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Old 07-01-2018, 02:52 PM   #1
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question about rental cars

Has anyone rented a car for say a month or 2 while boondocking in places like Quartzsite or Yuma?
I had an issue with our toad last year and it got me to thinking that perhaps a car rental would have been a better way to go.
I'm searching for feedback from people who have done this. Thank you in advance.
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my bro-in-law rents a car for 4-8 weeks when he visits from california. VERY expensive. it would be cheaper for him to buy a beater and leave it here.
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My thought exactly, my car was in a minor low speed accident last year (someone clipped me as I was turning into a driveway), and ended up spending an extended time in the body shop to be repaired (over 7 weeks). The insurance company paid for a rental from Enterprise which was a small Jeep Renegade, as I recall the rental cost came out to be a bit over $1,700. So considering that time period one might be better off buying a cheap $5,000 car, then turning around and selling it at $4,000 for a fast sale when done with it, and still be way ahead.
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Might be.
You might consider Razars because they're street legal in AZ.

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When figuring the cost of renting a car vs owning, don't forget the insurance, licenses and maintenance cost to own. The post above comparing $1700 to rent for 7 weeks is still cheap if all you needed was 7 weeks of usage a year.
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Rental rates can vary tremendously as well. If you have some business or club affiliation, you may be able to get a much reduced rate. And if you own an insured vehicle already, your insurance should cover damage to the rental vehicle, so no need to pay for extra damage insurance.


Some areas will have businesses such Rent-A-Wreck that offer clean used cars are discount prices.
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When we had our ole Toyhouse (Toyota Class C) we would rent a car when we got to our destination. Weekly rates weren't to bad, decline their insurance, and rent at one of their satellite offices, NOT at an airport.. ( There is often a substantial local tax on rental cars at airports ).. We used Enterprise a lot as they would also come and get you..
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