Conclusion. Getting a long-term rental car comes with lots of benefits. It makes getting around easy, and removes the hassle of car maintenance and insurance. If you're going to be somewhere for three, six or 12 months, renting a car offers convenience and mobility without the hassle of leasing or buying.
Long-Term Car Rental.
A vehicle lease is a long-term rental. A lease usually lasts from two to five years. In a lease, you do not own the vehicle. You rent it and can choose to buy it at the end of the lease.
The minimum rental period for traditional car rental is usually one day. The maximum rental period is usually between 28 to 60 days. But many suppliers also offer special long-term rentals which can be subscription-based—the renter pays for the vehicle monthly.
The most common terms for a car lease are 2-3 years. A major benefit to 2-3 year leases is that the vehicle warranty is normally for 36k miles or 3 years, meaning that there is little risk for out-of-pocket repair during the lease.
Car insurance is mandatory for leased vehicles because the leasing company wants to protect their investment and make sure if something happens to the car, they can recoup their losses on it.
A commercial lease is required in all circumstances where the lease is longer than 3 years (including options), and they can run for any period negotiated between the landlord and tenant up to a maximum of 99 years.
The main difference between leasing and renting a property is the length of the contract. Leasehold is usually granted for at least 21 years and can last as long as 999 years.
The absolute maximum term allowed for leases will vary by state, which in many cases is 99 years. Some states leave lease limits up to the lessor and lessee. Other states put limitations on only certain types of leases, such as leases with municipalities, or agricultural leases.
In the law of several US states, a 99-year lease will always be the longest possible contract for realty by statute, but many states have enacted shorter terms and some allow infinite terms.