Car Rental in United States

Dashboard of a car rental in Florida with the red airbag SRS warning light illuminated

Monday, february 2

If the airbag/SRS light is on at Florida pick-up, should you swap the hire car?

If your car hire in Florida shows an airbag or SRS warning, learn when to refuse it, what to photograph, and how to keep your agreement correct.

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A person at a car hire counter in New York hands a credit card to an agent to pick up their vehicle

Monday, february 2

What is a manual card authorisation at US car-hire pick-up, and why might it be used?

In New York, manual card authorisations at car hire pick-up can happen offline, showing as pending holds, and simple ...

8 min read

A modern sedan car rental driving on a scenic, winding mountain road in the United States

Monday, february 2

What do ACRISS car-hire codes (like ICAR or SFAR) mean on US bookings?

Understand ACRISS car hire codes in the United Estates so you can judge size, doors, transmission and luggage space b...

8 min read

A purple LAX shuttle bus for car hire services parked outside a busy Los Angeles airport terminal

Monday, february 2

At LAX, do you collect your hire car at the terminal or at the rental car centre?

Los Angeles travellers can learn where LAX car hire paperwork happens, how to reach the Rental Car Centre, and what t...

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A row of modern vehicles parked in a car rental lot at the Miami International Airport

Monday, february 2

At Miami Airport, can you pay with a debit card but place the deposit on credit?

Miami travellers can learn when debit payments are accepted, whether deposits can sit on credit, and what a car hire ...

9 min read

A person reviews their agreement at a sunny car rental counter before picking up their vehicle in Florida

Monday, february 2

What should you ask at pick-up to avoid unwanted toll and fuel add-ons in Florida?

Florida car hire pick-up checklist: ask the right toll and fuel questions, confirm charges, and remove unwanted add-o...

9 min read

The JFK AirTrain arriving at the Federal Circle station for New York car rental

Monday, february 2

At JFK, do you need to pay for the AirTrain to reach the rental car centre?

New York travellers can learn when JFK AirTrain charges apply for reaching car hire, plus the simplest arrivals route...

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A convertible car hire driving on a scenic highway along the sunny California coast

Monday, february 2

Can a low cash-advance limit on your credit card make a car-hire deposit fail in California?

In California, a low cash-advance limit can block a car hire deposit pre-authorisation, so check card settings and li...

9 min read

A family with a child packing their car hire for a road trip on a sunny day in Florida

Monday, february 2

Will adding a toll plan, child seat or extra driver raise your car-hire deposit in Florida?

Florida car hire deposits can rise with certain add-ons, so confirm the updated pre-authorisation total and what coun...

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A couple loads two large suitcases into the trunk of their car rental on a sunny street in Los Angeles

Monday, february 2

What size car should you book in Los Angeles for two large suitcases and carry-ons?

Los Angeles car hire made simple: match two large suitcases and carry-ons to the right car category with clear boot-s...

9 min read

A car hire driving down an open road through the Texas Hill Country at sunset

Monday, february 2

On Texas car-hire quotes, what does 'combined single limit' liability mean before you book?

Texas car hire quotes often show ‘combined single limit’ liability, this guide explains it in plain English so you ca...

8 min read

A silver car hire drives through the brightly lit streets of Times Square in New York City at night

Monday, february 2

Will a UK credit card expiring soon be accepted for a New York car hire deposit?

Heading to New York? Learn how soon-expiring UK credit cards are treated for car hire deposits, and what backup payme...

9 min read

A modern car hire driving under a large green highway toll sign on a sunny day in Orlando

Monday, february 2

Will Orlando Airport car hire add a separate toll authorisation hold, and how much?

Orlando car hire often adds a separate toll authorisation hold, distinct from your deposit, so you can plan card limi...

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A person hands their credit card to an agent at a Las Vegas airport car hire desk to complete their transaction

Monday, february 2

Will adding an extra driver at Las Vegas car hire pick-up change the deposit or insurance?

Las Vegas car hire extra drivers can raise authorisation amounts and change cover, so check the rental agreement list...

9 min read

An electric car and a petrol car side-by-side in a sunny Miami International Airport car hire parking lot

Monday, february 2

If you booked an EV, can Miami Airport car hire swap to petrol and change the price?

Miami travellers can learn when EV bookings may swap to petrol, how totals can change, and what to get confirmed in w...

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If the airbag/SRS light is on at Florida pick-up, should you swap the hire car?

What is a manual card authorisation at US car-hire pick-up, and why might it be used?

What do ACRISS car-hire codes (like ICAR or SFAR) mean on US bookings?

At LAX, do you collect your hire car at the terminal or at the rental car centre?

At Miami Airport, can you pay with a debit card but place the deposit on credit?

What should you ask at pick-up to avoid unwanted toll and fuel add-ons in Florida?

At JFK, do you need to pay for the AirTrain to reach the rental car centre?

Can a low cash-advance limit on your credit card make a car-hire deposit fail in California?

Will adding a toll plan, child seat or extra driver raise your car-hire deposit in Florida?

What size car should you book in Los Angeles for two large suitcases and carry-ons?

On Texas car-hire quotes, what does 'combined single limit' liability mean before you book?

Will a UK credit card expiring soon be accepted for a New York car hire deposit?

Will Orlando Airport car hire add a separate toll authorisation hold, and how much?

Will adding an extra driver at Las Vegas car hire pick-up change the deposit or insurance?

If you booked an EV, can Miami Airport car hire swap to petrol and change the price?

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