Travel U - Cars & Train - ERIK THE TRAVEL GUY

Oh my gosh, I rent a lot of cars every year. The car rental industry has been consolidated quit a bit in the last ten years. Car category types, insurance, pick up and drop off are all considerations on your next trip. Get familiar with the agencies who are at the ready to take excellent care of you!

On this page, you can learn more about your car rental options.

Car Rental Companies

Alamo
Avis
Budget
Carrentals.com
Dollar
Enterprise
Firefly
Hertz
National
Payless
Thrifty
Zipcar

Car & Driving Travel Tip Videos

Train

Amtrak

MEET ERIK THE TRAVEL GUY

Erik Hastings, a.k.a. Erik the Travel Guy is an EMMY award-winning television personality who speaks directly to consumers who can't afford to "get their vacations wrong". He is the host and managing editor of the internationally syndicated television series "Beyond Your Backyard" for public broadcasting stations (PBS) and other networks/VOD platforms. Erik The Travel Guy is also host of the new podcast, Erik The Travel Guy - The Podcast. He leads an incredibly talented team of industry pros and is the editorial driving force of his platform. While the travel industry directly supports millions of families worldwide, Erik believes travel makes the world a better place. Through exploration and discovery, he has learned that travel brings cultures together and he eagerly shares that spirit with his viewers. Read Erik's Full Bio.