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Cevilia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 days ago
I’ve never rented a car so I’m curious, what benefits does checking-in early actually get you? I assume you still need to talk to a person and go through the whole upselling thing they’re notorious for. Accidental damage cover? Fuel cover? Rain cover? Excess cover? Excess cover excess cover?
I’ve never rented a car so I’m curious, what benefits does checking-in early actually get you?
Nothing. Just like checking in early to a flight.
In fact, I can only see downsides and risks… for example, if something happens on your way to the rental company or airport, which makes it impossible to actually get the vehicle or take your flight.
“But you checked in, sorry!”. 😒
I think it’s a mix of convenience for business travelers and a way to sate one’s anxiety for control freaks.
Gerudo@lemmy.zip 4 days ago
Some rental places will let you bypass the counter and go straight to your vehicle. I would check in early everytime if bypassing was an option. I once waited over 2 hours at a counter due to the line. I had booked prior, but couldn’t bypass the line regardless.