How do I return my rental car at the airport?

“On-site” airport car rental return

At a busy location, an attendant will be ready to identify the car and check for any damages, mileage and more items as soon as you get to the return lane. If everything’s ok, the attendant will hand you a receipt that proves you’ve returned the car and you’ll be good to go.

Is there a penalty for returning a rental car early?

The penalty for returning your car early is sometimes called “rental change fee.” You can be charged a fee if you return your rental car before the date and time on your contract. Alamo, for example, charges $15 for an early return.

Is it more expensive to rent a car and return it to a different location?

Renting one way is typically more expensive than renting round trip. Your price is broken out into different components: the daily rate (a.k.a. time and mileage), taxes and fees, and a one-way drop charge. The drop fee can vary from one rental–car company to another, and even within a single rental car company.

How do I return my rental car to Enterprise?

To see if your rental location offers one way rentals start a new car rental reservation.

1. Once on the “Start a Reservation” page, enter in your pick-up location.
2. Then click on the one way “Return to a different location” box.
3. Once you have made this selection, you will be prompted to enter in a return location.

Should I clean my rental car before returning it?

Do I need to wash my rental car before returning? Usually, the answer to this question is no. One area where you might need to clean up after yourself is inside the rental car. Clear out wrappers, crumbs, and leaves from footwells and other places they tend to accumulate and brush away any collected dirt and dust.

How long does it take to return a rental car at the airport?

Rental car companies generally give passengers a very short grace period, usually 29 minutes from the return time on the customer’s rental contract. If a car is returned even one minute past that grace period, usually the company will charge the customer an hourly rate until it’s returned.

What happens if you never return a rental car?

If you rent a car and don’t return it, you are essentially depriving the owner of the property – the car rental company – of their property. If the owner of the car calls the police and reports the car stolen, then you could be charged with auto theft.

Can you dispute rental car charges?

If you believe the claim is unfair, file a formal dispute with the car rental company. If they’ve already charged your credit card, you may also be able to get a refund from your credit card company through the chargeback process.

Is there a fee to cancel a car rental?

If you did not prepay for your reservation, there will not be a cancellation fee. If you cancel your booking more than 1 day (24 Hours) before your specified pick-up time, you will receive a full refund minus a cancellation fee of USD $50 / CAD $65.

Does it cost more to return a rental car to a different airport?

One Way Car Rental Policy

Some one way rentals are assessed a one-time drop charge or mileage charge in addition to the rental rate. Rentals that are returned within the same city could be subject to a drop charge, mileage charge, or higher rate.

Which car rental is best for one way?

No problem! Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers easy and convenient one-way car rentals between many of its locations worldwide. Choose from a great selection of vehicles, including economy, full-size sedans, SUVs, minivans, and pickup trucks.

Which car rental company does not charge a one way fee?

Avis: Avis offers a deal for customers looking to rent a vehicle for 12 hours one way from an airport to downtown, with no drop-off fee.

What time do I have to return my rental car at Enterprise?

There is generally a 29 minute grace period for daily rentals. If the vehicle is returned within 2 ½ hours of the time it was rented on a subsequent day, additional hourly charges will apply. Hourly charges for your location and rental can be found on your rental contract.

Can you return a rental car when they are closed?

If returning after hours when a branch is closed, the customer is responsible for the vehicle until the satisfactory check in of the rental vehicle the next business day.

How much does enterprise charge for extra hours?

After 90 minutes late, full-day late charges and taxes may apply. After 7 hours late, if you didn’t call to extend your rental, an additional $10/day late fee applies. There is no grace period for rental fees, surcharges and optional equipment or protections charges. Full-day late charges will apply for these items.