Cshell5 Posted March 14, 2006 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2006 :confused: We will be renting cars from Avis on 2 separate legs of our trip. Some of the side roads are listed as "unpaved" Is it true that you don't suppose to go on unpaved roads with rental cars?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenega Posted March 15, 2006 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Probably best to check with your rental company when you get the car since policies can vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivian02 Posted March 15, 2006 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I had a rental car up in Anchorage last July with the stipulation not to drive on any unpaved roads. It was really kind of funny because I was upgraded to a Mishibishi Lancer station wagon (Peee Yellow) for $75 a day. Going south wasn't any problem. Going north I had to turn around at Hatchers Pass when the pavement ended (Beautiful country). It wasn't a bad deal having lived in Alaska before and see it all. I know about the four wheel drivers stuck in the snow with no traction at all. I think some of the rental car companies just got sick of sending out rescue vehicles to tow back some of their vehicles when the situation could have been prevented. Hope this helps...Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydog Posted March 15, 2006 #4 Share Posted March 15, 2006 :confused: We will be renting cars from Avis on 2 separate legs of our trip. Some of the side roads are listed as "unpaved" Is it true that you don't suppose to go on unpaved roads with rental cars?? In Fairbanks there's an auto rental that specializes in renting for unpaved driving (highway N along AK pipeline). They put extra spare tires and other emergency equipment in the rental so its not a surprise the big agencies restrict usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted March 15, 2006 #5 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Absolutely in interior Alaska, there are clear concise restrictions noted in your contract. Out of Skagway, in the past, the Dyea Road was allowed, verify this directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cshell5 Posted March 15, 2006 Author #6 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Thanks for the info:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Posted March 15, 2006 #7 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I just received a note from Avis Alaska, stating that they do not allow their cars on ANY gravel road, including the short one from Skagway to Dyea. Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cshell5 Posted March 16, 2006 Author #8 Share Posted March 16, 2006 So-o-- Yukon, without looking back at your site, I'm assuming the road from Skagway to Emerald Lake is PAVED??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted March 16, 2006 #9 Share Posted March 16, 2006 So-o-- Yukon, without looking back at your site, I'm assuming the road from Skagway to Emerald Lake is PAVED??? The entire way. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted March 16, 2006 #10 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I just received a note from Avis Alaska, stating that they do not allow their cars on ANY gravel road, including the short one from Skagway to Dyea. Murray Thanks for the confirmation Murray. Also PB Cruisers is out of business, so just Avis and Sourdough for car rentals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cshell5 Posted March 16, 2006 Author #11 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Gosh! I love this site. Thanks, Yukon and BQ. My DH and I will be passing thru Carcross on June 8th. Order up some beautiful weather for us.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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