Manual or Automatic transmission: Do rental companies let you choose which type of car you want to rent?
Say I'm a foreigner renting a car in Brazil. What kind of car transmissions are popular in Brazil rental car agencies? Do they let you choose if you ask?
I know standard (aka manual) transmission is, well, the most "standard" or popular type of car everywhere except the US, but in case I want to split driving with someone else who doesn't know how to drive one...
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Well, in Brazil you can get automatic transmission, and like @Mark said, it's more expensive. However, be advised when rent "popular" models with manual transmission. In general, the most cheap models are insecure (no ABS, no air-bags...).
There are some companies you can contact:
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Are rental cars automatic or manual?
The truth is, most rental cars in the United States are automatic, and companies usually do not offer manual transmission cars. This is reflective of the general situation in the auto market, where only about 10-13% of cars have manual transmission.Are rental cars ever manual?
While it's possible to rent a car with a manual transmission, there are a few limitations: Manual transmissions may be offered for a limited time as a test. You cannot use rental cars to train drivers on how to drive with a stick shift, as stated in the Terms and Conditions.Why are rental cars manual?
Thanks to a larger supply combined with smaller U.S. demand, manual transmission car rentals often cost less than automatics. Like most things in life, having fewer restrictions makes things much easier. You'll be more likely to find car rental deals when you can drive any car in the fleet.Can an automatic car also be manual?
Automated manual transmission (AMT) is a type of transmission for motor vehicles. It is essentially a conventional manual transmission but uses automatic actuation to operate the clutch and/or shift between gears.6 CAR RENTAL SECRETS HERTZ, BUDGET \u0026 ENTERPRISE Don't Want You to Know! (2020 UPDATED)
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