If you live in the city, would you hold on to your car?
My sister lives in New York City with her husband and four kids. They don’t have a car because let’s face it, who really needs a car in New York. However, having four kids puts that situation in a different light. Most of the kiddie activities are outside the city. Theme parks are outside the city. Visiting Aquariums or going out of town on weekends. These are the moments where I feel for them.
But my sister doesn’t mind because she can rent a car anytime to go to places the kids want to go on weekends. Sometimes they’ll just drive to take the kids around and it costs them nothing but the rental cost and gasoline. She prepares the kids meals the night before and takes a cooler with them all day long.
The high cost of insurance, car payments and maintenance costs for having a car in New York City. Definitely, getting a car rental is the way to go.
Specially now that companies are offering all kinds of discounts for you to save even more money. Look at the example below from http://www.advantage.com:
Rates Available April 15, 2008 to June 30, 2008 (May 22-26, 2008 blackout dates apply)
Offer applies to one driver, 25 years or older. Tax, fuel, selected options; Loss Damage Waiver ($24.99 per day or less); and any airport fees (maximum 12 percent) or tax reimbursement fees are additional. Offer valid at U.S. locations only. 24-hour advance reservation required. Vehicles may have limited availability. Frequent flyer miles may be subject to a surcharge. Offer subject to change or cancellation at Advantage Rent A Car’s discretion. This offer may not be used with any additional promotion or advertised rate. Blackout dates of May 22-26, 2008 apply. Promotional rate expires June 30, 2008.
I say get rid of the car and just rent when you need it. Not bad right?
