is it better to rent a car for long drive?

Answer 1

My wife & I do. Especially on driving vacations. We find that It's fun, we rent a car type that we don't have. The weekly rates are resonable and they clean and maintain the car.

It keeps the milage down on our daily drivers and it's fun to drive a Corvette or a Mustang, or even a new Jaguar for week then give it back.


Yours: Grumpy

Answer 2

Many great American writers have packed up their belongings and gone for a good old-fashioned "I-need-to-find-myself" drive across the USA. Jack Kerouac, Hunter S. Thompson, John Steinbeck - they've all hit the byways of America and brought their memories home for the rest of us to experience. Now you want to give it a try. After all, there's no better way to get to know the 48 contiguous states (hey, you try driving to Hawaii) than to jump into a set of wheels and tackle America Thelma and Louise style (minus the guns).
If you want to drive across the country on your own schedule, there's always the reliable option of renting your fantasy car. The main benefit to renting a car: IT'S NOT YOURS! That means you don't have to worry about wear-and-tear. With rental cars, as long as the car isn't returned damaged, you can drive that baby through hurricanes (can you say, "renter's insurance?"). Keep in mind though that many rental companies only rent to drivers at least 25 years old. Some car companies, including Enterprise and Dollar, dropped their age requirement to 21; however, these companies usually charge an additional fee for younger drivers (it's discrimination, we tell you!). Renting a car can also be pretty expensive. But if it's freedom and irresponsibility you're looking for, this is the way to go.

Answer 3

As compared to what? Driving your own car? Flying? It depends. Is it better than what?

If it's better than driving your own car - probalby not. You'll have to spend the extra money and would still need to buy gas anyways. why not save the money for the rental and drive your own car.

Flying - depends on how much of a hurry you're in. You'll probably save some money compared to the cost of airline tickets but your trip will be sooo much longer. Don't forget you may need to get a motel/hotel at night and stop several times to eat and reliever yourself.

Answer 4

It depends on what shape and condition your car is in. Renting a car can keep mileage off of your car. Plus, providing you have a good car rental company, you have them behind you in the case of a break down.

Answer 5

Better than what?

Your question isn't complete. Better than driving your own car? Better than taking a bus, plane, train, etc.? Are you concerned about wear and tear on your car....the costs? Is this a round trip? How far? Can you be more specific?

Answer 6

I would because you can rent one that has a lot of room and it is not putting a lot of miles on your own car.

Answer 7

I do think so as it saves wear and tear on your POV... and agencies like Avis give free milage so the cost of the daily fee is well worth it when weighed against the milage on your own car.

Answer 8

if it saves more gas than you personal car yes and also for wear and tear and reliability if it breaks down the rental co gets you another

Answer 9

If your car isn't mechanically sound or if you don't want the mileage on your car, then yes.

Answer 10

If your car is unreliable, or if it gets poor gas mileage, then yes. Otherwise probably not.