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

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

Texas has one of the most extensive cashless toll networks in the United Kingdom, covering major metropolitan areas including Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Nearly all toll roads in Texas use overhead gantries that read transponders or photograph licence plates, so cash payment is rarely an option.

Your hire vehicle in Texas will already include an electronic toll device. At the counter you will typically have two options:

• Unlimited toll package: a flat daily rate of approximately GBP 9 to GBP 20 per hire day, covering all toll usage during your hire
• Pay per use: the hire company bills you the actual toll amounts plus daily or administrative processing fees, which can appear on your card days or even weeks after you return the vehicle

If you drive a Texas toll road without enrolling in a programme, the hire company captures your plate and bills you the toll plus fees automatically. On express lanes such as the TEXpress Lanes in Dallas/Fort Worth, the pay-per-plate rate (ZipCash) is higher than the transponder rate, so frequent toll use makes the unlimited package better value.

If you plan to use a personal transponder, inform the counter agent at pickup so they can deactivate the vehicle's default device and prevent duplicate charges.

Toll costs in Texas vary depending on which metropolitan area you are driving in and how frequently you use toll highways. The estimates below reflect typical daily usage on common routes:

• Dallas / Fort Worth area: approximately GBP 4 to GBP 17 per day
• Houston area: approximately GBP 4 to GBP 17 per day
• Austin area: approximately GBP 2.50 to GBP 12 per day
• San Antonio area: approximately GBP 1.50 to GBP 8 per day

Choosing express or managed lanes, such as the TEXpress Lanes in Dallas or the Harris County Toll Road Authority network in Houston, will increase costs compared to standard toll roads. State Highway 130 near Austin, which has speed limits up to 137 km/h, also carries variable toll fees.

If you are hiring a car in Texas for several days and expect to use toll roads regularly, compare the unlimited toll package (approximately GBP 9 to GBP 20 per hire day) against your estimated pay-per-use costs before deciding at the counter.

To collect your hire car at any Texas location, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• A valid, original driving licence in the main driver's name (not a digital copy)
• A major credit card with the driver's name printed on the physical card, used for the security deposit authorisation hold
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight tickets or cruise tickets if you are visiting from abroad

If your driving licence is not in English and does not use a Latin (Roman) alphabet, for example if it is in 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 at all Texas hire counters.

All documents must be physical originals. Digital versions displayed on a phone or tablet are not accepted. Name mismatches between your licence, passport, and credit card can cause delays at Texas counters, so ensure all names match before you travel.

Yes, all bookings made through Hola Car Rentals include Tolls Cashback, which lets you recover up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your Texas hire.

Given that Texas has cashless toll roads across Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, this benefit is especially useful for renters who drive frequently in these metro areas.

To claim your cashback after your Texas hire:

• 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 toll receipt or statement showing charges paid during the hire period

The refund is issued to the same payment method used for your booking and typically processes within 7 to 10 working days after approval. Claims submitted after 30 days are not accepted. The cashback covers toll charges only, not administrative or processing fees added by the hire company.

At Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Texas, hire cars are not collected directly at the terminals. All hire brands operate from a consolidated Hire Car Centre located off the main terminal buildings.

After collecting your luggage, follow the Hire Car Shuttle or Ground Transportation signs to the lower level of your terminal. Board the purple shuttle, which runs 24 hours a day and departs every 10 to 15 minutes. The shuttle loops through Terminals A, B, C, D, and E before reaching the Hire Car Centre. The journey takes approximately 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic and terminal stops.

Once at the Hire Car Centre, allow additional time for counter processing:

• Approximately 10 to 30 minutes if your details were entered online in advance
• Approximately 20 to 45 minutes if queues are heavy or documents require additional checking

When returning your Texas hire car at DFW, drive back to the Hire Car Centre, drop off the vehicle, and board the shuttle back to your departure terminal. The shuttle operates continuously, so late-night or early-morning returns are covered.

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in Texas uses a similar consolidated facility accessible by shuttle rather than individual branded counters at the terminal.

In Texas, the minimum age to hire a car without additional surcharges is 25. Drivers aged 21 to 24 can hire in Texas but will be charged a daily young-driver surcharge, and most vehicle classes are restricted to drivers aged 25 and over.

Vehicle categories typically restricted to drivers 25 and over in Texas include full-size saloons, full-size SUVs, minivans, vans, convertibles, luxury, and premium vehicles. Drivers aged 21 to 24 are generally limited to economy, compact, intermediate, and compact SUV categories.

Daily young-driver surcharge amounts in Texas vary by hire partner:

• Avis, Budget, and Payless: GBP 10.50 per hire day, capped at GBP 52.50 plus taxes
• Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar: GBP 11 per hire day, capped at GBP 154 plus taxes
• Alamo, National, and Enterprise: GBP 12 per day plus taxes

Drivers under 21 cannot hire a car in Texas. Unlike New York or Michigan, Texas does not have a state law requiring hire companies to serve drivers aged 18 to 20.

If you are aged 21 to 24 and travelling from Latin America or the Caribbean, certain Avis and Budget rates in Texas may waive the underage fee for the main driver. Check your booking confirmation to see if this waiver applies.

Yes, a major credit card in the main driver's name with the driver's name printed on the physical card is required to hire a car in Texas. Debit cards, prepaid cards, and virtual or digital-only card numbers are not accepted for the security deposit authorisation hold.

At pickup, the Texas hire counter will place a temporary authorisation hold on your card. For standard vehicles in the United Kingdom, this hold is typically around GBP 240 to GBP 320, though the exact amount varies by hire brand, vehicle class, and location. The hold reduces your available credit until your bank releases it after the vehicle is returned, which can take up to 15 working days.

Before your Texas pickup:

• Confirm your card is enabled for in-person transactions and will not be blocked by fraud controls
• Set a travel notice with your bank if your card issuer requires it
• Bring a backup credit card in your own name in case your primary card is declined

Even if you prepaid your Texas hire online, you must still present a physical credit card at the counter for the deposit hold. Someone else's card is not accepted; the card must belong to the main driver.

Texas has some of the highest speed limits in the United Kingdom, which can be surprising for drivers arriving from other countries. Key rules to know before driving a hire car in Texas include:

• Rural motorways: 70 to 137 km/h (up to 137 km/h), with State Highway 130 near Austin reaching 137 km/h, the highest posted limit in the country
• Urban motorways: 55 to 120 km/h depending on the corridor
• Right turns on red are permitted after a full stop unless a sign specifically prohibits it
• Texting while driving is banned with fines of GBP 20 to GBP 80, but hands-free navigation and music are permitted
• Driving under the influence carries a minimum GBP 1,500 fine and a 90 to 365 day licence suspension

Texas roads also present specific hazards that affect hire car drivers:

• Flash floods can occur suddenly; even 15 cm of water can sweep a vehicle off the road. Follow the "turn around, don't drown" rule and never drive through flooded roads
• Bridges and overpasses in North Texas and the Panhandle freeze before road surfaces during winter weather
• Hail storms are frequent, with over 400 events recorded in 2023 alone
• Extreme heat can cause tyre blowouts, especially on long rural stretches in West Texas where fuel stations and mobile reception may be sparse

For real-time road conditions and closures across Texas, check DriveTexas.org before setting out.

Yes, most bookings include travel assistance provided by Terrawind Global Protection at no extra cost. However, this benefit does not apply to residents of the United Kingdom or Canada, so if you are visiting Texas from abroad, you are likely eligible.

Coverage typically includes:

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

This is particularly relevant when driving in Texas, where long rural stretches in West Texas can leave you far from medical facilities, and where weather events such as flash floods or hail storms can cause accidents on highways far from urban centres.

If you need assistance during your Texas hire, contact Terrawind 24 hours a day:

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

Have your full name and Hola Car Rentals confirmation number ready when you call. Always check your booking confirmation for the exact coverage terms and limits that apply to your reservation.

The insurance included in your Texas hire depends on the rate plan you selected at booking. In the United Kingdom, Hola Car Rentals offers two main rate structures: All Inclusive and All Inclusive+.

Both plans typically include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), which reduces your financial liability for damage to the hire vehicle itself. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation explicitly states zero deductible.

CDW/LDW does not cover:

• Damage or injury caused to other people or their property (third-party liability)
• Tires, wheels, undercarriage, or roof damage unless specifically included
• Incidents involving unauthorised drivers or prohibited use such as off-road driving

For third-party liability in Texas, some hire companies include state-minimum liability cover, but not all Texas locations are required to do so. Adding Liability Insurance Supplementary (LIS/ALI/SLI) up to GBP 240,000 is strongly recommended to protect against costs arising from accidents involving other vehicles or people.

Always review your booking confirmation before arriving at a Texas counter to confirm exactly which coverages are included and whether any deductible applies. At pickup, verify the hire agreement matches your confirmation before signing.

Yes, one-way hires within Texas are generally available, allowing you to pick up in one city and return in another, for example picking up in Dallas and returning in Houston or San Antonio. However, a drop-off fee will typically apply and the amount varies by route, hire company, vehicle class, and season.

The drop-off fee for your Texas one-way hire will be shown during the booking process under the "To pay at destination" section. It is not prepaid and is collected at the counter when you pick up the vehicle.

Key points to know about one-way hires in Texas:

• Same-city airport to city centre routes often carry no drop-off fee
• City-to-city routes within Texas typically do carry a fee that varies by distance and vehicle class
• Premium, large SUV, and speciality vehicle classes may have higher fees or restricted availability for one-way routes
• Cross-border one-way hires, for example returning the car in another US state, may be permitted but usually carry higher fees or restrictions depending on the hire partner

If you need to change your drop-off location after booking your Texas hire, contact support as soon as possible, since route changes can reprice the reservation and affect fee amounts.

The standard fuel policy for hire cars in Texas is Full to Full. You receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid additional charges.

At pickup in Texas, 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 before leaving the lot.

When returning your Texas hire:

• Refuel within approximately 16 km or 10 miles of the return location so the gauge does not drop before you arrive
• Keep the fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address
• Take a photo of the full gauge at the pump as additional evidence

If you return the vehicle 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 the pump price, plus a refuelling service fee. In Texas, where fuel stations are plentiful near major airports in Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, refuelling before return is straightforward.

For after-hours returns at Texas locations, leave the fuel receipt in the key drop envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge for your records.

If you arrive later than your scheduled pickup time in Texas, hire companies will generally hold your reservation for up to 24 hours from the original pickup time. If you arrive more than 24 hours late, the booking may be forfeited with no refund.

For flight delays arriving at Texas airports such as Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS), or San Antonio (SAT), the same 24-hour hold rule applies. If your delay is less than 24 hours, your reservation should be held, provided you arrive during the counter's operating hours.

If your delay will exceed 24 hours, contact support as soon as possible:

• WhatsApp: +1 (786) 999-8312
• Email: [email protected]

Note that some Texas hire locations, including Fox Rent A Car at Austin Airport, apply a grace period of approximately 59 minutes before additional charges or rate recalculation may apply. Grace period policies vary by hire partner and location, so check your booking confirmation for the specific terms that apply to your Texas pickup.

If you expect to arrive outside normal counter hours at a Texas airport, review your confirmation in advance for any after-hours pickup instructions or key arrangements offered by your hire partner.