Most suppliers rent cars to drivers aged between 21 and 70. Drivers under 25 and over 70 will be charged a young driver and senior driver fee respectively.
What insurance does my rental include?
The standard car rental insurance policies are Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection (TP). In most cases car rental company will include them in the price of the rental, however exceptions may apply. Standard policies normally exclude such details as windscreen, glass, wheels, tires, undercarriage, interior, personal possessions, as well as towing charges, off-road time and any additional equipment such as child seats and GPS devices.
If Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Theft Protection (TP) are not included they can be purchased from the car rental company or provided by the customer’s credit card company.
If you want to find out whether your rental will include these options please check Terms and Conditions section of the car rental company you have selected.
Please note that your cover will be invalidated by negligence, misfuelling or breaking the terms of the rental agreement (for example, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs).
How much is the security deposit/excess amount and when will it be unblocked?
This information is specified in the Terms and Conditions section under the photo of the rental car you have chosen.
What is Collision Damage Waiver?
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) limits the renter’s liability for the car to the excess in the event the car was damaged. Such items as windscreen, locks, tires, undercarriage, keys and towing charges are often not covered by the CDW.
Please check Terms and Conditions of the selected car rental company to see if this option is included.
What do I need to rent a car?
To book your car, all you need is a credit or debit card. When you pick the car up, you’ll need:
- Your passport and any other ID the car rental company needs to see. For more information please see your Rental Company’s T&C.
- Each driver’s full, valid driving license, which they’ve held for at least 12 months (often 24). For more information please see your Rental Company’s T&C.
- The main driver’s credit card, with enough available funds for the car’s deposit. At the time of pick-up you will be required to leave a deposit to cover the value of the insurance excess. Usually it takes the form of an amount (minimum: excess+fuel+vat) being blocked on an international credit card in the name of the primary driver (cash deposits, Maestro, Switch, Visa Electron and debit cards are not accepted). For more information please see your Rental Company’s T&C.
- Your confirmation/ Rental voucher to show that you’ve paid for the car. You will receive the Confirmation voucher by email. Please click on View Voucher in your confirmation for more details.
Where can I find the pickup address?
If you already have a booking, please click on View Voucher in your confirmation email for more details.
How can I pay the remaining amount upon arrival?
By a physical credit card under the main driver’s name. It is a mandatory requirement from the rental agency.
What is excess and what is my excess?
Excess is the amount of money the car rental company will charge the renter in the event that the rental car is damaged or stolen. Please note that one car rental company can have different excess amounts for every single car group they offer.
If you want to check your excess amount please check Terms and Conditions of the selected car rental company. You will find the excess amount under the Primary Driver Credit Card Preauthorization section.
What should I do when I get to my car?
Before you sign the contract and drive away with your rental car, take a little time to familiarize yourself with your rental car, check fuel type and level, headlights, hazards, windscreen wipers, door locks etc.
Be sure to inspect scratches, dents or any other damages in the presence of an agent and ask to record them. The good thing is to take photos of the rental car before pick-up and after drop-off so there is no confusion regarding the car’s condition upon return.
How can I pay the remaining amount upon arrival?
By a physical credit card under the main driver’s name. It is a mandatory requirement from the rental agency.
How do I create an account?
Please go to EconomyBookings.com and at the top of the page click on Sign In. Choose Register and enter your email address and save the password.
Why does the Thrifty/Dollar partner number not show on their website?
Since you booked through EconomyBookings.com, you won’t be able to see this booking on their site.
In order to verify your booking, please contact the supplier by phone provided in your rental voucher.
Is a passport mandatory for the USA rental?
Passport is mandatory for international rentals only.
What should I do if my rental car has broken down or if I have a car accident?
In case of a car accident, inform the police, rental agency and save the police report, supplier damage report.