One Way Rental From Atlanta

Darlene asks:

RE: One Way Rental from Atlanta

I need to rent car in Atlanta, GA and return in Charleston, SC. What is cheapest way to do this?

My Response:

Without knowing your dates, times, location preference, car size, etc. I can't do any specific checking for you regarding a one way rental from Atlanta, but I can give you some basic oneway rental tips.

When looking at one way rentals, there are basic guidelines you can use to get the cheapest rate possible for a one-way car:

1. Do a lot of comparison shopping.

Find location information for as many car rental companies as possible in Atlanta to check availability and rates. (Try individual rental company websites or do a rental car search on YellowPages.com). Also check multiple locations within the same city (Atlanta airport vs Atlanta neighborhood location, if that is something that you are able to do), for the city, pick up and return dates and times and the car size or vehicle size that you're looking for. Sometimes an off-airport location will have cheaper rates, but they also usually have less cars than airport locations -- that can make getting the availability for a one way rental from Atlanta more difficult. Also, make sure that your preferred company has a drop off location in Charleston, as well.

Check one way rental from Atlanta rates using a discount code, if you qualify. You can find a list of over car rental discount codes for 8 major car rental companies, right on this site.

2. Take the smallest size vehicle that you would be comfortable with.

You'll want to make sure that the vehicle is still comfortable for extended driving periods, but the smaller the vehicle, the more fuel efficient it will be -- saving you money on gas.

3. Keep your One-Way Rental a Short One.

The rates for a one-way car rental are often higher for each rental day. (Although some companies do charge a regular per day rate for the car rental and then add on a one way car rental drop off fee). Usually, the sooner you drop off the car in Atlanta, the less days, the cheaper the rate, IF the company is charging a higher daily rate and not just a flat drop off fee.

Make sure to check which way your car rental company charges for the one way rental to Atlanta. If you need a car while in Charleston, it will usually be cheaper to rent a seperate vehicle for the remainder of your rental period (while in Charleston).

Hope this helps!

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