What is the best way to get across the country one-way by car(rental, etc)?

March 31st, 2008
Alexander T asked:


I want to travel across the US by car with a friend. We are going one-way and won’t need to return. Can we rent a car or minivan from a rental agency for this purpose?
Details would be appreciated.

Dawn
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Renting and picking a AVIS car from JFK airport terminal 4?

March 31st, 2008
truthbetold3 asked:


I will be arriving at terminal 4. How do I go about to rent a AVIS car and pick it up? How far do I have to go and how would I need to travel to pick up my rental and start driving? Is any specific rental company easy to pick up?

Edna
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Can a 16 year old get a job at a rental car company, such as Avis, Hertz or Enterprise, Budget?

March 30th, 2008
12VDC800mA2600 asked:


I’m planning on getting a job this summer, my friends told me if I did get a job at a rental place the would make me wash cars, vacum them out, and they might not let me in the front desk. I want some advice from people who know about how rental car companies operate or people who worked there thanks a billion :) I know the guy who owns a particular Avis Center.

Leslie
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Car rental?

March 28th, 2008
Maya asked:


Hi guys,

I want a weekly car rental for X mas time. How can get the best deal for midsize car?

Javier

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Hybrid Car Rental

March 27th, 2008
Anton Rowd asked:


As to date, an increase of 50% on hybrid car demand has been observed since it entered mainstream market. It’s no surprise how much of an effect they have had on the average driver and consumer but it seems that hybrid is definitely the future of the automobile industry; so much so, in fact, that it’s also not a shock to see hybrid car rental companies sprouting up here and there.

On the Rise

Long before the introduction of electric hybrid, car rental companies that support environment friendly vehicles have been around already. They were renting out other vehicles that were either purely electric or were using power sources other than the fuel and electric combination as well as the conventional gas-powered cars as well. As soon as hybrid electric vehicles were introduced, it was inevitable for these companies to add them to their rosters as well.

Advantage

With the growing popularity of hybrid electric vehicles, it’s just as well that these hybrid car rental agencies do exist. For the consumer, it will be a good opportunity to test out a hybrid before making the decision to purchasing to own one. By renting one out for a week or so, a person will be able to determine if the hybrid electric definitely will do what manufacturers say it will do.

Hybrid cars can differ in some of the vehicle’s aspects. The concept behind the technology may be the same for all manufacturers but there are a few key differences between hybrid models released by various car companies.

Savings

These hybrid car rental companies also makes touring more convenient for travelers. Travelers who do use hybrid cars will most definitely be spending much less on gas since hybrid electric vehicles can run for much longer on lesser amounts of gas.

In the long run, if this trend remains, hybrid electric cars will do much better than their gas-dependent counterparts as far as car rentals are concerned. This also means that car rental agencies that do rent out hybrid vehicles will probably rent them out at even cheaper prices since fuel rates will not be too much of a concern for them.

Maintenance for hybrid cars is also easier because it does not have too many mechanical engine parts under the hood. Since they are simple and get the job done more efficiently and in an eco-friendly way, consumers not only save money, but they end up saving the world from hazardous carbon dioxide emissions as well.

To date, there are only a few listings of hybrid car rental companies but the list is expected to rise with the demand. Perhaps through these hybrid car rental agencies, people will learn to appreciate hybrid vehicles even more which will hopefully lead to their use over gas guzzlers in the city streets and highways.

Bruce

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Car Rental Availability: How to Budget a Vacation With Style

March 26th, 2008
Kistina Robin asked:


Car rentals are aplenty in most tourist crazed countries such as Europe and the United States. Most tourists who visit various countries prefer to take their own private means of transportation and thus become the great season for most car rental owners to grab the opportunity for the valued visitors. The notion for most tourists is that car rentals will cost a fortune, considering that the stay of most people is not that short, hence the need to do some pencils pushing when it comes to budgeting their expenses for these trips.

There are a lot of car rentals in most countries and perhaps the distinguishing factor are the available vehicles they have to offer for most visitors of their country. Among them, Alamo Car Rentals and Avis Car Rentals stand out as the most well known and reliable car rental organizations that are practically present in most countries. In most instances, they are packaged altogether with the cheap hotel accommodations for their stay to avail of discounts given to them usually by travel agencies as well as cheap flights, which prepare the itinerary for the whole trip. A budget alone is not enough. Most people would prefer a packaged tour deal so that they would not have the problems of needing to identify the places, the mode of transportation they have to consider and the length of their stay.

The key significance and benefits that a car rental service provides to tourists is that they have the luxury of time and getting away from the usual crowded places at times, where their time is limited especially when group tours are on hand. Some get hold of discount car rental coupons savings to help ease the load of car rental expenses. In tourist spots such as Greece, Greece car rentals are in demand since there are places to go and lands to explore. Various car rentals such as National Car Rental and Thrifty Car Rentals are available together with Avis and Alamo to widen the array of possible car rental groups to which their specific car needs can be satisfied.

The ideal car that most people would go for are the exotic cars for rent. While the price may be stiff to the pockets, the point of it all is making the most out of a tourist’s vacation in such great places like Greece and parts of Europe. As stated earlier, most people would want car rental preferences such as a 4 x 4, a sedan or maybe even a van, largely depending on how many people are present to be accommodated on. Ideally, people can do preliminary scouting as to the available cars that car rental groups have through the web. Usually, the available cars, if not immediately reserved, may not be available at times, and this is not surprising considering that tours are open to practically anyone in the world for people who want to visit and unwind at times from their stressful lives. Also, advanced bookings and reservations will make the trip a whole lot less to be worried about, especially for people who give due preference as far as accommodation and car rental services are concerned.

Delores

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Which computer application opens all downloaded torrent avis?

March 25th, 2008
it_girl86 asked:


Is there a program that will open all avi files? I’m having trouble opening some of my downloaded avi torrents. Why is that? Is there a way to differentiate between those that will or open?

Yvonne
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Durango Co Vacation – Flights, Car Rentals and Lodging

March 24th, 2008
SkiColorado asked:


Flights to Durango, Colorado

Many visitors who come to play in the mountains of Durango, Colorado choose to book flights to Durango Airport. The airport is located just 15 minutes from the town and provides direct access to Durango / Purgatory Mountain Resort for epic skiing and snowboarding. Flights and airfare to Durango often times go directly through the Denver International Airport. This allows access to virtually anywhere in the world. Simply hop on a plane and head to this historical mountain town.

Another option for flying to the Durango CO area is to head to the Montrose Regional Airport. The drive from Montrose to Durango will take you through some of the most stunning scenery in North America. Here you will witness the grandeur of the Colorado rockies.

Car Rentals In Durango, Colorado

Once you have your airfare and flights booked, you will most likely need to rent a car. Having your own Durango CO car rental will allow you the freedom and flexibility to explore nearby communities or take wilderness drives. Book your Durango, Co car Rental today.

Lodging in Durango, Colorado

The town of Durango and the Purgatory Mountain Resort play host to a unique combination of lodging. From Durango hotels to Durango vacation condo rentals you are sure to find your particular style of lodging. Hotels provide full service amenities like continental breakfasts, pools, and hot tubs. Durango vacation condo rentals generally have their own kitchens, and living space.



Beatrice

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What is it like to be a management trainee for Hertz ? Do you like it ?

March 23rd, 2008
Sunny Magali asked:


I have a job offer and I’m not sure if it is right for me.
Can you descibe the job, how much do you work ?
How much money do you make ?
Is there real possiblilities to become a manager ?
Tell me about your experience, please !

Mike
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Does the person who rents a car at a rental place like avis, for example, need to be present when returning.

March 22nd, 2008
abovexme51 asked:


Im in LA…I need to rent a car on tuesday, then I am driving to San Diego and am coming back on friday night (after car rental places close)…. Then I am leaving on a flight to seattle for a week on the following day (saturday) in the morning… Can I have my son bring the car back on saturday b/c i wont have time to do it before my flight???

Cody
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