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Columns: Driving for Dollars
Terry Jackson   Expert: Terry Jackson
Driving for Dollars
Family needs vehicle for several months
Driving for Dollars

Local rental best for short-term car
 

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.

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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.

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