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Answer: If the driver of the car is not a U.S. resident, the driver must present a valid International driver’s license at the rental counter when renting a car in the United States. Most U.S. rental car companies accept international credit cards.

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We offer the following car types:
 • Economy Cars
 • Compact Cars
 • Mid-size Cars
 • Standard Cars
 • Full-size (4 door) Cars
 • Premium Cars
 • Luxury Cars
 • Convertibles
 • SUVs
 • Mini-van (7 passenger)
 • Full-size Vans.

Our web site includes a full description of each car type, including the typical number of passengers and pieces of luggage each will accommodate. Rental car companies carry a variety of makes and models for each car type listed above. As a result, the rental car companies are not able to guarantee the specific make or model you will receive at the rental counter. Requests for non-smoking vehicles should be made at the rental counter. Rental car companies are not able to guarantee the availability of a non-smoking vehicle.

Answer: You can book a rental car reservation up to one hour in advance of your pick-up time. When searching our site, we will provide you with the available options based on the itinerary details you enter on our website. For example, if you place a request on our website at 11 a.m. the earliest you can pick up your rental car is noon the same day.

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You can submit a request for a rental car that someone else will be driving as long as you enter the driver’s full name and age and the driver meets the following requirements:

Has a valid driver's license issued in his or her full name - the rental company will verify age and may check the driver's driving record. Non-U.S. residents must present a valid international driver's license from his/her home country.

Has a valid credit card with a minimum of $200 or more of available credit. Most locations also accept debit cards.

Meets the minimum age requirements.

Keep in mind that when you initial the request on our Web site you are indicating that the DRIVER accepts all of priceline Rental Cars’ Terms and Conditions and that the driver will be denied rental if any of the above criteria are not met.

Answer: Collision Damage Coverage is an optional coverage plan which can be purchased on our website when you make your reservation. While the vehicle is in your possession and is damaged due to collision, theft, vandalism, windstorm, fire, hail or flood, you are subject to pay a lesser amount for the total cost of car repairs, additional charges imposed by the rental car company, or the actual cash value of the car. The coverage offered on our website provides a cost effective way to protect yourself against unforeseen damages or theft. There is also no deductible.

Answer: Collision Damage Coverage can be purchased for only $11 per day. However, if you have a New York State billing address, coverage is $9 per day. Please remember, while no payment is required for your rental car reservation until you pick up the vehicle, Collision Damage Coverage is charged immediately to your credit card at the time you book your rental reservation.

Answer: You can find your itinerary by going to the My Reservations section of our website. Enter your Rental Car Itinerary Number and the email address you used to place your request, and your receipt and full itinerary will be right there for you to print. You will not get a copy of your receipt or itinerary by mail.

Answer: Cancellations with 100% refund will be permitted for Collision Damage Insurance up until you pick up your rental car. For example, if you are scheduled to pick-up the car on 8/1/11 at 3:00 pm ET; you would be permitted to cancel your Collision Damage Insurance up until 2:59 pm ET. If you choose to cancel your reservation, a cancellation will be processed for both your rental car reservation and the insurance. If you still need a rental car, you may go back online to place a new request

Answer: Collision Damage Coverage takes effect at the time you pick up your reserved rental car. Coverage is only provided if you elected to purchase it during the booking process and the required payment has been made. Coverage ends at 11:59 p.m. the day of your scheduled rental car return date, as stated on your itinerary. If for some reason you return the rental car earlier than the scheduled return date, coverage ends when the rental car is returned to the original rental counter and the remaining un-used days of coverage are subsequently non-refundable.

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If purchased prior to 9/21/2009

In order to file a claim, please submit a claim in writing as soon as soon as possible, and provide the following within the body of the written claim:

 • Specific dates of travel
 • Detailed description of the nature of your loss
 • Your Collision Damage Coverage Policy Number
 • Name of the travel agency or rental location
 • Rental agreement that shows proof of travel
 • Amount charged
 • Police accident or incident report

Upon receipt of the information requested above, you will receive a claim form from AIG.. For additional questions or concerns, please call AIG toll free at 1-877-399-7765. If you are calling from outside the United States or Canada, you can collect call 1-713-267-3365.

Send all claims to the following address:

AIG International Services
6464 Savoy Drive Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77036

If purchased on or after 9/21/2009

In order to file a claim, you please contact BerkelyCare by any one of the following ways:

Online Claim Initiation: www.travelclaim.com
By Phone: Toll free at: 1-(877) 892-7951 or 1-(516) 342-2720
By Mail: BerkelyCare, 300 Jericho Quadrangle, P.O. Box 9022, Jericho, NY 11753
By E-mail: tripprotect@berkely.com

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Yes. You can book a rental car reservation with a different pick-up and drop-off location (also known as a "one-way" rental). One way rentals are available between two airports or between an airport and an off-airport location. For example, you can enter a pick-up location at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and a drop-off location in Miami if that is where you will end your trip.

There may be a &"drop off"; fee charged by the rental car company.

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Know Your Insurance Coverage:
Be sure to research the insurance coverage available on your current automobile policy, your credit card agreement and your homeowners or renter's policy prior to picking up your rental car. This will help you make the most informed decision about optional coverages offered at the rental counter.

Inspect the Condition of Your Rental Car:
Take a walk around your rental car with an agent before you leave the rental location. Be sure to make note of any scratches, dents, dings, etc. and report them so there is no confusion regarding the car’s condition upon return.

Get to Know the Features on Your Rental Car:
Take a few minutes before you leave the rental location to familiarize yourself with where everything is on your rental car. Check the headlights, hazards, windshield wipers, door locks, spare tire, etc.

Look at a Map Before Leaving the Airport:
Be sure to ask the agent at the rental counter for directions or a map of the area. Most rental car companies provide free maps as a courtesy.

Avoid Additional Charges at Drop-off:
Be sure to return your rental car at the designated date and time on your rental agreement to avoid extra day and/or extra hour charges. If you do not opt to pre-purchase gas at the rental counter, be sure the gas tank is full upon return to avoid gas and re-fueling fees.

Answer: While your rental car comes with unlimited mileage, the rental car company that is providing the car may have restrictions about driving your rental car into another country. If you plan on taking your rental car outside the U.S., we suggest you ask at the rental counter about its company's policy prior to driving off the rental car lot. This includes inquiries regarding driving into Canada and Mexico.

Answer: You can add a driver to your rental car reservation at the rental counter. There may be additional fees which will be disclosed at the rental counter. The primary driver on the reservation must arrive at the counter to pick up the car and add the additional driver to the rental agreement. We are unable to add a driver to your rental reservation or change the name of the primary driver originally entered on our web site.

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When you choose your rental car company and your exact rate we will provide an estimate of what the rental car company will charge you when you rent the car. This estimate is based on information available from the rental car company directly and includes an estimate of taxes, fees, and surcharges that may apply to your transaction at the time of reservation. It does not include any additional gas, fees, or other surcharges.

Please check with the rental car company when you are at the rental counter for complete rate details.

Pointer - If you have any questions about what you have been charged - check your paperwork! Charges for optional items will be listed on your rental agreement (provided by the rental company) and you are often required to initial by them at pick-up. Any questions concerning optional items should be directed to the rental company that accepts your request.

Answer: Yes. Simply visit the My Reservation; section of our website and select the "Cancel this Reservation" link at the top of the page. You will need your Rental Car Itinerary Number and the email address you entered when you reserved your car.

Answer: If you find a lower publicly available price on another Web site for the same rental car brand, car class, pick-up and drop-off location and pick-up and drop-off dates and times, give us a call prior to your scheduled pick-up and we will cancel your rental car reservation so that you may rebook at the lower rate.

Answer: Please contact member of our team at reservations@rentalcars.com quoting your reference number. If you have received your confirmation email but there is no voucher attached please click the link in the email and print out your voucher

Answer: International and Domestic one way rentals are usually possible and you will find these can be booked on line. Please note that a fee sometimes applies for a one way rental which will normally be paid to the supplier directly when collecting the vehicle. If you are having difficulties with your request online, please contact a member of our team at reservations@rentalcars.com who will assist you with your booking.

Answer: In selected locations this service is available - this should be requested at the time of booking. There will normally be an additional charge for this service. Please note - it is not usually possible to get deliveries to or collections from private residences. For more information please contact us via email reservations@rentalcars.com

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When collecting the vehicle you will be required to leave a deposit to the value of any insurance excess which may be charged by our car rental partner if the car is damaged during the rental. The maximum excess will be shown in the terms & conditions during the booking process.

The rentalcars.com Excess Refund product which, if purchased prior to collecting the vehicle, will cover you for damage excess that you may be charged (please see the note below on inclusions & exclusions). The damage excess can be reclaimed through rentalcars.com subject to our terms and conditions, provided you forward a copy of the following to rentalcars.com.

• a copy of the supplier accident report form, (this should be completed before completing the rental).
• a copy of your vehicle check in & check out documents which clearly show the new damage being charged for.
• evidence of payments deducted on your credit card.

These documents must be sent to our customer service department within 28 days of the rental finishing.

Product Information:

Inclusions

• Damage excess liability

Exclusions

• Damage caused to the windows, windscreen, glass, interior, personal belongings, wheels and/or tyres, the roof or undercarriage
• Where the driver is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
• Where the driver was not a named driver on the rental agreement
• Towing charges or damage caused by the rental vehicle being towed by an unauthorised third party
• Off road time as a result of damage
• Where the vehicle has been driven negligently or without due car & attention, including driving off road & on un-tarmacked roads
• Damage to contents or people in the vehicle
• Theft of the vehicle

In the above circumstances, your liability to pay for the excess will not be waived and you may be liable for the full cost up to and exceeding the excess.

For further information regarding this product, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team by email: reservations@rentalcars.com.

Answer: Inclusions will differ between suppliers and from country to country but as a rule will normally include the following: Unlimited kilometers, collision damage waiver, theft protection, premium location fees & local taxes. The inclusions for your particular rental will be clearly shown when booking and also on your rental documentation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team at reservations@rentalcars.com

Answer: Whilst rentalcars.com provides inclusive rates, there are occasions where there will be fees payable locally, these include, but are not limited to: Contract Fee - South Africa, Government Tax - Australia, Licensee Fees in Barbados & Jersey. You will also need to pay locally for any additional extras, for example, additional drivers, child seats etc or additional services such as domestic one ways, additional insurances. Any mandatory fees (non extras) payable locally will be clearly shown when booking and on rental documentation

Answer: When collecting the vehicle the principal driver will need to bring the rental voucher, their full driving license and a credit card in their name. It is often useful to bring a further means of identification - e.g. a passport.

Answer: This will depend on the supplier you are renting from and the country you are collecting from. There will be more information on your specific rental available at the time of booking, and also included in your rental documentation. If you have any additional queries or cannot find the information you require, please contact us at reservations@rentalcars.com

Answer: rentalcars.com acts as a car rental broker. Bookings made through us are subject to, firstly, our own terms and conditions. These cover your agreement with us and will be provided with your rental documentation, as well as being available on our website. The actual rental of your vehicle will then also be subject to the law of the country in which it is supplied to you and for this reason you will be required to sign a rental contract with the rental company which supplies the vehicle. You should satisfy yourself that you understand (and agree) to the terms and conditions of the contract. If you have any further questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team at reservations@rentalcars.com.

Answer: rentalcars.com operates a best price guarantee and we promise if you find a better like for like pre-paid rental price before or after booking, but prior to pick up, we will beat that price. The Price watch guarantee applies to pre-paid rental prices offered on like for like car hires by other independent UK car rental operators using comparable suppliers. It does not apply to vehicles which have an "on-request" status with rentalcars.com or the operator to whom we are being compared. It is valid before or after booking up until the rental start date, and does not apply to promotional offers, nor prices offered via Airline websites/ call centres. rentalcars.com will need to verify the terms and conditions of the alternative offer - once the price, suppliers & T&Cs have been verfied a member of our team will contact you with an update on your quote. It is important to note that like for like covers both product and service. For example should the other price be for a rental off airport outside the terminal whereas rentalcars.coms price is for a price with a supplier on airport with a desk in the terminal this will not be considered like for like. Please note pricewatch requests are handled between 8am and 5pm GMT, Monday to Friday - however requests can be submitted at any time via the pricewatch form on the website.

Answer: Additional Extras will either be payable in advance or payable locally when collecting the vehicle from the supplier. Most will be payable locally, for example child seats, additional drivers, ski racks etc, but supplementary rentalcars.com products will be paid for at the time of booking.

Answer: In the event of any mechanical difficulties or accidents involving your car, it is important that you advise the local car rental company as soon as possible, (within 24 hours). In the case of an accident the local police should be advised and a police report completed, and the full details of the 3rd party should also be taken. You will need to complete a full accident report form when returning the vehicle to the supplier. The car rental company must give authority to replace or repair a vehicle. It is important that you retain a copy of all documentation for your own records

Answer: Your voucher will clearly state the address of your vehicle supplier. If an airport pick up it will state whether or not the operator has a desk in the terminal. Some airport operations are meet and greet and this will be clearly stated on your voucher if this is the case.

Answer: There can be a number of reasons for local charges, including but not limited to: - refuelling charges, additional extras, damage to the vehicle. When you collected your vehicle you may have purchased and signed for some of these. Your documentation from the supplier should list the charges made. Should you be unable to understand the documentation, please contact our customer service department who will be happy to assist you. Naturally to do this we will need to contact the supplier & pass on your comments which may take up to 28 days. Please contact using our customer service form here

Answer: When you collected your vehicle, you were asked to leave a deposit to the value of any insurance excess, which may be charged by our car rental partner, if the car was damaged during the rental. If you purchased The rentalcars.com Damage Excess Waiver product at the time of booking, you are covered for any damage excess you may be charged. This damage excess can then be reclaimed through rentalcars.com, subject to our terms and conditions

In order to make a claim under our Damage Excess Waiver product, you will need to send the following to our customer services department in writing:

• Booking Reference and lead driver details
• Copy of Rental Agreement
• Copy of the check in / check out documents
• Credit Card Statements relating to any charges
• Copy of Accident / Damage report completed with the supplier
• Copy of police report (if the damage involved a third party)

This information should be sent to:

Customer Service
rentalcars.com
56 Peter Street – 4th Floor
St George's House
Peter Street
Manchester
M2 5NQ

To make a claim against your Damage Excess Waiver product please email: tjc@rentalcars.com

Naturally we will need to contact the supplier in question regarding the incident & charges which can take 28 days. Unfortunately if you did not purchase the excess refund product from us at the time of booking, we regret that we are unable to refund any charges made. If you did not purchase the excess refund product from us, we cannot cover any charges made.

Answer: Please email one of our team at reservations@rentalcars.com who can assist you in locating your booking reference. If you already have your reference, but need a copy of your voucher, they will be able to assist you with this also.

Answer: In the event of a delay, if you have already provided us with your flight details then the supplier will be able to track this. In the event of a long delay, you can also contact our team who can advise the location of your situation. In the event of a cancellation, please advise our team as soon as possible, as we will need to cancel the vehicle with the supplier and failure to notify us will result in charges.

Answer: As child seats are mandatory in most countries, by requesting them in advance they are almost always available. It is important to allow us as much time as possible to confirm them with the suppliers, so please try to let us know at least a week in advance. Please note that you will be required to fit child seats yourself. For older children it is advisable to take your own booster seat with you when travelling.

Answer: Please call one of our team at reservations@rentalcars.com who can assist you with a solution. It may be possible to arrange an out of hours pick up with the supplier, however there is normally an additional fee payable locally for this service.

Answer: In order to make sure our site is user friendly, not all cars will always be shown on the internet, although we always endeavour to show you our best deals. Please contact one of our team at reservations@rentalcars.com who will be able to discuss alternative vehicles available with you

Answer: You will need a valid credit card in the lead drivers name as most rental companies require this for the security deposit.

Answer: By providing us with a flight number, this ensures that the supplier is aware of when you should be arriving, but will also be able to check on any delays. Without this information the supplier could assume you were a 'no show' and rent the vehicle to another customer.

Answer: The International Driving Licence (IDL) is recognised worldwide and identifies its holder as a properly licensed driver. It is normally valid for 5 years but does not replace a valid National Driver's Licence which will always be required. It enables local traffic police and rental companies to understand the language on your normal driving licence. The IDL is not required where English is the primary spoken language of the country. It is also not mandatory in many countries within Europe, but is recommended for most due to language barriers. The requirement for the IDL will be clearly shown during the booking process and on your rental documentation. If you are in any doubt please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team for further information at reservations@rentalcars.com

Answer: It is normally possible to reduce the excess on the vehicle by purchasing additional products from the supplier locally. These products are sometimes called Master cover or Super CDW & can reduce the excess down to anything as low as zero in some cases. Don't forget you can also purchase the rentalcars.com Damage Excess Waiver Product. (Please see the sections relating to the Damage Excess Waiver product for further information)

Answer: These will differ from country to country and between rental companies. You will be advised at the time of booking about the restrictions in place, and this will also be shown on the rental documentation. If you are aged under 25 or over 65 and are at all in doubt, please do not hesitate to contact one of our team at reservations@rentalcars.com who can run through all the available options with you.

Answer: These will differ from country to country and between rental companies. You will be advised at the time of booking about the terms in place, and this will also be shown on the rental documentation. In most cases you will be required to leave a deposit equal to the excess amount and to cover the fuel element of the rental. You may also need to leave a further deposit to cover any additional extras taken locally.

Answer: A security deposit is the name given to the amount the supplier blocks at the start of the rental to cover themselves for potential costs with the rental. This normally takes the form of an amount blocked on the principal driver's credit card and will normally be the excess amount, plus fuel deposit. Additional extras can carry additional deposit requirements. This deposit ensures that the customer can cover any damage to the vehicle or cover the cost of refuelling the vehicle in the event they don't and is standard practice in car rental. Provided the car is returned in the same condition as rented, the security deposit will be returned in full at the end of the rental.

Answer: Unfortunately we are unable to refund any unused days or make refunds on vehicles returned early.

Answer: Your booking reference is an alpha/numeric reference which you will receive at the time of booking. This makes it easy for our team to identify you when communicating with you or the supplier regarding your booking.

Answer: The rentalcars.com website has has been certified as part of the VeriSign Secured Seal program. This means your credit card and other confidential information is protected with industry leading SSL encryption. For more information please see www.verisign.com

Answer: Snow chains & tires are available at some locations and should be requested at the time of booking. Unfortunately due to demand these cannot always be guaranteed, so the earlier these can be requested the better the chance of securing these. These options will incur a fee, which will be payable to the supplier locally at the time of pick up.

Answer: These items are not automatically included and in most cases need to be requested at the time of booking, and paid for locally. The inclusions for your rental will be clearly shown at the time of booking and on your rental documentation.

Answer: A winterisation fee is an amount charged by some suppliers during certain periods of the year to cover the cost of additional equipment added to the vehicle over this period. Please check your inclusions if renting in Austria, Switzerland, France during the winter season to check whether this applies and whether this fee is included or charged locally.

Answer: Please contact a member of our team as soon as possible using our International Free phone number +800 4473 3000

Answer: Car Hire works on a 24 hour clock, so if you rent from 10am Monday to 10am Tuesday this is considered 1 day. If you rent from 10am Monday to 1pm Tuesday you have then passed 24 hours and have therefore entered a second day of rental and will therefore be charged for 2 days rental. Please therefore check your times carefully when booking as times can have a big impact on price.

Answer: The best way to keep informed on our current deals is to sign up to our newsletter, which is always packed with our latest specials & points of interest for various locations. To subscribe simply enter you email details on our home page.

Answer: Most rental companies will provide the car with a full tank of fuel and you will need to return the car full. (Most will take a security deposit for the fuel from you when collecting the car). If you do not return the car full then they will charge you a local rate for refuelling along with a refuelling charge. Due to the higher costs involved with this, we would recommend returning the car full. Some of these companies will offer you the chance to prepurchase your fuel in advance, in which case if taken, you need to return the car as empty as possible. Finally there are companies which will provide you with a full tank of fuel, charge you locally for this and advise you to return the car empty. If you are renting for 3 days or less you should highlight this to the company at the time of renting in case they can work out an alternative fuel plan with you. We will always provide you with details of the fuel plan on your rental documents so you are aware of the policy of the rental company.

Answer: In certain locations, with certain suppliers specialised vehicles may be available. Please contact our team via email at reservations@rentalcars.com for further information regarding this.

Answer: Insurance does not usually cover taking vehicles, including four wheel drives off road or onto untarmacked tracks, so we strongly recommend that you do not do this as it may invalidate your insurance.

Answer: A Facility charge has recently been introduced at both airports to contribute towards building new facilities. This charge, if not included in your rental, is payable to the supplier locally when collecting the vehicle.

Answer: rentalcars.com has a dynamic pricing policy so prices are subject to change at any time. Unfortunately we cannot honour previously seen prices including quotes you may have requested and been sent. We therefore always recommend that you confirm the reservation as soon as possible as the availability of vehicles at the lowest rates can be limited. If you are making a reservation that is more than 6 weeks in the future, you can take advantage of our deposit booking facility by paying from just $40 to fix the price and guarantee your car.

Answer: rentalcars.com currently offers it's customers free amendments, giving you peace of mind should your travel plans change.

Answer: If the supplier agrees to open a location outside of it's regular hours to provide a vehicle to you, then they will usually charge a fee for doing this - this is called an 'out of hours fee'. This fee covers the cost of staffing the location and is payable locally when collecting the vehicle.

Answer: When returning the vehicle you will need to have your rental paperwork from the rental company ready to hand over. This will detail the mileage & any damage on the vehicle when you collected the vehicle. rentalcars.com strongly suggests when returing the vehicle that you take the time to walk around the vehicle with the representative from the rental agency to inspect for damage before signing the documentation as this can reduce any problems further down the line. You will receive a final copy of the documentation from the supplier to take with you - please keep this safe.

Answer: In the event of any mechanical difficulties it is important that you advise the local car rental company as soon as possible, (within 24 hours). The car rental company must give authority to replace or repair a vehicle. In the event of any unresolved difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team. Please note it is not advisable to leave your vehicle in the event of a break down as contents are often not covered.

Answer: In most cases your rental will include unlimited mileage, however with some speciality/prestige vehicles and rentals in remote locations in Australia or Canada there will be a limit to the kilometers above and beyond which a charge will be levied. The mileage policy will be clearly shown at the time of booking and on your rental documentation. Should you have any further questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team.