| Renting Before Buying: Where and Who? | | | | lot of vehicle, but still like to have some space. |
| So, you're thinking about buying a hybrid car relatively | | | | Surprisingly roomy inside for such a snub-nosed little |
| soon, but you're not sure which one to get? One great | | | | vehicle, the Toyota Prius offers plenty of cargo space |
| option for people interested in buying a car is to get a | | | | in its hatchback trunk, and enough room to seat four |
| hybrid rental car for a little while. Renting a hybrid car | | | | comfortably inside, or five with a little squishing. The |
| can be relatively inexpensive, and will give you a better | | | | advertised gas mileage is impressive, but you should |
| idea of what a given car feels like than that quick trip | | | | remember that the actual mileage you get depends on |
| around the block with the dealer in the passenger seat. | | | | how you drive. Sedate drivers who allow lots of time |
| Two of the most popular hybrid choices are the well | | | | for acceleration and stopping will get better results. |
| known Toyota Prius, now in its third generation in | | | | How about the Escape? It's a vehicle in a completely |
| Japan, and the Ford Escape. Here's a look at both of | | | | different class - literally. This hybrid SUV is one of the |
| them, and the rental process. | | | | few around, and offers a spacious inside and stylish |
| First, you're going to need to decide where to rent | | | | outside. It also gets the highest gas mileage of any |
| from. If I were you, I'd check out Enterprise Rent A | | | | hybrid SUV on the market, though just like the Prius, |
| Car. While hybrids cars are quite popular, you will be | | | | you'll have to drive it right. Performance for the Escape |
| limited to a handful of agencies who rent hybrid cars. | | | | is a little lower than the V6 version, but higher than the |
| Enterprise Rent A Car has not just the biggest rental | | | | four cylinder type. You can expect fuel efficiency in |
| fleet in the US, but also the largest selection of hybrids | | | | the 30 mpg range - excellent for an SUV. This is a |
| available for rent. Currently, four thousand hybrid cars | | | | larger vehicle, but might be just right for big families or |
| are available for rent across the country. That | | | | people who need to carry a lot of equipment regularly. |
| increases the chance that you'll be able to try one out. | | | | Either way, renting gives us the ability to check out a |
| Every location is a little different, so be sure to call | | | | hybrid before we buy. It takes a little time to get used |
| ahead to find out if your area Enterprise has the car | | | | to the look and feel of a hybrid, and that turns many |
| for you. I was able to find several available in my area | | | | people off when they take their test drive with the |
| without a problem, but some smaller Enterprise | | | | dealer. But it doesn't have to! Driving a hybrid isn't all |
| locations may not have what you're after. Remember | | | | that different from driving a regular car, once you get |
| to ask, though - they may be willing to let you know of | | | | used to it. So, if you're considering a Ford Escape |
| a nearby location that does have the Prius or Escape | | | | hybrid or a Toyota Prius, be sure to rent one before |
| hybrid you'd like to test. | | | | you buy. The extra time to experience what the car |
| Types of Hybrid Cars Available for Rent | | | | has to offer could make your decision easier. I know it |
| The Prius is a great car for people who don't want a | | | | made mine a lot simpler. |