If you plan on visiting Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth Zoo, or Shop & dine in Sundance Square knowing how to rent a car in Forth Worth, Texas might come in handy. http://www.rentalcarmomma.com/cities/fortworth-new.htm

The moment you get off the plane at Fort Worth International Airport you are bombarded with car rental advertisements by numerous rental car providers. Advertisements offering Hertz car rentals, Avis car rentals, Enterprise car rentals and Thrifty car rentals welcome you into the airport terminal. All of them promise low rates and hope to win your business. Conveniently the car rental counters can be found after a short walk. This is how many people end up using a rental car. What they don't know is that airport car rentals are generally more expensive than when you pick up a rental car from a car rental provider away from the airport. This is because the airport facility charges fees and taxes. Information like this and other money saving tactics can be found on this page. Before walking up to that car rental counter, make sure you have done your homework. It can save you a lot of money. http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/116640/article.html

Whether you are a small business traveler looking to go to several meetings or a tourist trying to find your way around town or even a Fort Worth resident looking for a replacement for your car that's in the shop, the basic steps towards getting the most out of your car rental are all the same. Hopefully this page will answer some of your car rental questions.

THE INTERNET: The best place to go for information about car rentals is the Internet. Not only is the Internet available 24/7, but you also won't have to deal with a pushy sales agent. Go online at your own leisure and look at the different types of vehicles that are being offered. The automobile categories generally range from economic and compact cars to SUV's and minivans. If you are looking for a luxury exotic car, like a Lamborghini or Ferrari, make sure to visit a car rental website like exoticcarrentals.com that specializes in these. Besides looking at the vehicles, you also want to compare the different rates being offered. Nobody wants to pay a fortune on a rental car.

RENTAL RATES: If you know weeks ahead of time that you are going to visit Fort Worth, Texas, try to reserve you rental car immediately. Rental rates are determined by how many cars are in the lot at the time of your reservation, so the earlier you book your rental, the better rate you will end up getting. Try to reserve your rental car at least one week ahead of time. Don't forget, a few days or so after you've reserved your car, you can call the car rental company and inquire about their current rental rates. If they are lower, you can re-reserve your vehicle to get this lower rate. http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/116640/article.html

Following is a summary of some of the hidden fees and charges that nobody tells you about when renting a car.

UNLIMITED MILEAGES: Before driving off the lot, ask the car rental agent about unlimited mileage. Some companies charge you after you use a certain daily allotment of miles. Try finding a rental car with unlimited mileage

DROP OFF 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

ADD-ONS: Additional items that you may need can be rented from the car rental company. Anything from child safety seats to roof racks and GPS devices can be rented for a daily rate. This can easily add up and you will be better off just bringing the items with you yourself. http://www.independenttraveler.com/resources/article.cfm?AID=29&category=2&page=2

CAR RENTAL UPGRADES: Sometimes when picking up a rental car, you will be asked if you want a free upgrade to a larger vehicle. This sounds very tempting, but keep in mind that larger vehicles require more gas, which translates to more costs for you. The reason why you are being offered that free upgrade is because the compact vehicles are more in demand. If you are on a budget, you might want to consider declining this offer.

AGE PENALTIES The age to rent a car in the United States ranges from 18 - 25. Some companies won't rent to anyone under 25 years of age. Other companies might rent to people under 25, but will charge an age penalty. If you are under 21 years of age this penalty can be even higher. To avoid any penalty whatsoever, try looking into the smaller independent car rental companies. They make their own in-house rules and are often more flexible. http://www.independenttraveler.com/resources/article.cfm?AID=29&category=2&page=2

GAS: Prepaying for gas is one of the options you have when returning the rental car. You won't have to worry about finding a gas station to fill up the car, but you might end up paying more than needed. Car rental companies charge more for gas by the gallon than you would pay at the pump. Even if you bring the car back with a tank that is only half empty, you will still have paid for a full tank. It might be a little inconvenience to find a gas station, but filling up the car yourself is often cheaper.

COUPONS: When reserving your rental car online for your For Worth visit, there are certain coupons you can use that can save you some money. Websites like rentalcarmomma.com and retailmenot.com have many coupons in the form of coupon codes and direct links. Promo codes can be redeemed by entering them online while reserving your vehicle. Direct links instantly take you to the web page with the discount Restrictions and exclusions might apply, so check the small print on the coupons. Also, expired coupons are not accepted, so make sure the coupons are valid before redeeming them. http://www.rentalcarmomma.com/cities/fortworth-new.htm http://www.retailmenot.com/coupons/carrentals

PACKAGE DEALS: If you need air fare and a hotel stay to complete your visit to Fort Worth, you might want to look into booking a package deal. Companies like Travelocity.com, Orbitz.com, Expedia.com, Priceline.com, and Hotwire.com all offer special rates if you book your rental car, air fare and/or accommodation simultaneously. These travel packages are cheaper than booking each item individually.

Nationwide car rental companies like Enterprise, Thrifty, Avis, and Hertz have set rates and regulations that they go by. If you are under the age of 25, it might be better to look into renting from an independent company since they have more are more flexible because they make their own in-house rules. It is also said that independent companies provide better service because they really want your business. They know they are up against the big names in the car rental business.

INDEPENDENT CAR RENTAL COMPANIES:

• Able Discount Car Rental
• 10114 Aledo Road
• Fort Worth, TX 76126-1739
• Phone: (817) 831-4800

This car rental company was established in 1982 and claims to be flexible on its terms. They also sell pre-owned vehicles. http://www.accessusaonline.com/ablecar/index.html

• Signal Car Rental
• 3505 Airport Freeway
• Fort Worth, TX 76111-4601
• Phone: (817) 831-9191

This car rental facility doesn't provide a website like many of the smaller independent car rental provider. However, they are conveniently located in Fort Worth, Texas.