The main factors to consider when renting a car for a long-distance drive are additional driver fees and unlimited mileage.
If you want to split up the driving with friends, it’ll cost you. However, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Fox and National don’t charge an additional driver fee for a spouse or domestic partner. USAA members are allowed one free additional driver, in addition to their spouses and USAA-covered family members, on rentals from Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Hertz. If you’re going with friends, look into Fox Rent A Car, which squeezes in with the cheapest additional driver charge, at $12.99 a day.
A car with unlimited mileage is a must for long trips. Dollar, Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Hertz all offer unlimited mileage, but you need to double-check that your specific car rental comes with the offer or you may be spending about $0.10 to $0.25 for every additional mile over the allowed limit.
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