Avoid Avis and Hertz Car Rentals

When renting a car in the US, I highly recommend you avoid big name rental car companies such as Avis or Hertz. These companies rates are highly over-priced. Much better deals can be found with smaller companies or locally owned ones.

If you overseas however, particularly in Latin America, I would recommend just the opposite. Go with the big name brands. Why? Well, in these areas of the world, trust and reliability is what you should be shopping for. While it's also important to shop for rates and save money at the rental counter, you should aim for a quality company.