BEST LONG-TERM RENTAL: 3 TIPS TO FIND THE PERFECT DEAL
If you are here, then you want to understand what is the best long-term rental. In this article, in fact, I will explain who to contact and how to find the perfect rent-a-car Lahore offer for you.
WHAT IS THE BEST LONG-TERM RENTAL FOR INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES, AND SELF-EMPLOYED WORKERS?
My answer will certainly not please you: there is no best long-term rental in absolute terms. Regardless of whether you are a private individual or have a VAT number, there is no best offer for everyone.
For some, saving comes first, someone else appreciates the best service; then some consider the car only a work tool and those instead look for their "soul mate"; some are used to managing everything independently, and others prefer to be pampered.
So, before you look for the best long-term rental in the world or any other service, ask yourself: “What am I looking for? What are my needs? What do I value most of all?”.
BEST LONG-TERM RENTAL: EVALUATE THE OFFERS CAREFULLY
It often happens that we receive multiple quotes from different agencies or long-term rental companies, but how do we choose the best offer?
The typical reasoning is: “So, same model, same mileage and duration. Why are the monthly payments different? Those with the highest rate are certainly trying to take advantage of you, the best offer is the one that costs less”. But don’t be too quick to discard the other quote. Analyze the following items carefully before making your decision:
ADVANCE
Some agencies include a higher advance to make the monthly fee better, others lower it to not scare you by the initial installment. So, if you are not convinced by the amount of the advance alone, contact your consultant and ask to reconsider the offer.
For more information, watch our video on the topic of advance:
The advance in the long-term rental contract
OPTIONAL
Yes, the model can be the same but the price can vary (even significantly) depending on the options included. To get the best long-term rental offer, choose only the necessary options: unless it is a car in stock or ready for delivery, you can configure it as you like.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE WITH LONG-TERM RENTAL
Check if your quote includes optional services, such as tires and a replacement vehicle. With these, you will be guaranteed truly worry-free mobility, so evaluate carefully before giving them up for the sake of “savings”.
We also shot a video where we talked about the importance of the replacement car:
Why is a replacement car important in long-term rental?
INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLES
As with all car insurance and more, be careful about deductibles. If you underestimate this aspect, the best long-term rental offer (remember the one with the surprisingly low fee?) could become your worst nightmare. I'm not kidding, we even wrote an article on how to choose the right deductibles for you.
BETTER CONTRACT CONDITIONS
Also read the contractual conditions carefully, especially those regarding early termination and penalties for exceeding the mileage, so as not to avoid any unpleasant surprises
CHOOSE PRODUCTS SIGNED BY THE BEST LONG-TERM RENTAL COMPANIES
Not only do the price and included services describe the best long-term rental but also the reliability and reputation of the company that offers it.
I don't think your dream is to sign a contract with a rental company that goes bankrupt after a month, making you lose your deposit and the car that will never arrive... So I advise you to choose the offer of a solid long-term rental company or to contact an agency that only works with the best ones. You ask me which ones?
So, from experience, some of the best long-term rental companies are Rafay Rent a Car Lahore, Leasys, and Alphabet. We at Rent Drive, for example, as an agency have chosen to collaborate exclusively with Rafay to rent a car. Not only because it offers the product with the best quality-price ratio but also because it is synonymous with reliability and stability. You can read our interview where we talk about it in more depth: “Long-Term Rental Rafay rent a car: collaboration or something more?”
BEST LONG-TERM RENTAL: CONSIDER RENTAL AGENCIES
I advise you not to underestimate long-term rental agencies: they are not simple intermediaries between you and a company but, if they are well organized, they make your experience with this mobility formula much easier.
Read also: Long-term rental company vs. agency. Where is the added value?
If a company is focused on selling you a product, an agency focuses on the quality of service, so it does its best to offer you the best long-term rental deal based on your needs. And it doesn't end there.
Imagine not having to waste time waiting on the toll-free number for some problem, but being able to simply call your dedicated consultant who takes care of everything.
Instead of companies that own multiple cars, a specialized consultant can support the internal fleet manager. For example, our Rent Drive experts help companies draw up Car Lists, build Car Policies, calculate TCO… In short, everything is necessary to optimize the management of the car fleet.
