Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Rent-a-Wreck
( 877-877-0700;
www.rentawreck.com
)
Minimum rental age and under-25 driver surcharges vary at a dozen locations, mostly
around LA and the San Francisco Bay Area.
CAR RENTAL
Simply Hybrid
( 888-359-0055, 323-653-0011;
www.simplyhybrid.com
)
Rents hybrid, electric and flex-fuel vehicles in LA; ask about free delivery and pick-up.
CAR RENTAL
Super Cheap! Car Rental
No surcharge for drivers aged 21 to 24; nominal daily fee applies for drivers aged 18 to
21 (full coverage insurance required). Locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, LA and
Orange County.
CAR RENTAL
Thrifty
( 800-847-4389;
www.thrifty.com
)
CAR RENTAL
Zipcar
CAR RENTAL
( 866-494-7227;
www.zipcar.com
)
Currently available in the San Francisco Bay Area, LA, San Diego, Sacramento, Santa
Barbara and Santa Cruz, this car-sharing club charges usage fees (per hour or day), in-
cluding free gas, insurance (a damage fee of up to $750 may apply) and limited mileage.
Apply online (foreign drivers accepted); application fee $25, annual membership from $60.
MOTORCYCLES
Depending on the model, renting a motorcycle costs $100 to $200 per day (plus taxes and
fees), including helmets, unlimited miles and liability insurance; one-way rentals and colli-
sion insurance (CDW) cost extra. Discounts may be available for multiday and weekly rent-
als. Security deposits range up to $2000 (credit card required).
California Motorcycle Adventures
( 650-969-6198;
www.californiamotorcycleadventures.com
; 2554 W Middlefield Rd, Moun-
tain View; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 5pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun)
Harley-Davidson rentals in Silicon Valley.
MOTORCYCLE
Dubbelju
MOTORCYCLE
