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How to Match Your Rental Car with Your Trip

Choosing the right rental car for your next trip is almost as important as choosing your destination. Arriving in a busy city like New York and finding that the vehicle you’ve chosen is too big to fit into most of the parking spaces or on some of the roads could be disastrous. That’s why it’s important to plan ahead so you can match your rental vehicle with the type of trip you’re taking. Our team at Empire Rent A Car are experts at choosing the right cars for our customers. Read on to learn which car you should choose.

How to Stay Awake on a Long Road Trip

We’ve all been there. It’s late, you’re tired, you zone out, and then suddenly you’re at your destination without remembering much of the drive. You may laugh about it, but driving while tired is extremely dangerous. It only takes a second of dozing off or poor concentration to cause a fatal accident. That’s why our team at Empire Rent A Car has put together a list of ways to stay awake and alert when you’re behind the wheel.

3 Things You Don’t Need to Pack for a Road Trip

When preparing for a road trip, packing is one of the biggest and most headache-inducing tasks. Whether you’re traveling solo or you’re a mom packing for multiple kids, overpacking is a waste of space and effort. To simplify your travel this year, our team at Empire Rent A Car has put together a list of three things to leave at home.

3 Reasons to Rent a Car for Holiday Travel

Are you headed out of town over the holidays? When you start to pack your family, luggage, and holiday gifts into your car, things can get cramped pretty fast. If you’re planning on traveling for more than a couple of hours, it won’t take long to start wishing you had more space. Our team at Empire Rent A Car wants you to travel comfortably this season, so we’ve put together a list of all the benefits of renting a larger car or van for your holiday travel this year.

3 Reasons to Try Traveling Alone

Traveling is often thought of as a group activity. Traveling with friends and family can be incredibly rewarding so you may think that traveling alone would somehow be a less enriching experience. However, there are countless benefits to taking a major trip by yourself at least once in your life. Consider these three reasons from your friends at Empire Rent A Car, and then get out there and start exploring solo!

Top 3 Vacation Packing Tips

Planning a vacation can be a daunting task, especially when you have an entire family to think about. A great way to take some of the stress out of the process is by learning to pack efficiently. If you plan for every eventuality and pack your bags accordingly, you can eliminate stress and enjoy your travels. Follow these tips put together by your friends at Empire Rent A Car and then look to us for all of your rental car needs.

4 Things Not to Do in Your Rental Car

Whenever you plan to rent a car, it’s a good idea to know all the rules beforehand. You should peruse the FAQ pages of the rental company and review any policies that may apply to you. However, today our team is discussing the unwritten rules of renting a car – rules that you may not have thought of. At Empire Rent A Car, we trust that you’d never do the following; but as a general reference tool, we decided to post the top four things that you should never do in your rental car.

3 Ways to Get Through the Airport Fast

Airport travel has always been a bit of a headache for most people. Between the long lines at security and the general feelings of stress among your fellow passengers, most people prefer to get through the airport as quickly as possible. And now, in the midst of a global pandemic, no one wants to linger too long in a crowded public place. That is why our team at Empire Rent A Car has put together our top three tips for getting through the airport fast.

Which Rental Car Is Right for You?

If you don’t travel regularly, renting a car could seem like an overwhelming experience. There are countless companies to choose from, with countless car options. So, it can be hard to know what to choose to fit your travel needs. You’re not alone, and your friends at Empire Rent A Car want to help you take the guesswork out of car rental by spelling out your options so you can feel good about your decision.