Last Updated on April 30, 2024 by Kristin Photo credit: Shutterstock Known for institutions like the Motown Museum and Michigan Science Center, the midwestern city of Detroit, Michigan can keep visitors busy for days. And considering its legacy as an automobile manufacturing hub, it’s only fitting that Detroit is also the perfect place to start an adventure on the open road. Here are the best road trips from Detroit. Fabulous Road Trips from Detroit Cleveland, Ohio 170 miles / 2 hr. 42 mins. One of the easiest road trips from Detroit is to swing around Lake Erie to visit Cleveland, a cosmopoli ..read more

Last Updated on April 29, 2024 by Kristin Photo credit: Shutterstock Ohio’s sprawling capital city of Columbus is big enough to offer genuine cosmopolitan appeal. And yet it still manages to create a laid-back environment for tourists, whether on the Ohio State University campus or the trendy Short North Arts District. However, the city is also a central springboard to other great Midwestern destinations. Here are five of the best road trips from Columbus. Fabulous Road Trips from Columbus Athens 74 miles / 1 hr. 12 mins. The picturesque university town of Athens is nestled near the Hocking Ri ..read more

Last Updated on April 29, 2024 by Kristin Photo credit: Shutterstock The largest city in Kentucky, Louisville sits just across from Indiana on the Ohio River. Known for baseball, bourbon and horse racing, Louisville offers unique attractions like the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and Churchill Downs. Other popular sites include the Speed Art Museum and stunning waterfront park. While there’s plenty to do in Louisville, it’s a short trip from some other great cities and natural sites. Here are the best road trips from Louisville. Fabulous Road Trips from Louisville Mammoth Cave Nation ..read more

Last Updated on April 29, 2024 by Kristin Photo credit: Shutterstock Indiana’s capital of Indianapolis, affectionately nicknamed as “Indy” by locals, is a sprawling city full of museums, a world-renowned zoo, fabulous restaurants and excellent hotels. While attractions like the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum keep the city’s visitors entertained for days, Indianapolis is also a great launching pad for a getaway. Here are the best road trips from Indianapolis. Fabulous Road Trips from Indianapolis Cin ..read more

Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Michael Photo credit: Shutterstock Renting a car for the first time can be simultaneously exciting and scary. A car rental opens up a world of possibilities when you travel. But there are some pitfalls you want to avoid. We’re here to make sure you feel that sense of adventure without the downside. For starters, booking a car reservation is usually a low-risk proposition. It’s more akin to booking a hotel room than booking an airline ticket. There are two kinds of rates: Those you pay when you pick up the car and prepaid rates. The first time you rent a car, y ..read more

Last Updated on April 23, 2024 by Kristin Photo credit: Shutterstock If you’re heading to the capital of the Aloha State, you may wonder whether you need a rental car in Honolulu or if you can make do without. The short answer is that renting a car is absolutely worth it for travelers looking to escape the city. While Honolulu is home to unmissable sites including the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and Diamond Head crater, most visitors want to explore outside the city limits on the lush island of Oahu. Ask AutoSlash for a Quote on a Cheap Car Rental While renting a car in Hawaii can be pricey ..read more

Last Updated on April 22, 2024 by Kristin Photo credit: Shutterstock We all hope our trip will run smoothly, but unfortunately things do not always go according to plan. If you have a bad experience, here’s how to file a car rental complaint that gets results. Know Why You’re Complaining While it’s understandable to be annoyed after a disappointing interaction with a rental car company, avoid picking up the phone or firing off an email to vent until you have taken some time to identify the specific problem and what you would consider a satisfactory solution. Ask AutoSlash for a Quote on a Chea ..read more

Last Updated on April 22, 2024 by Kristin Sam’s Club is a members-only discount chain. Owned by Walmart, it offers deep savings when customers buy bulk items like paper towels, pet supplies, snacks and even medicines. But did you know about the Sam’s Club car rental discount? If you’re a Sam’s Club member, you can enjoy discounts with three rental car companies: Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty. Sam’s Club does not have partnerships with other major car rental companies, such as Avis, Alamo, Budget or Enterprise (note that another retail discounter, Costco, does offer discounts when renting with tho ..read more

Last Updated on April 22, 2024 by Kristin When it comes to charm and charisma, few cities can hold a candle to New Orleans. But if you’re exploring the Big Easy in a rental car, finding cheap parking in New Orleans can be a big headache. Here’s how to find inexpensive parking without breaking a sweat. New Orleans Street Parking: Know Before You Go Metered parking is not only abundant in New Orleans but many meters are amazingly high-tech—solar-powered with touchscreen menus that feature instructions in several languages. Parking is free on Sundays, and otherwise enforced Monday-Saturday 8 a.m ..read more

Last Updated on April 23, 2024 by Billy Can you bring your dog in a rental car? The majority of major rental agencies allow pets in their vehicles at no extra charge—but there is a big potential gotcha. If you return the car with hair and odors, expect to pay a cleaning fee of up to $450 at major brands. Some rental car companies require that pets be in an approved carrier while in the car. For other rental car companies, policies vary by location. We recommend calling ahead of time to confirm the rental car company’s pet policies and any potential fees. Beware a Rental Car Cleaning Fee Want ..read more