Budget Car Hire
in Gaspé

Hola Car Rentals is a premium partner of the leading car hire companies in Gaspé, giving you exclusive access to our All Inclusive+ rate. This rate includes extra benefits that no other company can match:

• Full vehicle coverage with no excess (applies only to certain rates and itineraries)
• Toll cashback: get back up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls charged during your hire
• Premium travel medical assistance for up to 5 passengers in case of emergency, covering up to CAD 200,000 (pre-existing conditions excluded)
• No Extra Charges© guarantee: if the counter charges you for something not listed on your confirmation and not an optional add-on you accepted, Hola Car Rentals will work to remove or reimburse the charge after verification

All at no additional cost, ensuring a unique hire experience with complete protection and peace of mind during your trip in Gaspé.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking in Gaspé are clearly shown at the time of reservation and in your confirmation email, so you know exactly what you are paying before you arrive at the counter.

On top of that, every Hola Car Rentals booking includes the No Extra Charges© guarantee. This is a pricing guarantee (not insurance) that protects you if the counter in Gaspé charges you for something that was not listed on your confirmation and was not an optional add-on you accepted. If that happens, Hola Car Rentals will work with the hire partner to remove or reimburse the charge after verification.

The only costs outside this guarantee are:

• Optional add-ons you choose at the counter (GPS, child seats, prepaid fuel)
• Usage-based charges (tolls, fuel shortfall, traffic fines)

The Budget car hire counter at Gaspé Airport (YGP) is located inside the terminal building at 60 Rue De L'Aeroport, Gaspe, QC G4X 2K2. No shuttle is required; the counter is within walking distance of the arrivals area, so you can proceed directly after collecting your baggage.

Counter hours are Monday through Friday, 08:00 to 17:00. The counter is closed on Saturdays and Sundays, so if your Budget reservation involves a weekend pickup or return in Gaspé, plan your schedule accordingly. After-hours returns are not available at this location.

A second Budget-served location operates in the city centre at 164 Bd De Gaspe, Gaspe, QC G4X 1A9, with the same weekday hours. If your flight arrives outside operating hours, contact the desk in advance to confirm your options before travelling to Gaspé.

To collect your Budget hire car in Gaspé, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• A valid, unexpired driver’s licence (original, not digital) in the main driver’s name
• A major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the card, used for the authorisation hold
• A valid passport (required for visitors who are not Canadian residents)
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets if you are visiting from abroad

If your driver’s licence is not in English or French and uses a non-Latin alphabet (for example, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic), an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory alongside your original licence. For licences in other scripts, an IDP is strongly recommended. The IDP is a translation only and is never accepted without the original licence.

All documents presented at the Budget counter in Gaspé must be physical. Digital copies shown on a phone or tablet are not accepted. Debit and prepaid cards are not accepted for the authorisation hold.

Yes, a major credit card in the main driver’s name with the driver’s name printed on the card is required for the authorisation hold when collecting your Budget hire in Gaspé.

At pickup, the Budget counter places a temporary authorisation on your card. For hires in Canada, this hold is typically in the range of GBP 200 to GBP 300, though some locations may hold up to approximately GBP 500 depending on the vehicle class and hire terms. This is not a charge; it reduces your available credit until your bank releases it after the vehicle is returned, which can take up to 15 working days.

• Debit cards are not accepted for the deposit hold
• Prepaid or virtual cards are not accepted
• The card must be physically present and in the main driver’s name
• Bringing a backup credit card is strongly recommended in case your primary card is declined

Even if you prepaid your Budget booking online, you must still present a physical credit card at the Gaspé counter for the hold.

Quebec operates cashless toll roads, meaning you cannot pay with cash at toll booths. All tolls must be handled electronically, which is important to understand before driving your Budget hire car beyond Gaspé.

When you pick up your Budget vehicle, you will typically have two options for toll payment:

• Enroll in the hire company’s toll programme, which charges a daily service fee plus the actual toll amounts. Daily fees generally range from approximately US$3.95 to US$25 depending on the programme and partner
• Decline the programme and arrange your own payment method, though driving a cashless toll road without a valid transponder or enrolment may result in administrative fees and fines billed to your credit card after the hire ends

Toll charges can appear on your billing statement four to eight weeks after your hire concludes, so do not be surprised by a delayed charge.

Hola Car Rentals includes Tolls Cashback on all bookings: you can claim up to 5% of your total booking value back for tolls paid during your Gaspé hire. Submit your claim within 30 days of returning the vehicle by emailing [email protected] with your hire agreement and toll receipts.

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is not always mandatory for hiring a Budget car in Gaspé, but whether you need one depends on your licence.

• If your licence is in English or French, you can generally drive in Gaspé and across Quebec without an IDP
• If your licence uses a non-Latin alphabet such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic, an IDP is mandatory and must be presented alongside your original licence at the Budget counter
• If your licence is in a Latin-script language other than English or French, an IDP is strongly recommended to avoid any issues at the counter

The IDP is a translation document only. It is never accepted as a standalone licence; you must carry both your original licence and the IDP together. Obtain your IDP in your home country before travelling to Gaspé, as it cannot be issued abroad.

All documents presented at the Budget counter must be physical originals. Digital versions are not accepted.

The Budget car hire counter in Gaspé operates on a limited schedule that is important to plan around before booking your trip.

• Monday through Friday: 08:00 to 17:00
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed

This applies to both the airport location at Gaspé Airport (YGP) and the city centre location. After-hours pickup and return services are not available at either Budget location in Gaspé.

If your flight arrives on a weekend or outside these hours, your Budget reservation may not be honoured. Hire companies generally hold bookings for up to 24 hours from the original pickup time, but if you arrive more than 24 hours late, the booking may be forfeited without a refund. If a flight delay affects your Gaspé pickup, contact support as soon as possible to explore your options.

Budget hires in Gaspé follow a Full-to-Full fuel policy by default. You receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid additional charges.

At pickup, check the fuel gauge with the Budget agent and confirm the starting level is recorded on the hire agreement. Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and gauge before leaving the Gaspé counter.

When returning your vehicle, refuel within approximately 15 km of the return location so the gauge does not drop below full during the drive back. Keep your final fuel receipt as proof in case of any dispute.

If you return the car below the recorded starting level, Budget may charge you for:

• The fuel shortfall at the partner's refuelling rate, which is typically higher than the pump price
• A refuelling service or administrative fee

Given that Gaspé and the surrounding Gaspesian Peninsula have long stretches of road with limited services, it is wise to plan your last refuel carefully before heading to the return location. Ask the Budget agent at pickup to confirm the nearest fuel station to the drop-off point.

Yes, drivers under 25 years old may be subject to a young driver surcharge when collecting a Budget hire in Gaspé.

For Budget specifically, the additional driver and underage fee structure is as follows:

• Underage surcharges apply to drivers who do not meet the standard minimum age requirement
• For Budget, additional drivers must be at least 25 years old at the time of pickup to avoid a young driver fee
• The exact surcharge amount varies by location and is paid directly at the Budget counter in Gaspé, not prepaid online

All drivers, including additional drivers, must be present at the Gaspé counter at pickup with a valid driver’s licence and any required documents. If an additional driver does not meet the age requirement, the counter may deny them or apply a surcharge.

Check your booking confirmation before travelling to Gaspé to understand what fees may apply at the counter based on the ages of all drivers in your group.

Most bookings include travel assistance through Terrawind Global Protection, which can be especially valuable when driving remote roads around Gaspé, such as Route 132 along the peninsula or the isolated mountain stretches of Route 198, where services are sparse and distances between towns are long.

Coverage typically includes:

• Travel and medical insurance for up to 5 passengers
• Legal assistance in the event of a road accident
• Compensation for baggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

If you need emergency assistance while driving your Budget hire in the Gaspé region, contact Terrawind 24 hours a day:

• Phone: +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free)
• WhatsApp: +1 208 910 1001
• Email: [email protected]

Have your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number ready when you call. Note that this benefit does not apply to Canadian or US residents; it is available only to travellers visiting Gaspé from outside North America. Always check your booking confirmation for the exact terms and coverage limits that apply to your reservation.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Budget hire in Gaspé, but the additional driver must be present at the counter at pickup with a valid driver’s licence and any required documents.

Whether the additional driver fee is included or charged at the counter depends on your rate:

• If your booking confirmation states "Additional driver free of charge," the first extra driver is included at no cost
• If not included, Budget charges approximately US$13 per hire day plus taxes, with a maximum cap of US$65 plus taxes per hire

For Budget hires in Gaspé, additional drivers must be at least 25 years old to avoid a young driver surcharge. Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement at the Gaspé counter.

Only drivers listed on the hire agreement are covered by the vehicle's protections such as CDW/LDW and liability coverage. Never allow an unlisted person to drive your Budget hire, as this can void your coverage entirely.

Driving a Budget hire car in and around Gaspé involves road conditions that differ significantly from urban or southern Quebec highways, and being prepared will make your trip safer and more straightforward.

• Route 132 loops the entire Gaspesian Peninsula and is the main coastal road. It is twisty, with seaside cliffs, rolling hills, and long rural stretches. Expect rough patches and limited services over extended distances
• Route 198 is a narrow, two-lane mountain highway running approximately 132 km through the Appalachians. It is the sole link to isolated Murdochville and can confuse first-time visitors due to its junctions and concurrencies with Route 132 near Gaspé
• Wayman Street in Gaspé operates as a one-way street on its steep mountain incline, running from Gaspé Boulevard up to Wakeham Street. Watch for signage if navigating the town centre

Fuel planning is critical. Long stretches between service stations mean you should refuel whenever the opportunity arises rather than waiting until the tank is low. This is especially important for your Budget hire’s Full-to-Full fuel policy, as the nearest station to the return location may be farther than expected in the Gaspé area.

Yes, one-way hires are possible with Budget, but a drop-off fee may apply when you return your vehicle to a different location than where you picked it up in Gaspé.

The drop-off fee varies depending on the route, the distance between cities, the vehicle class, and the season. Given Gaspé's remote location on the peninsula, one-way fees for routes departing from Gaspé to major Quebec cities or other provinces can be significant.

• The drop-off fee is shown during the booking process under the "To pay at destination" section on the Hola Car Rentals checkout page
• This fee is not prepaid and is paid directly at the Budget counter at pickup
• Cross-border one-way hires (for example, from Gaspé to a US city) may be restricted or carry higher fees; confirm availability when booking

If you change your return location after booking, your hire will be re-priced and the drop-off fee may change. Always review your booking confirmation to confirm the drop-off fee that applies to your specific Gaspé route before travelling.

The insurance coverage included with your Budget hire in Gaspé depends on the rate plan you selected at booking. Review your booking confirmation carefully to understand what is covered before arriving at the Gaspé counter.

Common coverages available for Budget hires in Canada include:

• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the hire vehicle. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation states zero deductible
• Third-Party Liability: Canadian provincial law requires every vehicle to carry third-party liability coverage, so a statutory minimum is included by default when hiring in Gaspé. You can purchase higher supplementary limits if needed

CDW/LDW does not cover damage you cause to other vehicles or people; that is handled by liability coverage. Neither covers your personal belongings or injuries to yourself.

At the Budget counter in Gaspé, you may be offered optional add-ons such as personal accident insurance or additional liability. You are not required to accept these if your booking already includes the coverage you need. Check your confirmation before pickup so you can confidently decline any duplicate products at the counter.