And these prices are before taxes and fees.
Now there is a big shortage of rental cars, and prices are through the sunroof.
Mary Zweng is one of thousands of people experiencing sticker shock from rental car prices.
Her daughter is having a small wedding in Napa Valley, Calif., in June.
Zweng reserved a car rental in March for $60 a day in San Francisco.
That was for my husband and me.
There are actually plenty of ways to get around on vacation without overspending with the traditional car companies.
Dont let the cost of car rentals make you cancel your trip or spend money you dont have.
Here are 6 Alternatives to Traditional Car Rental Companies
1.
Try a Car Sharing Company
Think Airbnb, but for cars.
Clients access privately owned cars through an app or website.
Car owners must have insurance coverage and required maintenance on their vehicles.
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This is a proven concept in the sharing economy.
Ten-year-old Turo is a national car sharing company while 11-year-old Getaround is in more than a dozen major cities.
A special access code allows customers to unlock cars with their phone.
Zipcars generally cost $11 an hour and $80 to $90 a day.
I didnt have to rent at all.
It was so lovely of them.
Since both owners and Cerri have insurance even if there was an accident, the car would be covered.
And theres no shortage of rental bikes in a major city or small town.
Hundreds of locations have self-service bike rental stations.
Dont pay $600 for a three-day car rental to reach your second destination.
Fly instead and let the airlines buy the gas.
Many airlines have one-way trips for $19 to $50.
Here are tips for findingcheap flights, one of the fastest alternatives to driving.
Katherine Snow Smith is a senior writer for The Penny Hoarder.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
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