Enterprise Rent-A-Car & National Car Rental are Lehigh’s preferred car rental suppliers. Visit the Transportation Services website for the How to Guide, FAQs and additional information regarding how to reserve a vehicle.
- Lehigh Business Travel Account ID Number: XZ57047 (insurance coverage included)
- Personal/Leisure Account ID Number: XZ78990 (No insurance coverage included)
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. 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.
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.