SUV Hire
in Coral Gables

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

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

SUV hire counters in Coral Gables operate from several off-airport street locations, so there is no shuttle or train required if you book directly at a city branch.

• Enterprise: 4125 Ponce De Leon Blvd, open 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM weekdays, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday
• Sixt: 3301 Coral Way, Suite 106 inside Miracle Marketplace, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM weekends and public holidays
• Avis: 2950 Coconut Grove Dr at Loews Coral Gables Hotel, open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM weekdays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sunday (hotel guests only)

If you are arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA) and prefer to pick up your SUV there, all hire brands are consolidated at the MIA Hire Car Centre, 3900 NW 25th St. After baggage claim, follow Ground Transportation signs to the MIA Mover on the 3rd level between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages. The automated train takes you directly to the Hire Car Centre, which is approximately 3 miles from Coral Gables city centre. Courtesy Shuttles are also available at bays outside baggage claim.

To collect your SUV hire in Coral Gables, bring the following physical documents. Digital copies are not accepted at any counter.

• Valid driver’s licence, original and unexpired, in the main driver’s name
• Major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the card, used for payment and the authorisation hold
• Passport or government-issued 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 uses a non-Latin alphabet such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory alongside your original licence. For licences in other non-English scripts, an IDP is strongly recommended. Obtain your IDP in your home country before travelling, as it cannot be issued abroad.

All additional drivers must also be present at the Coral Gables counter with their own valid licence and ID, and must sign the hire agreement to be covered under the SUV hire protections.

Yes, a major credit card is required to hire an SUV in Coral Gables. The card must be in the main driver’s name with the driver’s name physically printed on the card, and it must be presented in person at the counter.

The card is used for two purposes: paying for the hire and covering the authorisation hold. For an SUV hire in Coral Gables, the typical hold in the United States is approximately GBP 300 to GBP 400, though the exact amount varies by hire brand, vehicle class, and location. Premium or larger SUVs may carry a higher hold.

• Debit cards are not accepted for the authorisation hold
• Prepaid or virtual cards are not accepted
• Someone else’s card is not accepted, even if they are present

The hold is a temporary authorisation, not a charge. It reduces your available credit until the hire company releases it after you return the SUV. Your bank controls how quickly the hold disappears, which can take up to 15 working days. Bringing a backup credit card in your own name is always a good precaution.

Florida's toll roads are almost entirely cashless, so your SUV hire in Coral Gables will come equipped with an electronic toll device or a plate-based billing system. You do not need to carry cash for tolls.

At the Coral Gables or Miami Airport counter, you will typically be offered two options for your SUV hire:

• Unlimited toll package: approximately US$11 to US$15 per hire day, covering all tolls during your hire period
• Pay per use: the hire company charges the actual toll amount plus daily or administrative processing fees billed to your credit card, sometimes weeks after you return the SUV

Common toll roads near Coral Gables include the Florida Turnpike and I-95 Express lanes, with estimated daily costs of approximately GBP 4 to GBP 18 depending on your route. If you decline the toll programme but still drive a toll road, the charge is captured via Toll-by-Plate and passed to you with added fees. For example, Hertz charges GBP 8.50 per day if you declined their programme but used a toll road.

If you plan to use your own visitor toll pass, inform the counter agent so they can deactivate the vehicle's default device and avoid duplicate charges.

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

Florida's toll roads near Coral Gables, including the Florida Turnpike and I-95 Express lanes, are fully cashless and can add up quickly. The Tolls Cashback benefit helps offset those costs after your hire ends.

To claim your cashback after returning your SUV:

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

The refund is issued to the same payment method used for your booking and typically processes within 7 to 10 working days after approval. Late submissions received after 30 days are not accepted. The cashback covers toll charges only, not administrative fees, fines, or parking tickets.

Example: if your SUV hire in Coral Gables totals GBP 480, the maximum cashback is GBP 24. If you paid GBP 15 in tolls, you receive GBP 15 back.

Yes, hiring an SUV from a Coral Gables city centre location is typically cheaper than picking up at Miami International Airport (MIA). Off-airport SUV hires in Coral Gables generally avoid airport concession fees and surcharges that can add 10% to 13% to the total cost at MIA.

The savings vary by hire brand, dates, and vehicle class, but off-airport SUV rates in Coral Gables can be approximately 20% to 30% lower than equivalent MIA rates on the same dates.

There are trade-offs to consider when choosing between the two options:

• Coral Gables city branches have more limited operating hours than the 24-hour MIA Hire Car Centre, so early morning or late night arrivals may not be served
• After-hours returns are not available at Enterprise on Ponce De Leon Blvd
• Sixt at Miracle Marketplace allows SUV drop-off at the 7th level of the parking garage with key return on the 1st level, but after-hours availability should be confirmed in advance
• SUV selection may be more limited at smaller city branches compared to the high-volume MIA Hire Car Centre

If your flight arrives outside Coral Gables branch hours, collecting your SUV at MIA and driving the approximately 3 miles to Coral Gables may be the more practical choice.

After-hours return options for an SUV hire in Coral Gables are limited and vary by branch, so you should confirm the procedure with your specific hire company before your trip.

• Enterprise at 4125 Ponce De Leon Blvd: after-hours returns are not available. You must return your SUV during operating hours (7:30 AM to 6:00 PM weekdays, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday)
• Sixt at 3301 Coral Way, Miracle Marketplace: SUV drop-off is on the 7th level of the Miracle Marketplace Parking Garage, with key return on the 1st level across from the elevator. Confirm whether after-hours key drop is available when you pick up
• Avis at Loews Coral Gables Hotel: after-hours procedures are not specified; contact the branch directly

If you need to return your SUV outside branch hours and no after-hours option is available at your Coral Gables location, consider whether returning to the MIA Hire Car Centre is an option, as airport locations typically have extended or 24-hour service. Always keep your hire agreement handy, as it contains the contact number to call if you encounter issues at return.

Yes, Coral Gables enforces specific overnight parking restrictions that can affect your SUV hire, particularly in residential areas. These rules are stricter than general Miami-Dade County regulations and are enforced under the city's own municipal code.

• Trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, and recreational vehicles are banned from residential streets between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM
• Vehicles exceeding 10,000 lbs gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) are prohibited overnight in residential zones
• Vehicles displaying advertising are also banned under these overnight rules
• Any vehicle left unmoved in a city garage for more than 48 hours may be cited and towed

For most standard consumer SUV hires in Coral Gables, the GVWR restriction is unlikely to apply unless you are hiring a very large or commercial-grade SUV. However, if your SUV has been modified or is used for any commercial purpose, it could fall under these rules.

Coral Gables also operates independently from Miami-Dade County for parking enforcement, meaning fines and procedures may differ from what you expect elsewhere in the Miami area. If you receive a citation during your SUV hire in Coral Gables, keep all paperwork and contact your hire company promptly, as post-hire charges for fines can appear on your card weeks after return.

Yes, most bookings include Travel Assistance provided by Terrawind Global Protection, which covers up to 5 passengers during your SUV hire in Coral Gables and surrounding areas.

This benefit is particularly useful if you experience a medical emergency or other serious incident while driving your SUV in Coral Gables or on nearby Florida highways. Coverage typically includes:

• Travel insurance with medical cover for accidents and non-pre-existing illnesses
• Legal assistance in the event of an accident
• Compensation for luggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

To reach the 24-hour assistance line, call +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free or collect), or contact via WhatsApp at +1 208 910 1001. Have your full name, Hola Car Rentals confirmation number, current location, and a brief description of the situation ready.

Important: this Travel Assistance benefit does not apply to residents of the United States or Canada. It also does not cover damage to the SUV itself (that is handled by CDW/LDW) or third-party liability (covered by LIS/ALI/SLI). Always check your booking confirmation for the exact terms and coverage limits that apply to your Coral Gables SUV hire.

The minimum age to hire an SUV in Coral Gables without a young-driver surcharge is 25. Drivers aged 21 to 24 can hire in Florida but will be charged a daily young-renter fee, and most SUV categories are restricted to drivers 25 and older.

Vehicle class restrictions for under-25 drivers typically exclude full-size SUVs, premium SUVs, luxury vehicles, minivans, and convertibles. Compact and intermediate SUV categories are generally the only SUV classes available to drivers aged 21 to 24 in Coral Gables.

• Avis and Budget: may waive the underage fee for main drivers aged 21 to 24 who are citizens or residents of Latin America or the Caribbean, provided the waiver appears on the booking confirmation and an eligible vehicle category is selected
• All other partners: standard young-renter surcharges apply and vary by brand and location

Drivers under 21 cannot hire an SUV in Coral Gables or anywhere else in Florida outside of New York and Michigan, where the minimum age is 18. A valid driver’s licence and a major credit card in the renter’s name are required regardless of age. If you are unsure whether your age or vehicle class qualifies, contact customer service via WhatsApp at +1 786 999 8312 before booking your Coral Gables SUV hire.

Your SUV hire in Coral Gables uses a Full-to-Full fuel policy. You receive the SUV with a full tank and must return it full to avoid fuel 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 gauge before leaving the Coral Gables branch.

At return, refuel within approximately 10 miles or 15 km of the return location so the gauge does not drop below full before you arrive. Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address.

• If you return the SUV below the recorded starting level, the hire company will charge you for the fuel shortfall at their own refuelling rate, which is typically higher than the pump price, plus a refuelling service fee
• If the SUV was not full at pickup, ask the agent to record the exact level on the agreement and return it at that same level
• For after-hours returns at locations like Sixt in Coral Gables, leave the fuel receipt in the key envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge on your phone

Wrong fuel incidents are not covered by the fuel policy and may generate additional charges, so confirm whether your SUV hire in Coral Gables requires petrol or diesel before refuelling.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your SUV hire in Coral Gables, either at no cost if your rate includes it or for a daily fee paid at the counter.

Check your booking confirmation for the line that states additional driver free of charge. If it is not listed, the following daily fees apply at Coral Gables branches:

• Avis, Budget, and Payless: GBP 10 per hire day plus taxes, capped at GBP 52 plus taxes
• Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar: GBP 11 per hire day plus taxes, capped at GBP 155 plus taxes
• Alamo, National, and Enterprise: GBP 13 per day plus taxes

The additional driver must be present at the Coral Gables counter at pickup with their own valid driver’s licence and ID. Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement. If the additional driver is not listed on the agreement and drives the SUV, all protections including CDW/LDW and liability coverage may be void.

For Avis, Budget, and Payless, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old. If the additional driver uses a non-Latin alphabet licence, they will also need an International Driving Permit. Only drivers named on the agreement are covered during your Coral Gables SUV hire.

Yes, one-way SUV hires are possible when picking up in Coral Gables and returning to a different city, but a drop-off fee may apply depending on the route, hire brand, and vehicle class.

The drop-off fee is route-specific and set by the hire partner. It is not included in the pre-paid rate and must be paid at the counter. You can see whether a drop-off fee applies during the booking process on the rate details page, listed under the section labelled to pay at destination.

• Same-city routes, such as picking up at a Coral Gables branch and returning to Miami International Airport, often carry no drop-off fee
• Routes between different cities or states typically include a drop-off fee that varies by distance and SUV class
• Large or premium SUVs may carry higher repositioning fees than compact or intermediate categories
• Cross-border one-way hires, for example between the United States and Canada, are often restricted or require prior approval from the hire partner

If the counter charges a drop-off fee that was not shown on your Coral Gables SUV hire confirmation, keep all paperwork and contact support after the hire ends. The No Extra Charges© guarantee may apply if the fee was not disclosed during booking.