a collision and it covers the loss of the rental company. To avoid being charged for car insurance, check your own policy first. Contact your insurance agent and see if your current insurance covers rental cars. If it does there is no need to accept the coverage from the car rental facility. It will save you some money. http://www.usatourist.com/english/tips/carrental.html

FEES: If you have a small child that requires a child safety car seat it is best to bring your own. Car rental companies charge daily rates to rent additional items like car seats, GPS devices, roof racks and such. If you want to save some money, bring your own add-ons.

AIRPORT PICK UPS: Picking up a rental car from an airport car rental facility might seem quite convenient, but it's also much more expensive than if you were to pick up the car from a local neighborhood facility. This is because of airport taxes and fees that you get charged. If you want to save some money, pick up the car at the neighborhood car rental facility.

DROP OF CHARGES: When renting a car make sure to calculate how many days you will need the rental car for. You don't want to end up dropping the car off too late or too early because you might get charged a fee for this. Early drop offs might make it so you didn't rent the car for the entire week which means your weekly rate will have to be adjusted to match the amount of days you actually used the car. http://www.independenttraveler.com/resources/article.cfm?AID=29&category=2&page=2

COUPONS: Car rental coupons and deals can often be found on the Internet on websites such as retailmenot.com and rentalcarmomma.com. Coupons are either coupon codes, direct links or printable coupons. Promo codes can be redeemed by entering them online while reserving your vehicle. Direct links will take you to the web page where the discounts is applied, and printable coupons can be printed, clipped and redeemed at the participating car rental facility. Some coupons might only be valid when used on a certain kind of rental car of for a certain number of days. Other restrictions and exclusions might apply also, so check the small print on the coupons. Also, expired coupons are not accepted, so make sure the coupons are valid before redeeming them. Coupons: http://www.rentalcarmomma.com/cities/chulavista.htm http://www.retailmenot.com/coupons/carrentals

Besides the nationwide well known car rental providers there are also independently owned car rental facilities in Chula Vista . Sometimes it's easier to deal with an independently smaller company. For instance, if you are under 25 years of age other companies might charge you an age penalty. Independent car rental companies make their own rules and regulations and are more flexible when it comes to negotiating. Aside from this it is also said that they provide better service and have a better vehicle selection. Following you will find information on several independent car rental companies in Chula Vista. http://www.carrentalexpress.com/tips/car-rental-independent.html

INDEPENDENT CAR RENTAL COMPANIES:

• Ford Rental System
• 560 Auto Park Drive
• Chula Vista, CA 91911-6026
• Phone: (619) 656-3370

Besides selling new and pre-owned vehicles, this company also rents out cars.

• Auto Rent Car Rental
• 3346 Kettner Boulevard
• San Diego, CA 92101-1123
• Phone: (619) 692-3006

This car rental facility is Autorent Car Rental is 3 blocks from the San Diego Airport and has a shuttle service that can pick you up from the airport. http://autorentsd.com/about.html