Car Rental policies are the rules and regulations that car rental companies have set in place to govern every aspect of your car rental. There are regulations and restrictions on who can rent a car, who else, besides you, can drive it, where you take it and when you return it.
Rental regulations may vary from company to company, but there are general guidelines about car rental policy that we can talk about. Below is an overview of the most common policies that you need to know about when renting a car. *Note: Car rental companies can modify policy at any time; I make every attempt to maintain up-to-date info, but always check with an individual company to verify any car rental policy. See: Disclaimer
It's important to know all your options before buying or declining optional coverages at the rental counter. Rental car insurance information including loss damage waivers, credit card coverages, personal coverage.
Some car rental companies offer a grace period for returns and some do not. It used to be that car rental companies would give you an hour's grace period for a late return. This is no longer an option! Information that I've gathered regarding late returns, grace periods and hourly rates (if applicable)