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based on how many contracts he or she can secure. This is your bargaining chip. Get out your local phone directory and start calling your local rental agencies for quotes. I am fully aware that bookings can be done over the internet, good old fashioned bargaining however, cannot. Be sure to let your local agent know that you have contacted a few other places and let him or her know what you were quoted. Do not hesitate to ask them if they can do any better than the quotes that you obtained.

The pricing is usually broken down as follows: Daily rental fee + additional cents or dollars per kilometer/mile and with all rentals, return it with a full tank of gas.

How do I care for the Van while renting it?

If you are used to driving a smaller passenger vehicle, then be prepared. Always exercise the utmost caution when driving a moving van. They are built for hauling cargo and not for speeding. A few tips to keep in mind while operating a moving van:

Drive defensively. Moving vans and cube trucks do not make use of rear view mirrors, rear passenger windows and rear windshields so blind spots are bigger.

Make slow and wide turns. Making wide turns at a slow speed will prevent the risk of tipping the van.

Secure your cargo. Be sure to give your cargo as little space as possible to move around in. This prevents your cargo from sliding from one end to the other and thus scratching the inside of the van. It also prevents your own cargo from damaging.

Be judgmental of your vehicle's size. Be cautious when reversing in these vehicles as you will be relegated to using your side view mirrors. If at all possible, have a friend or family member stand behind the van and guide you through your side view mirrors. If you have rented a Cube van, be sure to watch out for small bridges and low slung drive through roofs.

Once your task is done, you simply return the vehicle to the shop and after a quick inspection by the car jockey; it's all said and done. I have helped countless friends and family move and I have found these tips to be the most effective with successful results. An additional bonus to the tips mentioned above; most of them apply to renting a car as well!

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