Question: John Melithoniotes asks: My wife and I frequently fly to Pennsylvania on family visits, where we rent a car for 3-4 days. Adding extra car rental insurance is quite expensive. I have asked different sources whether it is worth buying this extra insurance, and I get confusing, conflicting answers. Consumer Reports tells us it's not worth it -- that your own car insurance covers your car rentals -- and yet others (even an insurance agent at the agency where we get our car insurance!) say that it IS worth it because of the hassle that's saved in case you have an accident. Could someone please give us some useful... Read More

Question: Leon asks: I'm traveling to Tampa, Fla., by plane and need to rent a car. What is available, and what is the cost for eight days?

Answer: R Sastri answers: You can find a variety of car rental options on AAA's Web site at AAA.com/Travel.  The pricing will depend on the type of car, when you want the rental for, and the options you choose for the rental. Have a wonderful time and comment on my answer when you return from your trip to give our readers more recommendations!