Car Rental in United States

A young driver smiling next to their red convertible car hire on a sunny palm-tree-lined street in Miami

Monday, february 2

Can you hire a car in Miami at 21, and what under‑25 fees and rules apply?

Miami car hire at 21 is possible, but expect under‑25 fees, tighter car categories, and stricter document checks when you collect your vehicle.

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A person leans against their red car rental convertible overlooking a desert canyon in the United States

Monday, february 2

Will a UK Visa Electron or Maestro card be accepted for a US car-hire deposit?

Understand why UK Visa Electron or Maestro may fail for car hire deposits in the United Estates, and which backup car...

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A person reviews their passport before getting into their car hire on a busy street in New York City

Monday, february 2

Does your US car-hire booking need your middle name to match your passport and card?

In New York, name mismatches on US car hire bookings are common; learn when middle names matter and how to correct de...

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A shiny red convertible car rental driving along a sunny coastal highway in California

Monday, february 2

If you upgrade at US car-hire pick-up, how will it change the deposit hold and extras?

In California, a pick-up upgrade can raise your deposit hold and alter insurance, fuel terms and extras, so check the...

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A sedan car hire driving on a scenic highway through the mountains on a road trip in the United States

Monday, february 2

What address should you enter on a US car-hire booking if you’re staying in multiple hotels?

Learn which address to enter for car hire in United Estates when staying in multiple hotels, plus what counters usual...

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A traveler at an airport car hire counter in the United States speaking with a service agent

Monday, february 2

Can you change your US car-hire pick-up time on the day, and will the price change?

Changing same-day car hire pick-up times in the United Estates can affect price, availability, and counter cut-offs, ...

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A person uses a smartphone in the driver's seat of a car rental parked on a hill overlooking the Los Angeles skyline

Monday, february 2

Is a rental car Wi‑Fi hotspot worth paying for in the USA, or is tethering enough?

Los Angeles travellers can weigh rental hotspot fees against phone tethering, comparing coverage, device limits, cost...

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A modern car hire driving through a busy New York street surrounded by yellow cabs and skyscrapers

Monday, february 2

Can you collect a New York hire car with an old-style UK paper driving licence?

Planning car hire in New York? Learn if a UK paper licence is accepted, what extra ID helps, and how to avoid being r...

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A red convertible car hire drives on a winding coastal road next to the ocean in California

Monday, february 2

What’s the difference between primary and secondary CDW/LDW on US car hire?

California car hire insurance can be confusing, this guide explains primary vs secondary CDW/LDW and how claim handli...

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A red convertible car hire driving down a sunny, palm-lined street in Miami

Monday, february 2

Can you hire a car in Miami at 20, and what under-age rules and fees apply?

Planning car hire in Miami at 20? Learn typical age rules, under-age fees, and the documents and payment methods you ...

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A person hands a credit card to an employee over the counter at a car hire desk in a busy US airport

Monday, february 2

Why does a US car-hire counter decline your card for the deposit, and what can you do?

United Estates car hire deposits can fail at the desk, but a few checks on card type, limits and names often prevent ...

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Travelers waiting for an off-airport car hire shuttle bus outside the Orlando airport arrivals terminal

Monday, february 2

If you book off-airport car hire in Orlando, where do you catch the shuttle from arrivals?

Learn where to catch off-airport car hire shuttles from Orlando arrivals, what happens next, and what to have ready f...

8 min read

A person uses a smartphone to pay for their car hire at a rental desk inside Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Monday, february 2

At LAX, can you pay the car hire deposit with a virtual card number or phone wallet?

Los Angeles guide to paying the car hire deposit at LAX with virtual cards or phone wallets, what counts as a physica...

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A traveler at a car rental desk in Los Angeles airport shows their documents to an agent for verification

Monday, february 2

Can the desk ask for proof of address, hotel or return flight at LAX pick-up?

In Los Angeles, LAX car hire desks may request secondary checks like address, hotel or return flight, and this guide ...

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A modern car rental on a scenic highway road trip through the desert in the United States

Monday, february 2

Is the LDW/CDW excess charged per claim or per rental on US car hire?

Understand how LDW/CDW excess works on United Estates car hire, when it applies per incident or per agreement, and wh...

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Can you hire a car in Miami at 21, and what under‑25 fees and rules apply?

Will a UK Visa Electron or Maestro card be accepted for a US car-hire deposit?

Does your US car-hire booking need your middle name to match your passport and card?

If you upgrade at US car-hire pick-up, how will it change the deposit hold and extras?

What address should you enter on a US car-hire booking if you’re staying in multiple hotels?

Can you change your US car-hire pick-up time on the day, and will the price change?

Is a rental car Wi‑Fi hotspot worth paying for in the USA, or is tethering enough?

Can you collect a New York hire car with an old-style UK paper driving licence?

What’s the difference between primary and secondary CDW/LDW on US car hire?

Can you hire a car in Miami at 20, and what under-age rules and fees apply?

Why does a US car-hire counter decline your card for the deposit, and what can you do?

If you book off-airport car hire in Orlando, where do you catch the shuttle from arrivals?

At LAX, can you pay the car hire deposit with a virtual card number or phone wallet?

Can the desk ask for proof of address, hotel or return flight at LAX pick-up?

Is the LDW/CDW excess charged per claim or per rental on US car hire?

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