Minivan Hire
District of Columbia

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

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

Several major hire brands offer minivan rentals at the two main airports serving the District of Columbia.

• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, National, and Thrifty all offer minivan or van options at this airport, which is the closest to the District of Columbia itself.
• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, Dollar, and Sixt offer minivan rentals at this airport, located in Virginia but widely used by District of Columbia visitors.

Common minivan models available in the District of Columbia area include the Chrysler Pacifica and Toyota Sienna. Pricing at both airports averages around US$87 per day, though deals can start lower depending on the brand and season. Because minivan availability is concentrated at airports rather than neighbourhood branches, booking in advance is strongly recommended, especially for travel during peak periods.

No, the District of Columbia itself has no toll roads within its boundaries. However, minivan rentals in the District of Columbia are frequently affected by tolls when driving on routes that cross into neighbouring Maryland or Virginia.

Common toll routes near the District of Columbia include:

• Wilson Bridge (I-95/I-495, crossing between Maryland and Virginia): approximately US$6 to US$8 per crossing at video toll rates.
• 495 Express Lanes on the Virginia side of the Beltway: dynamic pricing of roughly US$4 to US$20 per segment during peak hours.
• Dulles Toll Road to and from Washington Dulles International Airport: approximately US$5.75 to US$6.25 one way.

Nearly all toll facilities in the District of Columbia area are fully cashless. Cameras photograph licence plates and billing is handled electronically. Your minivan will come equipped with a toll device. At the counter you can choose an unlimited toll package (typically US$11 to US$25 per day) or pay per use, where the hire company charges actual tolls plus a daily processing fee of approximately US$4.95 to US$5.35. There are no congestion charges or emissions zones in the District of Columbia.

Your minivan hire in the District of Columbia area comes pre-equipped with an electronic toll device, since virtually all toll facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region are cashless.

At the counter you will typically have two options:

• Unlimited toll package: a flat daily rate of approximately US$11 to US$25 per day (varies by brand), covering all tolls on eligible roads for every day of the hire, whether or not you use a toll road.
• Pay-per-use billing: if you decline the package and still drive through a cashless toll, the hire company automatically enrols your minivan's plate in a billing programme. You are charged the actual toll at the video rate (which can be 25 to 100 per cent higher than the E-ZPass discounted rate) plus a daily processing fee of approximately US$4.95 to US$5.35, capped at around US$34.65 for the hire period.

E-ZPass is the primary interoperable electronic toll system across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. If you have your own E-ZPass transponder, inform the counter agent at pickup and ask them to deactivate the vehicle's default device to avoid duplicate charges. Toll charges can appear on your credit card days or even weeks after you return the minivan, as toll agencies process invoices in batches.

Yes, all Hola Car Rentals bookings include Tolls Cashback, which lets you recover up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your minivan hire in the District of Columbia area.

Because the District of Columbia itself has no toll roads, this benefit applies when your minivan travels on nearby cashless routes such as the Wilson Bridge, the 495 Express Lanes, or the Dulles Toll Road into Virginia or Maryland.

To claim your cashback:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of returning the minivan.
• 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 the 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. The cashback does not replace paying tolls during the hire; you pay normally and claim afterwards.

To collect your minivan hire in the District of Columbia, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• A valid, original driver’s licence in the main driver’s name. If your licence is not in English and not issued by an EU or EEA country, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is recommended. An IDP is mandatory if your licence uses a non-Latin alphabet such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic.
• A major credit card physically printed with the main driver’s name, with sufficient available credit for the authorisation hold (typically US$300 to US$400 for hires in the United States).
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID.
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher.
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets if you are visiting from abroad.

All documents must be physical originals. Digital copies shown on a phone are not accepted. The IDP is a translation only and must always be carried alongside your original licence, never as a standalone document. If you plan to add additional drivers to your minivan hire in the District of Columbia, each driver must be present at pickup with their own valid licence and ID.

Yes, a physical major credit card in the main driver’s name is required for the authorisation hold when picking up a minivan hire in the District of Columbia.

Key points to keep in mind:

• The card must be physically present at the counter with the driver’s name printed on it. Digital wallets, virtual cards, and single-use card numbers are not accepted.
• Debit cards and prepaid cards are not accepted for the deposit hold.
• For minivan hires in the United States, the typical hold is approximately US$300 to US$400, though the exact amount is set by the hire partner at the counter and may be higher for premium vehicle classes.
• The hold reduces your available credit until the hire is closed and your bank releases the authorisation, which can take up to 15 business days.

Even if you prepaid your minivan hire in the District of Columbia online, you must still present a physical credit card at pickup for the deposit. Bringing a backup credit card in your name is strongly recommended in case your primary card is declined.

Yes, age restrictions apply to minivan hires in the District of Columbia, and they are stricter than for smaller vehicle classes.

Minivans fall into a restricted vehicle category. Most hire partners in the United States, including those operating at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport, require the main driver to be at least 25 years old to hire a minivan in the District of Columbia area.

Drivers aged 21 to 24 are generally not permitted to hire a minivan regardless of the surcharge, because minivans are specifically listed among the restricted classes (alongside vans, full-size SUVs, luxury, and premium vehicles). The young-renter surcharge that applies to smaller cars does not unlock access to a minivan for under-25 drivers.

There is one exception worth noting: certain Hola Car Rentals rates fulfilled by Avis or Budget waive the young-renter surcharge for drivers aged 21 to 24 from Latin America and the Caribbean, but this exception applies only to economy, compact, medium, and standard sedan or compact SUV categories, not to minivan hires.

If you are under 25 and need to transport a group in the District of Columbia, consider booking a standard or full-size SUV instead, subject to availability and partner rules.

Most Hola Car Rentals bookings include travel assistance provided by Terrawind Global Protection, which can be useful if an emergency occurs during your minivan hire in the District of Columbia or on nearby highways in Maryland and Virginia.

Core benefits typically included are:

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

To reach assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free) or contact 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 is designed for international visitors hiring a minivan in the District of Columbia who are travelling from outside North America. It also does not cover damage to the hire minivan 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 reservation.

The standard fuel policy for a minivan hire in the District of Columbia is Full to Full. You receive the minivan with a full tank and must return it full to avoid additional 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 gauge and odometer.
• During the hire, use the correct fuel type as specified in the agreement. Using the wrong fuel is not covered by the fuel policy and may generate charges.
• Before returning the minivan, refuel within approximately 10 miles or 15 kilometres of the return location so the gauge does not drop below full before you arrive.
• Keep the fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address. For after-hours returns, leave the receipt in the key envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge.

If you return the minivan in the District of Columbia area with less than a full tank, the hire partner may charge you for the fuel shortfall at their own refuelling rate, which is typically higher than the pump price, plus a service fee. Refuelling near the airport before returning is the most cost-effective approach.

Yes, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) coverage can apply to your minivan hire in the District of Columbia, reducing your financial liability if the vehicle is damaged or stolen.

What CDW/LDW typically covers for a minivan hire in the District of Columbia:

• Collision damage to the hire minivan from a covered incident.
• Theft or vandalism of the minivan.
• Repairs or the vehicle's value up to the policy limits, minus any applicable deductible or excess.

What CDW/LDW does not cover:

• Third-party liability, meaning injury or property damage you cause to others. For that, you need LIS/ALI/SLI coverage.
• Damage caused by prohibited use such as driving off-road, driving under the influence, or using the minivan for rideshare or commercial purposes.
• Tires, wheels, undercarriage, roof, or keys unless explicitly included in your agreement.

Check your booking confirmation to confirm whether CDW/LDW is included in your rate and whether a deductible applies. All drivers must be listed on the hire agreement for coverage to be valid. Report any incident to the hire partner immediately using the number on your confirmation.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your minivan hire in the District of Columbia, either as an included benefit or for a daily fee paid at the counter, depending on your rate.

Check your booking confirmation for the line that reads Additional driver free of charge. If it appears, the first additional driver is included at no extra cost. If it does not appear, the daily fees by brand are:

• 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 minivan hire in the District of Columbia:

• The additional driver must be physically present at the counter at pickup.
• They must present a valid driver’s licence and meet the same document requirements as the main driver, including an IDP if their licence uses a non-Latin alphabet.
• They must meet the minimum age requirement. For Avis, Budget, and Payless, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old.
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement.

Only drivers listed on the agreement are covered by CDW/LDW and liability protections.

Yes, one-way minivan hires in the District of Columbia are possible, but a drop-off fee may apply depending on the route, the hire brand, and the vehicle class.

How the fee works:

• The drop-off fee is route-specific and set by the hire partner. It is not mileage, fuel, or a tax, though it is typically taxed locally.
• For minivan hires, which are a larger and less common vehicle class, one-way fees can be higher than for standard saloons, and some routes may not be permitted at all.
• The fee will be shown during the booking process under the To pay at destination section if it applies to your route. If no fee appears, no drop-off charge should be added at the counter.

Common one-way patterns from the District of Columbia:

• Same-city airport to centre: often no drop-off fee.
• District of Columbia to another city in the same region: a drop-off fee typically applies.
• Cross-country or cross-border routes: often restricted or subject to high fees.

If the counter charges a drop-off fee that was not shown on your confirmation, keep all paperwork and contact support. Hola Car Rentals No Extra Charges© Coverage may apply after verification.

If your flight is delayed and you arrive later than your scheduled pickup time for your minivan hire in the District of Columbia, the hire company will generally hold your reservation for up to 24 hours from the original pickup time.

What to expect:

• Delays of less than 24 hours: your minivan booking in the District of Columbia should be held. Make sure you arrive during the counter's opening hours, as after-hours availability varies by location and brand.
• Delays of more than 24 hours: contact Hola Car Rentals as soon as possible via WhatsApp at +1 (786) 999-8312 or by email at [email protected]. Changes are not guaranteed but the team will assist where possible.

Practical tips for minivan hires in the District of Columbia:

• If you are arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), check whether your hire brand's counter is open when you expect to land.
• Keep your booking confirmation accessible so you can quickly provide your reservation details when contacting support.
• If the delay pushes your arrival outside counter hours, review your confirmation for any after-hours pickup instructions specific to your brand and location.

Arriving within the 24-hour window is the safest approach to avoid forfeiting your minivan reservation without a refund.