Nataly 38 #1 March 20, 2007 Hello everyone! My friend is travelling to the States (NY) in a couple of weeks and wants to rent a car. He's under 25 and it looks like it's gonna cost an arm and a leg.. Any tips from all you travellers out there would be very welcome! N@"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tetra316 0 #2 March 20, 2007 There is a car company that has a lower age limit, 21. I rented from them when I was back east but cannot remember who they are. It was one of the major ones though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sutton 0 #3 March 20, 2007 Well, you said NY, if he is going to be in New York City, getting a car there will be pointless. Most people who live there dont even have cars. Just use the Taxi's.-Sutton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #4 March 20, 2007 d'uh!! Even I know that!! No, he's landing in NY, but will be driving around quite a bit--including going up to Niagara.. So taxi not really an option!!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sutton 0 #5 March 20, 2007 Quoted'uh!! Even I know that!! No, he's landing in NY, but will be driving around quite a bit--including going up to Niagara.. So taxi not really an option!!! ha, I was just checking. Priceline.com does comparisions I beleive, and Avis is quite popular aswell. As for the age issue, where really is no way of getting by it unfortunately. I'm only 21 and I had to deal with the same issue a few months back-Sutton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #6 March 20, 2007 Enterprise charges an additional $10/day for those under 25. All of the other ones charge $25/day. The NE also has a solid rail system. It would be better if he found ways to travel without having to rent a car.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #7 March 20, 2007 Use mass transit in town, then train out of town, then rent a car out in countryside. Fewer days used, no city-driving hassles, and usually lower rates away from the big cities and airports. I've never driven in NY, London, Paris, or Rome. Much better to take the Tube. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nataly 38 #8 March 21, 2007 Thanks for the advice guys!"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Nataly 38 #8 March 21, 2007 Thanks for the advice guys!"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
