Booking rental car for later than planned return time, if no early return fees apply

1. What happens if I don't return rental car on time?
2. Do I get money back if I return my rental car early?
3. What happens if I return my rental car to Enterprise late?
4. What if you are late picking up rental car?
5. Does Enterprise know what time you return after hours?
6. Do rental cars have tracking devices?
7. Should I clean my rental car before returning it?
8. How much does Hertz charge for late returns?
9. How Much Does Avis charge for late returns?
10. How strict are rental car return times?
11. How strict are rental car pick-up times?
12. Does rental car pick-up time matter?

What happens if I don't return rental car on time?

There is generally a 29 minute grace period for daily rentals. ... Hourly charges for your location and rental can be found on your rental contract. If you return the vehicle 2 ½ hours or more from the time it was rented on a subsequent day, you will be charged for an additional day of rental.

Do I get money back if I return my rental car early?

If you need to drop off your car earlier than expected, call the local number the rental company should have given you with the paperwork you got when you picked up the car. You will not receive a refund for the unused days, but there shouldn't be any charges for returning the car early.

What happens if I return my rental car to Enterprise late?

Will there be an additional charge if I am late returning the rental vehicle? A 30-minute grace period is granted for all vehicle hires, however, whereby we operate on a 24-hour rental cycle, you will be charged for all returns exceeding one hour of pick-up time.

What if you are late picking up rental car?

One (1) hour after the reserved pick-up time the reserved vehicle will be made available for other customers. If you arrive at the location more than one (1) hour after the reserved pick-up time, we will try to provide a vehicle for you, however, availability cannot be guaranteed.

Does Enterprise know what time you return after hours?

Please Note: A vehicle that is returned after hours will not be checked in until the next business day. If returning after hours when a location is closed, the customer is responsible for the vehicle until the satisfactory check in of the rental vehicle the next business day.

Do rental cars have tracking devices?

Since I last wrote about this issue in 2002, more rental cars have been fitted with such systems, which can instantly relay information on your car's speed, route and position to the rental company. ... Rental companies say they use the devices mainly to track stolen vehicles.

Should I clean my rental car before returning it?

Usually, the answer to this question is no. Rental car companies are set up with car cleaning facilities, as they know washing the vehicles is part and parcel of the business.

How much does Hertz charge for late returns?

For vehicles returned more than 12 hours late an additional charge of $12 per day, up to a maximum of 5 days ($60), will also be applied (shown in the 'Service Charges/Taxes' section).

How Much Does Avis charge for late returns?

If you don't call to notify Avis that you will be keeping the vehicle longer then expected within 7 hours of your originally scheduled return time to extend your rental, a $10/day late fee will apply.

How strict are rental car return times?

Vehicles are rented on a daily (24-hour) basis. There is a 29-minute grace period for returns. After 30 minutes late, hourly car rate charges and taxes may apply. After 90 minutes late, full-day late charges and taxes may apply.

How strict are rental car pick-up times?

How late is okay for picking up a rental car? Every rental company has a 'grace period', which is how long they'll wait before marking a driver as a 'no show', and potentially giving the hire car to someone else. This period usually varies between 29 minutes and 2 hours.

Does rental car pick-up time matter?

Most rental companies will let you take the car early if it's available. As a general rule, leave 45 – 60 minutes between expected landing time and the car rental pick-up time. If you're travelling short-haul and have only hand-luggage, 30 minutes might work, if the rental counter is in the terminal you arrive into.