Hybrid rental cars are becoming more popular; with concern for the environment in the minds of many and the high price of gas being a common concern, more and more travelers are looking at a hybrid car rental as an option.
Availability of this specialty vehicle 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.com(opens in a new window) 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
Budget.com(opens in a new window) 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.com (opens in a new window) Customers can minimize the impact of theirrental by choosing a hybrid vehicle in 30 markets nationwide.
Hybrid Car models include the Ford Escape, Toyota Prius or Toyota Camry.
Fox
Hybrid cars are available for rent at all Corporate Fox locations. Visit
FoxRentaCar.com (opens in a new window) for details and locations. More Fox Related PagesHertz Hybrid Rentals
Hertz carries hybrid vehicles at select locations. They are listed in the green category on
Hertz.com(opens in a new window). 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.