If you are a frequent traveler and have rented a car in Chicago or Los Angeles or anywhere in the United States, you will easily understand that headaches and hassles is sometimes a commonplace with such a transaction.
when renting a car in another country, such as Mexico, might frighten somebody. Nonetheless, avoiding car rental problems while vacationing in Mexico can be quite easy as long as you take several things in account.
First of all rent from an international car rental agency instead of relying on a local agency. The internacional agency work better regarding customer service and availability aspects. Normally local agencies do not have the incentive to treat tourists well because they will probably never have the opportunity to use their service again in the future and sometimes do not have as much choice in car models. Also with large international agencies you can set up your rental online or over the phone beforehand. Make sure to print a copy of the document that shows the name of the company, the branch and model of the vehicle, and the price that you were quoted (in dollars and pesos). If there is any discrepancy in price or type of vehicle this should settle any arguments.
When renting a car in Mexico the rental agency will want you to have a credit card. They will need to run the credit card twice, once for the rental and once as a precautionary measure for any damages that may occur to the vehicle while it is in your possession. Once you return the car and an inspection shows it is in it's previous condition you should make sure to get the second blank charge slip returned or destroyed in your presence. If all you have is a debit card you will probably be charged a deposit, but ther is a chance that such a transaction will limit your withdrawal capability on that card.
Do not accept a vehicle from a rental office that is not in optimum condition. It won't pay to take chances with a vehicle that may break down on a desolate part of highway. In any case, rental services in Mexico offer the same services as they do in the U.S. such as roadside assistance and extra insurance for an additional fee. It is always advisable to take the extra insurance when renting in Mexico especially when you are not very familiar with the language.
On nearly every highway there are green cars driving during the day for any technical assistance. It is always better to wait for that green cars to show up and never accept assistance from people or mecanics in their private car. This help can turn out to be very expensive and sometimes they do not solve your problem. But the green cars they are specially trained for tecnical assistance and they tow you to the next toll station in case they cannot repair your car.
Despite the common belief that renting a car in Mexico is very adventurous because of the traffic problems and the traffic density but when you are outside town it can be relaxing and liberating to explore Mexico at your own pace. It is relatively trouble-free and enjoyable as long as you know the best ways to avoid car rental nightmares. Rent from a known international company insteaed of local company because a known brand will provide the best service and least hassles. Protect yourself by being aware of what you are charged and how payments for services are remitted. And maek sure you take the time to inspect your vehicle that you won't have problems when returning it to the agency. Make also sure that the vehicle is reasonably clean and in excellent condition. When following these tips your car rental in your Mexico vacation will avoid nightmares and gives you the pleasure of exploring the country the way you like most.
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