Enterprise Rent-A-Car & National Car Rental are Lehigh’s preferred car rental suppliers. Please review the information below to ensure a seamless rental experience.
Please use the appropriate code when reserving your vehicle rental with Enterprise.
- Lehigh Business Travel Account ID Number: XZ57047 (insurance coverage included)
- Personal/Leisure Account ID Number: XZ78990 (No insurance coverage included)
Before you rent:
- Review the qualifications to operate a university vehicle: Note: A Lehigh University Onecard is required to pay for the rental for business use only.
- Review the information below.
- Complete the Driver Information Form, if you haven’t already done so.
- Please read the How To Guide for important rental portal instructions and details.
Domestic Business Rental Reservations:
Enterprise/National reservations should be made through the Reservation Portal via the Transportation Services website.
Lehigh's Business Rental Corporate Account ID Number for Enterprise/National is XZ57047. This ID Number should only be selected for Lehigh business-related reservations. After the ID Number is entered in the Reservation Portal, ‘Lehigh University’ will appear in the Account Number field at the top left of the screen.
When you use the Business ID Number, insurance is included with the car rental price. There is no need to purchase the extended coverage for domestic business car rentals.
Decline any loss damage waiver (LDW/ CDW) option, supplemental liability coverage, personal accident insurance (PAI) and other additional insurance options when renting a car for business purposes from the preferred supplier, Enterprise/National on domestic rental reservations.
- Coverage options such as LDW/ CDW (damage to the vehicle) and supplemental liability are included when you use Lehigh’s Corporate Account ID Number with Enterprise/National.
- Any insurance provided by the rental car company is primary and is supplemented by Lehigh’s insurance. Any additional questions about car rental insurance should be directed to Risk Management.
- All travelers who intend to drive the rental vehicle must be listed on the rental agreement for insurance. Additional driver fees are waived in most locations at Enterprise/National.
- Travelers must report all accidents to the rental agency, department manager, and Risk Management immediately.
- Faculty, staff, and authorized students must successfully complete the Driver Information Form on the Transportation Services Vehicle Rental website.
- A Lehigh OneCard should be used for rental reservations.
International Business Rental Reservations:
Insurance coverage for international travel is handled differently by Lehigh’s insurance carrier. To ensure Lehigh and the renter as sufficiently protected, the renter should purchase the lowest tier local loss damage waiver (LDW/CDW) and the additional liability coverage insurance through Enterprise/National. It’s important to note that insurance coverage cannot be added in the Reservation Portal. It must be added at the vehicle pickup counter. This additional insurance cost shall be borne by Lehigh. Any additional questions about international car rental insurance should be directed to Risk Management (610-758-3899).
Important:
If you plan to combine personal/leisure/vacation travel with university business, check with your personal automobile insurance carrier to select the appropriate coverage for use. You will not be covered by Lehigh’s insurance while using a vehicle for personal/leisure/vacation travel. The rental reservation for personal/leisure use should be made separately using the appropriate Leisure Account number (see below), personal credit card (not via a Lehigh OneCard), and personal insurance coverage. Any financial obligations as a result of an accident during personal/leisure travel are the responsibility of the renter.
Student Rental Reservations:
Students are not covered under the University’s insurance policy unless they are driving or renting the vehicle for Lehigh business travel.
Personal/Leisure Rental Reservations:
Enterprise/National also offers Lehigh’s rental discount for personal/leisure travel. Leisure travel can also be booked via the Reservation Portal. Leisure travel must use Corporate Account XZ78990 for the reservation.
This Account Number should only be selected for personal/leisure reservations. After the Account Number is entered, ‘E&I Leisure Rentals’ will appear in the Account Number field in the portal.
Lehigh’s Business Account Number may automatically be populated as a default. Be sure to enter XZ78990 instead. If the Lehigh Business Account Number is used in error for personal/leisure reservations, insurance related benefits will not apply.
Personal/leisure travel requires separate insurance coverage selection. In addition to Insurance Coverage protection, personal/leisure rentals also require a personal method of payment. You cannot use the Lehigh OneCard.
National Car Rental Emerald Club:
National provides speed and choice during the rental process through The Emerald Club®. Lehigh business travelers are eligible for complimentary membership in The Emerald Club. Club benefits include:
- Bypass the counter - Go directly to the Emerald Club AisleTM at more than 50 major airports in the U.S. and Canada.
- There is no assigned car - just choose any car from the Emerald Club Aisle and be on your way.
- No paper receipt – Leave the keys in the car when return it, and National will email you a detailed receipt.
In the event of an accident, the insurance carrier will determine whether the rental was for personal or business purposes. Lehigh’s insurance carrier will not cover any damages or financial obligations resulting from personal use. It is crucial to ensure that personal and business use is clearly delineated and that appropriate insurance coverage is in place for the nature of the travel to avoid any potential gaps in coverage.
Rent your Lehigh vehicle at: go.lehigh.edu/vehiclerental
How to Guide
FAQ's
Login to go.lehigh.edu/vehiclerental and follow the prompts to complete your reservation. Questions? Contact our office at (610)758-4410 or intransp@lehigh.edu.
Before you rent:
- Review the qualifications to operate a university vehicle: https://businessservices.lehigh.edu/qualifications-operate-university-vehicle
- Complete the Driver Information Form, if you haven’t already done so.
- Note: A Lehigh University Onecard is required to pay for the rental.
The keys and rental agreement will be with the vehicle which will be delivered to your selected location. You will receive a detailed pick-up notification email from Enterprise at least one hour before your selected pick-up time with detailed instructions.
After you enter the pick up and return date, select your vehicle and any extras, you will be taken to a “review and reserve” page. On the right hand side, after you enter your “contact details”, go to “additional details” where you will be able to select your delivery to campus location.
In order to have your vehicle when you want it, please reserve it at that time. Keep in mind, the rental charges will begin at that time.
Please park your personal vehicle in the space in which the rental vehicle was parked. If you then need to park your rental on campus, please display your parking permit in the rental vehicle and park it in the parking zone/area where your permit is valid for the duration of the rental.
You must return your rental vehicle at the same location you picked up. If returning to 125 Goodman Drive or 622 Brodhead Avenue, put the keys in the dropbox and remember to scan the QR code located on top of the dropbox to end your rental and avoid additional charges. If returning to an Enterprise location, please go into the office and return the keys. If the office is closed, simply drop the keys in the dropbox located outside of the office.
You may cancel or modify your vehicle rental at: https://www.enterprise.com/en/reserve/view-modify-cancel.html?icid=header.reservations.car.rental-_-modify-_-ENUS.NULL
You will need to have your confirmation number.
Yes. You may request an EZ Pass from Enterprise; however, there is a toll convenience charge (TCC Fee) of $4.95 per day up to a maximum of 5 days plus the cost of tolls. The TCC Fee is charged only when tolls are charged but is not charged for more than 5 days. You may also use your own EZ Pass and submit the out of pocket expense for reimbursement, if you wish to avoid the TCC fee.
There will be a 2 day minimum charge when renting a 12 passenger van at all times, or three row SUV on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, due to high demand and low inventory.