I am trying to get me and my family (brother and parents) from Dallas to Boston and am considering just renting a car and driving as opposed to paying $300 per plane ticket. Do car rental place allow this? Is it really cheaper? I called one place but he said that they don't do that, does this apply to all car rental places? If not, are there any other alternatives? I would use my own car but I'm afraid it's not too reliable and am scared that it'll stop going halfway there! I also don't know anyone who will be willing to let us drive 1400 miles x2! Any help would be appreciated thanks!
2007-09-21 05:40:16 · 7 answers · asked by Sharon 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
No problem. I assume that you will be returning the vehicle to the place the place that you rented it from , that you have a major credit card and that you or whomever is renting it is is over 25.
I'm gonna save you some money
I would rent a Mercury Grand Marquis from a neighborhood Hertz location,
The car comes with unlimited mileage , will comfortably cruise all day at 80mph and get 27mpg
The cheapest place to ever rent a car is not at the airport; use a local location.
Proof based on a one week rental w/ unlimited mileage
Ford Taurus rented from Hertz in Duncanville $ 266.15 -out of the parking lot price
Rent the same vehicle out of DFW $450.91
It seems that the Grand Marquis are popular vehicles Bc I'm having trouble finding one to compare prices with
Most local locations are closed on Sunday
and are usually closed by 6:00 pm on weekdays
AAA membership will save another 10-15% on cars and lodging
Bottom line:Rent the biggest most luxurious vehicle you can that offers unlimited mileage
because when you spend a lot of time in a vehicle comfort becomes a necessity
2007-09-21 09:51:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I am trying to get me and my family (brother and parents) from Dallas to Boston and am considering just renting a car and driving as opposed to paying $300 per plane ticket. Do car rental place allow this? Is it really cheaper? I called one place but he said that they don't do that, does this...
2015-08-14 05:07:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only big rental companies( herz, avis, budget...) without mileage and out of states restriction, mabybe cheaper because you have total 4 passangers. the rental cars are usually brand new( less than 2 years), most can get average 30mph( compact or middle size car), that is $0.1/mile.
Driving is fun, you can see a lot of places, but if you just want to point to point, don't waste time and hotel fees.
2007-09-21 07:04:18 · answer #3 · answered by tom c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your car isn't a piece of junk you should be fine. And it's cheaper too. 300 miles do not wear that much on tires or the car itself. Just so long as you have low mileage you should be fine. I from from PA to TX (1500 miles) in a 99 toyota corolla 3 years ago and was fine.
2016-03-28 00:47:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Car rental across state lines some concern there mileage for one Gas for another some time package like fly 7 drive are available from airline,
Enterprise is best for Long term rental or lease(over 30 days) is advised! sometimes cheaper too!!
oh yeah passenger needs? how many leg room, and space sometimes "Body order" plays...
2007-09-21 05:56:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wow! Thank you! Just what I was searching for. I tried looking for the answer on the internet but I couldn't find them.
2016-09-19 12:15:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there are car rentals out there for you to take anywhere
like i went to maine and it cost me like 500 for the hole trip
2007-09-21 05:50:25 · answer #7 · answered by catdog1993forever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was wondering the same question
2016-08-24 16:54:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋