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Budget Rent a Car Caters to Winter Ski Enthusiasts

7 December 1999

Budget Rent a Car Caters to Winter Ski Enthusiasts

           Extreme Ski Package Includes Free Lift Ticket, Ski Rack
                      & Ski/Skiing Magazine Subscription

    LISLE, Ill., Dec. 7 -- For the experienced snow ski
enthusiast or the first-time bunny slope skier, Budget is offering an Extreme
Ski package to beat the winter doldrums.  Customers who rent from Budget for
three or more days receive a free lift ticket offer, ski rack rental and
subscription to Ski or Skiing magazine, in addition to free LDW and unlimited
mileage.
    Participating ski destinations, from East to West, include the ever-
popular Stowe, Loon Mountain, Snowmass Village in Aspen, Copper Mountain,
Angel Fire, Northstar, Sierra at Tahoe and many more.  To qualify for Budget's
Extreme Ski package, customers simply need to mention rate code "L9" when
making a reservation at one of Budget's participating locations.
    Ski buffs also should keep in mind that they can earn points toward K2
skis and Bolle ski goggles year-round in Budget's Perfect Drive loyalty
program.  Membership in Perfect Drive is free and enrollment is easy.
Customers can simply stop by any participating Budget location or visit
http://www.budget.com, 24/7, for details.  Renters who sign up for Budget's Fastbreak
express service are automatically enrolled in Perfect Drive.  Fastbreak, which
offers paperless transactions, greater vehicle choices, automated directions
and rapid returns, is so fast -- customers can be on their way in just a
matter of seconds.  See enrollment brochure for complete program details.
    Budget's Extreme Ski offer is valid for rentals through April 15, 2000, at
participating locations.  The lift ticket offer is good while supplies last.
    Budget Rent a Car Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Budget Group,
Inc. , is one of the world's top three car and truck rental systems.
The Budget system, which operates under the same name worldwide, has more than
2,900 airport and local market locations in over 120 countries and
territories.  Budget has nearly 1,000 corporate-owned and franchised locations
in the United States.  Budget's WorldClass Fleet is comprised of more than 30%
specialty vehicles, ranging from sport utility vehicles, convertibles and
luxury cars to minivans, pickups and environmentally friendly vehicles.  Visit
our Web site at http://www.budget.com.