When I walked out of the airport in Reykjavik the cold wind hit my face and I was pulling my suitcase and suddenly thought I was really glad I only paid 1 dollar first for the car booking. If I had paid everything at the start my credit card would feel very tight. When I booked the Dacia Duster with Icerental 4x4 on QEEQ I saw the One-Dollar Freeze option and I just wanted to try it. I told myself I can lock the car first and then see how my plan goes. In my head I also thought if my trip changes I do not have too much money stuck on my card. A few days before the trip I started to check my booking details more carefully. I remembered the pick up around that week in the morning and I felt a bit nervous and excited. On the morning I walked out to wait for the shuttle to the rental office I suddenly worried if the rest of the payment was charged already. I took out my phone and checked my card. The payment showed as completed a short time before the rental start and the amount was correct. I felt calm and thought okay everything is going fine. When I arrived at the Icerental 4x4 lot the sky was a bit gray and the wind was strong. There were many cars in a row and when I saw the Dacia Duster I felt a small sense of achievement. I booked it early and now it was really there. I remembered that I only paid 1 dollar to hold this car and now it was waiting for me. It felt a little funny like I made a wish before and now it came true. While the staff at the counter checked my booking I also checked my card balance in my mind and I knew my credit limit was still okay. I did not feel heavy pressure from this booking. Back at home when I was planning the budget I thought the car cost would eat a big part of my card limit. At the same time I had to pay for flights and some activities. Because I only paid 1 dollar at the start there was almost no stress in that period. I could keep more limit for things like a flight change or other surprises. I was really happy that I did not choose full payment at once because for a student the card limit is very important. During my days in Reykjavik when I came back to my stay at night I sometimes checked my card again. I wanted to see if there were any strange charges. I saw only the planned car rental payment and nothing extra so I felt safe. The best part for me was the feeling in my head. I knew the money would be charged automatically before the rental so I did not have to remember a date. At the same time the charge was not too early so my card was not stuck with low balance for a long time. This whole thing made me remember the payment way more than the car itself. Paying only 1 dollar at first to secure the car felt really friendly for someone my age. When my travel plan is not 100 percent fixed this kind of plan makes me brave to book earlier. I do not need to wait until the last minute and I do not feel so nervous about my card.
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