Ever since cars have been around (1920), there have been people who are willing to rent them out.
Renting a car is just as good as having one.
You get all of the benefits and none of the sticky mess that comes with actually owning a car, like oil changes or the transmission going bad.
If you are planning on getting rental cars then there are definitely a few things that you need to be aware of.
For example, there are a few restrictions to be aware of before you can get rental cars.
You need to be at least twenty five years old to rent a car in the United States; it may differ for other countries.
You will also need to have a major credit card of some kind for a majority of agencies that have rental-cars.
Many companies will try to offer you some sort of insurance policy as well but you must remember that a majority of insurance companies will actually cover you for rental-cars so it is probably not necessary for you to actually get their extra above and beyond coverage.
When you go to an agency you are going to have quite a few options for the actual rental cars.
You can choose between different makes and models or body style.
Generally you can choose between coupe and sedan.
As far as the different classifications are concerned you will be able to choose between economy, luxury, minivan, truck, and some places even have cargo vans if you have some cargo you need to move.
The options are almost limitless but keep in mind that you are going to driving this car around town and I am sure you want to be stylish.
Rental cars can be a burden and also a good thing, you may need to go to a business meeting or maybe you want to get away for a weekend.
In both of these situations a rental car may be just what you need instead of wasting the time and money on your own vehicle.
Maybe if you live in the city as well and don't live in the city you may need to get one for transportation anywhere! Another very important point to make about rental-cars is that while the car may have scrapes and scratches, their engines generally are better taken care of and well maintained then what a normal person would have.
Most agencies that have rental-cars try to emulate what it feels like to purchase a brand new car so keep that in mind.
If you go to an agency and they are not providing you with a car that you feel meets your guidelines you always have the option to tell them that the car is not properly suited and bring out a different one, occasionally they will even offer you a discount if you are not satisfied with the car itself.
Good Luck & Happy Driving!