Car Hire in New Hampshire

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car hire brands operating in New Hampshire, giving you exclusive access to our All Inclusive+ rate. This rate includes benefits that no other company can match:

• Free liability coverage starting at US$ 300,000 in case of an accident (applies only to certain rates and itineraries)
• Toll cashback: recover up to 5% of the reservation's total value for toll charges incurred during your hire period
• Premium travel medical assistance providing up to US$ 150,000 in coverage for a maximum of 5 passengers in case of a medical emergency, excluding pre-existing conditions
• 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 of this comes at no extra cost, ensuring a fully protected car hire experience and peace of mind throughout your trip in New Hampshire.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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)

At Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), the main gateway for air travellers hiring a car in New Hampshire, hire desks are located inside the terminal at the baggage reclaim area. There is no off-site consolidated hire centre and no mandatory shuttle required.

After collecting your bags, proceed to the hire desks in baggage reclaim, present your documents and credit card, and access your vehicle either directly outside baggage reclaim or in the Hire Car Centre garage located just behind the desks. The address is 1 Airport Road, Manchester, NH 03103.

Desk hours at MHT typically run from 8:00 AM to as late as 1:30 AM depending on the brand, making late-night arrivals manageable. For after-hours returns, key drop boxes are available at the hire area so you do not need a staffed desk.

New Hampshire has several toll roads you should be aware of before driving a hire car in the state.

• Blue Star Turnpike (I-95, from Seabrook to Portsmouth): two toll plazas at Hampton, with a maximum cash toll of US$2.00 per car and a minimum E-ZPass rate of US$1.40
• F.E. Everett Turnpike (I-93/293, from Nashua to Concord): maximum US$1.00 per car, minimum US$0.70 with E-ZPass
• Spaulding Turnpike (NH 16, from Portsmouth toward Rochester): also uses E-ZPass

All New Hampshire toll roads use the E-ZPass electronic system. Cash lanes are still available at most plazas, which can help you avoid automatic enrolment in a hire company toll programme. For exact route pricing, use the official calculator at ezpassnh.com/toll-rate-calculator.

Note that proposed legislation could raise toll rates for out-of-state plates starting in 2026, so confirm current rates before your trip.

When hiring a car in New Hampshire, your vehicle will typically come equipped with an E-ZPass transponder. You have two main options for handling tolls on New Hampshire turnpikes such as the Blue Star Turnpike and the F.E. Everett Turnpike.

• Enrol in the hire company toll programme: Budget e-Toll costs US$6.95 per day plus actual tolls; Enterprise TollPass costs US$4.95 per day (capped at US$34.65 per hire) plus actual tolls; Avis offers a similar programme with varying rates
• Pay cash at toll plazas: New Hampshire still operates cash lanes at most plazas, which lets you avoid daily programme fees entirely

Important: if you drive through an E-ZPass lane without enrolling, most hire companies will automatically enrol you in their toll programme and charge tolls plus administrative fees to your card on file. To avoid this, either enrol intentionally at the desk or use cash lanes throughout your New Hampshire trip.

Toll charges may appear on your card days or even weeks after you return the vehicle, as toll agencies process invoices in batches.

Yes, you can get cashback on tolls paid during your New Hampshire hire through the Tolls Cashback benefit included in all Hola Car Rentals bookings.

When driving New Hampshire toll roads such as the Blue Star Turnpike (I-95) or the F.E. Everett Turnpike (I-93/293), you pay tolls normally through the hire company programme or at cash plazas. After returning the vehicle, you can submit a claim to recover up to 5% of your total booking value.

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of returning the vehicle
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - HOLA followed by your confirmation number
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals reservation confirmation, the signed hire agreement, and a receipt or statement showing toll charges paid

The refund is issued to the same payment method used for your booking and typically processes within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Late submissions received after 30 days are not accepted, so keep your toll receipts and act promptly after your New Hampshire trip.

To collect your hire car in New Hampshire, you must bring the following physical documents to the desk.

• Original, unexpired driver’s licence in the main driver’s name
• A major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the physical card, used for the security deposit hold
• Passport or valid government photo ID
• 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 and does not use a Latin alphabet (for example, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script), an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory. For licences in other non-English scripts, an IDP is strongly recommended. The IDP is a translation only and must be carried alongside your original licence.

All documents must be physical originals. Digital copies shown on a phone or tablet are not accepted at New Hampshire hire desks. Obtain your IDP in your home country before travelling, as US issuers such as AAA do not issue IDPs to non-US licence holders.

No, New Hampshire is the only US state that does not mandate minimum liability insurance for drivers, which makes it unique compared to every other state where renters drive.

This means that if you are hiring a car in New Hampshire without third-party liability cover (known as LIS, ALI, or SLI), you may have no automatic protection against claims from other parties if you cause an accident. Some hire companies include a state-minimum liability amount, but this is not guaranteed in New Hampshire the way it is in most other states.

For this reason, adding supplementary liability insurance to your New Hampshire hire is strongly recommended. This cover protects you against bodily injury and property damage claims from third parties up to the policy limit. It does not cover damage to the hire vehicle itself, which is handled separately by a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW).

Check your booking confirmation to see whether LIS/ALI/SLI is included in your rate or available as an add-on before you arrive at the desk in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire enforces a strict hands-free law that directly affects anyone driving a hire car in the state.

Since 1 January 2025, all handheld electronic device use while driving is banned in New Hampshire. This includes holding your phone to make calls, text, or use navigation. The penalties for violations are:

• First offence: US$100
• Second offence: US$250
• Third offence within 2 years: US$500

Drivers under 18 face a complete ban on all mobile phone use while driving in New Hampshire, even hands-free.

To stay compliant, mount your phone on a dashboard holder before you start driving and use voice commands or a Bluetooth connection for calls and navigation. Do not pick up the device while the vehicle is in motion. This rule applies on all New Hampshire roads, including toll roads such as the Blue Star Turnpike and the F.E. Everett Turnpike.

Yes, drivers aged 21 to 24 hiring a car in New Hampshire are subject to a daily young-renter surcharge, and most vehicle classes are restricted to drivers aged 25 and older.

Typical daily surcharge amounts by brand in the US (including New Hampshire locations) are:

• Avis, Budget, and Payless: US$13 per hire day, capped at US$65 per hire (plus taxes)
• Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar: US$13.50 per hire day, capped at US$189 per hire (plus taxes)
• Alamo, National, and Enterprise: US$15 per day (plus taxes)

Vehicle classes typically restricted to drivers 25 and older include full-size sedans, SUVs, minivans, convertibles, luxury, and premium categories. Younger drivers in New Hampshire are generally limited to economy, compact, and intermediate vehicles.

If you are between 21 and 24 and from Latin America or the Caribbean, check whether your Hola Car Rentals confirmation shows the underage fee waived for Avis or Budget bookings, as a specific exception may apply.

Most Hola Car Rentals bookings include travel assistance provided by Terrawind Global Protection, which can be valuable if something goes wrong during your New Hampshire trip, such as a medical emergency on a remote mountain road or a flight cancellation on your way home.

Core benefits typically include:

• Travel and medical cover for up to 5 passengers
• Legal assistance in case of an accident
• Compensation for luggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

This cover does not apply to US or Canadian residents. It is designed for travellers visiting New Hampshire from outside North America.

To use the assistance, contact Terrawind before incurring expenses where prior authorisation is required. Reach them 24 hours a day at their toll-free line or via WhatsApp at +1 208 910 1001, or email [email protected]. Have your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number ready when you call.

This benefit does not cover damage to the hire vehicle (that is CDW/LDW) or liability to third parties (that is LIS/ALI/SLI). Always check your booking confirmation for the exact terms that apply to your New Hampshire reservation.

Hire cars in New Hampshire 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 agent and confirm the starting level is recorded on the hire agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge
• Refuel within approximately 10 miles of the return location before dropping off the car
• Keep your final fuel receipt as proof in case of any dispute

If you return the vehicle below the recorded starting level at a New Hampshire location, the hire company may charge you for the fuel shortfall at their own refuelling rate, which is typically higher than pump prices, plus a service fee.

Ask the desk agent at pickup for the nearest fuel station to the return location. For Manchester-Boston Regional Airport returns, stations are available along the roads leading back to the terminal area. Refuelling close to the airport before returning your New Hampshire hire is the most reliable way to avoid fuel charges.

When picking up a hire car in New Hampshire, the hire company will place a temporary authorisation hold on your credit card at the desk. This is not a charge but it reduces your available credit until released after you return the vehicle.

For standard vehicles hired in the United States, including New Hampshire locations, typical holds are approximately US$300 to US$400. Premium or speciality vehicles may carry higher holds depending on the brand and location.

The hold must be placed on a physical major credit card in the main driver’s name, with the driver’s name printed on the card. Debit cards, prepaid cards, and virtual cards are not accepted for the security deposit in New Hampshire.

After you return the vehicle, the hold is released, but your bank controls when the funds become available again. This can take up to 15 business days. To avoid issues, notify your bank of your travel plans before arriving in New Hampshire and ensure you have sufficient available credit to cover both the hold and any expected charges.

Yes, after-hours returns are available at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) in New Hampshire. You do not need a staffed desk to drop off your vehicle outside operating hours.

Follow signs to the Hire Car garage or lot at 1 Airport Road, Manchester, NH 03103, which is the same area used for pickup. Each brand has a designated key drop box or after-hours kiosk in the hire area. For example, Enterprise has a kiosk, Budget uses a Fastbreak drop box, and Alamo provides a similar service.

• Record the mileage and fuel level before leaving the vehicle
• Place your keys in the designated drop box for your brand
• Keep a photo of the dashboard showing the fuel gauge and odometer
• Retain your hire agreement and any fuel receipts

For after-hours returns, the hire company typically mails or emails your final receipt. If any post-hire charges appear on your card for a New Hampshire return, compare them against your hire agreement and contact support if something does not match your booking confirmation.

Yes, one-way hires from New Hampshire to another state are generally possible, but a drop-off fee may apply depending on the route, hire brand, and vehicle class.

When booking a one-way hire originating in New Hampshire, the drop-off fee is shown during checkout under the section labelled as charges due at the destination. It is a one-time repositioning fee set by the hire partner and is separate from mileage, fuel, and tolls.

• New Hampshire to a nearby state such as Massachusetts or Vermont: a drop-off fee often applies and varies by distance and car class
• Long-distance one-ways such as New Hampshire to Florida or the West Coast: fees are typically higher and some routes may not be available
• Same-city airport to downtown within New Hampshire: often no drop-off fee

Review your booking confirmation carefully before travel. If you need to change your drop-off location after booking, contact support, as mid-hire route changes must be approved by the partner and may increase the fee or affect availability. Cross-border hires from New Hampshire into Canada require prior authorisation from the hire company and may carry additional restrictions.