Van Hire
in Rhode Island

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

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

Van hire counters at T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) in Rhode Island are located in the InterLink facility, a consolidated rental car centre connected to the terminal via a covered Skywalk. After collecting your bags, follow the Skywalk signs from the terminal to reach the InterLink building, where all major partner brands have their counters.

Partner brands offering vans at PVD include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Payless. When you arrive at the InterLink facility, locate your specific brand's counter and present your booking confirmation, driver’s licence, and credit card.

It is strongly recommended to include your flight details when reserving a van in Rhode Island, so the counter can anticipate your arrival. If your flight is delayed by less than 24 hours, your van reservation will be held. For delays beyond 24 hours, contact support as soon as possible.

To pick up a van hire in Rhode Island, you must bring the following physical documents to the counter:

• A valid, original driver’s licence in the main driver’s name
• A major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the card, used for the authorisation hold
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets (required for visitors travelling internationally)

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 the van hire counter in Rhode Island. Debit and prepaid cards are not accepted for the authorisation hold.

When picking up a van hire in Rhode Island, the partner brand will place a temporary authorisation hold on your credit card at the counter. For standard vehicles in the United States, typical holds range from US$300 to US$400, though the amount for a van may be higher given the vehicle class.

This hold is not a charge. It temporarily reduces your available credit and is released after you return the van, provided all hire terms are met. Your bank controls how quickly the hold disappears from your statement, which can take up to 15 business days after release.

• Only a major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the card is accepted for the deposit
• Debit cards, prepaid cards, and virtual cards are not accepted
• The card must be in the main driver’s name
• Bring a backup credit card in case your primary card is declined

The exact hold amount for your van hire in Rhode Island is set by the hire partner at the counter and may vary by brand, location, and season. Notify your bank of your travel plans to avoid the authorisation being flagged as suspicious.

Rhode Island has two main toll systems that affect van hire drivers: the Newport Bridge (Claiborne Pell Bridge) for passenger vehicles, and the RhodeWorks Truck Toll system on major interstates including I-95, I-295, and I-195.

For the Newport Bridge, toll rates are:

• E-ZPass (Rhode Island resident): US$0.83
• E-ZPass (non-resident): US$4.00
• Bill by Mail (no transponder, licence plate capture): US$6.00

The RhodeWorks tolls apply only to heavy trucks, so a standard passenger van hire in Rhode Island is not charged at those locations.

Your van hire vehicle in Rhode Island will include an electronic toll device. At the counter, you can choose an unlimited toll package (typically US$11 to US$25 per day depending on the partner) or pay per use. If you opt out, the hire company will bill actual tolls plus administrative processing fees to your card after the hire ends. Toll charges can appear on your statement days or even weeks after you return the van.

You may also use a third-party service such as NextPass, which allows you to register your hire plate and pay tolls without a transponder.

When hiring a van in Rhode Island, several state-level taxes and fees are added on top of the base hire rate. Understanding these helps you avoid surprises at the counter.

• Hire vehicle surcharge: 8% of gross receipts for the first 30 consecutive hire days, calculated before sales tax
• State sales tax: 7% applied to the total including the surcharge

As an example, a US$100 van hire in Rhode Island would incur an US$8 surcharge, bringing the subtotal to US$108, and then 7% sales tax on that amount, for a total of approximately US$115.56.

Your booking confirmation will indicate which taxes and fees are included in your prepaid rate and which are due at the counter. If your confirmation shows taxes and fees as included, you should not be billed again locally for those items. Rhode Island does not impose congestion charges, emissions zone fees, or city-centre driving surcharges on van hires.

Yes, all Hola Car Rentals van hire bookings in Rhode Island include Tolls Cashback, which reimburses up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your hire.

This is especially useful in Rhode Island, where van hire drivers crossing the Newport Bridge without E-ZPass are billed US$6.00 per crossing via the Bill by Mail system. Those charges, along with any toll programme fees from your hire partner, can be submitted for reimbursement.

To claim your Tolls Cashback after returning your van in Rhode Island:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of returning the vehicle
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - HOLA[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 minimum age to hire a van in Rhode Island without a young-renter surcharge is 25. Drivers aged 21 to 24 may be permitted to hire, but they will be subject to a daily young-renter surcharge and face significant vehicle class restrictions.

Vans are specifically listed among the restricted vehicle categories for under-25 renters. Most partner brands at Rhode Island's T.F. Green Airport (PVD) require the main driver to be at least 25 years old to hire a van. If you are under 25, confirm availability and surcharge amounts directly with the hire partner before booking a van in Rhode Island.

Typical young-renter surcharges at UK locations include:

• Avis, Budget, and Payless: GBP 10 per hire day, capped at GBP 50 (plus taxes)
• Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar: GBP 11 per hire day, capped at GBP 154 (plus taxes)
• Alamo, National, and Enterprise: GBP 13 per day (plus taxes)

Rhode Island is not New York or Michigan, so the standard 25-minimum policy applies. All other standard requirements, including a valid driver’s licence and a major credit card for the deposit, still apply regardless of age.

Yes, one-way van hires from Rhode Island to another state are possible with several partner brands, though a drop-off fee will apply and availability depends on the route and vehicle class.

When booking a one-way van hire from Rhode Island, the drop-off fee will be shown during the booking process under the section labelled as charges due at the destination. This fee is set by the hire partner, varies by route and distance, and cannot be prepaid through your reservation.

A few things to keep in mind for one-way van hires from Rhode Island:

• Routes to nearby states such as Massachusetts or Connecticut are commonly available, though fees vary by brand and season
• Long-distance or cross-country one-way hires may carry higher fees or limited availability
• Changing your drop-off location after booking may reprice the hire and recalculate the drop-off fee
• Cross-border one-way hires into Canada are generally restricted or require prior partner approval

Always review your booking confirmation to verify the drop-off fee before collecting your van in Rhode Island. If the counter charges a different amount than shown on your confirmation, keep all paperwork and contact support after the hire.

Insurance cover included with your van hire in Rhode Island depends on the rate plan you selected at booking. It is important to review your confirmation carefully before arriving at the counter.

The two main types of cover relevant to van hires in Rhode Island are:

• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the hired van from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation explicitly states zero deductible. CDW and LDW do not cover damage you cause to other vehicles or people.
• Third-Party Liability (LIS/ALI/SLI): covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others while driving the van in Rhode Island. Some UK states require a minimum liability amount, but not all do. Adding supplementary liability cover up to US$300,000 is strongly recommended.

Neither CDW nor LDW covers tyres, undercarriage, roof damage, or personal belongings. Only drivers listed on the hire agreement are covered. If you add an additional driver to your van hire in Rhode Island, they must be present at the counter and sign the agreement.

Van hires in Rhode Island follow a Full-to-Full fuel policy by default. You receive the van with a full tank and must return it full to avoid fuel charges.

To avoid extra fees on your van hire in Rhode Island:

• Check the fuel gauge with the agent at pickup and confirm the starting level is recorded on the hire agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge at pickup
• Refuel within approximately 10 miles of the return location at T.F. Green Airport (PVD) or your drop-off point before returning the van
• Keep your final 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 van in Rhode Island 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 pump prices, plus an administrative service fee. Vans consume more fuel than standard cars, so plan your refuelling stop accordingly before returning to the InterLink centre at PVD.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your van hire in Rhode Island, either as part of your rate or for a daily fee paid at the counter.

Check your booking confirmation to see if an additional driver is already included. If it is not included, the daily fees for adding a driver to your van hire in Rhode Island are:

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

The additional driver must be present at the counter when you pick up the van in Rhode Island. They must bring their own valid driver’s licence and, if required, an International Driving Permit. Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement. Only drivers listed on the agreement are covered by the van’s insurance protections.

For Avis, Budget, and Payless, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old at pickup.

Van hires picked up at T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) in Rhode Island are returned to the InterLink facility, the same consolidated hire car centre where you collected the vehicle.

To complete your van return in Rhode Island smoothly:

• Refuel the van within approximately 10 miles of PVD before arriving at the InterLink facility to comply with the Full-to-Full fuel policy
• Follow signs to the hire car return area within the InterLink building and locate your brand's designated return lane
• A hire agent will inspect the van and close out your agreement; keep a copy of the return receipt
• If you are returning after counter hours, follow the key-drop instructions provided by your hire partner at pickup and keep photos of the van's condition and fuel gauge

The standard grace period for late returns is approximately 30 minutes. Returning the van in Rhode Island beyond that window may result in charges for additional hours or days, plus a potential late fee. If you need to extend your hire, contact the partner brand as early as possible to avoid those charges.

Yes, most Hola Car Rentals van hire bookings in Rhode Island include travel assistance cover provided by Terrawind Global Protection, at no extra cost. This benefit is particularly valuable if you experience a medical emergency or other unexpected event while driving your van across Rhode Island or neighbouring states.

Coverage typically includes:

• 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

This cover does not include damage to the van itself (that is handled by CDW/LDW) or liability to third parties (handled by LIS/ALI/SLI).

To reach the assistance line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: call +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 cover. Check your booking confirmation for the exact terms and limits that apply to your van hire in Rhode Island.