Thursday, March 24, 2011

Airport Car Rental Companies Take The Edge Off Of High Air Fares

By Abel Satiku


Anyone who has ever planned an overseas trip knows that doing so involves a number of important details. There are airline tickets to purchase, hotel rooms to book, car rental arrangements to make; the list goes on and on. Needless to say, attending to all of these particulars can be time-consuming and taxing.

In fact, one of the most frequent desires that individuals express is that they would like to be able to pay for everything at the same time. The other is that they want to be able to pay less. Considering the often high prices of air fares, the various costs incurred during the course of a trip can bring travel expenses to a hefty total. Obviously, burning a hole through one's pocket is not the best way to start a trip.

In recognition of these problems, airlines are offering all-inclusive, customizable travel packages. Packages which combine the price of air fare and car rental services are particularly popular. This is because car rental companies tend to form partnerships with airlines. In fact, many car rental companies have booking offices in major airports. Given that a high correlation exists between air travel and car rentals, partnerships between airlines and car rental services are not only logical, but lucrative. They are based on the understanding that people would much rather purchase all-inclusive packages at discounted rates, because such packages are not only cheaper, but also more convenient. Because of the sheer number of people opting for discounted all-inclusive packages, airlines and car rental companies can be sure that they will make more money in the long run.

Practically every airline offers some type of all-inclusive air fare and rental package because doing so helps them to keep their competitive edge. Also, the range of car rental companies participating in these types of partnerships is astounding and with so much to choose from, you can be sure to find a car rental service suited to your particular needs. What you should know, is that not all airlines openly advertise their deals, and thus it is always a good idea to be proactive and ask. It is also a good idea to use Internet travel websites, which filter your travel requests and list different car rental rates in order of decreasing value.

In today's fast-paced, convenience-oriented world, many people like the idea of one-stop shopping. This preference for the quick and easy applies as much to the travel industry as to any other type of service. Currently, there are many one-stop resources for all you travelling needs, and with so many businesses catching on to the trend, you can be sure that purchasing a plane ticket and renting a vehicle for travel purposes is now easier and cheaper than ever.




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