MAKE A CAR RENTAL RESERVATION
You may make arrangements to rent an automobile for university-related travel in person at a rental location or online; Vehicles must be rented under Kent State University Account Number in order to receive contracted rates. NOTE: Kent State University Flashcard ID MUST be presented at time of pickup to verify staff/faculty status.
The Enterprise office for in-person rentals address is: 1211 W. Main Street, Kent, Ohio. You may also call 330-677-4447 or any of their 60 locations in Northeast Ohio to rent a vehicle.
To make a reservation online:
Each renter will be required to arrange for the payment of the rental at the time the reservation is made. This is best accomplished by using the renter's personal credit card. The rental expense will be reimbursed when an approved employee reimbursement workflow is submitted to Accounts Payable for processing. DIRECT BILL is available only under Special Circumstances with advance approval from the Procurement Department. Please contact procurement@kent.edu for more information.
PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE (PAI)
Any individual renting a vehicle for business use should request "Personal Accident Insurance" (PAI) when renting from Enterprise. Other rental car companies may use slightly different terminology for this coverage. This option provides some coverage similar to uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
Under the university's contract with Enterprise, PAI will cost an additional $6.00 per day for all vehicles rented except mini-vans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles will have an additional cost per day at local Enterprise locations. Please contact procurement@kent.edu for rates. PAI will be reimbursed along with all other approved travel and rental car expenses. PAI at other locations will vary.