Rent A Luxury Car And Surprise Your Loved One

Has your wife or girl friend always admires the shiny new Cadillac Escalade parked just down the street. Even though you can't afford one right now, you can afford to rent a luxury car for a weekend and give the love of your life a suprise. It need not just be a romantic escape for two; you could surprise your Dad with a rental sports car for Father's Day weekend or how about treating a friend who is always impossible to buy a right gift for at Christmas.

Here are a few tips to help when you rent a luxury car:

Make sure to do your Homework

Try and Find out which car your loved one dreams of driving and if there are any particular options or colors they prefer. Check on the details about the car from the manufacturers website or by visiting your local dealership. That way you'll know what your boyfriend meant when he said he would love to drive a 7-series BMW.

Try to familiarize yourself with all the various options so that you don't have to waste time fiddling with knobs and gadgets as soon as you rent the car. Check the local rental agencies for the color or options of your choice. Your Dad may not be picky about the color, but he may adore the Bose surround sound and navigation system.

Shop around for Great Deals

Have a look on the Internet for deals when you rent a luxury car. Check if your credit card offers any partner deals or if you can use your airline miles or credit card points to rent a luxury car. Look for coupon codes online and in print. Many car rental agencies like Enterprise offer a free upgrade coupon on the back of their receipts. That way you can rent a luxury car by just paying for a premium or mid size vehicle.

Choose unlimited mileage

Give the recipient flexibility of where he or she wants to go and always opt for the unlimited mileage option which is standard with big names like Budget, Hertz and Alamo. Some of the more exotic cars, like a Rolls Royce Phantom or a Ferrari, however, may be rented based on hourly or daily rates and limited mileage. Therefore, be clear on the details to make sure you are not charged a penalty for driving more than the allotted miles.

Add their Name

If you're surprising your girlfriend, remember to always add her name on the rental agency's paperwork so that she can drive her dream car for herself. You'll need her driver's license number and a few other basic details.

Find out about Frills

Rent a luxury car from a company that arranges for the car to come to you so the surprise is even better.