What to Expect with Your First Car Rental Experience

Road trips are a great way to travel! Seeing America by car is the only way to experience small town charm and geographical changes across the country. If this is your first car rental experience, have no fear. The professionals at Community Rental Car offer first-rate customer service for the Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, Greensboro and surrounding North Carolina areas. It’s time to rent your car for discovery and adventure on a family road trip!

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Age Requirements

The standard minimum age for renting a vehicle is 25 years. If you’re under the age of 25, reach out to our team to learn about your options. There may be an additional fee due to a younger-driver qualification.

Requirements for Renting a Vehicle

Be prepared with a valid driver’s license and deposit at the time of renting your vehicle. The deposit may be refundable. The fee is applied upon returning the rental vehicle.

Budgeting for a Road Trip

Keep regular car rental fees in mind when you’re budgeting for your trip. Prices vary depending on the vehicle, fuel economy, and area of travel. Be sure to consider:

• Daily rental rate + tax
• Fuel charge
• Toll roads

Road Trip Gear

Plan ahead and be prepared for your road trip with the right gear.

• Road map
• GPS technology with charging cables
• Bottled water and snacks
• Favorite music and devices with headphones
• Road-friendly toys for youngsters

Classic Road Trip Games

• License plate game
• Eye Spy
• Road Trip Bingo

Don’t let an unreliable car keep your family from an incredible road trip experience. If you’re new to car rental, the professionals are ready with answers to your frequently asked questions. Contact Community Car Rental at (336) 448-2905 to request a quote to begin your first car rental adventure!

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