AT THE
COUNTER
What if I get there
and they dont have a car for me?
Will the Rental
Company rent to me if Im a drunken fool?
How can I shorten my
time waiting for a rental car?
What documentation do
I need to pick up my car?
Is there a chance for
an even better deal when I pick up the car?
What if I get there
and they dont have a car for me?
Make sure that it is just not your particular
class that is sold out, but that they dont have any cars at all. If
they have more expensive cars available, ask to be upgraded for the
same price.
If they have other locations in town, see if any
of the other locations have cars available.
Have them call around to check to see if they can
find you a car at one of their competitors. If the price goes up ask
that the rental company pay the difference.
If no other cars are available, see if they can at
least get you a ride to your next destination.
Dont give up. See if they will have any cars
available for you tomorrow.
If you did everything right and they dont have a
car for you, ask to be compensated.
This has obviously created a customer service
issue, so you can also look for help in our Customer Service Issues
section.
Back to Top
Will the Rental
Company rent to me if Im a drunken fool?
Huh, NO. If the company has any reason to believe
you are under the slightest influence, they are required to refuse
the rental. Now, we know you know this, but we just wanted you to
remember it when youre ordering those drinks on the plane.
Back to Top
How can I shorten my
time waiting for a rental car?
You can grab their brochures and read about their
policies, so you can quickly make your decisions concerning their
optional programs when you reach the counter.
Check out the local map and find out where youre
going next.
Dig out your documentation, so youre ready when
they call your name.
Check into joining a Rental Companys membership
club to help speed you through the line or skip it all together.
Back to Top
What
documentation do I need to pick up my car?
Bring your confirmation number with you. There are
many reasons they might be unable to find the reservation under your
name.
Your confirmation number may be the only way to
find that low rate you worked so hard to secure.
Have your drivers license, coupons and credit
cards ready.
Your frequent flyer or other bonus program numbers
you want to be credited.
Some companies are also beginning to require proof
of insurance if you decline their collision or damage waivers, so
bring along your insurance card.
Back to Top
Is there a chance for
an even better deal when I pick up the car?
Yes, after you find out what the company has
available for you, ask about upgrade specials. Just as Rental
Companies can sell out of certain models, they can also have too
many of a certain kind around. This could mean big savings for you,
that luxury car or specialty vehicle that was so much more to
reserve could now only be a few dollars away.
Back to Top
|