# 05.20.26 Rules Of Travel: Rental Cars 101 & A Deal Destination

An episode of [The Clark Howard Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/207724573), 20 May 2026, 29 min.

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With Memorial Day weekend upon us, Clark shares important travel know-how. Navigating the rental car counter has become more like rocket science than a simple travel chore, but protecting your wallet starts with a few simple steps. With "car rental rage" on the rise due to surprise charges and poor service, it is critical to follow Clark’s timely rules. Also, if you’re looking for a domestic getaway, soft demand in a normally popular travel market presents a golden opportunity for the savvy traveler! • Clark’s Rental Cars 101: Segment 1 • Ask Clark: Segment 2 • Vegas Nerve: Segment 3 • Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: • How to Protect Your Wallet From Rental Car ‘Gotchas’ • Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips - Clark Howard • Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know • American Express Platinum Card® Review: Is It Worth It? • Amex premium car rental protection • 5 Things to Know About the Costco Car Rental Program • 3 Reasons You Should Never Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room • What Domestic Destination Is a Deal Right Now? • HotelTonight: Last Minute Hotel Deals at Great Hotels • Priceline - Find Cheap Hotel Rooms & Discount Hotels • Travel Archives - Clark Howard Clark.com resources: • Episode transcripts • Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark • Clark.com daily money newsletter • Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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