What tips can you share with me before I rent a car?

What tips can you share with me before I rent a car?
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answer:Get your own insurance company to give you an insurance rider to cover the rental. It will be cheaper than buying the rental companies insurance. You may have to argue to get them to not charge you for the insurance, take a copy of the insurance rider with you. Fill up the tank before you drop it off. Rental companies will generally charge more for gas than a gas station.
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