National Car Rental in Bangor

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car rental brands operating in Bangor, including National, 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 rental 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 National rental experience and peace of mind throughout your trip in Bangor.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your National booking in Bangor 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 National 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 National counter in Bangor 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 National 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 National car rental counter at Bangor International Airport (BGR) is located inside the terminal at 299 Godfrey Blvd, Room 117, on the first floor directly across from baggage claim. No shuttle is needed: after collecting your bags, walk to the counter to complete your paperwork and receive your keys, then proceed to the car lot, which is a short walk across from the terminal.

National shares this counter space with Enterprise and Alamo at Bangor Airport. The counter is open daily from 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM. If you arrive outside those hours, check your rental agreement for after-hours key drop instructions.

Plan for roughly 15 to 30 minutes from landing to driving away: about 5 to 15 minutes to collect baggage, a short walk to the counter, and 5 to 10 minutes to complete the rental agreement and receive your keys.

Yes, National car rental has a city center location in Bangor at 1222 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401, in addition to the counter at Bangor International Airport (BGR).

The downtown Bangor location operates on standard business hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Sunday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These hours are more limited than the airport counter, so plan your pickup accordingly.

One important consideration: the Hammond St location has no direct airport shuttle connection. If you are arriving by air at Bangor Airport, you will need to arrange your own transport to the downtown counter via taxi or rideshare. Renting at the downtown Bangor location instead of the airport can reduce your total cost, since off-airport rentals avoid the airport concession fees and customer facility charges that apply at BGR.

When picking up a National car rental at Bangor International Airport (BGR), expect additional fees on top of your base rate. These typically include:

• Maine state vehicle rental tax of 9%
• An airport concession recovery fee of approximately 10 to 12% of the base rate
• A customer facility charge (CFC) of approximately US$4.50 to US$7.00 per rental day

Combined, these add-ons can total 20 to 25% above the base rate for airport pickups at Bangor. By comparison, renting from the National downtown Bangor location on Hammond St avoids the airport-specific concession and facility charges, leaving only the 9% Maine state tax, which can result in savings of 15 to 30% on the total cost.

Your booking confirmation will show which fees are included in your prepaid rate and which are due at the Bangor counter at pickup. If your confirmation states taxes and fees are included, you should not be billed separately for those items at the National counter.

Maine uses the E-ZPass electronic toll system, which operates across the Maine Turnpike and connects with 19 states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Cash toll booths have largely been eliminated in Maine, so all tolling is cashless when driving from Bangor toward the Maine Turnpike corridor.

Your National rental vehicle at Bangor comes equipped with an electronic toll device. At the counter, you can choose between two options:

• National's TollPass service, charged at US$3.95 per usage day (capped at US$19.75 per rental period), plus the actual toll amounts. No service charge applies on days you do not use a toll road.
• Pay-per-use without enrolling: if you drive through a toll lane without enrolling, National will receive a notice and charge your credit card for the toll plus administrative fees.

Toll charges and service fees are billed to the credit card on file with your National rental agreement and may appear on your statement four to six weeks after the rental ends. Keep your toll receipts, as they will be useful if you wish to claim the Tolls Cashback benefit included with your booking.

To pick up your National car rental in Bangor, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• Your original, unexpired driver's license (photocopies, digital copies, and learner's permits are not accepted)
• A major credit card with your name printed on the card, in the main driver's name, for the security deposit hold
• A valid passport or government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight tickets or cruise documents if you are visiting from abroad

If your driver's license 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 required alongside your original license at the Bangor National counter. The IDP is a translation only and cannot be used without the original license.

Temporary driver's licenses may be refused if the Bangor location cannot verify identity or authenticity. All documents must be physical originals; digital versions on a phone or tablet will not be accepted.

Yes, drivers aged 21 to 24 are subject to a young driver surcharge when renting a National car in Bangor. At Bangor International Airport (BGR), the underage surcharge is US$25 per day and applies to economy through full-size cars, cargo vans, minivans, pickups, and compact, small, or standard SUVs up to five passengers.

Drivers must be at least 21 years old to rent from National in Bangor. Drivers under 25 are also restricted from renting certain higher vehicle classes such as premium, luxury, and large SUVs.

The surcharge is paid at the National counter in Bangor at the time of pickup and is in addition to your prepaid booking total. If you are between 21 and 24, Budget for this daily fee when planning your rental costs at Bangor Airport or the downtown Hammond St location.

The surcharge disappears once you turn 25. Drivers 25 and older are not subject to any underage fee at National locations in Bangor.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your National car rental in Bangor, but the additional driver must be present at the counter at the time of pickup with a valid driver's license.

At National locations in Bangor, the additional driver fee is US$15 per day plus applicable taxes. However, a spouse or domestic partner who meets the same age and license requirements may be added at no extra charge at Bangor International Airport (BGR), provided they are present at pickup.

Any additional driver must meet the same minimum age and document requirements as the main driver. If the additional driver is between 21 and 24 years old, the US$25 per day young driver surcharge may also apply on top of the additional driver fee.

Only drivers listed on the National rental agreement in Bangor are covered by the vehicle's protections, including CDW/LDW and liability coverage. Anyone who drives the car without being named on the contract may void those protections.

Driving around Bangor involves a few road layout features that can catch first-time visitors off guard, particularly if you are accustomed to driving in other countries.

• The Broadway corridor near I-95 features complex interchanges with channelized turns, restricted movements such as right-in and right-out only at certain intersections, and planned raised islands that prohibit left turns at some points. These differ significantly from standard US suburban roads.
• The I-95 and I-395 interchange near Exit 182 at Odlin Road and Outer Hammond Street has a convoluted four-way setup with truck bypass routes that can redirect visitors onto local Bangor roads instead of the intended interstate flow.
• Proposed two-lane roundabouts at I-95 and Broadway intersections are uncommon in rural US settings. Yield-to-the-left rules in roundabouts may be the opposite of what drivers from some countries expect.
• Speed enforcement is active in Broadway reconstruction zones, so observe posted limits carefully.

Your National rental in Bangor will perform well on these roads, but taking a moment to review the local interchange layout before driving can save confusion, especially when merging from the airport onto I-95.

Yes, all bookings for a National car rental in Bangor include the Tolls Cashback benefit, which lets you recover up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your rental.

This is especially useful when driving from Bangor onto the Maine Turnpike, which uses the cashless E-ZPass system. Whether you enroll in National's TollPass service or pay tolls through another method, you can submit a claim after your rental ends.

To claim your Tolls Cashback after returning your National vehicle in Bangor:

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

Refunds are issued to the original payment method used for your booking and typically process within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Late submissions received after 30 days are not accepted.

Yes, one-way rentals from Bangor are possible with National, but they must be booked in advance. You cannot arrange a different drop-off location after you have already picked up the vehicle without contacting the partner directly.

A one-way drop-off fee may apply depending on your return destination. This fee is route-specific and varies by distance, vehicle class, and season. When booking, the drop-off fee will appear under the "To pay at destination" section of your confirmation if it applies to your Bangor to destination route.

Some cross-state or long-distance one-way routes from Bangor may carry higher fees or limited availability. The fee is paid at the National counter in Bangor at pickup and is separate from your prepaid booking total, fuel charges, and tolls.

If you need to change your drop-off location after booking, contact support before your pickup date, as mid-rental route changes must be approved by the partner and may result in repricing or additional fees.

The insurance coverage included with your National car rental in Bangor depends on the rate plan you selected at booking. Here is a summary of the main protections available:

• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the National rental vehicle from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation explicitly states zero deductible.
• Third-Party Liability (LIS/ALI/SLI): at Bangor, National's Extended Protection (EP) provides third-party liability coverage equal to Maine's minimum financial responsibility limits, plus excess coverage up to US$1,000,000 combined single limit per accident. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage matching minimum limits is also included, with excess up to US$100,000 per accident.

CDW and LDW do not cover damage to other vehicles or injuries to third parties; that is what the liability coverage addresses. Neither covers your personal belongings or your own medical costs.

Always review your National rental agreement at the Bangor counter to confirm which coverages are active and what deductibles apply before driving away.

When picking up your National car rental in Bangor, the counter will place a temporary authorization hold on your credit card as a security deposit. For standard vehicles in the United States, this hold is typically around US$300 to US$400, though the exact amount varies by vehicle class, rental duration, and the specific Bangor location.

A few important points to keep in mind:

• 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 deposit at the National Bangor counter.
• The hold reduces your available credit until it is released after you return the vehicle. Your bank controls how quickly the release appears, which can take up to 15 business days.
• Premium or specialty vehicle classes may require a higher hold amount.

Notify your bank of your travel plans before arriving in Bangor to avoid fraud blocks on the authorization. Bringing a backup credit card in your name is also recommended in case your primary card is declined.

Yes, most bookings for a National car rental in Bangor include travel assistance coverage provided by Terrawind Global Protection, at no extra cost. This benefit is designed for situations such as a medical emergency or a breakdown on a remote Maine highway far from Bangor.

Coverage typically includes:

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

To use the assistance, call the 24/7 helpline at +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free) or contact via WhatsApp at +1 208 910 1001. Have your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number ready when you call.

Important: this travel assistance benefit applies only to non-North American customers. Residents of the United States and Canada do not qualify for this coverage. Check your booking confirmation to verify whether travel assistance is included in your specific National rental reservation for Bangor.