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TRAVEL INFORMATION & FORMS

Travel Forms, Rules and Expense Reports

Q&A on New Travel Policy

Car Rentals

The University of Akron, along with the Inter-University Council of Ohio, has entered into a vehicle rental contract with the following agencies:

Enterprise Rent a Car: 

To create an online reservation, and rental rates visit the link below: https://uazips.sharepoint.com/:f:/t/PurchasingDepartment/Ett2Z86otNlMmlC6-c6jR9EBZLFWq9hKTspmFD-wjk4-wg?e=WbFXLt

The Hertz Corporation:

To create an online reservation, and rental rates visit the https://uazips.sharepoint.com/:f:/t/PurchasingDepartment/Et61LM8Uj2hNnrBGImP4JfsBSShAV0lDNJDDeRWQsTR_pQ?e=gGziB2

New Program - Resource for Local Hotels/Overnight Accommodations

The University of Akron has partnered with Campus Travel Management to provide a listing of hotels near campus.  If you are planning an event or program that will bring visitors to UA, use this link in your materials:

https://campustravel.com/university/university-of-akron/

Travel Agencies

University employees have the option to work directly with an experienced travel firm to book airfare. There are two contracted “Preferred” travel firms for business travel; both are experienced full-service travel agencies that specialize in Domestic, International, Leisure, Group and Student Group Travel,  etc.  *The University issued P-card is the preferred payment method.

CHIMA TRAVEL BUREAU 55 Merz Blvd., Akron, OH 44333  

  • Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm;
  • Agent Desk & Support: 330-864-8816/330-864-8510; Toll Free # 800-535-9300;
  • After Hours Emergency number: 1-877-636-3354 to be used before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm local time Monday through Friday. (Extra charge may apply - Use only in an emergency) email: info@chimatravel.net  

ROY'S STOW TRAVEL 3500 Hudson Dr. #2, Stow, OH 44224

Hours & Contact Info Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm / Saturday 9:00 am - Noon;

  • Agent Desk & Support 330-929-4426;
  • After Hours Emergency# 330-289-9000 to be used before 9am and after 5pm local time Monday through Friday. (Extra charge may apply - Use only in an emergency)

Tax Exempt Forms

Please Email Purchasing@uakron.edu for a copy of the current tax exempt form.  You can also access the form in the Secured Forms Library on the Purchasing, For Departments, Forms website.