Mike Albert Rental considers a long-term car rental as renting a car for 30 days or more. When planning a long-term car rental, rental terms can be a predetermined amount of time or a month-to-month. While customers have the option to rent for an extended period, they also can lease a car for a short period of time. How are the two different?

Short-term car lease vs. long-term car rental

While leasing and renting are common alternatives to buying a car, the two are different due to aspects like flexibility, mileage limitations, and insurance coverage.

Short-Term Car Leasing: required background check, contract, and a designated period of time in your car of choice. Most leases are two years or more. Shorter lease terms are possible; however, they can be hard to find.

Long-Term Car Rentals: no contracts or credit/background checks. Long-term rentals allow for month-to-month renting and more flexibility.

Reasons to rent a car long-term

There are several reasons you may need a car for an extended period of time. By choosing a long-term car rental, you’re choosing the convenience of a vehicle that fits your needs at lower costs and shorter commitments. Here are a few of the top reasons we see our clients, both businesses and individuals, renting cars long-term:

• Freeing up capital for larger investments in their business.
• Increasing need during a busy season for additional vehicles.
• Visiting an area for an extended period and needing transportation for themselves, family members, or coworkers.

Some more technical reasons we see are:

• No loss of value or depreciation to their own car while in use.
• Flexible terms allow customers to rent for as long, or short, as they like, exchanging vehicles based on personal or professional needs.
• Ability to rent a variety of vehicles from the newest model of cars, SUVs, and vans at a fraction of the purchase cost, plus no down payment.

Cheap monthly car rentals and deals on long-term rentals

When you commit to a long-term rental, deals and discounts are often offered. At Mike Albert Rental, we offer special pricing for our long-term renters. Pricing is determined by vehicle class, time rented, and insurance coverage. Call one of our experienced reps today for your long-term rental quote at 513-554-2900 or fill out a form to have a representative contact you.

Long-term car rental FAQ

How many miles can I drive per month?
The maximum is 2,000 miles per month.

Can I pay for additional miles?
Yes! Additional miles are $0.15 / mile.

Are there one-way rentals?
At this time, we cannot accommodate one-way rentals. Mike Albert Rental is a local business, so all rental vehicles must be returned to one of our two convenient locations in the Cincinnati area.

Can you rent a car for the month?
Yes! With a long-term rental, the minimum requirement is 30 days of continuous rental. You can also extend your rental on a month-to-month basis for as long as needed.

How much does a long-term rental cost?
Cost is dependent on the vehicle type, miles driven, amount of time, and insurance. Please visit mikealbertrental.com for pricing.