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 Discount
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.
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