Frequently Asked Questions
Are there
special taxes for car rentals in countries outside of the
US?
Are taxes and insurance
included in the quoted rate?
What is the difference
between base rental rate and total charges?
What are CDW, PAI, TPI,
VAT, VLF and airport taxes? Do I have to pay them?
Will the car company that
confirms my reservation be the same one that provides my
car?
Will I need a credit card
in my name to rent a car?
How old do I have to be
to rent a car?
Do I need a foreign drivers
License?
Are car accessories available?
Can I modify/change an
existing reservation?
Is there a shuttle service
to my rental car?
Will I receive the make/model
of car I have reserved?
Are there seperate rules
for local renters?
What is the cost for using
the Car Rental Hotline service?
Yes, there can be some mandatory taxes that are only applied
in certain countries. Check with the car company when you
are picking up your car.
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Are taxes and insurance included in the
quoted rate?
No, taxes and insurance are not included in the quoted rate.
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What is the difference between base rental
rate and total charges?
The base rate is the amount of the rental before any taxes,
service fees or mandatory insurance charges are included.
Total charges would include all additional fees.
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What are CDW, PAI, TPI, VAT, VLF and airport
taxes? Do I have to pay them?
CDW is Collision Damage Waiver, PAI is Personal Accident
Insurance, TPI is Theft Protection Insurance, VAT is Value
Added Tax, and VLF is Vehicle License Fee. Airport taxes
are the fees that the airports charge to car companies for
the use of their terminals, railroads, and roads; plus other
service charges mandated by the airport. Yes, some of these
various taxes and charges are mandatory and you will be
advised of them at the time of car pick up.
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Will the car company that confirms my reservation
be the same one that provides my car?
Not always. Some car companies have affiliates they use.
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Will I need a credit card in my name to
rent a car?
Yes, the driver will need to present a valid credit card
in the driver's name. Debit cards are not accepted.
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How old do I have to be to rent a car?
Most major car rental companies require renters to be a
minimum of 25 years of age. Some car rental companies do
allow renters at the minimum age of 18 but there is an increase
in the rate of the rental and a deposit is required.
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Do I need a foreign drivers License?
Not all car companies require you to have a license from
the country in which you are driving. Check with your car
rental agency prior to pick up to be sure you are prepared.
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Are car accessories available?
Many rental agencies offer car accessories such as child
seats, ski racks, tape/CD players, etc. Extra charges may
apply for these items and they are based on availability.
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Can I modify/change an existing reservation?
Yes; however, modifications may cause rate changes. Car
rates can change daily, or even hourly, so changes you make
to your reservation after confirmation can affect the original
rate.
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Is there a shuttle service to my rental
car?
Many rental agencies offer shuttle service to the car pick
up location from the airport. You will need to ask about
this service prior to your arrival or check at the airport.
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Will I receive the make/model of car I
have reserved?
Receiving the requested make or model of car depends upon
availability at the time of your arrival to pick up the
vehicle. We cannot guarantee the make or model you will
receive.
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Are there seperate rules for local renters?
Many rental agencies do have additional rules and regulations
for local renters or individuals not traveling by plane
to their rental destination. Unlimited mileage and additional
fees may vary. Contact your rental agency directly when
you receive your confirmation number for further details
specific to your reservation.
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What is the cost for the Car Rental Hotline service?
In order to offer you our huge selection of real-time rental
car reservations at these great prices, a convenience fee
will be assessed at a flat rate detailed on the rental car
booking form, and will appear separately on your credit
card bill. These charges are subject to
change at any time, and are non-refundable.
