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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410 300 280 435 565 385 185 49060 160
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