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Dollar Rent A Car Offers Expanded 'USA' Special Rates

TULSA, Okla., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Originally implemented to aid displaced travelers as a result of the national tragedy on September 11, 2001, Dollar has expanded rate specials put in place last week to now include special "USA" rates to assist customers with their future transportation needs.

Through December 21, 2001, customers can request promotion code "USA" for compact cars at $19.99/day; full-size cars at $29.99/day and SUV, luxury or minivan vehicles at $39.99/day by logging on to dollar.com or by calling DOLLAR(R) Reservations at 800-800-4000.* Dollar features quality products of the DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation like the Dodge Neon, Dodge Intrepid and Jeep(C) Grand Cherokee.

One-way rental rates are also available starting as low as $44.99 a day with no drop off charges and unlimited mileage. For complete details regarding one-way rentals, call DOLLAR Reservations at 800-800-4000.

"Dollar immediately began offering special rates to displaced travelers after the tragedy on September 11, Gary Paxton, President, Dollar Rent A Car, said. "We determined it was important to expand the offers to assist our customers as they attempt to return to normal activities."

*Optional LDW $19.99 per day or less (in CA, $9.00 per day). Customers should check their automobile insurance policy for rental vehicle coverage.

All offers subject to limited availability at participating locations. Twenty-four hour advance reservations are required. Return vehicle to renting location to avoid drop charge. Certain renter qualifications and blackout dates may apply. Offer applies to drivers age 25 and over. Unlimited mileage may be geographically restricted. Taxes, surcharges, additional driver fee and optional items such as refueling are extra. Airport concession fees or airport access fees, if customers choose to exit on our shuttle, may apply at some airports. In CA and HI, vehicle licensee fees range from $.45 to $1.61 per day and a 4.166 percent general excise tax in HI applies. Frequent flyer awards are subject to a $.50/transaction tax recovery surcharge. Additional charges may apply. Offer not combinable with any other offer or promotion and has no cash value.

About Dollar Rent A Car

Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., (NYSE: DTG), has approximately 430 worldwide locations in 26 countries, with a significant presence in Australia, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America, including 260 locations in the United States. The company and its licensees have locations at most major airports across the nation, and a fleet of 78,000 vehicles. Through its alliance with Sixt rent a car, Dollar offers service in more than 25 additional countries covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa. DOLLAR worldwide headquarters is located in Tulsa, Okla. For additional information, the DOLLAR Web address is dollar.com.

SOURCE Dollar Rent A Car


Expires: 12/21/2001