Hiring Auto GPS

**chris.wiss** · 08-15-2006, 01:41 PM

Anyone know what the current rate is for hiring a Sat Nav system at Dollar rent-a-car?

I have the option of hiring a SatNav system, already uploaded with US maps, from a UK company. Works out at the equivalent of around $150.

Does anyone have any recommendations for other rental sites?

**Mark Sedenquist** · 08-15-2006, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by chris.wiss

Does anyone have any recommendations for other rental sites?

GPS Nav systems are fine for in-city use -- but considering where you are going on your trip -- better plan to use some paper maps -- Benchmark is still the gold standard for 90% of your route.

Mark

RoadTripper Brad · 08-15-2006, 02:52 PM

In addition to paper maps, if you already own a Laptop PC, just get ahold of Microsoft Streets & Trips for those up-close maps of areas not covered by most traditional paper maps (small towns, etc.). Being that it is a digital map, it's also highly dynamic as far as calculating distances and automatic route finding.

In Car GPS is okay, but if you have a laptop computer you can save some money by just picking up Streets & Trips or comprable software.

Just a thought.

-Brad