Car Rental 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 Discount
Car Rental's service?
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.
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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 using Airport
Car Rental's 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, and is imposed to help offset
the charges associated with processing your transaction.
These charges are subject to change at any time, and
are non-refundable.
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