Transportation

Wondering how you’re going to get around the big, bad state of Texas without a car? Luckily, Planet Longhorn has partnered up with some great local business in town to get you going where you need to go!

Travelling in Austin

Car2Go

http://austincar2go.com//

Address:

Austin City Lofts Building
800 West 5th Street, Suite 100B
Austin, Texas 78703

car2go is a carsharing service that offers easy, flexible car rentals. A fleet of 200 car2gos is located throughout campus and the downtown Austin area and can be accessed “on-demand”. Members may use the vehicle for as long as they like, without committing to a specific return time. Unlike other carsharing programs, car2go is not station-based.  Drivers can finish their rentals in any public parking space within the business area or at one of the designated car2go spaces. Charges are based on minutes used and include fuel, insurance and parking.

To register, go to www.austincar2go.com and fill out an application.  Once you’re approved, you will be sent a membership card that allows you access to the vehicles.

*To register with an international license, you will need to follow these additional steps:

  • Complete the application, but select “I do not wish to enter my driver’s license”
  • Send a translated copy of your Driver’s License and Driving Record (usually obtained from the government agency that issued your license) to austin@car2go.com.
  • Once your driving record is approved, your membership packet will be mailed

Please allow an additional week for a manual review of your driving record.

Travelling around the US

Getting around the US can be a tall task with so many companies to choose from and so many miles to travel! Here are some companies that Planet Longhorn recommends where you can find cheap flights or bus trips.

Expedia.com

http://www.expedia.com

Telephone:

1-877-787-7186

Expedia.com is one of the best websites for finding cheap flights in the US. There are a lot of other sites out there, but Expedia consistently has the cheapest flights. The service is like any other cheap, online ticketing company, so be careful of cancellation fees in case you decide to change your mind on a flight last minute!

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