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My Chinese Car Rental From Avis

Matthew Klint October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 9 Comments

For the first time in my life, I got to test drive a Chinese car, a Haval Jolion, while in South Africa. The verdict? It felt no different than many others SUV crossovers I have driven over the years. Driving...

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Denied An Avis Car Rental In Germany By Provincial Clerk!

Matthew Klint May 18, 2022May 20, 2022 65 Comments

I was denied an Avis rental in Germany by the same guy I’ve been renting cars from for the better part of a decade when he suddenly decided I needed an international driving permit. Denied Avis Car Rental In...

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This Is Why People Hate Rental Car Companies…

Matthew Klint December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 23 Comments

There are many reasons why people hate car rental companies, but perhaps most paramount is due to hidden fees and unexpected charges that renters often find in their final invoice. I’ve been victim to that as have countless other...

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A $932 “Fee” From Thrifty Car Rental For Returning Car To Wrong Airport Terminal?

Matthew Klint November 30, 2021December 3, 2021 25 Comments

Please check out this update to the story. > Read More: This Is Why People Hate Rental Car Companies… A story from consumer advocate Christopher Elliott caught my eye detailing how a man was purportedly charged $932 for returning...

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Car Rental Rates To Remain High

Kyle Stewart August 8, 2021September 12, 2021 6 Comments

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Car rental rates have been very high but even as travel demand reduces, rates will remain elevated. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...

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Car Rental Agencies Don’t Offer Lifetime Status But Should

Kyle Stewart January 12, 2020September 13, 2021 6 Comments

Airlines and hotel chains offer lifetime elite status in their program for their most loyal customers, yet rental car agencies don’t. Why? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....

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Why Rental Car Companies Hate Debit Cards

Kyle Stewart August 11, 2019September 14, 2021 12 Comments

If you’ve ever approached a rental car counter with a debit card in hand, you’ll know it can get ugly fast. But there are very good reasons why debit cards are poison for rental car companies. If you are...

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Can You Travel Without the Hassle?

Matthew Klint July 29, 2015December 5, 2016 6 Comments

If you’ve read my blog, you know I have elite status with a handful of airlines and I’ve played the game long enough to know how to beat the crowd. Even so, I wish flying could be half as...

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