Process for booking an AWD/4WD car online

1. How do I make sure I get an AWD rental?
2. Does Enterprise Rent AWD vehicles?
3. Can you go 4WD in an AWD?
4. Can you use AWD all the time?
5. Do AWD cars need chains?
6. How do you know if you need snow chains?

How do I make sure I get an AWD rental?

Boost Your Chances for Snagging a 4WD or AWD Vehicle

We recommend booking at least a standard SUV, since many compact and intermediate SUVs are 2WD. Renting from an airport location boosts your chances of finding a 4WD since airport locations usually have larger selections of vehicles.

Does Enterprise Rent AWD vehicles?

Does Enterprise Offer 4WD Rental Cars? Yes, some of our locations do offer vehicles with four wheel drive or all wheel drive; however, a specific vehicle option such as four wheel drive cannot be guaranteed. ... For a full list of vehicles in our fleet please visit the rental vehicles page.

Can you go 4WD in an AWD?

In short, yes! AWD vehicles though they aren't designed for off-road usage, they are capable in doing so, as long as your car has adequate ground clearance and the sand isn't too soft or deep.

Can you use AWD all the time?

In full-time AWD, both the front and rear axles are driven all the time. On dry pavement, this kind of AWD can help the vehicle handle better and ensure that full power gets to the road. And in slippery conditions, such as ice, snow or mud, it provides additional traction for safer, more confident handling.

Do AWD cars need chains?

There are Three Levels of Chain Requirements in California: ... Requirement 2 (R2): Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four-wheel/all-wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. NOTE: (Four-wheel/all-wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas.)

How do you know if you need snow chains?

Right Conditions

Tire chains for cars should only be used if there is a layer of snow or ice on the road. Using chains on bare pavement can cause substantial damage to both your tires and the road itself. If you turn onto a road that's clearly been plowed and salted, pull over and remove the chains.