| Many people do not need to travel frequently | | | | the car on the same day, or if your car is out of |
| enough to make buying a car worthwhile. People who | | | | commission due to an accident and you are awaiting |
| work close to home, have few dependants, or who | | | | repairs or compensation. |
| simply travel very little will rent a car instead of | | | | Car rental agencies can be very strict about the |
| buying one. The process is simple and allows a person | | | | treatment of their cars. For many companies, the |
| to only pay for car expenses when they really need | | | | vehicles must be returned undamaged and without |
| to. | | | | having been picked up for any law violations, or there |
| Car rental is also very popular among holidaymakers. | | | | will be a severe charge. Some companies do not |
| When taking a plane to another country you will not | | | | allow the renter to take the car beyond a distance |
| be able to take your car, but may find that you | | | | limit or for more than a certain time. It is worth |
| want to be mobile and explore the countryside. For | | | | knowing the local bylaws governing road travel if you |
| this reason car rentals have become very popular in | | | | are renting a car abroad. Speed limits and other things |
| holiday destinations. A variety of cars can be hired; a | | | | can vary a lot, and it is worth studying a map, as a |
| small car for a family making a cay trip, an off road | | | | rented car is no use without a fuel station. |
| vehicle for exploration, or a luxury car for a special | | | | Businesses sometimes get a discount on rental |
| event. With major rental companies you can order a | | | | especially if they use the same rental company |
| vehicle online for by phone and it will be waiting for | | | | repeatedly. They may be rented a whole fleet of |
| you when you arrive at your destination. | | | | vehicles, perhaps to take VIPs from the airport to |
| Rentals are also very useful if you have a car but will | | | | their business. |
| be unable to use it, perhaps if a partner needs to use | | | | |