1. Travel by Car Standard 3 Objective 2

2. Vacations By Car 80% of vacations are taken by car

3. 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

4. Car Rental Firms

5. Qualifications ► Valid Driver’s License ► Proof of Credit ► Meet Age Requirements  Most have a minimum age of 25 ► Assume Personal Responsibility

6. Categories ► Mini ► Economy ► Compact ► Midsize/Intermediate ► Full-Size/Standard ► Luxury/Premium ► Special (Trucks, Vans, SUVs)

7. Rates ► Class of Car ► Length of Rental

8. 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.

9. Car Rental Policies and Procedures Overstays 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 Taxes and Fees Weekend Discounts Weekend Discounts Discounts give on weekends to keep cars in use between business (weekday) travel Discounts give on weekends to keep cars in use between business (weekday) travel

10. 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”)

11. 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