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ROAD TRIPS 2021
Ensure a Grand Adventure by
Renting the Perfect Vehicle
PLAN AHEAD AND MATCH YOUR JOURNEY WITH THE RIGHT SET OF WHEELS
O
n a road trip, a motor vehicle is much
more than a means of conveyance-it's
your home away from home. Due to a
nationwide shortage of vehicles, it's important
to book your rental as early as you can. Here are
some other essential tips to keep in mind.
Factors to Consider
First, nail down the essentials: Driving for five
days straight? You need oodles of legroom. Got
teenagers in tow? A rear-seat entertainment
system and multiple USB ports will keep them
happy. Traveling with your dog? Get extra cargo
space for muddy paws.
Next, choose features to match your trip: On a
drive through the redwoods, a panoramic sunroof
lets you gaze at the treetops. For desert journeys,
a convertible provides an epic view of the stars.
Touring theme parks and beaches? A three-row
SUV lets you stash more stuff behind the kids.
Explore Luxury, Exotic, and
Eco-Friendly Options
You're on vacation, so consider giving yourself a
novelty boost by renting a car that's better than
the one you drive every day. Are you curious about
hybrid or electric vehicles? Rent a Tesla Model S
or a Toyota Prius. Or get a glimpse of the future
by renting a car that's smart enough to park itself
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and handles other driving tasks autonomously
(look into the BMW 7 Series).
And if you're in splurge mode, slide behind the
wheel of a vehicle you'd love to own but can't justify
buying. Every rental car company has a fleet
of luxury or exotic cars with models ranging from
revved-up Ferraris to rugged Range Rovers. Surf
the web and you'll find Maseratis in Enterprise's
Exotic collection, Porsches in Hertz's Dream Car
collection, and a Jaguar F-Pace in Avis' Signature
Series. You can also roll down the road in a 1960s
muscle car from DriveShare or Classic Car Rental,
or an ultra-luxe speed machine from Gotham
Dream Cars or LA Exotic Rentals.
Home on Wheels
Looking to get closer to nature? Self-contained
vehicles like RVs and campervans are more popular
than ever. Your whole clan can sleep under the
stars while enjoying luxuries like comfy beds and
fully stocked refrigerators. Explore your home-onwheels
options at Cruise America (23 California
locations) or El Monte RV (12 California locations).
Solo travelers and couples can cozy up with
a more minimalist rig, like a campervan from
Escape or a converted Dodge Grand Caravan from
Jucy. And if you're headed to SoCal beaches, spoil
yourself and rent a 1970s Volkswagen campervan
from Vintage Surfari Wagons in Costa Mesa.
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