Why are there no rental cars in Maine?
PORTLAND, Maine — Due to supply chain shortages affecting car manufacturers, car rental companies aren’t able to restore their inventory. That is a problem for more rural travel destinations, such as Maine, where most locations require a car to get to.
Where can I find the best rental car prices?
The Best Car Rental Booking Sites in the U.S. and Europe
- AutoRentals.com.
- Rentalcars.com.
- Hotwire.
- Priceline.
- Expedia.
- Low-cost car rental booking sites Alamo, Payless, and Thrifty.
- Sixt Car Rentals.
- AARP’s discount with Avis, Budget, and Payless.
Is Costco Good for rent a car?
Costco is probably the most competitive outlet for renting cars that I’ve found. They’re almost always the cheapest, though it’s never a guarantee. When you book through Costco Travel, you also can add your reservation information to AutoSlash (read our review here).
Why is there a rental car shortage right now?
That is because the shortage of semiconductor chips that has held up auto manufacturing persists, leaving rental car companies to operate with lower inventory after they sold off chunks of their fleets in the early days of the pandemic. Building that stock back up has been more difficult than expected.
How far out should I book a rental car?
When’s the best time to book your rental car? Booking three to six months before you travel is usually ideal. Prices tend to be most competitive during this period. There isn’t much benefit to booking further ahead.
Does Costco car rental come with insurance?
Does Costco Travel offer rental car insurance? We don’t offer or include rental car insurance. However, optional insurance is available through the rental car company and you can add it at the rental counter when you are picking up your car.
Is it still difficult to rent a car?
Rental-car companies and analysts say they expect shortages to continue in the coming months due to the global chip shortage and other supply-chain constraints. With demand for rental cars expected to be high, plan to book early and brace for high prices in popular leisure destinations.