| An extended vacation, where you can drive around | | | | there are any mechanical problems, you will also have |
| Europe and explore off the beaten path, can be an | | | | 24 hour roadside assistance included in your package. |
| achievable dream. If you are considering a European | | | | One of the major benefits with short term leasing is |
| vacation where you will have much more freedom | | | | the cost. By leasing, you will avoid the value-added tax |
| and flexibility than with a guided tour, driving a car | | | | (VAT) that can make up to 20 percent of a car rental |
| through Europe can be the ultimate vacation | | | | fee in Europe. You will also get complete insurance |
| experience. The best and least expensive way to | | | | without having to pay any additional fees for collision |
| achieve this is through short term car leasing. | | | | damage waivers. Unlike a rental car, you will protected |
| Short term car leasing involves buying a new car | | | | from paying out of pocket if the vehicle is damaged |
| straight from the factory while you are in Europe, and | | | | without having to get additional insurance. |
| ending the lease by having the car manufacturer buy | | | | For many tourists, another benefit is the lack of age |
| back the car when you are ready to leave. There are | | | | restrictions that normally accompany traditional car |
| two main companies in Europe that participate in this | | | | rentals. As long as you are over 18, you can lease a |
| program, Renault Eurodrive, and Peugeot. This method | | | | vehicle, and more importantly, there are no maximum |
| of driving a car on your vacation has many benefits | | | | age limits. With car rental companies, many have a |
| and only a few restrictions. | | | | cut-off age of 70, and they won't rent to anyone older, |
| The main factor you will want to consider is how long | | | | or let anyone older drive the vehicle. |
| you will need the vehicle. For a short term lease, you | | | | Starting and ending the lease process is simple. You |
| will need to lease the vehicle for at least 17-21 days, | | | | can reserve your car, and complete most of the |
| depending on the manufacturer. These programs work | | | | paperwork online, before you even leave for your |
| well if you have a longer trip planned, and want to use | | | | vacation. When finished, you will be able to drop your |
| the vehicle for at least three weeks or so. You will be | | | | vehicle off at a variety of locations that are convenient |
| able to keep the vehicle for close to six months, which | | | | to your departure. |
| allows for a nice long vacation. The other requirement | | | | If you are planning an extended holiday, short term car |
| is that you have a permanent address that is not in the | | | | leasing should be your first choice. You will have a lot |
| European Union. As long as you are living in the US, | | | | of flexibility, and receive major savings over renting. If |
| Canada, or a similar county not in the EU, you will meet | | | | you need an excuse to extend your vacation to the |
| this requirement. | | | | required leasing period of three weeks or so, your car |
| There are many benefits to leasing as opposed to | | | | savings may help make up the costs of additional |
| renting a car in Europe. First, you will have a new | | | | vacation time. |
| vehicle, so you can be assured its in good shape. If | | | | |