I have been to Las Vegas several times and have never been disappointed. It seems to get better each time, but this goes back to trying new things. One year I had a conference and I asked my best friend from high school to come with me after the conference was over. We planned to hang out and talk about the “good old days” but the problem was that we would be renting an exotic car in Las Vegas. I was a bit excited but really had no idea what to expect. I searched online, found a company, called and asked a few questions, and before I knew it, I got a call that the car was waiting for me downstairs. It was a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder in the beautiful Ithica Green (Neon for color challenged) convertible. This was the best time I’ve had in Vegas to date and I highly recommend it. So if you’re looking for an exotic car rental in Las Vegas, consider the following:
1. Check out the competition
Several cities have exotic car rental companies, but Las Vegas is probably home to more than any other, as it is the “Disney World for Adults” where thousands of thrill seekers come to experience it and spend it all. Well, they may not intend to spend it all, but how do you think they built the Bellagio? With stiff competition for your hard-earned money, a better deal often emerges for exotic car enthusiasts. With a few phone calls and browsing the web, you’ll find that some offer a deal on a select few cars, while others offer a discount if rented during certain hours. Others will lure you in by offering an hourly rate instead of a daily rate. When a car can be rented for $1000 to $2800 for 24 hours, maybe just 5 hours is enough! You’ll also be surprised to find that you can save several hundred dollars on some cars simply by choosing a different company. Same car, same power, lower price… just imagine. I love competition!
2. Read the fine print
There is a mileage limit for any exotic car rental in Las Vegas. This is meant to keep the miles down and therefore the cost of maintenance down…or lower since they are never “low”. The mileage limit varies from 50 miles per day to 150 miles per day. Every mile over the limit will cost you $1 to $3.50 PER MILE! So don’t think you’ll drive to LA and back without breaking the bank! You will also come across a cancellation policy. Some are more lenient than others, so if you think you might have to cancel, find out their policy. Some will charge you the full rental fee, while others will cap you at $500. Big difference, so check it out. Since the policy will reference either 48 hours or 72 hours prior to the rental time, you should know what time is considered your rental time so there is no discussion of time.
3. Insurance, claims and other fun details…
Yes, you should call and tell your insurance company that you are planning to find an exotic car rental in Las Vegas and go for a casual spin. All exotic rentals require you to have auto insurance and will verify it. But they won’t check that your insurance is adequate. I called mine and I have wide coverage. If I wreck a $450,000 Lamborghini Murcielago and it costs $300,000 to repair, they will fix it after I pay my deductible. If I run into another Murciélago (what are the chances? Oh I forgot, in Vegas, it’s actually a good chance!) and it’s my fault, they’ll only pay up to $100,000 and the rest is on me. It’s not likely to happen, but check your own risk meter and ask the landlord about supplemental insurance if they offer it. Also, the rental company can pursue you for “incidental claims” such as lost income. If you repair your car and it takes 2 weeks, then you will have lost 2 weeks of income from that car. That cost will most likely not be covered by your policy. If you are concerned about any of these issues, ask if they have an add-on policy or ask your provider if they will provide a temporary add-on to your policy. It doesn’t hurt to ask.