Here is my tip for the day. This one is about renting cars.

If you are renting a car in a city which you are unfamiliar with, consider renting a car with GPS.

I am notoriously bad with directions and by now being able to rent cars which have GPS units, I can now travel without needing a map. This is especially useful if I am travelling alone.

GPS units are not very expensive, typically you can rent these units for around ten dollars a day- and they are very easy to use. You input your address and the unit will calculate the most direct rouet to your destination.

If you have never used one, the best thing about this technology is that if you miss a turn, the system automatically calculates a new route to your destination. This is the big advantage of using GPS over traditional maps.

One other advantage is that the system will give you an approximate idea of the time it will take to reach your destination- which is good to know if you have an appointment at a certain time.

One downside is that it does not always take you exactly to where you need. You may be close, but the place you are going to may actually be across the street for example.

But when you compare the price of renting a GPS to the price of getting lost and being late for appointments- this is a must have technology.

I will not rent a car without it.