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Lawsuits Against Hertz/Dollar for False Rental Car Arrests to Reach the "Hundreds"

The Hertz Corporation, the rental giant that also owns Dollar Rent A Car, is facing a growing tsunami of lawsuits after having hundreds of customers arrested. NewsNation, the…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Italy Just Made the Amalfi Coast Drive Harder for Rental Cars. Here’s How to Visit Anyway.

UPDATE, July 13: After publishing the story below, originally dated July 1, 2022, Frommer's received an email from a reader asking about, among other things, how the Amalfi Coast's new…

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9 Ways You Can Save Money on Summer Travel in 2022

Hard truth: Even if you follow every money-saving tip I'm about to give you in this article, you're still likely to spend more on your 2022 summer vacation than you did in 2021—and…

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Are Avis and Hertz Fixing Rental Car Rates? Congress Is Demanding Answers

As excoriating letters from members of Congress go, these made little effort to soften accusations. "Hertz appears to have used its market position to raise prices substantially even…

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Warning! Hertz Still Slapping Erroneous Fees on Innocent Customers, Paper Says

Hertz may have emerged from bankruptcy protection earlier this year, but for customers of the rental car company, warning lights are still flashing. The troubled brand that Vanity Fair…

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Strategies for Finding Affordable Holiday Car Rentals in 2021

Although we're no longer seeing headlines blaring "Rental Car Apocalypse!", should holiday travelers still be worried about rental car prices? Sadly, yes. Rental cars remain in short…

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Hertz Accused of Slapping Fees on Innocent Customers: How to Protect Yourself

Tuesday's Los Angeles Times had a skin-crawling story about Hertz, the rental car giant that just emerged from bankruptcy last week. The article tells the tale of a family who picked…

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Travel Prices Will Rise Sharply in the Coming Weeks, Warns a New Report

I've always said that one of my main jobs as a travel writer is to make really stupid mistakes so I can warn my readers about what not to do. Glory be, I made one such mistake in early…

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Will a Gasoline Shortage Kill Summer Road Trips? Advice From An Expert

Toilet paper shortages? That's so 2020. This year, sources have been warning about an issue that chills the blood quickly: not enough fuel at gas stations. "It's been a bit of a…

Article / Passportable

Why Uber May Be the Best Way to Rent Cars This Summer

Last week Uber announced it was expanding its reach in yet another industry. The tech giant, known for its ride-hailing and delivery services, has partnered with the major rental car…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Gas Prices Getting You Down? Tips and Resources for Conserving Fuel (and Money)

Don't despair -- Frommer's is here to guide you to savings. We can't promise that you'll be smiling at the pump, but at least we can help take some of the financial pressure off.

Article / Car Rentals

Can't Find an Affordable Rental Car? Try These Alternatives You May Not Have Thought Of

When mainstream rental car companies don't come through, you might have to get creative. These other ideas for rented wheels could save you money.

Article / Family & Kids

Make Your Summer Vacation Reservations Now—Or You Could Overpay or Get Shut Out

2021 is turning into a year unlike any other. With so many people vacationing domestically, it's never been more important for travelers to make early bookings.

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Five Big Challenges Confronting Travelers During the Pandemic Recovery

Some of the ways Covid-19 has changed travel are obvious. When we plan almost any adventure now, first we take into account safety protocols like social distancing and masks. The…

Article / Family & Kids

5 Ways to Vacation with Family or Friends in a Social Bubble

Need ideas for getting loved ones together to travel in a safe group? Many areas of the travel industry are now making that possible.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

A Massive Shortage of Rental Cars Is Confronting U.S. Travelers

Thinking you’ll rent a car for your next trip? Think again. Shortages are slamming Florida right now, and industry insiders say the problem will only grow worse. Much, much…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

What You Need to Know About Credit Cards and Rental Car Insurance (It's All Changing)

A number of cards are no longer offering rental car insurance. Here's how to find out whether you're covered—before you hit the rental counter.

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How to Find the Best Rates for Last-Minute Car Rentals

Save money when you rent a car—every time—using our time-tested, expert-approved tips

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Lawsuit: Hertz Customers Jailed After False Accusations of Stealing Rental Cars

Rent a car from Hertz and your road trip could end in unjustified jail time, or so a lawsuit filed in Delaware on behalf of nearly two dozen plaintiffs alleges. The accusers—all…

Article / Road Trips

Is Renting an RV a Safe Bet for Summer Travel?

RVing is going to be huge this summer. We spoke with RV rental companies about what they're doing to make their vehicles hygienic. 

Article / Passportable

Rent a Car for a One-Way Road Trip for $20 a Day with No Drop-Off Fees

Every spring, the major rental car companies need to spread their cars from warm-weather cities, where vacationers tend to go in the winter, to locations across the country where the…

Article / Passportable

You Can Now Rent Hertz Cars in Europe with a Debit Card—but Should You?

Rental car company Hertz and the two brands under its corporate umbrella—Dollar and Thrifty—have begun accepting debit cards as a payment option for car rentals in Europe. Previously,…

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Tour Alaska On Your Own: Driving Its National Parks

Alaska is home to 23 national parks. Many of them are remote and are only reachable by expensive air charter, but luckily, a few of the best ones are accessible by car. From the city…

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Drive to Florida in a Rental Car for Only $7.99 a Day

Winter is coming, and in Florida, so are the tourists. Each year, the major car rental companies shift their inventory to where the business is, and now that summer is ending, Hertz…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Tips on Getting the Most Out of Your 2018 Summer Vacation

Remember when summer really meant vacation? I’m talking, of course, of the time before you were able to vote, when summer meant freedom from school and adventures at camp, a fun summer…