Car Rental in United States

A red convertible car rental driving along a sunny, palm-lined coastal highway in Florida

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Can you hire a car in Florida with a UK automatic-only licence, and what’s restricted?

Florida car hire with a UK automatic-only licence is possible, but you must avoid manuals, check licence codes, and confirm transmission before pick-up.

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A person hands a credit card to an agent at a car rental counter in Los Angeles

Sábado, janeiro 31

At Los Angeles pick-up, can you use a card in someone else’s name for the deposit?

Los Angeles deposit rules often require the driver’s own card, but this guide explains accepted alternatives and how ...

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A red convertible car hire driving on a scenic coastal highway on a sunny day in California

Sábado, janeiro 31

Does SLI cover every authorised driver on California car hire, or only the lead driver?

In California, SLI may cover all authorised drivers only if each is listed on the rental agreement, so check the cont...

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A traveler discusses their car hire with an agent at a counter in the San Francisco airport

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At San Francisco Airport pick-up, what can you do if the desk insists on a US phone number?

San Francisco car hire pick-up can stall if staff demand a US phone number, so plan verification options like eSIMs, ...

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A red convertible car hire parked overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco on a clear day

Sábado, janeiro 31

Will a UK American Express be accepted for the deposit at San Francisco car-hire pick-up?

San Francisco car hire deposits can be tricky with UK Amex, so learn why some counters prefer Visa or Mastercard and ...

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A customer at a car hire counter in the United States discusses a rental agreement with an employee

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Can you decline insurance and add-ons at US car-hire pick-up without losing your booking?

Understand how to refuse car-hire counter upsells in the United Estates, what is required, and how to keep your booke...

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A white convertible car hire driving down a palm-tree-lined street in sunny Miami

Sábado, janeiro 31

Should you pay in USD or accept DCC at Miami car-hire pick-up to avoid extra fees?

Miami car hire counters may offer DCC, which often increases costs. Learn how to spot it on terminals and choose the ...

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A modern car hire driving on a scenic highway through the rolling green hills of Pennsylvania

Sábado, janeiro 31

Do UK visitors need an International Driving Permit for Pennsylvania car hire, and which type?

UK visitors hiring a car in Pennsylvania can learn when an IDP is requested, which type applies, and what documents t...

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Rows of cars lined up in a bright lot for car rental at the main Las Vegas airport facility

Sábado, janeiro 31

Can you add an additional driver at Las Vegas pick-up if they aren’t present at the desk?

In Las Vegas, learn when an additional driver must attend the desk, what documents they need, and how this affects yo...

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A modern car hire vehicle parked on the side of a scenic highway overlooking the vast Texas Hill Country at golden hour

Sábado, janeiro 31

What is Personal Effects Coverage (PEC) on US car hire, and do you need it in Texas?

Personal Effects Coverage on car hire in Texas can protect belongings from theft, but many travellers already have co...

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A person choosing from a line of cars at a sunny car rental lot in Los Angeles with palm trees

Sábado, janeiro 31

Can you downgrade your car category at Los Angeles pick-up to cut the deposit and total price?

Los Angeles car hire downgrades can reduce the deposit hold and sometimes the total, but only if the counter reissues...

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A person holding a smartphone with a map open inside their car hire on a sunny California highway

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How do you set Google Maps to avoid toll roads before leaving the California car-hire lot?

Set Google Maps correctly before driving off in California car hire, to avoid toll roads and express lanes and reduce...

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A person at a New York car rental counter holding a smartphone to complete their vehicle pickup

Sábado, janeiro 31

Do you need the physical card at US car-hire pick-up, or is a digital wallet OK?

New York car hire pick-ups often require the physical payment card for deposits, while digital wallets may work only ...

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A convertible car hire driving down a sunny, palm-lined coastal highway in Florida

Sábado, janeiro 31

What is a ‘deposit waiver’ on US car hire, and when does it reduce the card hold?

Understand how a deposit waiver works for car hire in Florida, when it reduces the card hold, and what it typically c...

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A silver car rental driving through the bright, neon-lit streets of Times Square in New York City

Sábado, janeiro 31

Can a UK card’s daily spending limit cause a New York car-hire deposit to be declined at pick-up?

New York car hire deposits can fail if your UK bank limit, fraud rules, or merchant blocks reject the pre-authorisati...

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Can you hire a car in Florida with a UK automatic-only licence, and what’s restricted?

At Los Angeles pick-up, can you use a card in someone else’s name for the deposit?

Does SLI cover every authorised driver on California car hire, or only the lead driver?

At San Francisco Airport pick-up, what can you do if the desk insists on a US phone number?

Will a UK American Express be accepted for the deposit at San Francisco car-hire pick-up?

Can you decline insurance and add-ons at US car-hire pick-up without losing your booking?

Should you pay in USD or accept DCC at Miami car-hire pick-up to avoid extra fees?

Do UK visitors need an International Driving Permit for Pennsylvania car hire, and which type?

Can you add an additional driver at Las Vegas pick-up if they aren’t present at the desk?

What is Personal Effects Coverage (PEC) on US car hire, and do you need it in Texas?

Can you downgrade your car category at Los Angeles pick-up to cut the deposit and total price?

How do you set Google Maps to avoid toll roads before leaving the California car-hire lot?

Do you need the physical card at US car-hire pick-up, or is a digital wallet OK?

What is a ‘deposit waiver’ on US car hire, and when does it reduce the card hold?

Can a UK card’s daily spending limit cause a New York car-hire deposit to be declined at pick-up?

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