1. Standard 4: Objective 2 Travel and Tourism Ground Travel

2. Types of Ground Travel Rail – Trains – Subways Automobile – Limousines – Vans and Shuttles – Rental Cars Motor-Coach

3. Transportation by Rail Rail Transportation in Europe: – Very popular form of travel – TGV (Train a Grande Vitesse) is one of the fastest trains in the world and travels through France – Options: Sleeping accommodations, dining cars – Rail passes are available to travel between European countries

4. Transportation by Rail Rail Transportation in the US: – Not as popular as it was in the early 1900’s – Automobiles are a primary method of transportation – AMTRAK Provides passenger and rail service throughout the US Popular routes are on California coast and in the northeast corridor Options include overnight accommodations, and sightseeing

5. Car Rental Policies and Procedures To Rent a car, you must: – Have a valid driver’s license – Meet age requirements (usually 25) – Have proof of credit – Assume personal responsibility – Have a clean driving record

6. Car Rental Policies and Procedures Reservations: Can by done by phone or on the internet Rates: Vary by type of car, length of rental, competition Mileage: Most companies offer unlimited miles, but it often changes. Gas: Cars are given to customers with a full tank. Customers should return full, or pay a refueling charge.

7. Car Rental Policies and Procedures FEES – Additional Driver Fees Some companies charge for this, some don’t, but the all want to know if there will be additional drivers – Weekend Discounts Discounts give on weekends to keep cars in use between business (weekday) travel – Dropoff Charges Usually cars are dropped off at the same place they were picked up. Some companies allow cars to be dropped somewhere else, others charge for this

8. Car Rental Policies and Procedures Corporate Rates – Some corporations who have many travelers negotiate discounts with rental companies Overstays – Rates are for a 24-hour period. Renters have a 59 minute grace period for returning a car. If a car is late, high rates are charged. Taxes and Fees – There are several taxes and some vary by location

9. Car Rental Policies and Procedures Insurance – Third-party liability insurance is usually included. Additional insurance can be purchased Collision damage waiver – Relieves the renter of all financial responsibility for damage to the car (covers “deductible”)