Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
With advance reservations, you can often get an economy-size vehicle with unlimited
mileage from around $30 per day, plus insurance, taxes and fees. Weekend and weekly
rates are usually the most economical. Airport locations may have cheaper rates but higher
add-on fees; if you get a fly-drive package, local taxes may be extra when you pick up the
car.
Rates generally include unlimited mileage, but expect surcharges for additional drivers
and one-way rentals. Child or infant safety seats are legally required; reserve them when
booking for about $10 per day.
If you'd like to minimize your carbon footprint, some major car-rental companies offer
'green' fleets of hybrid or biofueled rental cars, but these fuel-efficient models are in short
supply. Reserve those models well in advance and expect to pay significantly higher rates.
To find and compare independent car-rental companies, try
Car Rental Express
Alamo
( 877-222-9075;
www.alamo.com
)
CAR RENTAL
Avis
( 800-633-3469;
www.avis.com
)
CAR RENTAL
Budget
( 800-218-7992;
www.budget.com
)
CAR RENTAL
Dollar
( 800-800-4000;
www.dollar.com
)
CAR RENTAL
Enterprise
( 800-261-7331;
www.enterprise.com
)
CAR RENTAL
Fox
( 800-225-4369;
www.foxrentacar.com
)
Locations near LA, Burbank, San Diego, Orange County and San Francisco Bay Area
airports.
CAR RENTAL
Hertz
( 800-654-3131;
www.hertz.com
)
CAR RENTAL
National
( 877-222-9058;
www.nationalcar.com
)
CAR RENTAL
