Auto rental: orange 2017 Audi A4 Technik in Patsy

Auto rental with this car

If a rental car is the plan, the 2017 Audi A4 Technik is worth a look; here is why. Every car has its own page with its rates and calendar. You choose the car; a person confirms it and sends the price.

A note on Patsy

Patsy is about 1,196 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Patsy starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Next door to Patsy are Elaver, Cherry Valley and Midland.

What the figures tell you

It is powered by the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

It is rated at 8.4 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 25 litres. Driving 300 km costs roughly $44.10 at our price setting.

A good match for

It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

How big it is

Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Measured bumper to bumper, it is 4.75 m. Check the size of a tight parking spot. Luggage space is 368 litres, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Can you rent one?

Meanwhile, 6 similar cars are listed below. Tell us your dates and we check this car or the closest match. None in our fleet right now; ask and we look for one for your dates.

Your request, our offer, your keys

It begins with your request, sent online in a few minutes, with no payment. A real person reviews your request and sends an offer with the price spelled out. Offers stay open for 24 hours. Approve one and pay to book the car.

Each listing shows the daily, weekly and monthly rate of that car. Need it longer than 365 days? Renew with a new agreement when the booking ends. A request can be for today, as long as the pickup is at least 2 hours away.

Driver requirements

We rent to drivers aged 18 and up who hold an Ontario G2 or G licence. Drivers below 26 pay a fee each day of the rental, and older drivers pay none. A credit card in your name is needed, except on cars marked "no credit card needed", which take debit.

Three options cover damage to the car: OPCF 27 on your auto policy, a credit card with rental car benefits, or the CarmaCars Protection Plan. A deposit applies to every rental. It is shown on the car's page and taken about 1 hour before pickup. Extra drivers are welcome; each one is checked and signs the agreement.

When you know your dates

Look through the cars, choose one, and send a request when it suits you.