Dear Terry, We may be in need of a third car for several months because of our son's summer job and, possibly, school-year internship. We don't really want to lease a vehicle for three years but need the car for more than just a few days' rental.Is there something in-between the usual leasing and renting programs that would work for us? -- BethDear Beth, I would check some local car rental companies not affiliated with the national chains. They often can offer a month-to-month rental.One hitch that you may run into is that most car rental companies won't rent to drivers under the age of 21, and many put the limit at 25.Here are this week's reader questions:Mileage claims fall apart in real worldDo lenders get financing kickbacks?Any creative ideas for ditching my gas hog?Which option is best for a short-term auto?If you have a question for Terry, e-mail him at Driving for Dollars. Save money on your car -- sign up for Bankrate's new weekend Car & Money newsletter. advertisementRelated Links:7 best off-to-college carsNational auto loan averagesWhat changes auto loan rates?Related Articles:All new cars for 20105 steps to 'clunker' dealTake the 'cash back?'
Dear Terry, We may be in need of a third car for several months because of our son's summer job and, possibly, school-year internship. We don't really want to lease a vehicle for three years but need the car for more than just a few days' rental.
Is there something in-between the usual leasing and renting programs that would work for us? -- Beth
Dear Beth, I would check some local car rental companies not affiliated with the national chains. They often can offer a month-to-month rental.
One hitch that you may run into is that most car rental companies won't rent to drivers under the age of 21, and many put the limit at 25.
If you have a question for Terry, e-mail him at Driving for Dollars. Save money on your car -- sign up for Bankrate's new weekend Car & Money newsletter.