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 Car Rental Dealsservice?
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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 Car ental
Deals 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. This charge will be billed
from e-Business Holdings, 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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