Who says that rental cars are only for vacations? There are all sorts of situations where you can benefit from renting a vehicle rather than relying on your own. Here are some ideas to get you thinking of how this type of arrangement could come in handy even if you are staying close to home.
Something Cool to Drive While Your Car is in the Shop
Your car or truck will be in the shop for several days. While you could get by using cabs or getting rides from friends, why not use this opportunity to treat yourself? Check out the rental cars that are available in the area and rent one that has all the features that you wish your family car possessed. It can be a lot of fun cruising around town in a canary yellow convertible that happens to come with all the extras like GPS, satellite radio and rear-view cameras!
Planning a Special Occasion
Special occasions call for special measures. If you have been seeing someone for awhile and want to take things to the next level, why not plan a special date that also includes a special car? Rent something that has extra comfortable seats, plenty of leg room, and in general offers a level of comfort that is above and beyond the amenities offered by your personal vehicle. You and your date will enjoy the luxury and the evening will be a great way to advance the relationship.
If your dating days are behind you, there is still plenty of reasons for you and your spouse or partner to consider rental cars for certain events. For example, if you have an anniversary coming up, why not incorporate a car rental into the planning? Leave the old jallopy at home and rent something that has plush seats, lots of room and a sound system that will allow you to play a special mix of all of the songs the two of you love. From there, you can drive anywhere the two of you want, like a special restaurant or even to a secluded spot where you used to come often before marriage and kids came along.
Enjoying a Weekend of Yard Sales
Sometimes your vehicle just isn’t big enough to deal with something that you want to do. While that compact is great on gas mileage, it doesn’t really come in all that handy when you want to hit all the weekend yard sales. What you need is something with plenty of storage space so you can shop to your heart’s content.
Think of how much fun you could have by looking into rental cars like vans or trucks -- you might even save a pretty penny on a U-Haul or other type of storage vehicle. Plus, you'll get the fun and excitement of driving around in something a little different for a change! Armed with this type of transportation, you could spend an entire Saturday morning hitting the biggest and best yard sales. With plenty of room for new treasures, you can easily pick up everything from new floor lamps to bed frames and maybe even some living or dining room furniture. If you still have some room and some money left at the end of the morning, consider going by some of the local thrift shops and see what they have to offer.
E-Z Rentals for a Fun Weekend
You don't need to be going on a trip to consider renting a car. As long as you are in the mood and want to enjoy driving something different for a change, that’s reason enough. Give yourself a treat and think about renting a car or truck for this weekend. Once you make the decision, you'll find all sorts of ways to put the rental to good use. Check out our list of locations and see if your hometown is on the list!
Image Credits
2012 Mustang by Late Model Restoration Supply
Nissan Maxima 2012 by Nissan Iaval
Arsty Yard Sale Sign by Rain Church
