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In order to determine the overall best rental car business program, we evaluated the top 7 US programs based on customer satisfaction, program features, and available discounts. The program features we compared included unlimited mileage, flexible billing options, free underage or additional drivers, availability of individual business traveler accounts, and minimum annual rental requirements. For customer service rankings, we used the 2014 JD Power North American Car Rental Customer Satisfaction survey, which measured such factors as waiting times, the return process, vehicle quality, and shuttle bus service.
This comparison of rental car business programs is designed to help you choose which program is right for your small to medium-sized business, non-profit organization, or individual business travel. Use the rankings and summary by feature to help you quickly choose the best overall fit for your business. For a more detailed analysis, we’ve included individual program descriptions to help you compare the features and rental company attributes that are most important to you.
Unless otherwise specified in the description of each program, all business car rental programs below are free to join and include membership in the company’s loyalty program for all employees of your business, one benefit of which is faster vehicle pick-ups and returns. Also unless specified, all programs offer flexible billing options which differ by company but may include such options as payment by debit card, payment by personal credit card, automatic billing to a business credit card or other business account, virtual credit card billing, purchase orders, or the like.
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Alamo Rent-A-Car does not currently offer a business rental program.
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Avis Business Rental
At a glance:
Discount on published rates: yes, up to 30% (or possibly more)
Pre-set rental rates available: no
Exclusive, targeted offers: yes
Free rental day / rebate rewards: yes
Customized billing options: yes (limited)
Unlimited mileage: yes
Free additional drivers: no
Free underage drivers: no
Individual business traveler account: no
Available damage waiver and/or liability insurance option: yes
Loyalty program: yes
Minimum rental requirement: no
Use company discount code for personal travel: yes
The Avis business rental program features discounts of up to 30% via a dedicated AWD number (there’s evidence that some business AWD numbers produce even greater discounts than 30%). Once enrolled in the program, businesses earn 1 free rental day for every 15 paid rental days. Mileage during rentals is generally unlimited, but some businesses may not be eligible and some locations don’t offer it, so make sure to ask about this during the enrollment process, especially if you will be renting frequently from a particular location.
Available billing options: You can pay at time of rental or, if you prefer, all rentals on the account can be billed to a single business credit card.
An Avis business account is free to set up and also includes membership in the Avis Preferred loyalty program as well as exclusive offers targeted to your business car rental needs.
Discount on published rates: yes, up to 30% (or possibly more)
Pre-set rental rates available: no
Exclusive, targeted offers: yes
Free rental day / rebate rewards: yes
Customized billing options: yes (limited)
Unlimited mileage: yes
Free additional drivers: yes
Free underage drivers: no
Individual business traveler account: yes
Available damage waiver and/or liability insurance option: yes
Loyalty program: yes
Minimum rental requirement: yes, 5 rentals per year
Use company discount code for personal travel: yes
The Budget Rent-A-Car business program is designed for small and mid-sized businesses, and for individual business travelers. Significant features of a Budget business car rental account include discounted rates and exclusive offers, unlimited mileage (usually – see below), free additional drivers, and a $3 rental credit per day of paid rental ($30 per rental for monthly or multi-month rentals).
The discount for Budget business rentals is nominally up to 30%, but there’s evidence that some BCD numbers (the Budget Discount Code associated with a business account) give an even higher discount depending on rental dates and location. Mileage during rentals is generally unlimited, but some businesses may not be eligible and some locations don’t offer it, so make sure to ask about this during the enrollment process.
Available billing options: You can pay at time of rental or, if you prefer, all rentals on the account can be billed to a single business credit card.
Unlimited mileage: yes, in renting and bordering states
Free additional drivers: yes
Free underage drivers: yes
Individual business traveler account: no
Available damage waiver and/or liability insurance option: yes
Loyalty program: yes
Minimum annual rental requirement: yes, 2 rentals per year
Use company discount code for personal travel: yes
Dollar Rent-A-Car offers two plans to suit your business travel needs: the Dollar 4Business Corporate Rate Plan and the Dollar 4 Business Flex Rate Plan. A Dollar car rental business account is free, takes just a few minutes to apply for, and includes free membership in the Dollar Express loyalty program, which allows for faster vehicle pick-up and return. Both plans offer special discounts on one-way and multi-month rentals.
With the Corporate Rate Plan, you get a fixed discount rate that’s valid the whole year. This allows you to budget for car rental, since you’ll always know the rate in advance. Also includes underage and additional driver fee waivers, one-way rentals, and multi-month rentals.
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The Flex Rate Plan gives a discount of 5% off the best rate available at time of reservation, plus a 3% quarterly rebate on all rentals. Also includes underage and additional driver fee waivers, one-way rentals, and multi-month rentals.
Dollar offers a variety of billing options for businesses with a minimum annual rental volume of $10,000 or more. Unlimited mileage is included with business rentals, but rates may increase or mileage allowances decrease due to excessive mileage (more than 4,200 miles per month).
Available damage waiver and/or liability insurance option: yes
Loyalty program: yes
Minimum annual rental requirement: yes, varies
Use company discount code for personal travel: yes
The Enterprise Rent-A-Car business rental program offers 3 options for discounted car rental: 5% off regular rates, or a pre-set discounted rate with damage waiver or samage waiver plus liability insurance. Monthly or multi-month rental plans are also available for business accounts. There may also be other options for your business based on your rental volume and travel needs.
Customized billing options: yes, for qualified businesses
Unlimited mileage: yes
Free additional drivers: yes
Free underage drivers: no
Individual business traveler account: no
Available damage waiver and/or liability insurance option: yes
Loyalty program: yes
Minimum annual rental requirement: no
Use company discount code for personal travel: yes
The Hertz business car rental program offers up to 25% off regular rental rates. Businesses earn 1 free rental day for every 15 credits (1 credit = 1 paid rental day), with 10 bonus credits for signing up. Mileage is unlimited and additional drivers are free.
Available damage waiver and/or liability insurance option: yes
Loyalty program: yes
Minimum annual rental requirement: yes, varies
Use company discount code for personal travel: yes
The National Car Rental business program offers 3 discount rate options, including damage waiver or damage waiver with liability insurance, as well as a free rental day reward program. One-way, monthly, and multi-month rentals are available, and National claims they offer the most flexible one-way business car rentals in the US. Other options may also be available for your business based on your rental volume and travel needs.
Unlimited mileage: yes, in renting and bordering states
Free additional drivers: yes
Free underage drivers: yes
Individual business traveler account: yes
Available damage waiver and/or liability insurance option: yes
Loyalty program: yes
Minimum annual rental requirement: yes, 2 rentals per year
Use company discount code for personal travel: yes
The Thrifty Rent-A-Car SmartBusiness program is designed for mid-size companies. The program features pre-set rental rates, so you’ll know exactly what you’ll pay for every rental in advance. Underage and additional drivers are free, and vehicle damage liability is limited. SmartBusiness accounts earn one free rental day with every sixteen paid rental days.
The SmartBiz program, for small businesses or individual business travelers, has features that are identical to those of the SmartBusiness program above.
Thrifty offers a variety of billing options for businesses with a minimum annual rental volume of $10,000 or more. Unlimited mileage is included with business rentals, but rates may increase or mileage allowances decrease due to excessive mileage (more than 4,200 miles per month).
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