I have an older car and I'm hesitant to take it anywhere past the EIA.
This is why I love renting cars for road trips. No worries about taking the car for a long drive and who doesn't love new car smell???
I was able to find a standard sized car at Budget for $26. I don't know about you, but that's pretty cheap to pay for a car with unlimited miles.
Now the problem with rental cars is they usually close the same time regular business offices close: around the 17:00 to 18:00 time range.
Luckily Budget was very accommodating and had a driver pick me up from my house (it has to be close in vicinity and also availability of the driver) and drop me off at the rental office. I don't have to call in any favors to be dropped off (what am I, in high school?) nor do I need a cab (what am I, 21 and going to the club?).
Spoke with the driver and gave me some tips on some of their fleet cars. I had a specific request to have iPod connectivity and was recommended to request either the Nissan Altima (hooray for import cars) or a Chevy Malibu.
The front desk employee was handling another client who had some complications with logistics of their rental and although I tried not to eavesdrop, I could see the employee was going head and above waters to ensure this client's experience was a positive one. Her enthusiasm also passed on to me as she gave me tips about rock chips (don't repair it yourself, just bring it in since you're already paying $25 to get an estimate of that rock chip) and helped me select a car based on her experiences working there as well as music options.
They left me with a very good impression as people who just want to make your life more comfortable.
Would return here most definitely. read more