Program Benefits
Contract ID # XZ15012
As a sister company to National, rentals from Enterprise Rent-A-Car are included in the Big Ten Agreement. Terms and Benefits for Enterprise rentals are outlined below. Benefits extend to both personal and business travel for most eligible renters.
In order to help you understand the benefits of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car program, we have compiled the most commonly asked questions and answers below.
What are the benefits of the Big 10 Agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car?
A:
- Unlimited mileage (with some exceptions)
- Loss Damage Waiver insurance included in rate for rentals in the US.
- Liability insurance included in rate for rentals in the US.
- Minimum rental age is 21
- Applies to both business and personal travel for most eligible renters
Who is an eligible renter under the Big Ten contract with Enterprise?
A: All faculty, staff and retirees on business and leisure rentals are eligible. The contract also extends to consultants, contractors and students whose car rental expenses are being reimbursed by the University for business trips. Spouses and children 21 years and older residing in the same household of faculty, staff and retirees are also eligible.
What qualifications does a student have to meet to be eligible?
A: Students who are employees of the University of Chicago or when their business car rental expenses are being reimbursed by the University are considered eligible renters for business rentals only and must carry a letter on University letterhead from their sponsor.
What optional coverage will be reimbursed by the University when I rent from Enterprise?
A: The University will NOT reimburse you for any optional coverage such as LDW, CDW, Supplemental Liability Insurance, Personal Affects or Personal Accident Insurance. These should be declined at the time of rental unless you wish to pay these as a personal expense. The Loss Damage Waiver is included in the rate on business and personal rentals when using the University of Chicago’s corporate discount number XZ15012.
What do I need to know about Enterprise’s international rates for Business Use?
A: Most International locations are serviced by both National and Enterprise. International rates (except Canada) include damage waiver coverage with a deductible, theft protection and third party liability.
Are there any Emerald Club benefits at Enterprise?
A: You will have an expedited rental process by presenting your National Emerald Club card at Enterprise locations. Rentals at most Enterprise locations will count toward rewards and status with Emerald Club.
10/22/2013