Choosing whether to lease, buy, or rent a car during your stay in the U.S. is a big decision. Here are some things to consider as you weigh all of the options, so you can make the best choice for yourself.

You might want to LEASE a car if you want flexibility and you are planning to stay in the U.S. for one or two years. A lease is the most flexible option CHL offers. Each CHL lease comes with a well-maintained 2008 or 2009 car, 24/7 roadside assistance, and outstanding customer support. And only CHL offers an annual option to get out of your lease each June, in case you decide to return to your home country early.

You might want to BUY a car if you want to be able to sell it in a few years and get some of your money back, and you are planning to stay in the U.S. for two years or more. Buying a car carries a bit more risk than leasing, since a purchased car comes with a limited warranty and the car is your responsibility after the warranty period ends.

Renting a car for 14 days is not recommended. If you can make your decision about buying or leasing a car before you arrive in the U.S., you will save hundreds of dollars. If you rent for the first two weeks, you will pay hundreds of dollars for the rental - and then hundreds more to lease or buy just a few weeks later. If you still decide that you want to rent a car for those first few weeks, CHL does offer rentals at competitive rates. (When you compare to other rental companies, don't forget to add in the mandatory insurance you will need to buy from them, as well as other fees.)

CHL Benefits

	Lease	Purchase	14-Day Rental
Safe, reliable, top-rated vehicle
Competitive rates, more services than other companies
No social security number or credit history required for financing
Peace of Mind warranty
24/7 Roadside Assistance
No down payment required
Flexible terms – you can may return car after only 10 months, or keep for full term
3- year commitment
45-day unlimited guarantee
Owned car can be sold at the end of your stay for cash
Car delivered right to your new community – waiting for you upon your arrival
“No-hassle” transaction – we bring the paperwork right to you

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