Last year I rented a 2004 Prius in San Diego; it didn't have GPS but it was a treat to rent a familiar car. I know there's the new EV company in AZ, CA, & NV (http://www.evrental.com/index.php ), but haven;t found other hybrid rentals since San Diego. The Hertz clerks in Portland tell me they no longer have hybrid cars. Would sure be great to drive a hybrid when on business travel, especially a Prius but other quiet, low emission hybrids would be great too. Any leads on other rental car companies or locations that have hybrids for rent? (the $100/day Prius rental from the dealership does not qualify)
Thanks, VA Beach! I will check into dealership rentals. Maybe one will send the courtesy van to the airport to pick me up! (not!) Here's what Hertz said: "At this time Hertz does offer Hybrid/ Environmentally-Friendly vehicles at a limited number of locations in California, mostly in the San Francisco area. Below, I have included the list of models types we offer: HERTZ HYBRIDS VT Code: E6 Class Name: Environmentally-Friendly SIPP: XDAR Passenger Capacity: 2-5 EPA MPG Range: 29-53 Cylinders: 3-6 Doors: 2-4 Cargo Space: 12.4 – 27 cubic feet Vehicle Length: 116 – 174.9 inches Model Examples: Escape Hybrid Ford Prius Toyota Th!nk Ford Neighbor Ford As more locations begin to open up their fleet to include the Hybrids, they'll be added to the city's "Choose a Vehicle and "Quote It" page of the website." I encouraged them to expand the hybrid fleet!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rufaro @ Aug 2 2006, 02:18 AM) [snapback]296127[/snapback]</div> Zipcar.com Some Toyota dealers. In the past, Acton Toyota ($30/day) and Herb Chambers ($30/day for preferred customers).
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(theorist @ Aug 1 2006, 11:29 PM) [snapback]296130[/snapback]</div> Thanks theorist...but we're looking for multiple day/airport accessible...We also don't go to Boston often enough to join. Funny thing though...I bought my first new car from Herb Chambers Honda. In 1991. Don't suppose that'd get me to be terribly preferred... <_< (and the '06 Pri is my SECOND new car...)
I often try to rent the Prius when I am on the road for business... failing that I'll try to get a Honda Civic Hybrid. I'm back out for 12 days starting Wednesday. Would anyone know of options for Minneapolis, St. Petersburg / Clearwater or Baltimore?c Out of the three Minneapolis is the most important.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(voltwagn @ Aug 4 2006, 08:38 PM) [snapback]298091[/snapback]</div> Try your local Toyota dealer(s)? I had checked with 2 local dealers they both had them available.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(voltwagn @ Aug 4 2006, 10:38 PM) [snapback]298091[/snapback]</div> Not sure if they have hybrids where you are going but you could try www.foxrentacar.com. I rented a civic hybrid there because it was cheaper than a Prius. Prius is about $45 a day unlimited miles. A civic hyrbid cost me $215 with tax for five days. it's not as frugal as the prius I rented a long time ago but close.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(r534me @ Aug 4 2006, 11:50 PM) [snapback]298099[/snapback]</div> Funny you should mention them since I use them when I go to Oakland... they partered or bought out EVRentals.com.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(voltwagn @ Aug 6 2006, 12:02 PM) [snapback]298636[/snapback]</div> Their regular car prices can be a real steal sometimes. Mid week, I priced out a corolla and it was $11 a day but I upgraded to a Civic Hybrid instead for a little more.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(r534me @ Aug 4 2006, 08:50 PM) [snapback]298099[/snapback]</div> Just looked...no locations in MA where we are going on our next trip ...but, if you are lucky enough to be needing a car and they ARE where you are going, HERE is a discount coupon for Prius rentals!
