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Prius Rentals around the country?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by lucky, Jul 26, 2006.

  1. lucky

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    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)
     
    #1 lucky, Jul 26, 2006
  2. VABeachPrius

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    Checkered Flag Toyota, Virginia Beach, VA

    $59 a day. Two, 2006 Package #8 models for rent.
     
    #2 VABeachPrius, Jul 26, 2006
  3. lucky

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    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!
     
    #3 lucky, Aug 1, 2006
  4. rufaro

    rufaro WeePoo, Gen II

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    Fantasic work Lucky!

    Now...anyone have info that is Boston-specific?
     
    #4 rufaro, Aug 2, 2006
  5. theorist

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    <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).
     
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  6. rufaro

    rufaro WeePoo, Gen II

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    <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...)
     
    #6 rufaro, Aug 2, 2006
  7. voltwagn

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    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.
     
    #7 voltwagn, Aug 4, 2006
  8. Bearcatzzz

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    <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.
     
    #8 Bearcatzzz, Aug 4, 2006
  9. r53

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    <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.
     
    #9 r53, Aug 4, 2006
  10. hdrygas

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    I have tried at least a half a dozen times in the past 2 years, and have never had any luck!
     
    #10 hdrygas, Aug 4, 2006
  11. voltwagn

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    <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.
     
    #11 voltwagn, Aug 6, 2006
  12. mean-boy

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    <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.
     
    #12 mean-boy, Aug 6, 2006
  13. Vincent

    Vincent Don't Wait Until Tomorrow

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    Maroone Toyota 954-659-1800
     
    #13 Vincent, Aug 6, 2006
  14. rufaro

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    <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!
     
    #14 rufaro, Aug 6, 2006
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