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Rental
Pricing
Are
there special taxes for car rentals in countries
outside of the US?
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. [top
of page]
Are
taxes and insurance included in the quoted rate?
No, taxes and insurance are not included in the
quoted rate. [top of page]
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. [top of page]
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. [top
of page]
Reservation
Process
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. [top of page]
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. [top of page]
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. [top of
page]
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. [top of page]
Are
car accessories available?
Many rental agencies offer car accessories such as
child seats, ski
racks, tape/CD players, etc. You can request these
at the time of reservation in the "Special
Requests or Information" section of our Secure Car Reservation form when making
your car rental reservation. Extra charges may apply
for these items and they are based on availability. [top
of page]
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. [top
of page]
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. [top of page]
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. [top of page]
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