We're just wrapping up some loose ends before we hop on a plane for FLA. Some of the last minute details we needed to secure were:
- Renting a place to stay in our second location
- Securing a car rental
- Purchasing health insurance
In all three cases we were able to score some pretty nice deals and wanted to share our tips.
Renting a Place
As mentioned in our last entry, homeaway.com is a great resource, but make sure you look into cleaning fees and transaction charges that are passed through to the traveller. It was our experience that asking for a price reduction (especially if you aren't staying for a full week) was indeed possible.
Car Rental
If possible, try to book the car on a credit card that offers complimentary rental car insurance. This could save you hundreds of dollars in insurance. It's also important to note, credit card companies do not offer third-party insurance - this means you won't be covered for any damage to someone else's vehicle.
Health Insurance
Shop around for sure... but we found CAA offered a great policy for a reasonable price.
We feel good about finding a lot of deals to put together this trip. Now we will have a bit of extra money for some fun stuff on our journey.
