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Rates generally include unlimited mile-

age, but expect surcharges for additional

drivers and one-way rentals. Airport loca-

tions may have cheaper rates but higher

fees; if you get a fl y-drive package, local

taxes may be extra when you pick up the

car. Child or infant safety seats are compul-

sory; reserve them when booking your car.

Major car-rental companies:

Alamo (www.alamo.com)

Avis (www.avis.com)

Budget (www.budget.com)

Dollar (www.dollar.com)

Enterprise (www.enterprise.com)

Fox (www.foxrentacar.com)

Hertz (www.hertz.com)

National (www.nationalcar.com)

Thrifty (www.thrifty.com)

Some major car-rental companies off er

‘green’ fl eets of hybrid or biofuel rental

cars, but they’re in short supply; make res-

ervations far in advance and expect to pay

signifi cantly more for these models. Many

companies rent hand-controlled vehicles

and vans with wheelchair lifts at no extra

charge, but you must also reserve these

well in advance.

For independent car rentals, check:

Simply Hybrid (www.simplyhybrid.com)

Hybrid car rentals in LA.

Zipcar (www.zipcar.com) Car-sharing club

with two dozen California locations.

Car Rental Express (www.carrental

express.com) Search for independent car-

rental agencies.

Rent-a-Wreck (www.rentawreck.com) Rents

to younger drivers, mainly in the LA and San

Francisco Bay areas.

Super Cheap! Car Rental (www.super

cheapcar.com) Rents to younger drivers in LA,

Orange County and San Francisco Bay Area.

Wheelchair Getaways (www.wheelchair

getaways.com) Rents wheelchair-accessible

vans in San Francisco, LA and San Diego.

Motorcycles

Motorcycle rentals and insurance are very

expensive. Discounts may be available for

three-day and weekly rentals.

Rates generally include unlimited mile charge but you must also reserve these

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