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🚗 Car rentals don’t have to break the bank. In this video, I’m sharing 10 proven, but lesser-known hacks that can save you serious money the next time you need to rent a car. From timing your booking right to using local companies, switching countries with a VPN, and avoiding sneaky upsells — these are the tips I’ve used to rent cars for a fraction of the normal price hundreds of times.

Whether you’re renting for a road trip, a vacation, or just getting around, these tricks will help you avoid overpriced rates and hidden fees. 👀 I’ve used all of these hacks to get rentals for less— no gimmicks, just strategy.

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➡️More about me:
I’m David and I make travel videos. I’m focused on sharing the most interesting and insightful travel experiences with you, from hidden gems to luxury hotels. Plus I’ve got a bit of an obsession with finding the best travel deals, so I like to share my mastery of travel hacking when there’s a good reason to, too. Everybody deserves the chance to travel, so I’m here to inspire you and share the expert travel advice you need.

00:00 10 rental car hacks
01:16 1. Know the right websites
02:27 2. Timing
04:05 3. Pick up, drop off
05:16 4. Change your country
08:04 5. Refundable bookings
09:20 6. Pickup location
10:28 7. Go local
11:44 8. Longer or shorter?
12:35 9. Easy marked-up sneakiness to avoid
14:10 10. Pencil and paper… and camera
15:20 Proven rental car hacks

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