Our new promotion is here: Fox Rent A Car wants to celebrate Earth Day with you and will give you a whooping 15 % off on all Hybrid Rentals with Fox Rent A Car for this special day!

History of Earth Day:

Earth Day is celebrated on 22nd April this year. The day was coined by Senator Gaylord Nelson with the first Earth Day being celebrated on 22nd April 1970. This year, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and it has become far more than an effort to bring the environmental concerns into the political limelight as it was 40 years back. Today Earth Day is a day where we remember to make the Earth a better, cleaner and safer place to stay for everyone. More than 500 million people across 164 countries celebrate this day in more ways than one.
Children are encouraged to take on environmental projects and make a difference to the Earth on this day. There are demonstrators that put across their point peacefully to make sure that some of the pressing needs of the environment are noticed and acted upon. People plant trees to ensure a greener environment and start projects that involve the use of renewable energy. Families cook Earth Day meals and teach others about the benefits of recycling and reusing.

Celebrate Earth Day with Fox Hybrid Rental Cars for 15 % less!

Fox Rent A Car is also making its contribution to the Earth Day this year by announcing a 15 percent discount on Hybrid Rental Cars. A car that works on two engines, the hybrid gives better mileage for less gas consumption, thereby reducing the use of non renewable energy like petroleum. One engine of the Hybrid Rental Cars uses regular gas while the other uses electricity. The dual engine ensures that there are lower emissions while ensuring adequate power and better fuel efficiency.

Fox Rent A Car’s Hybrid Rental Car option: Honda Insight

With the Honda Insight Fox Rent A Car gives you the option to choose an environmentally friendly rental car for your trip. With an elegant style and 5 person seat capacity, these hybrid rental cars offered by Fox Rent A Car are spacious too. Fox Rent A Car is one car rental company that cares about the environment and therefore promotes renting the hybrid option, especially on the Earth Day when you should be making sure that you participate in the celebration.
With comfort that is as good (if not better) than a large number of other cars and fuel efficiency that cannot be matched, hybrid rental cars are an easy way for you to contribute to the environment while getting a great 15 percent discount on the rental car bill, not to mention the fuel costs that you save.

6 Green Travel Tips

It is important today to be aware of the harms we’ve done to the environment and start changing our habits to make things better for us, but also for the next generations. Think about it that way: we get to enjoy so many amazing breath taking natural wonders every day and do nothing to preserve them for the following generations. It is very important to change our habits in all areas of out lives, even while traveling. Find out how you can make your business trip or vacation a little green.

Green Travel Tip # 1: Pack Light

We all like to pack light and use those mini versions of our daily beauty products: a travel-sized tooth paste,  shampoo and conditioner, etc… but the truth is, these little packages are not environmentally friendly as the packaging creates much more waste then normal sized products. Avoid and leave them in the store. If you are traveling with your family, think about sharing the same shampoo, body lotion, sunscreen or other things!  Also, if you plan to stay in a hotel, you can always mention during your reservation that you will not need their toiletry items, and that there is no need to waste them by presenting them in your room. Packing light is also important in your effort to have a green travel. So leave the hair dryer at home, most hotels provide them! Make sure you plan your outfits to match one another and be interchangeable. It allows you to have enough clothes, and less weight. Fuel consumption largely depends on weight, whether it is your car or an airplane. Keep that in mind, when you pack your bags to travel green!

Green Travel Tip # 2: Go for Re-usable

A great way to travel green, is to bring some containers. If you plan on packing snacks and drinks, pack them in your containers rather than zip lock bags or other disposable containers. Do you realize how much pollution your zip lock bag creates? Try to diminish the trash quantity you produce. You can always wash the boxes and put other snacks in them instead. Take your favorite coffee travel mug. It is for “travel” right? Don’t be scared to look stupid asking to use your own cup at Starbucks. You might actually inspire some! Most coffee shops don’t sell them to leave them in a cupboard… buy it and use it again, and again! The re-usable also goes for your room in a hotel. Make it a habit to hang your towel to dry, and let them know you don’t need a new one each day… come on, who really changes towels everyday at home? Same for your sheets. Less cleaning = less soap = less containers used, but also = less water consumption, and polluted water! I am not asking you to stop being clean though!

Green Travel Tip # 3: Paper vs Plastic

If you can’t pack mostly re-usable cups, plates, boxes… chose paper over plastic. Especially if you go camping, paper can be burned in your camp fire, leaving little to no trash behind. If you end up using plastic, don’t change your daily routine just because you’re away from home. Keep your recycling habits along your trip. A green travel starts with good green daily habits! Find a recycling trash along the way to dispose of your plastics.

Green Travel Tip # 4: Rent a Hybrid

Ok, here is our  self promotion! We at Fox Rent A Car care about the environment too! That’s why we offer a Hybrid as a rental option and even give a 5% discount! Green travel, starts with the best vehicle for the environment. Rent a hybrid! There are many advantages in driving a hybrid. The main reason could be that it saves you money on gas while it also saves the air you breath. If the hybrid is not an option, then learn about 10 easy ways to save gas and therefore reduce not only your gas consumption, but your impact on the environment.

Green Travel Tip # 5: Farmer’s Market

Shop local and eat fresh, organic, and seasonal produce. That is another great tip on having a green travel. Why buy plastic wrapped veggies and fruits when you can get tasty, fresh ones at the local farmer’s market? Also, you can reduce your carbon footprint, as the produce is from local farmers. It was not shipped in from far away places, which consumed a lot of energy. Think about it: Do you really need asparagus all year round? Eat it, when it’s in season! It will taste much better and is fresh! Find out when and where they happen in the city you are traveling to, and take advantage of meeting locals and experience the life out there!

Green Travel Tip # 6: Smart Choices on Souvenirs

Another point to think about how to make a trip a green travel is how to choose souvenirs or presents. It is always great to have something that reminds you of that amazing trip you took last year, or to bring mom a special gift to make her feel special too. But choose carefully. We all have those knickknacks in drawers we end up throwing away after letting them collect dust for a while. So instead of buying some cheap plastic souvenir, buy something you will really enjoy and want to keep, or something useful. Think about local art, take pictures, clothes, all these things can also remind you of your dream vacation, while also being useful and natural.

This is a short list to improve our habits and move toward a more environment friendly attitude. Green travel is getting more and more important for our planet, but it is also important to start at home. So think green, live green, and enjoy our beautiful world by protecting it more every day.

What do you do to travel a little greener? Share your tips with us!

Fox Goes Green: the Hybrid as a Rental Choice.

Fox is proud to inform you about a new choice in its listing of car models.  The hybrid,  Honda Insight, is now available!

Fox Goes Green
Fox Rent A Car is concerned about the future of our planet.  Aren’t you? This is why Fox Rent A Car promotes  the new Hybrid as an option for your car rental. Pushing the importance of making our choices more green to ensure future generations can experience what we  enjoy daily on our planet is a major concern today. Fox Rent A Car participates in this trend and incites you to be concerned as well. By promoting the Hybrid, Fox Rent A Car underlines the importance of reducing gas consumption and pollution, and increasing an environmentally friendly lifestyle. The Hybrid car option is a campaign in favor of our planet’s future; it is a campaign for better and smarter choices. Be part of it! Help Fox Rent A Car to support the transportation revolution – go green!

About the Hybrid
The Hybrid car is a new fuel efficient car that gives you better mileage for less gas consumption. The Hybrid is working with of two engines, one engine burns regular gas, the other uses electricity. Hybrid cars are better for the environment as they produce less fumes. It is also better for you since it is more fuel efficient, you will spend less on gas and the engines are much quieter than. Find out more about the Hybrid Cars here and read the Pros of Driving a Hybrid.

The Honda Insight
Fox Rent A Car gives you the green choice to rent the new Honda Insight Hybrid! Tempting, right?  This great elegant and cutting edge style car will seat comfortably 5 persons and also has room for 3 medium size suitcases in the trunk. More than spacious, this car also offers great gas mileage  – 40 to 43 mpg – and is all powered up! (You can also get a better feel for it on this review page.)

Why renting the Hybrid?
The Hybrid is more than a rental. It is a whole new driving experience. Think Green! Chose the hybrid because of its comfort, its fuel efficiency, but also because it is better for the environment. Also look for the promotions that Fox Rent A Car offers. Reserve your Hybrid now and get 5% off your car rental.

Make smarter, greener choices, let Fox Rent A Car help you to make your trip a little greener…. rent a Hybrid!

Advantages of Hybrid Cars

Car companies are offering and promoting more and more  hybrid cars…. so what is this all about anyway you ask yourself. Well it’s one of those great advantage of  technology and development that make your life easier and better! Let me tell you the advantages of driving a hybrid car.

Cut Fuel Costs
Imagine saving money while driving your car! This is the number 1 advantage to drive a hybrid. Driving a hybrid car can actually cut your fuel cost in half! A hybrid car has two engines: an electric and a regular gas fueled combustion engine. Your car therefore has two sources of power. Electric power is much cleaner than fuel power, so you are not only saving money, but also the environment!

Hybrid Tax Credit
You will say, okay saving money on gas is good, but is it really worth investing in a hybrid for this. And I will say wait!  There is more! More than just decreasing your gas expenses, the government is supporting the green cause by giving a Hybrid Tax Credits to hybrid owners… Find out more about Hybrid Tax Credit here. So now your hybrid can save you money two ways: lowering your gas and taxes expenses.

Go green
We are all aware now that our cars are an important factor that harms our environment. Thanks to its double engine, the hybrid creates less fumes, and therefore less pollution. Driving a hybrid will diminish the greenhouse effect through lower fuel consumption and reduce your carbon foot print. Driving a hybrid can give you a clean conscience about driving!e The electric engine even charges itself through breaking and the gas engine,  so you don’t even need to recharge it!

Investment
Finally it has been proven that hybrid cars are more efficient than conventional cars and have a much higher resell price. So it is a good investment on the short and longer run.

So why not drive a car that gives you economic advantages while also being eco-friendly and help decrease the oil consumption? Fox Rent A Car is conscious about saving the environment and supports clean technologies. We offer to all our customers a 5 % discount on all Hybrid car models. If  you are still hesitant to buy a Hybrid, take it on a test ride for a weekend and see for yourself if it is the right choice for you!

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10 Tips to save Gas

10 Tips to Save Gas

When I first got to California I could fill up my tank with $11. Today, this obvious history! I bet you are just like me wondering what to do to save money while improving you gas mileage. So what can you do? Follow these 10 tips to safe gas will help you get a better gas mileage while saving money.

Check your tires
Check your inflation! More than providing you safety, a well inflated tire can help you improve your gas mileage and reduce your overall miles per gallon consumption. It will gives your tires better grip since more of the tire surface will touch the road. Moreover , the right  pressure will make your tires to last longer and ensures a safe trip – even on slippery roads.

Regular maintenance
A car is a machine, it needs to be taken care of, maybe even more than a regular machine since most of us use it every day.You can maintain your car while saving money on gas and stay within a low budget. Oil changes are available for low costs. To increase your gas mileage it is important to keep track of your oil change; a good benchmark is to change your oil every 3000 miles. Also, check the air filter of your car. This is something you can easily do yourself and it will improve  the functioning of your car and also decrease your gas consumption.

A little breeze doesn’t hurt
Roll down your windows when the heat is tolerable. Save the Air Conditioning for the hottest days. But be aware, AC will actually be more fuel efficient while driving over 55pmh, since the windows at higher speed create a drag that decrease your gas mileage.

Save you breaks
Don’t drive faster than you need…. To stay out of the technical terms, just know that breaking can burn as much gas as accelerating. Plus getting back to your previous speed will  consume even more fuel. Respect the speed limit, keep the security distance to the car in front of you. It will allow you to anticipate better, break less and stop burning your gas with the constant the break/acceleration game.

Get gas on Wednesday
You should avoid filling up your tank during the weekend. It is true that gas prices usually go up then. Wednesday is recognized as the best price day!  Also, remember to fill up your tank no later than 3 days before holidays… prices always increase then as well. One more note on “good timing” to fill up your tank: Get gas in the mornings or evenings. It’s cooler and reduces evaporation and fumes.

Get off the freeway
Today the GPS gives you a great opportunity to find alternative roads, or even short cuts that can help you get from point A to point B without entering the freeway. Getting stuck in traffic is actually the biggest waste of gas, as you are burning your fuel without moving forward. Don’t be afraid to take small roads and highways that can save you gas. Getting of the freeway is also the more scenic option to get to your destination. See beautiful landscapes, little towns and drive on winding roads rather than spending your day in a huge traffic jam!

Think healthy
Instead of driving 2 minutes to the store, looking for parking, locking your car it might be faster and of course much healthier to just leave the car at home to run your errands. Walk or use your bike to get to places nearby. Leave you car at home sometimes and stay in your neighborhood. On parking lots get used to walking and stop moving your car from store to store… park in the middle! And if you feel like helping the environment as well, (which is good for your health too) take advantage of public transport once in a while! Especially in cities, it can often be the cheaper alternative as you also safe the money for parking!

Use the best gas grade for your car
Follow the instruction in your car manual to select the suggested gas grade for your car. The most expensive option doesn’t always mean it is the most fuel efficient choice for your car model. You can save a few cents here and there as well when you chose the right gas grade for your car.

Your trunk is not a storage space
The heavier the car is the more fuel it burns. You will have a better gas mileage if you keep your car as a transport tool and not as an extra storage space. So only leave the stuff in your car that you really need and put those beach chairs, extra clothes and water bottles at home unless you use them.

Park in the shade
The sun heats up your car and creates evaporation of  liquids – your gas as well! Find a spot in the shade, even if that means walking a bit more. Diminish the fume evaporation and help preserve the environment! And, come on! who really likes to enter a steaming hot car after being parked an hour in the sun? Shade will keep your car a bit cooler; you might not even need to turn on the AC…

Saving gas does not only mean saving money, but also the environment. Fox Rent A Car supports Green Driving and saving the environment. Fox offers a special 5 % off on all Hybrid car rentals. If you have more advice on how to save gas, let us know and we will add it to our list!