The OneCall Rental blog

• Should you rent a car at the airport for holiday travel?

  Flying for Thanksgiving, Christmas, spring break or summer? When an airport rental beats rideshares, when to book, and the holiday traps at the counter.

• How do you drive a rental car safely on snow and ice?

  Driving a rental car in snow? What to check before you leave the lot, how to brake and steer on ice, and what to do if you get stuck.

• Can you rent a car for someone else?

  You usually can't rent a car and hand it to someone else. What you can do instead: add them as a driver, or let them book in their own name.

• How do you have the worst car rental experience possible?

  A tongue-in-cheek guide to ruining your car rental, from skipping the fine print to ignoring the fuel policy. Spoiler: do the opposite.

• What are the best winter road trips in the US?

  Aspen, Yellowstone, Lake Tahoe, Jackson Hole and Stowe in a rental car, with the winter road closures and chain rules most guides leave out.

• How do you return a rental car without surprise charges?

  The five checks that stop most charges after you return a rental car: fuel, photos, time, tolls and the final receipt.

• Is a rental car or a rideshare better for business travel?

  Rental car or Uber and Lyft for your next business trip? How to tell which costs less, when a rental saves time, and when rideshares make sense.

• How do you rent a car in the US as an international visitor?

  Visiting the US and renting a car? The license, IDP, age, credit card, insurance and toll rules visitors need before they fly.

• What's the best rental car for a family trip?

  Minivan, SUV or sedan for your family trip? How to choose by people and bags, what to know about child seats, and where the right car matters most.

• What's the best rental car for a road trip?

  Economy, SUV, minivan or something special? How to pick a road-trip rental by people, bags, roads and fuel, plus the checks before you book.

• How do you plan a family road trip that goes smoothly?

  Practical family road trip tips: plan stops every two hours, check the rental car before you leave, pack an easy-reach bag, and keep kids busy.

• How do you find a cheap rental car near you?

  Find a cheaper rental car near you: check branches just outside the airport, compare full totals, book early with free cancellation, and rebook if prices drop.

• What are the best multi-state road trips in a rental car?

  Five multi-state road trips for a rental car, from the Lake Michigan loop to the Southwest parks, plus the one-way and out-of-state rules to check.

• Where can you drive to find hidden gems in the US and Canada?

  Five off-the-beaten-path drives in a rental car: Marfa, White Sands, Bisti Badlands, Great Basin and the Cabot Trail, with rental tips for remote places.

Checked by the OneCall Rental team on 1 November 2026.