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Travel by Car. Standard 3 Objective 2. Vacations By Car. 80% of vacations are taken by car. Who needs a rental car?. Business travelers in need of flexibility Leisure travelers on vacation City dwellers on weekend escapes Those in need of a replacement vehicle
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Travel by Car Standard 3 Objective 2
Vacations By Car 80% of vacations are taken by car
Who needs a rental car? • Business travelers in need of flexibility • Leisure travelers on vacation • City dwellers on weekend escapes • Those in need of a replacement vehicle • Those in need of vans or trucks
Qualifications • Valid Driver’s License • Proof of Credit • Meet Age Requirements • Most have a minimum age of 25 • Assume Personal Responsibility
Mini Economy Compact Midsize/Intermediate Full-Size/Standard Luxury/Premium Special (Trucks, Vans, SUVs) Categories
Rates • Class of Car • Length of Rental
Car Rentals Charges • Unlimited Mileage • A flat rate for as many miles as you want to drive • Refueling Charge • The charge to top off the tank with high-priced gas when the car is returned • Drop-off charge • Added if a rent-it-here, leave-it-there fare is not available • Additional Driver Fees • Must state everyone who will be driving. Some companies may charge for additional drivers.
Car Rental Policies and Procedures • Overstays • Rates are for a 24-hour period. Renters have a grace period for returning a car. If a car is late, high rates are charged. • Taxes and Fees • Weekend Discounts • Discounts give on weekends to keep cars in use between business (weekday) travel
Car Rental Insurance • Insurance • Third-party liability insurance is usually included. Additional insurance can be purchased • Collision damage waiver • Relieves the renter of all financial responsibility for damage to the car (covers “deductible”)
To Drive or Not To Drive… • Outside the United States, distance is expressed in kilometers, and volume is expressed in liters • Driving may be on the left or right side of the road • Gas may be three to five times more expensive than in North America • Road signs are in local languages and in local alphabets • City-center parking is difficult; many historic centers are closed to traffic • Seat belts for front and back seat passengers are required in several countries