Finding Hybrid Rental Cars.

Finding Hybrid Rental Cars

Hybrid rental cars are becoming more popular; with concern for the environment in the minds of many and often, the high price of gas is a concern, more and more travelers are looking at a hybrid car rental as an option.

Availability of hybrid car rental is limited and they are not found at all car rental companies.

The prices of hybrid rental cars tend to be quite a bit higher than a regular rental car of the same size.
I went checking for availability at 8 large car rental companies. This is what I found.

Avis Hybrid Rentals

Avis carries hybrids at select locations. They are listed in the specialty category, and their most predominant make and model is the Toyota Prius.

Passenger capacity -5 people
Holds 1 large, 3 small suitcases
Average gas mileage - 36-56 mpg

Avis is unable to guarantee a specific make/model. For Specialty Cars, some makes and models can be reserved online where available, but may vary by location.
As with any rental car, price varies by availability and location.

Budget Hybrid Car Rentals

Budget carries hybrid rentals at select locations. They are listed in the specialty category. They list their most predominant make and model as the Nissan Ultima.

Passenger capacity – 5 people
Holds 1 large, 2 small suitcases
Average gas mileage - 36-42 mpg

Because they are in a specialty category, a hybrid car can be guaranteed, if available to reserve at your preferred location.

As with any rental car, price varies by availability and location.

Enterprise Hybrid Car Rentals

Hybrid rentals are now available at Enterprise! Customers can minimize the impact of their rental by choosing a hybrid vehicle in 30 markets nationwide.

Hybrid Car models include the Ford Escape, Toyota Prius or Toyota Camry.

Hertz Hybrid Rentals

Hertz carries hybrid vehicles at select locations. They are listed in the green category. They list their most predominant makes and models as the Toyota Prius and the Nissan Ultima.

Passenger capacity – 5 people
Highway Fuel Efficiency rating of 28 Miles or more per gallon

Hertz hybrid rentals are reservable by specific make and model, if available, at 50 major airport locations in the U.S.

As with any rental car, price varies by availability and location.

Alamo does not list any hybrid vehicles in their fleet options.

Dollar does not list any hybrid vehicles in their fleet options.

National does not list any hybrid vehicles in their fleet options.

Thrifty does not list any hybrid vehicles in their fleet options.

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