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1. What is the difference between
fully inclusive/Gold or Platinum products ?
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Fully inclusive generally does not include an additional driver or the first tank
of fuel. Alamo Gold or Dollar Platinum or Budget Platinum products allow for the
naming of three additional drivers over 25 years and includes the cost of the first
tank of fuel.
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2. What do I need to collect the
vehicle?
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You need a valid driving license, held for a minimum of 1 year, (original only), valid major credit card of the
lead driver, and the car rental voucher. Any additional drivers
must also bring along their original driving licenses. Photocopies and/or fax copies
of any driving license are not acceptable. If your driving license is written in “non-Roman alphabet” you will need an International Driving Permit together with your national driving license.
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3. Can I choose a one-way rental?
How much does it cost?
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All one-way rentals are subject to request at all times. Costs vary. One-ways within
the states of Florida and California are free of charge. One-ways between some locations
in Nevada and Arizona are free of charge if you book from some suppliers. Other
one-ways vary between $50 -$1000 depending on the distance plus taxes payable locally.
Please check your booking details or contact us if you require clarification.
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4. How old do I have to be to rent a car?
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There is a minimum age of 21 years, drivers must have held a license for a minimum of 1 year. Drivers aged 21-24 inclusive will be charged a local young driver surcharge on collection of the vehicle, charges may vary depending on the location and supplier but may start at 25$ plus tax per day per young driver. Please check the terms and conditions on completion of the booking or contact us for further information.
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5. I am a UK resident. If I book
a car in Florida, will my US friends be able to drive it too?
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Only if the UK resident is the main driver. All other drivers must be present at
the initial time of collection.
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6. Can I collect the car full of
petrol and return it full of petrol?
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No, both available products state that vehicles must be returned as empty as possible.
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7. What is the cost of an additional
driver?
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The gold or platinum products include the main driver and three additional drivers.
The all- inclusive product varies. Our Dollar product allows the main driver only further additional drivers at $10 per driver per day + tax. Budget allows two drivers with
additional drivers at $9 per driver per day + tax. Alamo has only one driver included
with all additional drivers at $10 per driver per day. The prices quoted may change
without prior notice from us or the supplier.
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8. Can I drive the vehicle out of
the United States?
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Yes but the vehicle must be returned back to its original location or a pre-booked
different location with a one-way fee to be paid, if applicable.
Vehicles are not allowed into Mexico. Most suppliers will allow their vehicles to
be driven into Canada but the vehicle has to be returned to a location of that supplier
in the USA.
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9. How old are the vehicles?
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The age of a vehicle generally varies between new and one year for all suppliers.
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10. May I choose the model of vehicle?
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No, you can only choose the car group, we can never guarantee make or model. Vehicles are allocated on arrival.
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11. What happens if my flight is delayed?
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If the flight number is supplied, someone will wait for you. (Most major airport
locations in the USA operate 24-hour services).
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12. Can I hire child seats?
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Subject to request, child seats may be supplied locally at an additional cost. The
child’s age must be mentioned. Clients will have to fit the seats into the vehicle
themselves as the suppliers will not take responsibility for any injury to the child
if the seat is not fitted correctly. Child seats are compulsory
for all children below four years of age as per law. It is compulsory for all children
under six years in California. Child seats are not available for babies younger
than six months. Clients must bring their own seat for children of this age.
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13. If I return the vehicle early
will I be refunded?
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There are NO refunds for early returns or unused rental days under our
contractual agreement with the car rental suppliers. This is reflected
in the very attractive rates that we offer, which are based on the utilisation of
the fleet for the number of days (24 hours) appearing
on the pre-paid rental voucher.
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14. Can I use a debit card imprint
for deposit purposes or to pay for fuel and any extras like a child seat when I
collect the vehicle?
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No only valid major credit cards can be used and they have to be in the lead driver’s
name.
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15. What are the cancellation terms?
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After the first 48 hours the following cancellation charges will apply:
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GBP 15 (or its equivalent in USD or Euros) when cancellation is effected seven or
more days before the rental start date. |
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50% of the total value of the booking when cancellation is effected 2-6 days before
the rental start date. |
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100% of the total value of the booking when cancellation is effected within 48 hours
of the rental start date. |
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No-shows at the point of collection without prior cancellation will be charged 100%
of the total booking value. |
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Cancellations can only be made during office working hours and cannot be applied
retrospectively. |
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All communication regarding cancellations must be directed to the UK office or to
sales@americacarrental.com quoting the booking reference number.
They will take effect from receipt of communication. All vouchers, once issued,
must be returned prior to the refund of any payment.
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Cancellations cannot be made after the start of the rental date.
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There are NO refunds for failure to produce relevant documents, including driving
license, at the point of collection. There are NO refunds for any unused rental
days.
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16. How do I cancel my booking?
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Cancellation requests must be received in writing by fax, e-mail, or post, quoting
the booking reference number. It will take effect from receipt of communication.
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17. Can I amend or extend my booking?
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We can only take instructions to amend or extend prior to collection of the vehicle. Any alterations or extensions required following collection then you must contact the supplier directly and may not always be possible. Where such amendments or extensions are agreed by you and the supplier then their payment terms and conditions would apply. We could not be involved in any later dispute in such cases.
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18. How do I register a complaint
about my rental?
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All complaints must be submitted in writing, with any documents that could help
us sort out the problem. As a company, we aim to resolve all complaints within 28
working days.
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