Car Rental in United States

Ominous storm clouds gather over a car rental on a deserted highway lined with palm trees in Florida

Thursday, january 29

A tornado warning is issued in Florida—where should you shelter if you’re in a hire car?

Florida tornado warning guidance for car hire drivers: where to shelter, when to leave the vehicle, what to avoid stopping near, and how to document damage.

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An electric car rental charging at a public station on a sunny day with palm trees in California

Thursday, january 29

If your California EV hire car has a different plug, what charging adapters do you need?

UK-style guidance for California car hire: identify your EV plug at pick-up, then choose the right adapter for fast D...

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A red convertible car rental driving down Ocean Drive in Miami past Art Deco hotels and palm trees

Thursday, january 29

A Miami parking app needs a US phone number—how can UK visitors pay without one?

UK visitors in Miami can still pay for parking without a US number by using kiosks, call-to-pay, eSIMs and smart scre...

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Driver's hand shifting a car hire into neutral with an electronic gear selector in the United States

Thursday, january 29

How do you put a hire car into Neutral for a conveyor car wash or towing?

Learn safe, model-agnostic steps to put a car hire into Neutral in the United Estates for towing or conveyor washes, ...

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A tow truck lifts a car hire vehicle on a busy New York street with yellow cabs and skyscrapers in the background

Thursday, january 29

New York car hire: My rental was towed in NYC—how to find it, release it and pay

New York visitors with a towed car hire can quickly locate the yard, verify the tow, bring correct ID, pay fees, and ...

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A modern sedan car hire driving on a scenic desert highway in the United States

Thursday, january 29

How do CDW, LDW and excess work on US car hire, and what can you decline?

Understand CDW, LDW and excess on United Estates car hire, so you can spot redundant counter extras and keep cover cl...

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A person at a car rental desk in the United States handing over a bank card to complete their transaction

Thursday, january 29

Can you use a UK debit card for a US car-hire deposit, and what extra checks apply?

Understand how a UK debit card can work for car hire in the United Estates, plus common checks, holds and ways to avo...

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A convertible car hire on Ocean Drive in Miami with colorful art deco hotels in the background

Thursday, january 29

How much is the typical car-hire deposit in Miami, and how long do card holds last?

Miami car hire deposits are usually card authorisation holds, varying by payment type, vehicle, and cover, and typica...

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The JFK AirTrain pulling into the station for the central car rental facility in New York City

Thursday, january 29

Where is the JFK rental car centre, and how do you reach it from each terminal?

New York travellers can locate JFK’s rental car centre and follow terminal-specific AirTrain steps, signage tips and ...

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

Thursday, january 29

What documents do UK visitors need to collect a car hire at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

UK travellers collecting car hire in Los Angeles should bring the right licence, passport and booking details, plus a...

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An SUV car hire drives down a dusty dirt road towards scenic mountains in California

Thursday, january 29

Can you take a California hire car on graded dirt roads to trailheads without voiding your cover?

California trailhead dirt roads can be allowed with car hire, if you confirm unpaved-road wording in writing and docu...

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A car rental drives over the Brooklyn Bridge towards the iconic New York City skyline on a clear day

Thursday, january 29

If you’re stopped in New York, is a photo of your hire agreement enough and how do you get the right documents fast?

Practical guidance for New York on whether a hire agreement photo is enough, plus fast ways to retrieve emailed docum...

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A silver car rental with visible dents on its hood and roof from a large hailstorm in Texas

Thursday, january 29

A hail storm damages your Texas hire car—what should you do immediately to protect yourself from charges?

Texas hail can dent a hire car fast; learn the immediate steps, essential timestamped photos, and how to report damag...

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Police officer at the scene of a minor collision involving a car rental on a sunny highway in Florida

Thursday, january 29

After a minor crash in Florida, when do you need a police report and what proof should you collect?

Florida minor crash checklist: when you need a police report, which evidence to gather, and how to protect your car h...

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A car hire windscreen with pitting creating night glare from oncoming traffic on a busy Los Angeles street

Thursday, january 29

If your Los Angeles hire car windscreen has heavy pitting and night glare, can you swap it and how do you document it?

Los Angeles drivers can document windscreen pitting and night glare, request a safer swap, and protect themselves fro...

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A tornado warning is issued in Florida—where should you shelter if you’re in a hire car?

If your California EV hire car has a different plug, what charging adapters do you need?

A Miami parking app needs a US phone number—how can UK visitors pay without one?

How do you put a hire car into Neutral for a conveyor car wash or towing?

New York car hire: My rental was towed in NYC—how to find it, release it and pay

How do CDW, LDW and excess work on US car hire, and what can you decline?

Can you use a UK debit card for a US car-hire deposit, and what extra checks apply?

How much is the typical car-hire deposit in Miami, and how long do card holds last?

Where is the JFK rental car centre, and how do you reach it from each terminal?

What documents do UK visitors need to collect a car hire at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

Can you take a California hire car on graded dirt roads to trailheads without voiding your cover?

If you’re stopped in New York, is a photo of your hire agreement enough and how do you get the right documents fast?

A hail storm damages your Texas hire car—what should you do immediately to protect yourself from charges?

After a minor crash in Florida, when do you need a police report and what proof should you collect?

If your Los Angeles hire car windscreen has heavy pitting and night glare, can you swap it and how do you document it?

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