So, it seems you are planning to travel to Pittsburgh, but the prices of taxis are quite ludicrous, and you decided to rent a car.
Well, today, you will find out a couple of secret ways how you can rent cars in Pittsburgh Airport much cheaper compared to everyone else!
Check daily/weekly rates
In some cases, car rentals, including the Avis PIT airport, make a very large profit margin. They will have day rates in the low/medium range, and the moment the week mark hits, you get hit with a big bill which could be at times outrageous. Just make sure to check that and know for how long you will need the car.
Get rid of additional upgrades
It is common for car rentals and Pittsburgh Airport car rental to offer different car upgrades such as GPS and satellite radio. Either can be removed in favor of having a cheaper rent for a vehicle. Grab your phone and plug it into the car charger to play some tunes and study the map of Pittsburgh ahead of time to replace both of these pricey options.
Check if you qualify for discounts
Rental companies have several different programs for members of a different group of people, saving you some cash and these groups usually include Veterans, Military personnel, AARP members, AAA members, and many others.
Checking if you belong to any of these or other groups could be very beneficial and also save some money!
Look at your airport miles/credit card points
Almost all airports have a system of airport miles which means the more you fly with that airline, you will slowly accumulate points that will get you benefits with services from that airport. So, check from time to time how you can use them to get a cheaper vehicle.
Usually, you would use the latter for hotels, but if it is a long trip, you might use both points for a good car!
Avoid insurance potholes
Another way of saving a decent chunk of cash is by checking if your insurance cuts costs on car rental. At times your insurance can cut anywhere ranging from 20-30$ from car rentals, saving much money. However, be sure to bring that insurance because car rentals have recently started demanding to see them before giving keys to car drivers.
Leverage specific credit card perks
Check if your credit card has specific perks; not only will it affect airline prices, but it will also affect rental prices. It will most likely cut anywhere from 10-25% of the rental price, which is another handy way to save money. These are the multiple ways you can save money in Pittsburgh Airport and save quite the penny.
Since when you start peeling the coupons/memberships/credit card perks on top of each other, Pittsburgh car rental should never cost you much money.
Consider taking the car rental a day/two early
If you plan to go to Pittsburgh before the holidays, it might be good to purchase the car rental 1 or 2 days before since it is much cheaper to pay 20-30$ a day than the increased seasonal prices of 40-50$ a day.
This way you could save a lot since your old rate will be in place instead of the holiday rate.
Take into account who registers for the rentals
Rental companies did not allow younger drivers to apply for rentals before, but now they do for hefty fees.
So perhaps have someone go with you on your trip to tag along and register the rental on them to avoid additional fees if you are under the age of 21 because paying additional money because of your age is ridiculous.
Make sure to end the trip with an almost full fuel tank
All rental companies, including the Pittsburgh Airport, will make you pay a fee if you return the car without a full fuel tank, and that could cost more than fueling the car by yourself.
Also, you could find a cheaper fuel to fill the tank with or outright fill it with diesel which is a super cheap option when you consider it.
Make pictures of the condition of the car
Rental companies sometimes try to rip off people, saying it is dirty and was not the way you took it.
So, make sure to take pictures during your trip to avoid getting ripped off for nonsense such as this.
Make sure to check for any ‘secret fees’
Sometimes when you get a rental car, you might get an additional fee for something.
Furthermore, it would be best to dispute something with the owners because it might be insignificant and removed upon discussion.
But if you do not notice it, the total amount you pay will be surprisingly higher than expected.
Enjoy your cheaper car rental!
These are all the ways that will help you cut costs if you decide to rent a car at Pittsburgh’s Airport. Hope this was useful and saved you a lot of money because Airports can be quite stingy when it comes to money!
