Minivan Hire
in Savannah

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car hire brands operating in Savannah, 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 Savannah.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking in Savannah 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 Savannah 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 Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), minivan hire counters are located along Airways Avenue, adjacent to the terminal. After landing, follow signs to baggage claim on the first floor, then proceed directly to the hire counter for your agreement and keys.

Specific counter addresses include:

• 436 Airways Ave, Savannah, GA 31408 (Alamo, National)
• 452 Airways Ave, Savannah, GA 31408 (Enterprise)
• 442 Airways Ave, Savannah, GA 31408 (additional brands)

Most counters are a short distance from the terminal. Depending on your brand, a brief shuttle ride to the nearby car park may be required. Allow 20 to 45 minutes from baggage claim to driving away, assuming no queues. Using an accelerated or pre-check-in programme with your brand can speed up the process considerably.

To confirm which counter serves your specific minivan booking, check your booking confirmation for the operating brand and match it to the signage at the airport.

Minivan hire counter hours at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) vary by brand, but most operate from approximately 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM or later daily. Typical hours by brand include:

• Enterprise: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Sunday
• Avis: 7:00 AM to 12:30 AM
• Budget: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Alamo and National: similar to Enterprise hours

If your flight arrives outside these windows, check your booking confirmation for after-hours instructions specific to your brand. Most Savannah airport brands do not offer formal after-hours collection, so planning your arrival within counter hours is strongly recommended when hiring a minivan in Savannah.

If your flight is delayed by less than 24 hours from your original pickup time, hire companies will generally hold your minivan reservation. A delay beyond 24 hours may result in the booking being forfeited.

Yes, you can pick up a minivan hire at downtown or off-airport Savannah locations instead of the airport. Several city locations serve minivan renters, including:

• 7070 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31406 (Avis and Budget, with minivans, SUVs, and vans confirmed available)
• 500 Montgomery St, Savannah, GA 31401 (Enterprise Downtown)
• 7510 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31406 (Enterprise)
• 11506-A Abercorn Expressway, Savannah, GA 31419 (Enterprise)

Downtown Savannah minivan collection is direct at the counter with on-site vehicles, so no shuttle or airport transfer is needed. However, city locations typically have shorter operating hours than the airport. For example, the Avis location on Abercorn operates Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with limited or no Sunday hours.

Choosing an off-airport location for your Savannah minivan hire can also reduce the airport concession fees and surcharges that apply to SAV airport collections, which can add 15 to 20 per cent to the base rate.

Savannah itself has no traditional toll roads, and Georgia as a state has no standard toll highways in the Savannah area. However, if you drive your minivan hire from Savannah towards Atlanta, you may encounter the Georgia Express Lanes network, which uses dynamic pricing.

Key facts about Georgia tolls for minivan renters:

• The primary transponder system is Peach Pass; compatible alternatives include SunPass and Quick Pass
• All Express Lanes are fully cashless, no cash payment is accepted
• Pricing is dynamic and varies with traffic demand, typically ranging from US$0.10 to US$0.90 per mile depending on the corridor and congestion
• Vehicles with 3 or more occupants can use Peach Pass Express Lanes toll-free, which is relevant for a fully loaded minivan
• Cameras record every licence plate entering the lanes, so driving through without a valid pass results in charges billed to the hire company and then recharged to you, often with significant administrative fees added

Your minivan hire will include an electronic toll device. At the counter you can opt into the hire company's toll programme (typically US$4.95 to US$5.35 per day, capped at approximately US$34.65 per hire period, plus actual tolls) or arrange your own payment method.

Yes, all bookings include Tolls Cashback, which lets you recover up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your Savannah minivan hire.

How it works:

• You pay tolls normally during your hire, whether through the hire company's transponder programme or another method
• After returning the minivan, email [email protected] within 30 days with your Hola Car Rentals confirmation, the signed hire agreement, and a receipt or statement showing the toll charges
• The refund is issued to the same payment method used for your booking and typically processes within 7 to 10 working days after approval

Example: if your Savannah minivan booking totals US$600, the maximum cashback is US$30. If you paid US$18 in tolls, you receive US$18 back. If you paid US$50, you receive US$30 (the cap).

This benefit is especially useful if you drive your minivan from Savannah towards Atlanta and use the Georgia Express Lanes, where tolls can accumulate quickly. Late submissions received after 30 days are not accepted.

To pick up a minivan hire in Savannah, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• Your original, unexpired driver’s licence in the main driver’s name
• A major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the card, in the main driver’s name, for the security deposit authorisation hold (debit and prepaid cards are not accepted)
• A valid passport or government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets (required for international visitors)

If your driver’s licence is not in English and does not use a Latin (Roman) alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory alongside your original licence. For licences in English or using a Latin alphabet, an IDP is recommended but not strictly required.

All documents must be physical originals. Digital copies shown on a phone or tablet are not accepted at any Savannah minivan hire counter. Obtain your IDP in your home country before travelling, as U.S. issuers like AAA do not issue IDPs to non-U.S. licence holders.

For a minivan hire in Savannah, the hire company will place a temporary authorisation hold on your credit card at pickup. The exact amount is set by the hire partner and can vary by brand, location, and vehicle class, but typical holds for standard vehicles in the United States range from US$300 to US$400.

Because a minivan is a larger vehicle class, the hold may be at the higher end of that range or above it. The hold is not a charge; it temporarily reduces your available credit until the hire company releases it after you return the vehicle.

Important things to know:

• Only a major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the card is accepted for the deposit; debit and prepaid cards are not accepted
• The card must be in the main driver’s name and presented physically at the Savannah counter
• After returning the minivan, your bank controls when the hold disappears from your available credit, which can take up to 15 working days
• Bring a backup credit card in case your primary card is declined

Yes, drivers under 25 hiring a minivan in Savannah will be subject to a young-driver surcharge, and minivans are specifically listed as a restricted vehicle class for drivers aged 21 to 24.

Key rules for younger drivers hiring in Savannah:

• The minimum age to hire without a surcharge is 25
• Drivers aged 21 to 24 may hire but will pay a daily young-driver fee, which varies by brand
• Minivans, along with vans, full-size SUVs, luxury, and premium vehicles, are typically restricted to renters aged 25 and older
• In Georgia, outside of New York and Michigan, hire companies set their own minimum age policies, and 25 is the standard

If you are between 21 and 24 and specifically need a minivan in Savannah for a group or family trip, contact the hire brand directly before booking to confirm whether they will allow it and what the surcharge will be. Choosing a compact or intermediate SUV instead may be the only available alternative for younger renters.

The standard fuel policy for a minivan hire in Savannah is Full-to-Full. You receive the minivan with a full tank and must return it full to avoid fuel charges.

Steps to follow:

• 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
• Ask the agent for the nearest petrol station to the return location, whether at Savannah airport or a downtown address
• Refuel within approximately 10 miles or 15 km of the return point so the gauge does not drop before you arrive
• Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address

If you return the minivan below the recorded starting level, 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. For after-hours returns at the Savannah airport location, leave the receipt in the key envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge as proof.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your minivan hire in Savannah, either included in your rate or for a fee paid at the counter.

If your booking confirmation explicitly states "Additional driver free of charge," the first extra driver is covered at no cost. If it is not included, daily fees apply by brand:

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

Requirements for adding a driver to your Savannah minivan hire:

• The additional driver must be present at the counter at pickup with a valid driver’s licence
• They must meet the minimum age requirements; for Avis, Budget, and Payless, additional drivers must generally be at least 25
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement

Only drivers listed on the agreement are covered by the hire protections. Never let an unlisted person drive the minivan.

Yes, Savannah's Historic District presents some specific navigation challenges for minivan renters that are worth knowing before you drive.

The district follows the Oglethorpe Plan, a grid of 22 repeating wards, each with a central square that interrupts through-traffic on internal streets. Bounding streets allow continuous flow, but the squares force you to navigate around blocks rather than drive straight through. First-time drivers expecting a standard rectangular grid often find this confusing.

Minivan-specific considerations in Savannah:

• Residential districts restrict vehicles to a maximum of 22 feet in length, 8 feet in width, and 12 feet in height; most standard minivans fit within these limits, but larger models may not
• Narrow right-of-way sections, particularly along corridors like Victory Drive and US 80, can feel tight when manoeuvring a minivan compared to wider suburban roads
• Speed enforcement is concentrated in regulated zones north of Liberty Street (Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM) and south of it (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

There are no emission zones, congestion charges, or city-centre driving fees in Savannah that would affect your minivan hire.

The insurance coverage included with your Savannah minivan hire depends on the rate plan you selected at booking. Most rates include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), which reduces your financial liability for damage to the minivan itself from a collision, theft, or vandalism, subject to any applicable excess.

CDW and LDW do not cover:

• Third-party liability, meaning injury or property damage you cause to others while driving the minivan in Savannah
• Your own personal injuries (covered by Personal Accident Insurance if purchased)
• Personal belongings inside the minivan
• Prohibited use such as off-road driving, DUI, or unauthorised drivers

For third-party liability, a separate coverage called LIS, ALI, or SLI is available. In Georgia, state-minimum liability is not universally mandated for hire companies, so adding supplementary liability coverage for your Savannah minivan hire is strongly recommended.

Always review your booking confirmation to confirm exactly which protections are included and what excess, if any, applies. At the counter, verify the hire agreement matches your confirmation before signing.

Yes, most bookings include travel assistance coverage provided through Terrawind Global Protection, and this applies to your Savannah minivan hire as well. This benefit is designed for situations such as a medical emergency or accident whilst driving your minivan in Savannah or on nearby roads.

Coverage typically includes:

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

If you need assistance during your Savannah minivan hire, contact Terrawind 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

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

Provide your full name, your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number, your location in or around Savannah, and a brief description of what happened.

Important: this travel assistance benefit does not apply to residents of the United States or Canada. It also does not cover damage to the minivan itself (that is CDW or LDW) or third-party liability to others (that is LIS or SLI). Check your booking confirmation for the exact terms and coverage limits.