If you're planning on hitting the road this summer, here's what experts say you can do to avoid any potential speed bumps:
Travel booking app Hopper said demand for rental cars is up 495% since January, and rental car prices are up 95% from the start of the year.
"You might have more luck booking a car on the weekdays versus the weekends," she said."It's just a little more planning this year."She also recommended working with a travel agent who can tell you what weeks might have a little lower travel volume. The only downside to consider is these vans only have two seats, and they are very large, so they might not be the best option if you are relying on city parking at your destination.If there are no available cars at traditional rental car companies, or the prices are too high, you can try platforms like Turo that allow you to rent cars straight from the vehicle's owner.
"What's really driving this is higher demand as we see people hitting the roads for summer vacation," Edmund told ABC News."We are seeing demand at some of the highest rates in a few years."A gas pump shows prices exceeding four dollars a gallon in Atlanta, May 13, 2021.
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