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Car Rental Policies

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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

Minimum Age to Rent a Car


How old do you have to be rent a car? Information on requirements and underage fees.

Maximum Age to Rent a Car


List of countries and car rental companies that manadate maximum age restrictions for the renting of cars.

Car Rental Credit Identification


Do you need a credit card to rent a car? Information on car rental credit requirements, credit card vs debit card and cash rentals.


Car Rental Debit Card Rental Policies


Company specific car rental policies with regards to using a debit card to rent a car.

Car Rental Deposits


Information on Credit Card Deposits and Holds at the beginning of your rental.

Car Rental Driver’s License Requirements


Information on car rental policies with regards to drivers license requirements for renters and tips on what the DMV check involves.

Additional Drivers on a Rental Car


Does an additional driver have to be 25? Information and car rental policy on age and credit card requirements for additional drivers.

Rental Car Insurance


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.

Car Rental Agreements/Car Rental Contracts


Lists the terms and conditions of your car rental. Always read ait and keep it with you in the rental car.

Car Rental Taxes and Surcharges


A guide to car rental taxes, surcharges and additional fees.

Car Rental Toll Pass Options


Information about the Toll Pass options that are offered by car rental companies; like Plate Pass, EZ Pass, etc.

Car Rental After Hours Returns


Information on returning a vehicle after the car rental location is closed.

Car Rental Late Returns/Grace Period


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)

Car Rental Cancellations/No Show Fees


Advice on Cancellation policies and No Show Fees for your car rental.

Extending Your Car Rental


Find out how to make car rental extensions; what do you need to do if you want to change the return date on your rental car.

Car Rental Border Crossings


Information on crossing the border with your rental car. U.S. into Canada,Canada into U.S. and U.S. into Mexico.

Accidents in you Rental Car


What do do if you are involved in an accident with your rental car, or get a parking ticket or traffic violation.

Car Rentals and Towing


Can you use your rental car to tow a boat or trailer?

Rental Car Fuel Options


To fill or not to fill?

Car Rental Smoking Policy


Guide to various car rental company's Smoking Policies.

Car Rental Pick Up Service


Guide to pick up service; convenient and free!

Travel with Pets in a Rental Car


Taking a pet in a rental car is no problem; just keep these few tips in mind.






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