Calculated on the basis of length of rental and distance driven
Rates usually calculated on a daily basis (twenty-four hour periods) or weekly basis (7 days).
Time charge patterns
A) Daily rental rate
Quoted per 24 hour period
Most expensive
May have a mileage allowance (the miles a car renter may drive at no additional cost)
B) Weekend rental rate
Quoted per 24 hour period
Charged when the rental is between Friday afternoon to Monday morning.
C) Weekly rental rate
Least expensive.
Quoted as a 5 to 7 day rental (five-to-seven day period)
An early return is not eligible for a discount.