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For many people, renting a car is only done when they are left without access to their own car or truck. They car rental dubai airport when they fly or take a train somewhere for business or pleasure. They are forced to rent a car when they have been in an accident, or if their vehicle is having service issues. The fact is, there are many other times when renting a vehicle makes sense. So much sense in fact, that the rental car can in some cases end up paying for itself.

* You are taking a long trip with the family, and are worried that your 10 year old minivan isn't up to the task. Nothing can ruin a summer vacation faster than car trouble. Being forced to waste valuable time on finding a reliable mechanic in the beach town 500 miles from home can be a trying experience. You can forgo that risk by renting a car.

* Your leased vehicle is approaching its mileage limit, and the lease does not expire for another month. Lease penalties for excessive mileage can range from $0.05 per mile to $0.20 per mile. Instead of taking that 200 mile business trip in your leased car, spend $30 and rent a car; it will basically pay for itself in offset excessive mileage.

* You are planning on selling your 4 year old car, but not until you return from your annual family camping trip. In this example you need to not only consider the miles you will be forgoing, but also the additional wear and tear from driving on back roads that you will avoid.

* Your son or daughter just finished his first year at college and has accumulated a fair amount of "stuff" that won't fit in the family sedan. If you do not want to make the round trip drive, many rental car agencies allow 1-way rentals at no additional charge. Be sure you confirm there are no additional charges for 1-way rentals before you book.

* Your best friend from high school is flying out with her family of 4 to visit you and your family of 3 making your practical wagon not so practical, at least for the long weekend they will be in town.

* You have a sales call at a company located over 200 miles from your home. You have the option of driving your SUV that gets 20 miles per gallon highway, or renting a car that gets over 30 miles per gallon. With gas prices approaching $3.00 per gallon it makes sense to rent a car for the day.

There are numerous other instances when driving a rental car makes more sense than driving your car. The key point is to stop considering car rentals simply as a last resort to be used only when you are on vacation and when your car is in the shop. Removing this mindset will save you money in both the short and long run.