When most people think of a rental car, they think of exactly that: renting a car for a few days to a couple of weeks during a vacation. However, did you know that you can do more than rent a rental car; you can actually buy a rental car.
While this may sound complicated, it’s actually quite simple. After one or two years of use (three at the very most), rental car companies upgrade their existing cars to the latest models. Obviously, they’re not going to just throw away the old cars, so they provide the opportunity for consumers to buy them.
There are several reasons why it may be a good idea to buy a rental car. The first is the mileage. Since rental cars aren’t used on a constant basis, their mileage is normally quite low. The second is their level of maintenance. Because rental cars are maintained by a company with a reputation to uphold, they are kept in very good mechanical shape. Finally (and possibly most importantly), the best reason to buy a rental car is the price tag. Even though most rental cars are in extremely good shape, they can be purchased for much less than a brand new car from a dealer.