Car Rental in United States

Customer presenting passport and licence to agent, clarifying name discrepancy for car rental validation.

Tuesday, december 23

Renting a car when your licence and passport names do not match in the US

Explains what happens when your licence and passport show different names, how US rental desks handle mismatches and how Hola Car Rentals helps you book confidently.

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Young man showing driving licence to agent at car rental counter to verify licence tenure requirements.

Tuesday, december 23

How long you must hold your driving licence before renting a car in the United States

Guide for UK and EU visitors on how long you need to have held your licence before hiring a vehicle in the United Sta...

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Man waiting at car hire counter with payment terminal in foreground during credit card authorization.

Tuesday, december 23

Credit checks versus deposit holds when you rent a car in the US

Not sure whether your next US rental will trigger a credit check or just a temporary deposit hold? This guide walks t...

4 min read

Couple at rental counter, man signing contract to be added as an authorized additional driver.

Tuesday, december 23

Adding an additional driver later the same day in the United States

Need to add a second driver after you have already collected the car? Here you will find out when US rental companies...

4 min read

Young woman calculating car rental budget and young driver surcharges on a laptop at an outdoor cafe.

Tuesday, december 23

Age rules for 21 to 24 year olds and budgeting young driver fees

If you are aged between 21 and 24, US rental rules and young driver fees can make costs confusing. This article break...

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Backpacker showing digital photo of driving licence on phone screen to agent at airport rental desk.

Tuesday, december 23

Do rental companies accept a digital licence photo as backup?

Unsure whether a digital copy or phone photo of your licence will satisfy US rental desks? Learn why the physical car...

4 min read

Woman showing digital ID details on smartphone to rental agent to verify out-of-state address change.

Tuesday, december 23

Renting in the US with an out of state licence and new address

Wondering whether you can rent in another US state when your driving licence still shows your old address? This guide...

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Couple presenting driving licence to agent at outdoor car rental desk in Puerto Rico near palm trees.

Tuesday, december 23

Using a UK or EU driving licence when driving in Puerto Rico and the mainland US

Explains how UK and EU licences work for driving in Puerto Rico, how island rules compare with mainland United States...

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Close-up of car rental agent inspecting a US driving licence for cracks or laminate damage before hire.

Tuesday, december 23

Can you still rent in the US with a cracked or damaged driving licence today

Looks at whether you can rent in the United States with a cracked or damaged driving licence, what agents consider mi...

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Person viewing a car rental refund transaction on a smartphone banking app screen indoors.

Tuesday, december 23

How do refunds show after a US hire car cancellation on my card statement?

Outlines how refunds after cancelling a US booking move from the supplier back to your card, including the difference...

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Parents installing a child seat in a white rental SUV outdoors, preparing for a family road trip with a toddler.

Tuesday, december 23

Should you pre book child seats and toll passes or add them at pick up?

Explains whether to pre book child seats and toll devices or wait until you reach the desk in the United States, comp...

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Man analyzing a price trend graph on a laptop screen to lock in the best car hire rate online.

Tuesday, december 23

Do hire car prices change daily and when should I lock in a rate?

Hire car prices in the United States move frequently as companies adjust to demand, season and remaining fleet. This ...

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Customer receiving keys from an agent at an outdoor off-airport car rental lot next to a black sedan.

Tuesday, december 23

Can I avoid airport fees by collecting off airport and what are the trade offs?

Collecting a car in town instead of at the terminal can reduce some airport specific fees, but it comes with trade of...

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Couple reading a car hire agreement at an airport desk, discussing rental fees and facility charges with an agent.

Tuesday, december 23

Are airport car hire prices higher because of CFC and concession fees?

Airport car hire in the United States often carries extra Customer Facility Charges and concession fees that make it ...

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Traveler presenting an international credit card to a rental agent at a US car rental counter with luggage nearby.

Tuesday, december 23

Can I rent a hire car in the US with a foreign credit card and currency?

Most visitors can rent in the United States with a foreign credit card, as long as it is in the main driver name and ...

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Renting a car when your licence and passport names do not match in the US

How long you must hold your driving licence before renting a car in the United States

Credit checks versus deposit holds when you rent a car in the US

Adding an additional driver later the same day in the United States

Age rules for 21 to 24 year olds and budgeting young driver fees

Do rental companies accept a digital licence photo as backup?

Renting in the US with an out of state licence and new address

Using a UK or EU driving licence when driving in Puerto Rico and the mainland US

Can you still rent in the US with a cracked or damaged driving licence today

How do refunds show after a US hire car cancellation on my card statement?

Should you pre book child seats and toll passes or add them at pick up?

Do hire car prices change daily and when should I lock in a rate?

Can I avoid airport fees by collecting off airport and what are the trade offs?

Are airport car hire prices higher because of CFC and concession fees?

Can I rent a hire car in the US with a foreign credit card and currency?

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