Advance Car Rental Blog

New Chargers & Challengers have arrived

2018-08-02T08:49:00.002-07:00

New, sporty, Dodge Chargers and Challengers are arriving this week with zero miles! Daily, weekly, monthly and mini-leases are available.

Visit our virtual showroom or one of our offices in Northern Virginia.

703-528-8661 - ARLINGTON
703-556-3377 - TYSONS

FREE Parking in Washington DC

2017-06-12T15:03:00.001-07:00

YAY! It's summer and a perfect time to play tourist in the Nation's Capital.

If you're driving around town sightseeing, look for FREE parking spaces at these locations inside the District:

Maine Ave SW Lot. A free parking lot located in the Tidal Basin area of DC.

West Basin Drive. This road contains stretches of free parking, with no meters. It's convenient for the FDR memorial and Jefferson Memorial.

Jefferson Memorial Speaking of the Jefferson Memorial, if you drive around the memorial, you'll see some free parking for vehicles with disabled hangtags.

East Potomac Park / Hains Point. The parking along this long road is also free, although no overnight parking is permitted.

Ohio Drive SW. Between FDR Memorial and the Potomac River, is plenty of free parking with no meters along this drive.

Lots A, B, and C. More Free parking, near the 14th Street Bridge, near the George Mason Memorial.

To make your sightseeing even more affordable, we have "Rent 3 days, Get 4th day FREE" running all summer.

For reservations or information, call 703-528-8661 or visit our website at www.AdvanceCarRental.com

Welcome to Washington & Enjoy!

LOW monthly rates

2017-05-30T14:48:00.002-07:00

Renting on a monthly basis is the best ever. Rent for 3 weeks, get 4th week free. All cars & SUVs.

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Convertible Weekends are Back!

2017-05-02T08:49:00.005-07:00

Flip flops, no schedule, sunshine and a convertible. It's that time of year again and we love it! Ford Mustang convertibles are IN and seat 4 including driver so your friends can enjoy the ride too.

Easy open/close top and the performance that Mustangs are known for make this a super cool convertible. Rates starting at $108.99 per day for a limited time. http://www.advancecarrental.com

FREE GARMIN GPS RENTAL

2017-03-02T13:02:00.003-08:00

Celebrate our 20th Anniversary with us and receive a FREE Garmin* GPS rental all month long. Ask for promo "GPS" for any rental picked up before 3/31/17 and we'll include a free Garmin* GPS for the duration of your rental.

Perfect for road trips or just navigating around town, these portable units are easy to use and are some of the most accurate devices on the market.

For information or to make a reservation, call us at 703-528-8661 or visit our website.

* Other brands may be substituted as needed. Subject to availability.

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Announcing Sign & Drive

2017-02-01T13:27:00.002-08:00

We are proud to announce our new

"Sign & Drive"

service.

For all reserved vehicles, simply call us an hour before you arrive and we'll have your car cleaned, gassed and pulled up in front of the office, the contract printed and keys waiting. All you need to do is "Sign & Drive." We make renting a car fast & easy.

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Arlington: 703-528-8661
Tysons: 703-556-3377

Hourly or Daily Car Rental?

2017-01-06T08:46:00.001-08:00

You want to rent a car for a few hours and the hourly rate seems reasonable. Before you click that button, take a few seconds and run some numbers to see if an hourly rental this time is really the better choice. Often, you can have the convenience of keeping a car for 24 hours for about the same as a 4-5 hour rental. The flexibility of having extra time, not worrying about another car being parked in the return space, and the savings that come with a longer rental can make the choice an easy one. No need to stress over traffic delaying your return and clicking your rental into an hourly charge.

If you're renting on a daily basis from a non-airport location, your taxes and fees are much lower, saving you extra money as well. A compact promotional daily rate at Advance Car rental in Arlington, including all taxes and fees, totals $39.60 a day or $1.65 per hour. Plus you can upgrade to the vehicle class of your choice and drive away in a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV for only $98.99 a day or $4.13 per hour. The choice is yours. Sometimes an hour will do it, but the peace of mind that comes with an extended rental is priceless.

Arlington: 703-528-8661
Tysons: 703-556-3377

To view a complete list of our awesome cars, visit www.AdvanceCarRental.com

Do you have a back up plan for Winter Commuting!

2016-11-07T08:35:00.000-08:00

Be ready for Winter Weather!

When winter weather in Washington hits, be ready with one of our 4WD Jeep Grand Cherokees. We have a fleet of 2017 Jeep Cherokee Laredos in stock, ready for you.

With the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, there are no buttons to push or levers to pull. The Quadra-Trac I^® 4x4 system is always engaged for all-weather capability and peace of mind. Combined with Brake Lock Differential, the Quadra-Trac I 4x4 system provides a "command of the road" confidence that only comes in a Jeep_® vehicle.

Jeep built it's Grand Cherokee with winter weather in mind. Adaptive HID headlamps swivel in response to the driver's steering to better illuminate winding roads in the dark. To optimize forward lighting, HID headlamp washers help clear accumulated snow on your headlamps. HID headlamps with signature LED accent and daytime running lamps define the Jeep_® Grand Cherokee day or night.

Made for epic performance, on and off-road, Grand Cherokee is eminently capable–all the way down to its wheels and tires. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Display is standard on all models.

For more information visit our website at www.AdvanceCarRental.com
or call one of our rental specialists at 703-528-8661.

Exotic Cars 2017 Calendars Now In

2016-09-23T07:48:00.002-07:00

Do you have any car aficionados in your life? Our 2017 calendars are in! Get your FREE 2017 Exotic Cars Calendar today. Send your address and ask for a FREE CALENDAR to info@advancecarrental.com and it will mailed to you at no cost. A year to enjoy amazing photos of some of the coolest cars every built.

If you'd like to subscribe to our mailing list for the latest vehicles coming out and exclusive savings, join our mailing list here.

It's our way of saying Thank you for being a fan of Advance Car Rental.

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Northern Virginia's Favorite Car Rental

Inside Peek into Northern Va's Favorite Car Rental

2016-09-14T14:05:00.002-07:00

See what all the excitement is about at Advance Car Rental's newest location in Arlington, VA. Location is one block from the Ballston Metro, cars onsite, with an amazing line up of current year models including Corollas, Avengers, Jeeps, Chrysler Town & County minivans, Mini-Coopers, BMWs, Mercedes, Porsches, Range Rover and the largest selection of SUVs ever!

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2016-08-25T14:07:00.001-07:00

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See the newest vehicles to our fleet, get great savings, and hear about the latest tips to getting in and around the DC area.

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Hourly or Daily?

2016-08-25T13:38:00.001-07:00

Which is a better value? Renting a car by the hour or for a day? Portions of hours count towards the next hour, so you really benefit by honestly looking at what time you will take the car and what time you'll have the doors locked and be completely finished. Oftentimes once you keep the car over 3 hours, it's better to pay the daily rate. Most car rental companies operate on a 24-hour time frame so picking up a car at 4:oo pm on a daily rate allows you keep it until 4:00 pm the next day. This often allows you to complete two or more sets of appointments or errands on the same rental. You'll get more bang for your buck and avoid running into extra hours if you're stuck in traffic or delayed getting back. Check us out & say hi! We love making new friends. www.AdvanceCarRental.com

2017 Ford Explorers have arrived!

2016-08-19T06:58:00.001-07:00

Be one of the first to drive the brand new 2017 Ford Explorer which arrived this week. With 4WD, leather seats, built in awesome Nav system, Sirius XM and so much more. This is a super roomy SUV that seats 7 with 2 captain's seats in the last row. Introductory savings of 20% during August, just for our friends.

For more information visit us at AdvanceCarRental.com or call us at 703-528-8661.

Happy Driving!

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Why Your Own Auto Insurance Is Better

2016-07-29T07:37:00.001-07:00

If you've ever rented a car, you were likely asked if you want to purchase the car rental agency's protection packages at the counter. Car rentals sell PDW, sometimes referred to as LDW or CDW, which is often represented as car rental insurance, but is slightly different. When you accept PDW (physical damage waiver), LDW (loss damage waiver) or CDW (collision damage waiver), you are purchasing a waiver that waives the car rental's right to collect damages that occurred to the rental vehicle while on rent to you provided you complied with terms and conditions of the rental agreement. It is not an insurance policy and it does not cover third party claims (personal injuries or damages to the other vehicle or another person's property like backing into a marble pillar at a building).

The requirement to comply with the terms and conditions of the rental vehicle is something worth thinking about. If you ran into a curb and damaged the tire and wheel, the waiver is usually void because the damaged occurred while you were driving recklessly. If you were at fault in an accident the waiver is usually void because the terms state that you drive in compliance with the law. This means that speeding, running red lights, pulling in front of someone are all reasons to invalidate the waiver.

Third party coverages are available by purchasing the car rental company's SLI or Supplemental Liability Insurance, but it is just that, supplemental. In the event of a third party claim, where the other person needs to have their car repaired for example, the SLI package takes a back seat and your auto insurance becomes primary. The SLI only activates once your policy is exhausted.

If you own a car, and carry a full coverage auto policy on it, chances are that your auto policy automatically extends to rental cars as well, at no additional cost. When renting a car, you or the rental agent can call your insurance company to make sure you have a full coverage policy that is transferable to a rental vehicle to give you peace of mind and save you money at the rental counter.

Many credit card companies also provide car rental coverage, but it's a great idea to check with them before renting. Each card is different and there are some exclusions to be aware of. Most foreign issued cards do not provide coverage for vehicles rented in the U.S.   Most U.S. issued cards do not provide coverage for vehicles taken into Canada or Mexico. An increasing number of credit card coverage programs restrict the type of vehicle you can rent, with 12/15 passenger vans, large 6 seater SUVs, exotic vehicles, and luxury vehicles with a higher price tag topping the list. When calling the number on the back of your card, be sure to tell them the model of the vehicle you're renting and find out if they have a day limit. Some credit card companies cover for a maximum of a 30 day rental, some cover up to a 15 day rental.

Accepting or declining coverage at the rental counter is an important decision. You want the peace of mind that you are covered, but you don't want to pay for more than you should. And extra coverage doesn't always mean extra protection. Call your auto policy agent and credit card company before signing on the dotted line and know the facts. A good car rental agent will call for you and verify your coverages before printing the contract. Be knowledgeable, be smart and safe driving.

For more information, or to rent a vehicle, call us at 703-528-8661 or visit us at www.AdvanceCarRental.com

Fuel Efficient Beach Trip Cars

2016-06-14T07:45:00.000-07:00

Headed to the beach the this weekend? Check out this handy list of vehicles ranked by fuel efficiency with the total number of gallons require to reach the beach.

Arlington, VA - Ocean City, MD   =   147 miles

Fiat 500   40 mpg or 3.68 gallons

Mercedes CLA   38 mpg or 3.87 gallons

Chrysler 300 31 mpg or 4.74 gallons

Chevy Camaro 31 mpg or 4.74 gallons

Jeep Compass 30 mpg or 4.9 gallons

Jeep Grand Cherokee 30 mpg or 4.9 gallons

Dodge Grand Caravan 25 mpg or 5.88 gallons

Porsche Cayenne 24 mpg or 6.13 gallons

Chevy Suburban 23 mpg or 6.39 gallons

Vehicle size plays a starring role in the fuel consumption. And while it's true that larger, heavier vehicles burn more gas, they also carry more passengers which can be a huge plus for those family and friends trips the beach.

While the Fiat 500 achieves the best mileage, for a two-seat vehicle the amount of fuel needed per person is 1.84 gallons.

When you factor in the 6 passengers that the Chevy Suburban carries, the amount of fuel needed per person drops to only 1.07 gallons, making it a more attractive choice for a group.

Don't forget the FUN FACTOR value! There's nothing quite like the experience of driving a Porsche, regardless of the mpg.

For rates and availability, visit www.AdvanceCarRental.com

Or call 703-528-8661 and ask for the Rent 3 days, get 4th day FREE promotion.

*Gallons are listed one way from Arlington, VA to Ocean City, MD. MPG is based on 2015/2016 models' window sticker highway results. All vehicles listed are in Advance Car Rental's fleet as of 6/14/16. Rentals and promotion subject to availability.

Grand Re-Opening!

2016-06-08T08:26:00.003-07:00

Rent for 3 days, get 4th day FREE!

Visit us in our NEW location at 900 N. Randolph Street (intersection of Randolph & 9th) in Arlington, VA and receive your 4th rental day FREE! One Block from the METRO on orange & silver lines.

This limited-time promotion is our way of saying THANK YOU for your patience during our relocation and an exciting opportunity for us to welcome you to our new office.

"Rent for 3 days, get 4th day FREE" promotion is valid on ALL classes, ALL vehicles, and dates (except 6/30-7/5). Rent a Toyota Corolla or a Range Rover Autobiography - and get your 4th day FREE.

Do you need to keep your vehicle longer? No problem! For your convenience, you will get your 4th day free for as long as you rent. Keep the car for 8 days, and you'll get 2 days FREE. On a 12-day rental, you'll get 3 days FREE. Saving money is EASY!

Summer weekends are more fun in Camaro Convertibles or 6-seater luxury Suburbans. Make your next beach trip in style. To help with the driving, spouses are automatically included on the contract at no additional charge.

To see our fleet, visit Advance Car Rental.com

To talk to one of our awesome rental specialists, call 703-528-8661.

To rent from our TYSONS location in Tysons Corner, VA, call 703-556-3377 and receive the same 4th day FREE promotion.

Cars For Sale

2016-03-08T08:15:00.000-08:00

UPDATED 1/4/19

Advance Auto Sales and Leasing

Please call us at 703-556-3377 or 703-528-8661 for our newest cars for sale.

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The Advance Car Rental Experience

2016-02-09T08:47:00.006-08:00

Get an inside view into the Advance Car Rental Experience!

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Be ready for Winter Weather!

2016-01-11T13:55:00.000-08:00

When winter weather in Washington hits, be ready with one of our 4WD Jeep Grand Cherokees. We have both Laredos and Limited styles in stock, ready for you.

With the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, there are no buttons to push or levers to pull. The Quadra-Trac I^® 4x4 system is always engaged for all-weather capability and peace of mind. Combined with Brake Lock Differential, the Quadra-Trac I 4x4 system provides a "command of the road" confidence that only comes in a Jeep_® vehicle.

Jeep built it's Grand Cherokee with winter weather in mind. Adaptive HID headlamps swivel in response to the driver's steering to better illuminate winding roads in the dark. To optimize forward lighting, HID headlamp washers help clear accumulated snow on your headlamps. HID headlamps with signature LED accent and daytime running lamps define the 2015-2016 Jeep_® Grand Cherokee day or night.

Made for epic performance, on and off-road, Grand Cherokee is eminently capable–all the way down to its wheels and tires. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Display is standard on all models.

For more information visit our website at www.AdvanceCarRental.com
or call one of our rental specialists at 703-528-8661.

Tysons Office Has Moved

2015-12-29T12:43:00.000-08:00

Our Tysons office has moved! Please visit us at 8201 Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner, VA 22182, at the intersection of International Dr. and Rt. 7. Our phone number remains the same 703-556-3377 and you can find us Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. If you rented from our previous location, please note that you must return to our new location. If you need directions, please call us. We can't wait to see you!

Love Driving New Cars?

2015-02-25T09:46:00.001-08:00

Our shipment of 2015 Toyota Corollas just arrived! These 4 door sedans are perfect for getting around town and handle great in the snow! They are brand new and you may very well be the first renter ever. As always, the Corollas and our entire fleet are Non-Smoking for your good health and driving pleasure.

Elevate your drive with these features:

Aerodynamic design
Premium interior
Back up camera
Est. 42 mpg

8 standard airbags
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Auto climate control with pollen filter

& enough technology to help you stay connected.

As an extra little perk for being so wonderful, we are offering you an additional 20% off your next Corolla rental between now and 3/31/15. Just mention code B320 to your reservation specialist at 703-528-8661. Visit us online to see more great photos of these and all of our vehicles.

We love being Northern Virginia's favorite car rental & we love our clients!

www.AdvanceCarRental.com

We're Turning 18!

2015-01-12T09:41:00.001-08:00

Celebrate our 18 years in business in 2015 with us. Look for special offers and dazzling new vehicles to commemorate our anniversary.

To kick off the celebrations - we're giving YOU one FREE day on your next weekly rental or TWO FREE days on your next monthly rental as our way of saying thank you for supporting us and making us Washington DC's favorite car rental.

Rentals must be picked up before 3/31/15. Just mention the Anniversary Day Free promotion when you call to book your reservation.

And Thank you!

www.advancecarrental.com

703-528-8661
703-556-3377

Understanding Tire Pressure

2014-11-18T13:21:00.000-08:00

Temperatures are dropping! Have you ever started your car in the morning only to see the "Tire Pressure" light on? With vehicles becoming more technologically advanced, the computer inside most late model and high end vehicles is equipped with delicate sensors. This Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) keeps you driving safely, but often lights up your dash with a warning which may not always indicate a real problem with your vehicle.

As winter approaches we are fielding lots of calls from renters with this concern.

The first step is to walk around and look at each tire. If the tires do not look flat or low, the vehicle is most likely reacting to the sudden change in temperature.

After you drive the vehicle for a bit, the light will often go out, as the vehicle adjusts to the new temperature and resets the tire pressure. If it doesn't, simply go to a gas station and fill the tires to the correct pressure, keeping in mind that front and rear tires require different pressures. Or, if you are driving a vehicle from Advance Car Rental, just call us at 703-528-8661 and we will take care of it.

Safe Driving!

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Lots of Parking in Georgetown!

2014-07-29T07:41:00.000-07:00

Georgetown is the premier after-hours neighborhood of Washington, D.C. with a high concentration of restaurants, shops, cafes, and not to mention "THE" place to cruise in your luxury vehicle. But after you've driven up and down M Street, and everyone who's anyone has seen you, you'll need to park and enjoy one of the many fantastic and diverse restaurants that this embassy town offers.

In addition to on-street parking, there are 20 parking lots and garages in Georgetown with over 3,800 total combined parking spaces.

On-Street Parking:

Rates: Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. - $2/hour. Payment for on-street parking is not enforced all day on Sundays and holidays.
Parking Restrictions: Please note that parking is not permitted Monday through Friday along M Street and on the 1100-1600 blocks of Wisconsin Avenue, NW from 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Residential Street Parking: On-street parking on residential streets in Georgetown is limited to two hours during hours of operation for vehicles without a Zone 2 Residential Parking Permit.
Pay-by-Phone:The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and Parkmobile have created a citywide pay-by-phone parking system which allows residents, workers and visitors to use your mobile phones to pay for parking.

Parking Lot/Garage Listings:

+ Altman's Parking - 3290 M St NW
+ Central Parking - 3100 South St NW
+ Central Parking - 1403 Wisconsin Ave NW
+ Central Parking - 2200 M St NW
+ Colonial Parking - 3000 K St NW
+ Colonial Parking - 1101 30th St NW
+ Colonial Parking - 1050 Thomas Jefferson St NW
+ Colonial Parking - 1055 Thomas Jefferson St NW
+ Colonial Parking - 1000 Thomas Jefferson St NW
+ Colonial Parking - 1000 Potomac St
+ Colonial Parking - 1025 Thomas Jefferson St NW
+ Colonial Parking - 2900 K St NW
+ Colonial Parking - 1050 31st St NW
+ Colonial Parking - 3053 M St NW
+ Colonial Parking - 1205 Wisconsin Ave NW
+ Colonial Parking (Shops at Georgetown Park) - 3222 M St NW
+ Constitution Parking - 1010 Wisconsin Ave NW
+ Constitution Parking - 3217 K St NW
+ Constitution Parking - 1054 31st St NW
+ Doggett's Parking - 3220 Prospect St NW
+ Georgetown Court Parking - 3251 Prospect St NW
+ Georgetown Parking, Inc. - 1046 Wisconsin Ave NW
+ Hamilton Court Garage - 1228 31st Street Northwest
+ PMI Parking - 3333 M St NW
+ PMI Parking - 3307 M St NW

Thanks to the Georgetown BID for compiling the above parking information. For more information visit their website at http://www.georgetowndc.com/

2014 Custom Range Rover Sport Autobiography

2014-06-02T14:04:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce that we have one of the first 2014 Range Rover Sport Autobiographys in the U.S. available for rent! Since we first released the news a couple of days ago, Range Rover aficionados, who know all about the creme de la creme Autobiography, WANT to get behind the wheel. For the rest of the car lovers out there, we're getting a few questions as to what sets the Autobiography apart from the Range Rover Sport Supercharged which we've carried in our fleet for years. Hope this helps...

What does the Range Rover Sport Autobiography

Have over the Range Rover Sport Supercharged?

Range Rover Sport V8 Autobiography

Ø 21” Alloy Wheels

Ø 11 extra interior colors

Ø Leather (center & lower dashboard, and airbag cover)

Ø Heated rear seats and steering wheel

Ø Front Cooler Box

Ø Aluminum Gas & Brake Pedals

Ø 16 Way power memory seats

Ø Auto dim exterior mirrors

Ø Red SPORT and Silver Autobiography Badge

Ø Top Speed 155 MPH

Ø Red Brake Calipers

Ø Contrast Roof with Body Colored Side Sills

Ø Gloss Black Exterior Trim

Ø Climate Comfort 4-Zone package

Ø Blind spot monitor

Ø Adaptive Headlamps with AHBA

Our newest Range Rover Sport Autobiography is also upgraded with these awesome packages....

Meridian Signature Audio Package

Ø 3 D Surround sound with 1700 watts

Ø 23 speakers

Ø Subwoofer

Ø Satelitte and HD radio

Additional Upgrades

Ø Park Assist

Ø Soft Door Close

Ø 5-2 Seating with Aux Rear Climate

Ø Indus Silver Contrast Roof

* Note on the Aluminum Body Construction - By utilizing 100% aluminum in the body and components, the new Range Rover's achieve a weight reduction of around 700 pounds. This translates to a HUGH boost in performance over the previous generation's Range Rover. The aluminum in the body is 38% lighter than the steel body.

Both the aluminum body Supercharged and Autobiography models achieve 5.0-liter V8 engine, 510 horsepower and 461 pound-feet of torque.

The Range Rover Sport Autobiography is available for rent by the day/week and month. For information or to make a reservation, please call 703-528-86661 or visit www.AdvanceCarRental.com