Car rentals are often a necessity while traveling. Whether you are attempting to keep wear and mileage off of your own vehicle, or find yourself in need of transportation once you reach your destination, a stop at the car rental counter may be in your future. Once there, you may be surprised by some of the options available to you now. Like most companies, their focus is on a more environmentally friendly or “greener” product or service. Carbon dioxide from car emissions is one of the leading factors in global warming today. With this in mind, car designers are producing cleaner fuel burning vehicles, electric vehicles and even hybrids of the two. As these types of vehicles become more affordable, more and more car rental companies are jumping on board. Here I have compiled a list of some of the greenest cars to rent.
The Toyota Prius Hybrid is a favorite with both Hertz and Avis. The Prius is a mid-sized car perfect for families. The EPA deemed this car to be the most fuel efficient gas vehicle sold in the United States. Hertz has stated that the Prius will be available to rent at fifty of its airport locations. The largest quantity will be available at their New York sites.
The Honda Civic Hybrid is also a favorite green car. A four door mid-sized vehicle similar to the Toyota Prius, customers will find this car to be comfortable and roomy. This hybrid vehicle gets an impressive 45 mpg on the highway. You can also find reasonable deals for purchasing a Honda at used cars Calgary.
The Nissan Altima Hybrid is available at Budget rental. The Altima is able to run completely off of its electric motor at slower speeds. You can reserve your gas engine for faster highway speeds. This would work great for the traveler who will be driving through busy city streets.
The Hybrid Ford Escape is a green SUV. This great looking car has plenty of cargo room as well as leg room. The Hybrid Ford Escape dispels any myths that you have to sacrifice size for fuel efficiency. Families will love this car as well as those who just like to have a little extra room when they travel.
As you can see, there are many options available to those travelers who are concerned with the carbon footprint they are leaving behind. Of course, you should always shop around for the best deal on your green rental car. Also, due to the increasing popularity in renting green, you may find the need to reserve your car sooner than you normally would. Limited supply and increased demand may make renting your greener car slightly trickier than your everyday rental. Don’t let this dissuade you! When you tell your friends how much you saved in gas money, they just may be green with envy!
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