PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 27, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With low gas prices in the United States, Budget Car Rental knows you’re ready for your next road trip and has some advice for making that trip extra enjoyable.
- Rent a car – Why put mileage on your vehicle when you can drive off in a newer car from Budget? You’ll also have the opportunity to try out a different make and model from what you currently own, like a Ford Mustang convertible, a Dodge Grand Caravan or a Jeep Wrangler, which adds to the excitement.
- Bring munchies and refreshments – When the kids or your other passengers get thirsty or crave a light snack – and you’re still miles from a rest stop – it’s a good idea to have some rations handy. Water, juice and soft drinks will quench their thirst, while granola bars, trail mix and other small, pre-packaged items will stave off the hunger until you can stop for a meal.
- Stop and smell the roses – Once you’ve determined your final destination, identify a few places along the way where your party can stretch their legs and get some fresh air. Whether it’s a stop every two hours or every 120 miles, everyone can use the break.
- Name that tune – With optional SiriusXM satellite radio in virtually all Budget cars, you’ll have a wide range of channels to help make every mile of a family trip worthy of a smile. You can also turn down the volume after a song starts to play and see who can guess the title or artist. There are a lot of other games the whole family can play while in the car (think “I Spy” or “20 Questions”) and have a few laughs while playing them.
- Get lost in the local attractions – If you have some flexibility in your schedule, consider checking out things to do along the way. You may find a local attraction – like the International Banana Museum (Mecca, Calif.) or the Museum of Oddities (Metamora, Ind.) – that grabs your attention and makes your road trip that much more memorable. With a Garmin GPS, available for an extra fee, you can leave your pre-planned route and have a look around; our GPS units will get you back on the road and to your destination.
“There’s a lot to be said for the road trip,” said Scott Deaver, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Avis Budget Group. “It’s a chance to get the family together and have some fun. And with Budget, if you’ve rented one of our premium SUVs equipped with on-board DVD players, you have another entertainment option when you’ve run out of game ideas.”
With more than 1,100 locations across the United States, Budget is conveniently located and has a range of vehicles designed to meet the needs of your family. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.budget.com . About Budget Budget Car Rental is one of the world’s best-known car rental brands with approximately 3,500 locations in more than 120 countries. Budget is an industry leader in providing vehicle rental services to value-conscious travelers and also operates one of the largest local and one-way truck rental businesses in the United States, through a network of more than 1,500 locations. Budget is owned by Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR ), which operates and licenses the brand throughout the world. For further information, visit www.budget.com .
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