{"id":3685,"date":"2016-10-17T18:24:57","date_gmt":"2016-10-17T18:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diningtraveler.com\/?p=3685"},"modified":"2016-10-18T20:33:13","modified_gmt":"2016-10-18T20:33:13","slug":"daytrippin-enterprise-carshare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2016\/10\/daytrippin-enterprise-carshare.html","title":{"rendered":"Day trip To Leesburg with Enterprise CarShare"},"content":{"rendered":"
I am a big fan of taking day trips when I travel. Whether it is to visit a vineyard or a unique farm, it gives you perspective beyond the classic city trip.\u00a0 The challenging part is that many of these locations need to be reached by car, especially in the United States.\u00a0 However, a car rental during a city trip can be quite a burden, especially when you factor the exorbitant cost of hotel parking or risks of parking tickets. When Enterprise<\/a> CarShare approached me to try their program in DC, I was in!\u00a0 I decided to take a day trip to Leesburg, VA to catch up on some shopping and check out some restaurants.<\/p>\n Signing Up:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> Signing up for Enterprise CarShare is quite easy.\u00a0 It takes a few minutes online and it requires a valid driver\u2019s license and credit card.\u00a0\u00a0 It takes a few weeks to get approved and get the membership card in the mail so make sure to plan ahead.<\/p>\n The Pick Up:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 There were plenty of places to pick up my Enterprise CarShare car in DC.\u00a0 I was delighted to find a pick up spot walking distance from my house.\u00a0 This pick up location was also adjacent to the metro station (extra points). \u00a0I picked a Nissan Versa as it is a small car and easy to navigate.\u00a0 Opening the car with the membership card was easy.\u00a0 One small hiccup was the scent of cigarettes as I entered the car (Enterprise CarShare has a strict no smoking policy).\u00a0 I called the customer service number, which connected me to human quite rapidly to report the issue as you can be charged an extra fee if the smoking in the car is traced back to you. She was very friendly and annotated my complaint on the file.<\/p>\n The Day Trip:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> I love going to Loudoun County<\/a> for day trips. It\u2019s part of the Virginia wine region with plenty to see and do.\u00a0 This time I headed to Leesburg, a small town an hour drive from DC.\u00a0 There, you have the best of all worlds with vineyards, shopping, and of course, good food. I started with lunch at Shoes Cup and Cork, a quaint caf\u00e9 located in Historic Downtown Leesburg.\u00a0 After lunch, I walked off my cobb salad and pecan pie at the Leesburg Premium Outlets.\u00a0 I always recommend these outlets to my out of town friends given its great selection of shops. One of my faves: Saks Off the Fifth, the Saks Fifth Avenue outlet with some fabulous designer finds at great prices.\u00a0 To end the day, I headed to Lansdowne Resort and\u00a0Spa where I toured their gorgeous spa (wish I would\u2019ve had time to book an appointment) and dined at their new restaurant Coton & Rye.\u00a0 No better way to start fall season than to have their hearty turkey pot pie. Dining Traveler Tip:\u00a0 another great stop in Leesburg is Stone Tower Winery.\u00a0 This gorgeous winery has two tasting rooms and plenty of great wine!<\/p>\n The Drop Off:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 If you\u2019re headed to Northern Virginia for a day trip during a weekday, make sure to factor in traffic as it could get pretty bad in the evening rush hour.\u00a0 Given I was running late, I changed my return time on my Enterprise CarShare app so I wouldn\u2019t be charged extra.\u00a0 Returning the car was quite easy: you place the key on a special slot in the glove compartment and there\u2019s no need to refill with gas (unless you go under \u00bc tank).<\/p>\n The Verdict:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> For $44 for a 6-hour rental, I think Enterprise CarShare is a great deal.\u00a0 Pros: there are plenty of choices for pick up, don\u2019t have to deal with gas, and none of the hassle of an airport car rental.\u00a0 I will definitely be booking a car from Enterprise CarShare. If you\u2019re interested in trying it out, click here<\/a>\u00a0for special deals in your area and a $20 dollar credit.<\/p>\n I am a big fan of taking day trips when I travel. Whether it is to visit a vineyard or a unique farm, it gives you perspective beyond the classic city trip.\u00a0 The challenging part is that many of these locations need to be reached by car, especially in the United States.\u00a0 However, a car […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":3688,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,56,159],"tags":[554,553,227],"class_list":{"0":"post-3685","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel","8":"category-travel-tip","9":"category-virginia","10":"tag-day-trips-from-dc","11":"tag-enterprise-carshare","12":"tag-travel"},"yoast_head":"\n<\/a>
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Disclaimer:\u00a0 This post was sponsored by Enterprise CarShare but as always, opinions are my own.<\/em><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"