| 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.
|
| Are
taxes and insurance included in the quoted rate?
|
No,
taxes and insurance are not included in the quoted rate.
|
| 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.
|
| 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.
|
| 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.
|
| 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.
|
| 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.
|
| 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.
|
| 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.
|
| 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 #1 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. 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. |
