Budget Rent a Car Launches Go!Budget Europe
28 March 2000
Budget Rent a Car Launches Go!Budget EuropeNew Leisure Program for U.S. Clients Traveling to Europe LISLE, Ill., March 27 For consumers planning to cross the pond to take in the European sights, Budget Rent a Car has launched Go!Budget Europe, a new leisure program targeted specifically toward U.S. customers traveling to Europe. With only a 12-hour advance reservation necessary, Budget customers can travel to any of 21 participating countries in the Go!Budget Europe program and take advantage of Budget's highly competitive rates. Customers can choose to prepay their rental charges or pay at the time of rental. Renters also have the option of choosing Budget's basic rate program, which includes unlimited miles, or the company's inclusive rate program, which also includes value-added tax (VAT), collision damage waiver (CDW) and theft protection. Customers can choose from a wide variety of specialty and luxury vehicles including Jaguars, Mercedes and BMWs, as well as standard coupes and sedans. Budget also offers roadside assistance in all participating Go!Budget Europe countries. For further details on the program or to make a reservation, customers can call Budget's toll-free International reservations at 800-472-3325 or contact their travel professional. Budget Rent-a-Car, a wholly owned subsidiary of Budget Group, Inc., , is one of the world's top three car and truck rental systems. The Budget System, which operates under the same name worldwide, has more than 3,000 airport and local market locations in over 120 countries and territories. Budget's International WorldClass Fleet offers one of the industry's largest selections of specialty vehicles, ranging from sporty convertibles such as the Mercedes SLK and BMW Z3, to Harley-Davidson motorcycles and top of the range Mercedes and Jaguars.