Tips for renting
Vehicles available for rent are often in short supply due to increased business from Hurricane Katrina. Rental agencies offer these tips if you need to rent:
Make reservations, if possible, and call several hours before pickup to confirm rental is ready.
Call ahead if you don’t have a major credit card. Many rental companies will work with hurricane evacuees who only have cash.
Many rental companies do not accept debit cards, even those with a credit card logo. Verify before reserving.
If possible, consider renting on Friday and Saturday when there are often more vehicles available.
Source: Times research