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Travel Policy for Faculty and Staff

Rental Cars

Rental Car Guidelines

Travelers may rent a car at their destination when it is less expensive than other transportation modes such as taxis, airport limousines and airport shuttles.

Making Rental Car Reservations

In order to take advantage of negotiated rates and coverages all rental car reservations must be made through Milne Travel.
Rental car reservations must NOT be made directly through the rental car agency other than local (Central Vermont) rentals which can be made directly with Enterprise.

Rental Car Categories

Travelers should book the following rental car categories:

When picking up a rental car, travelers should check with the rental car agent for any promotional rates, last-minute specials or free upgrades. At the time of rental, the car should be inspected and any damage found should be noted on the contract before the vehicle is accepted.

Rental Car Upgrades

Travelers may book a class of service one-level higher:

Preferred Rental Car Suppliers

The University has negotiated rates with preferred car rental companies as follows:

Employees must use the primary preferred rental car agency when traveling on University business.

Rental Car Insurance - Domestic

The University has made provisions for insuring rental cars against damage. Therefore, travelers should decline all insurance coverage.

Rental Car Insurance - International

Travelers should accept all insurance coverage when renting cars in a foreign country.

Rental Car Cancellation Procedures

If auto reservations need to be canceled, travelers must contact Milne Travel. Travelers should request and record the cancellation number in case of billing disputes.

Returning Rental Cars

Every reasonable effort must be made to return the rental car:

Rental Car Payment Procedures

Unless otherwise instructed, rental cars must be paid using:

Rental Car Accidents

Should a rental car accident occur, travelers should immediately contact:

Rental Car Club Membership

Travelers may participate in rental car club membership programs that are free of charge or at their own expense.