Dollar Rent A Car reservations can benefit your business in many ways, particularly if your company requires frequent business trips. Like most rental car companies, Dollar provides customers with many options, from Dollar Rent A Car sales to simple rentals. However, this company also offers customers membership in rental car programs, along with special discounts for trips. Such deals mean that making the most of Dollar Rent A Car reservations is easy to do.

Plan your trip quickly and easily with Dollar rental car services, whether you use the Internet or visit the location nearest you. Consider the following ways to simplify your Dollar car rental and save money:

1. Take advantage of Dollar Rent A Car deals for businesses.

2. Join the Dollar EXPRESS Rental Program to receive specials on cars.

3. Select Dollar Rent A Car when using package deals for trips.

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Check out special business deals before you make your Dollar reservation

Some car rental companies offer special discounts and services for business travelers, and Dollar is one of them. Check out Dollar 4Business, which consists of two money-saving plans for business professionals. The Flex Rate Plan offers business customers the best car rental rate plus a 5% discount. This plan also includes other attractive deals, such as additional driver fee waivers, roadside assistance and more. The Corp Rate Plan offers similar benefits to corporate account holders.

I recommend: Dollar's Flex Rate Plan and Corp Rate Plan can help qualifying customers save money on business trips.

Consider becoming a member of the EXPRESS Rental Program at Dollar Rent A Car

If you frequently rent cars from Dollar, think about joining the Dollar EXPRESS Rental Program. Joining is free and only requires a credit card number and driver's license. Once you join, your membership number will allow customer service representatives to assist you in renting a car faster. You will also have the options to take part in Dollar EXPRESS Renter Rewards, which would allow you to get a rental car free for a day once you have rented one for 16 days.

I recommend: Learn about the rewards that can be yours with this program by reading the benefits page. The EXPRESS program is free to join.

Find packages online that include Dollar rental car reservations

If you or your employees often take long business trips that require air travel, a hotel and a rental car, consider using a company that offers packages. You can often save hundreds of dollars on not only your Dollar car rental reservation, but your hotel room and flight as well. Finding the best deals often only requires some research on vacation websites.

I recommend: Priceline.com allows customers to choose Dollar cars and save. Expedia offers lower rates to business professionals who use the site to plan business trips.

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• •  Before you book your Dollar car rental, check the website for current specials. You can often save money by renting a certain type of car, putting the rental on a specified credit card, or reserving your car on a specific date.

Dollar Rent A Car has integrated some attractive features that offer businesses like yours convenience and value. The company once known mostly for being the cheapest still emphasizes value, but Dollar's quest to boost their share of the competitive car rental market has paid off for business travelers.

Take a look at some of the Dollar Rent A Car sales pitches.

1. No matter what your company's size, you can take advantage of Dollar Rent A Car deals for corporate customers.

2. Now you can take the conveniences you rely on at home – GPS and pre-paid tolls – with you on business trips, just part of Dollar Rental car services.

3. If you're looking for a specific car at a chosen location, search for Dollar Rent A Car reservation online.

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Save your business money with Dollar Rent A Car's corporate plans

Dollar 4Business is the Dollar Rent A Car sales division for corporate clients. There are 2 basic plans, each with a range of options, that cover various sizes and types of businesses.

I recommend: Dollar's Flex Rate Plan gives you a discount off Dollar's best rate, plus a quarterly rebate. Dollar's Corp Rate Plan helps you plan expenses by holding your pre-set corporate rate throughout the year, even in peak seasons when rates would otherwise be higher. For both plans, your rates and access to an associated list of potential extra benefits depend on your yearly Dollar reservation expenditures.

Opt for GPS and pre-paid toll services when you make your Dollar car rental reservations

Unfamiliar roads, traffic jams and toll booths are familiar headaches for business travelers. If avoiding them is worth a little extra money to you, inquire about GPS and pre-paid toll services when you make your Dollar car rental reservation.

I recommend: Dollar's GPS navigation systems are portable, easy-to-use and deliver traffic alerts. However, they are not available at all locations – so check ahead if this feature is a deal-breaker for you. Pass24 is a pre-paid toll service that lets you sail past tollbooths in the express lane.

Make your Dollar Rent A Car reservations online

Dollar's online reservation systems are comprehensive and easy to navigate. There are links to local franchises, and even Dollar's international sites (although the international sites display in the language of the country).

I recommend: Online Dollar Rent A Car reservations allow you to enter a city or airport code to search the available fleet of Dollar cars at a particular location. If arriving in something that doesn't look particularly like a rental car is important to you, check out Dollar's premier Style Series vehicles available at select locations.

Read reviews on Dollar Rent A Car reservations and services

Before you make a reservation, read what other customers have said about Dollar Rent A Car.

I recommend: Go to RateItAll to find reviews on Dollar rental car services. PriceTool also has a section for customer reviews.

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• •  With 24 hours' notice at most Dollar Rent A Car locations, you can reserve a car that is specially designed to meet the needs of physically challenged drivers.

If you travel frequently for business, you have most likely considered going with Dollar Rent A Car for your car rental. You may have heard about this company's reasonable rates, but you need to be aware of hidden fees that often sneak up on unsuspecting car renters. Knowing what to expect when it comes to pricing and costs of Dollar Rent A Car reservations will help you stay within your budget.

A Dollar Rent A Car reservation does not have to cost an arm and a leg. As long as you know about the hidden costs of car rentals, you can do your best to get a good deal. Be aware of the following:

1. Consider the cost of each class of car.

2. Be aware of the unexpected charges that may appear when you get to the Dollar car rental counter.

3. Save room in your car rental budget for upgrades when renting Dollar cars.

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Know the price of each car class before you make your Dollar car rental reservation

Renting an SUV or a minivan for the weekend may sound nice, but you should be prepared to pay for the convenience such car types can bring. An SUV or a minivan rental costs about $60 to $80, depending on your location and the time of year. Save yourself some money, not to mention gas, with an economy car. Such a vehicle costs about $40 to $60 per day before taxes.

I recommend: Check out all the car classes available from Dollar, and choose the one that best suits your needs and your budget. Be sure to check out any current specials before settling on a car class. You can also check out the car classes available from Dollar at Orbitz.

Remember to keep room in your budget for taxes and extra fees from Dollar Rent A Car

When checking out the Dollar website, look for fees and charges you might not normally think about. At Dollar, if you want someone else to drive your rental car or if you are under 25, you usually need to pay an extra fee that ranges from $20 to $35 per day, depending on the state. Don't forget to include any state surcharges, which can range from $3 to $15 extra per day. Dollar Rent a Car agencies at airports also often charge higher taxes and surcharges, so if you can rent from an agency not at the airport, your surcharges may be lower. In all, such taxes and surcharges can add up to a few extra dollars per day to as much as $50 per day.

I recommend: Learn all about Dollar's General Policies to avoid extra fees. While you can't avoid state taxes, you can avoid added costs like refueling charges. Check out this New York Times article to learn more about extra fees and how to avoid them.

Consider Dollar rental car discounts

If you have booked a car and decide to upgrade to the next class of car, you can often find coupons for free upgrades online. Be sure to also check out the Dollar 4Business Corp Rate Plan, which offers preset rates on Dollar Rent A Car vehicles. This program can save you money during peak seasons when rental rates are higher.

I recommend: Learn more about Dollar's corporate car rental plan on the Dollar Rent A Car site. NeoTravel and Coupon Cactus are two websites to check out for free upgrades and other discounts.

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• •  Check out Dollar Rent A Car sales on the company's website for possible savings. The specials section offers deals based on certain types of cars, the state you are renting from, and the date you book your trip. You can save anywhere from 10% to more than $20 when you take advantage of such specials.

If you or your employees take frequent business trips requiring car rentals, being aware of the Dollar Rent A Car key terms is advised. Many of the Dollar Rent A Car programs can save you both money and time when it comes to renting a car, but many people never take the time to figure out the advantages behind the program names. Familiarizing yourself with the terms that appear most frequently on the Dollar Rent A Car site is beneficial for any business owner.

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Dollar 4Business Flex Rate Plan

This is just one of Dollar Rent a Car's money-saving plans. The Flex Rate Plan offers business customers the best rate, along with a 5% discount. Certain fees also are waived in this free program.

I recommend: Find out the details of the Dollar Rent a Car Flex Rate Plan.

Dollar 4Business Corp Rate Plan

Companies that don't qualify for the Flex Rate Plan will likely be offered the Corp Rate Plan, which boasts pre-set corporate prices at all times. Other benefits, such as fee waivers, are similar to those offered on the Flex Rate Plan.

I recommend: Dollar Rent a Car outlines the regulations regarding the Corp Rate Plan.

Dollar EXPRESS Rental Program

This program is meant for professionals with frequent business trips and little time to hassle with complex car rentals. It is free, and allows members to reserve their car online, verify in person and sign at the counter before driving away with a rental car.

I recommend: A press release from the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group explains the benefits of the Dollar EXPRESS Rental Program.

Lock Low and Go

This policy simplifies the affordable car rental process, allowing customers to choose a rate and lock it in. Dollar Rent a Car will then guarantee an intermediate or larger vehicle at a price that's lower than usual. You might not know which car you will get, but it will seat 5 or more people at a great rate.

I recommend: Book Me A Car provides details of the Dollar Rent a Car Lock Low and Go program.

StyleSeries

When showing up in style is important to you, Dollar Rent a Car can help with its line of high class cars. They range from Jaguars and Corvettes to Hummers and Escalades, to name a few.

I recommend: Find out what vehicles are offered with the Dollar Rent a Car StyleSeries at iLetYou.

Renter Rewards

If you are a member of Dollar EXPRESS, you can also join Renter Rewards. After 16 rentals, you will get a certificate for one free day of car rental.

I recommend: The Dollar Rent a Car site explains the details of the Renter Rewards program.