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VERIFIED REVIEWS

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4.9 stars, 3372 reviews
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4.9 stars, 3372 reviews
Holger Pfarr
Holger Pfarr
5 2 months ago
"By far cheaper than all rental car offers."
Sharon Radford
Sharon Radford
5 2 months ago
"Quick and easy"
Bill Harshbarger
Bill Harshbarger
5 3 months ago
"I really liked the reservation screen for pickup times...side by side let's you easy match pick-up drop off. The vehicles were the best price (discounted prices for European travelers in the US at thus writing), otherwise rental car prices are rather high these days. Insurance is about peace of mind. Hola is over the top covering many of those extras the agent wants you to buy. And toll coverage up to 5%. Super. Without human attendants anymore, it's complicated in the Bay Area and particularly expensive in Miami (!) Auto companies see it as an opportunity to sell you lots of Toll coverage. Finally, what I did not notice was, "not knowing what I was renting" which is often noticed just before you press 'book'. The question did not enter my mind, that's a good thing. Their AI agent, perfectly better. Very good advice. And I did have the need to cancel and rebook. With the app, effective and bug free. One refund was credited in a hour. Another may take a few days, but will post. Also the app will display prices in the currency you select. Looking forward to booking with Hola again"
תמיר מורוביץ
תמיר מורוביץ
5 5 months ago
"This is not the first time we’ve rented cars through Hola, and each time we’re absolutely satisfied! Their service is excellent — always available, providing immediate responses, quickly solving any issues with kindness, and handling everything directly with the rental companies when needed. Even when a refund was required, they took care of it fully without any hassle. The personal, reliable, and professional approach makes all the difference. A fantastic experience every time, and I’ll definitely keep renting through them and highly recommend them to everyone"
carl buckley (BMW R Nine T Scrambler)
carl buckley (BMW R Nine T Scrambler)
5 7 months ago
"Searching for two weeks car hire in Florida. Hola were very competitive against the group I wanted to book, the website was easy to use and confirmation received immediately"
Dwight Thompson
Dwight Thompson
5 4 months ago
"The experience was excellent, fast and easy with the least effort required to chose a car. From past experience the counter experience was favourable at Budget Miami Airport with no issues. This was the first time an agent at a rental desk did not try to sell me additional insurance or toll pass. My only concerns for this booking was the price gap was too high for standard cars compared to the basic cars."
Steve Hornby
Steve Hornby
5 2 months ago
"Very easy to book Very easy to pay And the best deal I could find by quite a long way Added price of mind was the 4.8 stars on trust pilot with 3000+ ratings"
mandy hughes
mandy hughes
5 7 months ago
"Unfortunately I had to cancel my booking with Hola Car Rentals for personal reasons. I was assisted by the Sales Manager Karen to do this. After completing the cancellation efficiently and promptly she went above and beyond to help me with several additional questions I had. Based on my experience I would highly recommend Hola Car Rentals Customer service and would definitely use them again. Their rental prices were very competitive too."
Natalia Vazquez Sotelo
Natalia Vazquez Sotelo
5 2 months ago
"I highly recommend Hola Car for their excellent service and great price. We arrived many hours late and were worried, but they answered all my questions immediately, even though it was a Sunday. Thank you so much for your help!"
Chris Burnham
Chris Burnham
5 2 months ago
"great prices easy to book definitely use again"
constanza cecchi
constanza cecchi
5 2 months ago
"The app is great and reliable. Although they try to add extra insurance when you arrive to pick up the car, you just have to insist and say no. Otherwise, everything is fine."
Alejandro Arenal
Alejandro Arenal
5 2 months ago
"Hola is amazing, has everything you need. Thanks"
Damien DE SOUSA
Damien DE SOUSA
5 2 months ago
"Easy and fast booking process"
Jason Bishop
Jason Bishop
5 5 months ago
"Excellent all round . Great price , great service and the insurance cover etc ticks every box . Customer service for a few odd questions were great and very quick response on what’s app . Highly recommended and will definitely use Hola again .. Thankyou. Ps … Car was great too 👌🏼👌🏼"
Oliver Streatfeild
Oliver Streatfeild
5 2 months ago
"Quick an easy booking option with the best prices, even better than booking direct. Plus you get add extras included - win / win situation."
Daniel Garcia
Daniel Garcia
5 2 months ago
"Good car and price"
Wheeling and dealing Uk
Wheeling and dealing Uk
5 2 months ago
"Cheap and easy to use covers all insurances etc seems to have been made easy"
차Mihye
차Mihye
5 2 months ago
"As a Korean, I used the app to rent a car in California. The Dollar Rent-a-Car employee at the San Francisco branch was rude and insisted I purchase additional insurance ($25 per day) because the insurance I purchased through the Hola app was inadequate. However, Hola insisted that the full coverage policy applied and helped me cancel the additional insurance I had purchased at the Dollar Rent-a-Car location. I'm satisfied with Hola's customer service, but I think the Dollar Rent-a-Car employee's practice of selling additional insurance needs to be addressed."
Nadav
Nadav
5 2 months ago
"Easy to use, great prices, all inclusive"
HaYoung Son
HaYoung Son
5 2 months ago
"Good price I like that they have all the insurance and additional driver included"
Mike Purkins
Mike Purkins
5 2 months ago
"So easy to book and a great price"
Jean-Francois WILMOTTE
Jean-Francois WILMOTTE
5 2 months ago
"Perfect, no problems at all and a very attractive price."
amarthi rivera
amarthi rivera
5 1 month ago
"👌 EXCELLENT"
Hong-Anh Ha
Hong-Anh Ha
5 1 month ago
"Looks good to me eith the inclusive rate. I hope I don’t get any unexpected additional costs upon pick up!"
Emily Edwards
Emily Edwards
5 1 month ago
"Awesome service"
JOSE LUIS MORA
JOSE LUIS MORA
5 1 month ago
"Excellent process, very easy"
K_Cantona95
K_Cantona95
5 1 month ago
"Excellent value for money!"
Ara Bermúdez
Ara Bermúdez
5 1 month ago
"Making my reservation on the website was super easy, and I received my confirmation immediately. The site is very user-friendly and even cheaper than the official website of the dealership where my car will be delivered."
Alexandra Robertson
Alexandra Robertson
5 1 month ago
"Found this site, all very straightforward and great price. Will let you know how it goes when I come back from Calgary, CA. Thank you"
Rania Yaqout
Rania Yaqout
5 1 month ago
"Excellent experience"
Ole Alnes
Ole Alnes
5 1 month ago
"It was easy to book and clear information about what was included in the price. Good prices and informative chat service."
teyo castro
teyo castro
5 1 month ago
"Everything was very quick and clear."
Artie Divin
Artie Divin
5 1 month ago
"Very easy to book and very cheap"
Cristian Francisco Pastore
Cristian Francisco Pastore
5 1 month ago
"Highly recommended, practical and straightforward. I will definitely use HOLA CAR RENTALS again."
Darren Storey
Darren Storey
5 1 month ago
"Very easy to book etc, made it all so much better"
Robert Agati
Robert Agati
5 1 month ago
"So quick so simple and unbelievably inexpensive. Wish I’d known about Hola sooner!!"
Roman “Xriuk” Hudylko
Roman “Xriuk” Hudylko
5 1 month ago
"The website is simple but essential, and most importantly, it works. They send you a voucher from the rental company."
Theo Pieters
Theo Pieters
5 1 month ago
"Best ever service I've experienced ! Well done !!!"
mrbstube
mrbstube
5 1 month ago
"Use easy to use and a great range of cars... Fingers crossed for the experience on arrival being as good as experience online"
amadeo aguilar
amadeo aguilar
5 1 month ago
"EASY AND FAST."
Cristian Barbero
Cristian Barbero
5 1 month ago
"The website format and information are very clear and accessible, with many options. I've checked several websites, and the price with all the coverage is excellent."
Nacho Zarco
Nacho Zarco
5 1 month ago
"Everything is very intuitive and easy when managing reservations. The only thing is that it doesn't work with Hotmail emails."
Patrick Brophy
Patrick Brophy
5 1 month ago
"So far so good"
Judy Winkin
Judy Winkin
5 1 month ago
"Easy and good deal"
Samantha de León
Samantha de León
5 1 month ago
"Accessing and booking vehicles is very easy; we'll just have to see how everything goes with the booking, but so far, so good :)"
Sonia Walls
Sonia Walls
5 1 month ago
"Very easy to book and competitive prices."
ju
ju
5 1 month ago
"Unbeatable price and very easy to book. Clear information."
Shaunte Meyers
Shaunte Meyers
5 1 month ago
"Very easy and accommodating"
denis dadoun
denis dadoun
5 1 month ago
"Very good. Easy."
David Garciarena
David Garciarena
5 4 weeks ago
"Easy to rent, best prices"
Jose J Rivera Indio Joe
Jose J Rivera Indio Joe
5 4 weeks ago
"Easy and convenient, plus low prices"
Tedesco Pablo Nicolas
Tedesco Pablo Nicolas
5 4 weeks ago
"Personalized attention via WhatsApp, prices better than the car rental companies themselves."
Phillip Moody
Phillip Moody
5 4 weeks ago
"Very easy process and added extras were well appreciated"
Richard Gardiner
Richard Gardiner
5 4 weeks ago
"booking process good, seems to have lots of inclusions"
sara l.
sara l.
5 1 month ago
"Super smooth experience with booking and afterwards! I had to make a smaller adjustment to the booking which was swiftly resolved by Simon via whatsapp."
Brigitte Willems-Haman
Brigitte Willems-Haman
5 4 weeks ago
"Arranged so quickly and easily, top service..!!!"
Joseph
Joseph
5 4 weeks ago
"Booking went smoothly"
Nathaniel Rosen
Nathaniel Rosen
5 4 weeks ago
"Quick, clear and easy to understand."
Esther Ng
Esther Ng
5 4 weeks ago
"Hops makes everything easy and convenient. I like the free travel insurance given too."
Oguzhan Cengiz
Oguzhan Cengiz
5 4 weeks ago
"Absolutely the best price."
Michael Parrish
Michael Parrish
5 4 weeks ago
"The selection of cars and location was great. Prices very reasonable, especially considering that insurance was included (a huge part of rental expenses if you don't have US car insurance). I liked that it was easy to use different pick-up and drop-off points."
Hesham Mohamed
Hesham Mohamed
5 4 weeks ago
"All done smoothly"
Kiran Sedoo
Kiran Sedoo
5 4 weeks ago
"Excellent prices and value for money. Top notch customer service and response time."
Jenny Phillips
Jenny Phillips
5 3 weeks ago
"Booking with Hola was easy and they offered more cars and variety and cheaper compared to other rental car sites."
Sant Ub
Sant Ub
5 3 weeks ago
"Very easy to use, good deal can be obtained!!!"
SERGIO BIAGETTI
SERGIO BIAGETTI
5 3 weeks ago
"The WhatsApp service is excellent and personalized. When you arrive at the rental agency, they try to sell you a bunch of extras that are already included, but when you show them you booked through Hola, they don't offer anything else; they just give you the vehicle and you don't pay anything. Renting a car through them is a guarantee."
Erik Carle
Erik Carle
5 3 weeks ago
"Hola Car Rentals company is best car rental company, and website is great."
Neil Flavin
Neil Flavin
5 3 weeks ago
"Quick hassle free booking with Hola. Always a pleasure 👍"
Tomáš Kreitl
Tomáš Kreitl
5 3 weeks ago
"We had a great experience renting a car here. The whole process was quick, smooth, and very efficient. The staff was professional and helpful, and the quality of the service exceeded our expectations. Everything was handled promptly, which made our trip much more comfortable. We would definitely recommend this service and use it again in the future."
Harri Hakovirta
Harri Hakovirta
5 3 weeks ago
"Booking is very easy😊"
Tif Shukla
Tif Shukla
5 3 weeks ago
"Very easy and straight forward"
mindaugas liumpa
mindaugas liumpa
5 2 weeks ago
"Easy to book"
RICCARDO CARAMASCHI
RICCARDO CARAMASCHI
5 2 weeks ago
"Great deals and easy booking! Highly recommended"
Lynne Mathias
Lynne Mathias
5 2 weeks ago
"Booking online was a streamline process, competitive prices and good choice of vehicles"
Valérie
Valérie
5 2 weeks ago
"Competitive rates and guarantees. A reliable and responsive company."
Asher Wagner
Asher Wagner
5 2 weeks ago
"It was an excellent experience to rent a car via HOLA the service was super."
s rajora
s rajora
5 1 week ago
"Easy booking easy handling and self explanatory app"
Shreya Bollineni
Shreya Bollineni
5 1 week ago
"It was seamless and I’m yet to see how it goes when I present my hola booking at the airport."
Annanii Garcia
Annanii Garcia
5 6 days ago
"The rental process was very simple. We got Hertz; the pickup is on Sunday, let's see how it is. It has very good reviews."
Keith Semple
Keith Semple
5 11 hours ago
"Wow! My first booking with Hola didn’t just meet expectations — they absolutely exceeded them in every possible way. So much so, that I made another rental booking immediately. I’m not usually someone who takes the time to write reviews, but this experience was so exceptional that I felt compelled to share it. At first, I thought I had secured a great price — but when I carefully reviewed the list of inclusions, I was genuinely blown away. In fact, it almost seemed too good to be true. I found myself double- and triple-checking my bookings, convinced there must have been some sort of system error. But no — everything was exactly as promised, and more - with NO extra cost. What truly stood out was the reaction from others. When I shared the pricing and inclusions with the Avis desk at the airport, hotel staff, as well as family and friends, they were equally astonished. Several even asked for your details on the spot — which says everything about the incredible value and service you provide. One thing worthy of note. Avis offered upgrades which I refused on the grounds that it might change the underlying agreement and result in added costs - be careful of adding extras at the point of collection. Regardless, the vehicles reserved were excellent. You have now become my absolute first choice — my go-to destination for rentals without hesitation. Experiences like this are rare, and you’ve set a new benchmark for excellence. Please keep up the outstanding work — you’ve gained a loyal customer for life."
José Heriberto Moreno López
José Heriberto Moreno López
5 4 days ago
"Company with very good prices. Easy and quick booking process."

Frequently Asked Questions

What does my van rental in Dulles through Hola Car Rentals include that other companies don't offer?

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car rental brands operating in Dulles, giving you exclusive access to our All Inclusive+ rate. This rate includes benefits that no other company can match, even when renting a van:

  • 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 van rental experience and peace of mind throughout your trip in Dulles.

Will I face unexpected charges when I rent a van in Dulles through Hola Car Rentals?

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your van booking in Dulles 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, whether you are renting a van or any other vehicle class. This is a pricing guarantee (not insurance) that protects you if the counter in Dulles 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 rental 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)
Where do I pick up my van rental at Dulles Airport?

Your van rental at Dulles is not collected inside the main terminal. All major rental brands operate from the Rental Car Center on Autopilot Drive in Sterling/Dulles, VA, approximately 5 minutes from the main terminal.

After collecting your baggage, exit down the ramp to Doors 2, 4, or 6 and head to Curb 2C or 2D. From there, take the company-operated shuttle bus displaying your brand's logo. Some brands share shuttles: Enterprise, National, and Alamo share one bus, while Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty share another. Shuttles run continuously 24 hours a day.

Specific counter addresses at the Dulles Rental Car Center include:

  • Enterprise, National, Alamo: 23430 Autopilot Dr, Dulles, VA 20166
  • Avis: 23330 Autopilot Dr, Dulles, VA 20166
  • Budget: 23360 Autopilot Dr, Sterling, VA 20166
  • Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty: 23540 Autopilot Dr, Dulles, VA 20166

Plan for up to 1 hour from landing to driving away in your van, accounting for baggage claim, shuttle wait, and counter processing at Dulles.

What are the counter hours for van rentals at Dulles?

Counter hours for van rental brands at Dulles vary by company, so it is important to check before you arrive.

  • Avis and Budget: open 24 hours a day, every day including holidays
  • SIXT: open 06:00 to 00:00 daily; outside those hours you can park on the lot and complete the process when the counter reopens
  • Shuttles between the terminal and the Dulles Rental Car Center on Autopilot Drive run 24 hours
  • After-hours van returns are available 24/7 using key drop boxes at the Rental Car Center

If your flight arrives late at night, confirm your specific brand's hours before booking a van at Dulles. Avis and Budget are the safest options for very early or very late arrivals. For any van rental at Dulles where the counter may be closed on arrival, your booking confirmation will include instructions for after-hours key drop procedures.

How do tolls work when renting a van at Dulles?

Toll roads around Dulles are almost entirely cashless, meaning there are no cash booths. Cameras photograph your van's license plate and charges are billed electronically after your trip.

Key toll routes you are likely to use with a van rental at Dulles include:

  • Dulles Toll Road/Greenway (VA-267, the main road to and from Dulles Airport): US$5.75 to US$6.25 one-way
  • 495 Express Lanes (Capital Beltway, Virginia side): dynamic pricing of US$4 to US$20 per segment depending on time of day
  • I-66 Express Lanes near Dulles: dynamic pricing that can reach US$40 or more during peak hours in HOV/express segments

Your van rental at Dulles will come equipped with an electronic toll device. At the counter you can choose between two options:

  • Unlimited daily toll package: approximately US$11 to US$25 per day, covering all tolls regardless of how many roads you use
  • Pay-per-use: US$4.95 to US$5.35 per day you use a toll road, plus the actual toll amount billed at the video rate (which is 25 to 100 percent higher than the E-ZPass discounted rate)

If you drive through a toll without enrolling in any program, the rental company will automatically enroll your van in pay-per-use billing and may add administrative fees of US$15 to US$30 per unpaid toll incident.

Can I get cashback on tolls paid during my van rental at Dulles?

Yes, you can get cashback on tolls paid during your van rental at Dulles. All Hola Car Rentals bookings include Tolls Cashback, which reimburses up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during the rental period.

Given that the Dulles area has several cashless toll roads, including the Dulles Toll Road at US$5.75 to US$6.25 one-way and the 495 Express Lanes with dynamic pricing, this benefit can add up meaningfully over a multi-day van rental at Dulles.

To claim your Tolls Cashback after returning your van:

  • Email [email protected] within 30 days of returning the vehicle
  • Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - Reservation [Your Confirmation Number]
  • Attach your Hola Car Rentals confirmation, the signed rental agreement, and a receipt or statement showing the toll charges paid

Example: if your van rental at Dulles totals US$600, the maximum cashback is US$30. If you paid US$22 in tolls, you receive US$22 back. If you paid US$45, you receive US$30 (the cap). Refunds are issued to your original payment method within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Claims submitted after 30 days are not accepted.

Are there age restrictions for renting a van at Dulles?

Yes, there are age restrictions that specifically affect van rentals at Dulles. Vans, including minivans and 12-passenger vans, fall into restricted vehicle categories that most rental partners reserve for drivers aged 25 and older.

Under U.S. rental policy, drivers aged 21 to 24 are generally permitted to rent smaller vehicle classes but are typically barred from renting a van at Dulles. At certain brands such as Avis, under-25 renters are explicitly excluded from minivan and larger van categories.

Key points to know before booking a van at Dulles:

  • Drivers 25 and older: no age surcharge, full access to van categories subject to availability
  • Drivers 21 to 24: a young-renter surcharge applies on eligible classes, but vans (minivans, full-size passenger vans) are typically restricted and may not be available
  • Drivers under 21: not eligible to rent at Dulles under standard U.S. policy

Virginia is not one of the states (New York or Michigan) that legally require rental companies to serve drivers aged 18 and older, so the standard 25-minimum rule applies at Dulles for van rentals. If you are under 25 and need a van at Dulles, contact customer service before booking to confirm availability with your specific brand.

What documents do I need to pick up a van rental at Dulles?

To collect your van rental at the Dulles Rental Car Center on Autopilot Drive, you must bring the following physical documents:

  • A valid, unexpired driver's license (original, not a digital copy)
  • A major credit card in the main driver's name with the name printed on the card, for the security deposit hold
  • A passport or valid government-issued photo ID
  • Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
  • Round-trip flight tickets or proof of return travel

If your driver's license uses a non-Latin alphabet (for example, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script), you must also carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) as a translation alongside your original license. The IDP is not a standalone document and is invalid without the original license.

For van rentals at Dulles, all documents must be physical. Digital versions shown on a phone are not accepted at the counter. The name on your license, passport, and credit card should all match the main driver's name on the rental agreement.

A debit or prepaid card is not accepted for the security deposit hold on a van rental at Dulles. Bring a backup credit card in your name in case your primary card is declined.

How much is the security deposit for a van rental at Dulles?

The security deposit for a van rental at Dulles is a temporary hold placed on your credit card at the counter, not a charge. For standard vehicles in the United States, typical holds range from US$300 to US$400. For larger van categories such as 12-passenger vans, the hold may be higher depending on the brand and vehicle class.

Important things to know about the deposit hold on your van rental at Dulles:

  • The hold reduces your available credit until your bank releases it after the van is returned
  • Release timing is controlled by your bank and can take up to 15 business days to appear back on your statement
  • Only a physical, major credit card in the main driver's name with the name printed on the card is accepted; debit and prepaid cards are not accepted
  • Bring a backup credit card in case your primary card is declined or does not have sufficient available credit

If your bank is based outside the United States, set a travel notice before arriving at Dulles to prevent the in-person authorization from being flagged as suspicious. The exact hold amount for your van rental at Dulles is set by the rental partner at the counter and may differ from the estimates above.

What airport fees and taxes are added to a van rental at Dulles?

A van rental at Dulles carries several fees on top of the base rate. Because the Rental Car Center on Autopilot Drive is an airport facility, Virginia and federal airport rules apply, and the total surcharges typically add 25 to 35 percent above the base rate.

Common fees added to a van rental at Dulles include:

  • Virginia state sales tax: 6% of the base rate
  • Airport concession recovery fee: approximately 10 to 12% of the base rate, used to fund the shuttle service and Rental Car Center operations
  • Customer Facility Charge (CFC): US$4.50 to US$10 per contract day, mandated for federally funded airports like Dulles (IAD)

These fees are separate from optional add-ons such as toll programs, insurance, or additional drivers. Your booking confirmation will show which taxes and fees are included in your prepaid rate and which are due at the Dulles counter at pickup.

If your confirmation shows taxes and fees as included and you are still charged for them at the Dulles counter, the No Extra Charges© guarantee covers that situation. Keep your itemized rental agreement and contact support after the van is returned.

What is the fuel policy for a van rental at Dulles?

The standard fuel policy for a van rental at Dulles is Full-to-Full. You receive the van with a full tank and must return it full to avoid fuel charges.

Steps to follow for your van rental at Dulles:

  • At pickup, check the fuel gauge with the agent and confirm the starting level is recorded on the rental agreement
  • Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge
  • Refuel within approximately 10 miles of the Dulles Rental Car Center on Autopilot Drive before returning the van
  • Keep the fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address
  • For after-hours van returns at Dulles, leave the receipt in the key drop envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge

If you return the van at Dulles with less than a full tank, the rental company will charge you for the fuel shortfall at their own refueling rate, which is typically higher than pump prices, plus a refueling service fee. Refueling near the Dulles Rental Car Center before returning the van is always the most cost-effective option.

The fuel policy is separate from the security deposit hold and is not covered by CDW or any insurance product.

Can I add an additional driver to my van rental at Dulles?

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your van rental at Dulles, but the additional driver must be present at the Dulles Rental Car Center counter at the time of pickup to show their valid driver's license and sign the rental agreement.

Whether the additional driver fee applies depends on your rate:

  • If your booking confirmation states "Additional driver free of charge" or "Additional driver included," the first extra driver is covered at no cost
  • If not included, daily fees apply: Avis, Budget, and Payless charge US$13 per day (maximum US$65); Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar charge US$13.50 per day (maximum US$189); Alamo, National, and Enterprise charge US$15 per day

For van rentals at Dulles, note that Avis, Budget, and Payless require additional drivers to be at least 25 years old. Since vans are a restricted vehicle class for under-25 drivers, this age rule is especially relevant.

Only drivers listed on the rental agreement are covered by the van's protections such as CDW/LDW and liability coverage. Never allow an unlisted person to drive the van at Dulles, as this can void your coverage entirely.

Is there a one-way fee if I rent a van at Dulles and return it in another city?

Yes, a one-way drop-off fee typically applies when you rent a van at Dulles and return it to a different location. The exact amount depends on the destination, the rental brand, the season, and the van category.

For van rentals at Dulles specifically, one-way fees to Washington DC drop-off locations tend to be higher (US$50 to US$200 or more) due to Beltway logistics and Dulles Access Road rules. Cross-country or remote one-way van rentals from Dulles may carry even higher fees or may not be permitted at all.

How to check and manage the one-way fee for your van rental at Dulles:

  • During the booking process, select your different return location and the fee will appear under the "To pay at destination" section on the rate details page
  • Your booking confirmation will also list the drop-off fee if one applies
  • This fee cannot be prepaid and is not covered by No Extra Charges© unless it was not disclosed during booking
  • Changing your return location after booking may reprice the entire van rental and recalculate the drop-off fee

If the counter charges a different drop-off fee than what appears on your confirmation for the Dulles van rental, keep all paperwork and contact support after the rental ends.

Does my van rental at Dulles include insurance coverage?

The insurance coverage included with your van rental at Dulles depends on the rate plan you selected at booking. In the United States, Hola Car Rentals offers All Inclusive and All Inclusive+ rate plans, which differ in the protections they include.

Common coverage types relevant to a van rental at Dulles:

  • Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the van from a collision, theft, or vandalism, subject to any deductible shown on your confirmation
  • Third-Party Liability (LIS/ALI/SLI): covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others while driving the van; some U.S. states require a minimum level but not all do, so adding supplemental liability is strongly recommended

CDW/LDW does not cover third parties, and LIS/ALI/SLI does not cover damage to the van itself. For full protection on a van rental at Dulles, you need both.

Important exclusions to be aware of for your Dulles van rental:

  • Coverage is void if an unlisted driver operates the van
  • Off-road use, DUI, or reckless driving void CDW/LDW
  • Tires, undercarriage, and roof are often excluded unless a specific add-on is purchased

Always review your booking confirmation and the rental agreement at the Dulles counter to confirm exactly which coverages are active and what deductible applies.

Is travel assistance included with my van rental at Dulles?

Yes, most Hola Car Rentals bookings include travel assistance provided by Terrawind Global Protection, and this applies to your van rental at Dulles as well. However, this benefit does not apply to residents of the United States or Canada.

If you are traveling from outside North America and your van breaks down on the Dulles Toll Road, the 495 Express Lanes, or anywhere else during your rental, travel assistance can help with:

  • Medical coverage for up to 5 passengers for accidents and non-pre-existing illnesses
  • Legal assistance in the event of an accident
  • Compensation for baggage lost by the airline
  • Flight cancellation insurance

This coverage is separate from the van's roadside assistance (provided by the rental partner) and does not cover damage to the van itself (that is CDW/LDW) or liability to third parties (that is LIS/ALI/SLI).

To use travel assistance during your van rental at Dulles, contact Terrawind 24/7:

  • 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 contact the assistance line before incurring medical expenses, as some reimbursements require prior authorization.

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