Enterprise Rental Car Policy

These procedures apply to the rental of an Enterprise Vehicle by ESU employees.

Process

Reservations:
Information on how to make a vehicle reservation can be found on the Accounts Payable website.

Users are required to complete a Vehicle Reservation form, use the trip optimizer to determine the most economical means of travel, have proper signature authorizations, and funds reservation number before a vehicle rental reservation is made. You must be 21 years of age (25 years of age if you choose to rent the 12 or 15 passenger vans), have a valid driver’s license, and be on the University payroll in order to rent and operate a vehicle from Enterprise.

24 hour’s notice is required for a rental vehicle cancellation. The $10.00 daily weekend fee will still apply for cancellations of a Saturday, Sunday, or early Monday morning reservation if the rental vehicle has already been delivered to campus. If 24 hour’s notice is not given for a rental vehicle cancellation, there will be a one-day rental fee. The renter must call the Enterprise East Stroudsburg Branch at (570) 426-7071 to cancel the reservation if the vehicle is being delivered to campus. If after hours, you may email the local office at e191ny@erac.com.

Logistics:
Users have the option of picking up a vehicle at a nearby Enterprise branch location, or having the vehicle delivered to campus.

Rental vehicles will be delivered to campus at the Innovation Center.

Do not park your personal vehicle in the designated Enterprise Rent-A-Car spaces at the Innovation Center. Please park your personal vehicle in the employee spaces.

Vehicle, keys and the rental contract for vehicles will be delivered to the renter by Enterprise at the Innovation Center, during ESU normal business hours (8 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.)

On return to campus, park the rental vehicle at the same Enterprise Rent-A-Car location where the car was picked up, the Innovation Center.

Return the rental vehicle keys by placing them in the Key Drop Box. There is a Key Drop Box at the Innovation Center. Once the keys are in the Key Drop Box, they cannot be retrieved.

Email the Enterprise Rent-A-Car office, at e191ny@erac.com when the rental vehicle is returned to the campus delivery site.

Pick up of a rental vehicle at an Enterprise branch location is during their normal business hours. Vehicle keys and the rental contract agreement will be provided at that time.

On occasions, a rental vehicle may be at the designated pick-up location prior to the reservation period. The University rental agreement does not provide insurance coverage on the vehicle before the start date and time of your reservation. Use of the rental vehicle before this period will result in personal liability.

Fuel:
The gas tank does not have to be refilled prior to returning the vehicle to the Innovation Center. Enterprise Rent-A-Car will charge for gas to the level noted on the rental contract agreement.

If you need to purchase gas during your trip, make sure to obtain a receipt, list the expense on the travel expense form as a miscellaneous expense, secure the necessary approval

signature(s), attach the receipt(s) to the travel expense form and return the form to the Accounts Payable department.

Please keep your copy of the rental contract agreement with you during use of the vehicle. It will serve as your vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and provide important emergency contact information.

Charges:
Charges for your rental vehicle by Enterprise Rent-A-Car begin on the date and time specified on the reservation.

A one-day reservation is equivalent to 24 hours. Example: If the reservation begins at 12 noon on Monday, it is due back by 12 noon on Tuesday. There is a $10.00 daily fee for vehicles delivered on Friday for a Saturday or Sunday reservation.

Rental vehicles returned beyond the end time of the reservation are subject to a late fee. Rental vehicles returned in a dirty condition will be subject to an additional fee for cleaning.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has a STRICT no smoking policy and will assess additional charges for smoking in a rental vehicle.

There is no need to send the invoice to the Accounts Payable Department as payment will be a direct charge to your funds center, by Accounts Payable, through a monthly statement sent to the University.

Liability, Insurance, and Accidents:

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) CDW is to cover repair expenses to the rented vehicle and is included directly in the contracted rates for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education and East Stroudsburg University. This includes full damage coverage of the rental car with no deductible, barring any contract violations such as drinking while driving, etc.

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) – This is an optional coverage for employees. University employees performing normal duties are covered by Workers Compensation . If the employee elects this coverage it is at their expense.

Supplemental Liability Coverage – This is included directly in the contracted rates for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education and East Stroudsburg University. It provides third party liability coverage up to $1 million. This coverage is primary, unless again contract violation.

Accidents – If an accident/incident occurs with a rental vehicle that may result in a claim or potential claim, employees are to report the situation immediately to Enterprise and thereafter to their supervisor with copies to the Vice President for Administration and Finance. Written accounts of the incident and ensuing documentation are required.

Roadside Assistance - Enterprise Rent-A-Car provides emergency roadside assistance by calling +1 (800) 307-6666. This number is also printed on the rental agreement.

Questions:- Questions or concerns regarding your rental vehicle should be directed to Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Please call:

1. If vehicle delivered to campus- East Stroudsburg Enterprise Office (570) 426-7071
2. If vehicle picked up at your local branch the number is on top of contract.
3. If you need to reach the East Stroudsburg Enterprise Office after their normal hours, please email e191ny@erac.com.

Forms

Travel Approval Form

Trip Optimizer

To Rent an Enterprise Vehicle

Related Procedures

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Other Related Information

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Contacts

If vehicle delivered to campus- East Stroudsburg Enterprise Office (570) 426-7071. If vehicle picked up at your local branch the number is on top of contract. If you need to reach the East Stroudsburg Enterprise Office after their normal hours, please email e191ny@erac.com.