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Florida Car Hire - Frequently Asked Questions

Note: These do not apply to US domestic bookings i.e. orders made by US or Canadian Driving Licence holders. If you are a domestic customer (i.e. with a driving licence from the USA or Canada), then click here for your FAQ's.

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1. About UScarhire.com

  • What are your office hours?
  • Where are your offices located?
  • How do we contact you?
  • Who is uscarhire.com?
  • How can we find out more about your company?
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2. Booking Procedure

  • Do I need to name all the drivers when we book the car?
  • How and when do we pay for the car hire?
  • What forms of payment do you accept?
  • What paperwork will we receive?
  • How can we place our car hire order?
  • Can I extend the booking once we arrive in Florida?
  • When will my balance payment be due?
  • Is it possible to pay the full amount at the time of booking rather than just a deposit?
  • Do I need to include my flight number?
  • Booking the Young Drivers Package with Alamo
  • Do you charge a credit card surcharge on bookings?
  • When is payment taken?
  • When I place an order, is the car type guaranteed to be available?
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3. Collecting your Hire Car

  • Do all drivers have to be present when collecting the car?
  • What do I need to take with me when collecting the car?
  • Do I need to have a credit card for deposit when collecting the car, and why?
  • Do I need Optional Personal Insurance?
  • What happens if we want to upgrade or change the type of car when we collect?
  • Car Delivery - Is it possible to have cars delivered to our accommodation?
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4. What's Included

  • Are there any hidden costs?
  • What is UMP Insurance / HSF? Is this included?
  • What is SLI Insurance? Is it included?
  • What is CDW / LDW Insurance? Is this included?
  • Do your rates include all the taxes?
  • Do your rates include the various surcharges?
  • Is amendment and cancellation cover included?
  • Is Insurance Excess Waiver Included?
  • Is Personal Insurance included?
  • Is free 24 hour roadside assistance included?
  • Are any items NOT included in the car insurance?
  • Is there a mileage limit?
  • How many drivers are included?
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5. Alamo and National Kiosks

  • What are the Alamo and National kiosks?
  • Can non-US residents use the Alamo kiosks?
  • Do I need to do anything in advance in order to use the kiosks?
  • Can I still use the Alamo or National kiosks if I have a long duration booking?
  • Can I use a debit card for my security deposit?
  • How do I scan my driving license at the kiosk?
  • Can I add additional drivers using the kiosk?
  • How do I get my rental agreement documents?
  • How do I know which car to collect after using the kiosk?
  • What if I have difficulty using the Alamo or National kiosk?
  • Can the kiosk be used if we have the Young Driver Package?
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6. Dollar Express

  • What is Dollar Express?
  • How much does it cost to become a Dollar Express member?
  • How do I sign up for Dollar Express?
  • Do all Dollar depots have a separate Dollar Express queue?
  • How long does it take to get an Express ID number once I sign up?
  • Do I need to take my Dollar Express ID card with me when collecting my car?
  • Do all drivers need to sign up for Dollar Express?
  • I have a Dollar Express ID number. Where do I add it when making my booking?
  • I already have a booking made with you for a Dollar car. Can I now add my Express ID number?
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7. Hire Types

  • What is the difference between the ''''Silver Inclusive'''' and ''''Gold Inclusive'''' options for car hire?
  • On the Silver Option with Dollar, what is the approx cost of a tank of fuel?
  • How many drivers are allowed on the Silver options?
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8. Driver Restrictions

  • What is the minimum age to hire a car in Florida?
  • Is there a surcharge for younger drivers?
  • Is there a maximum age limit for car hire in USA?
  • Is there a minimum time a driving license must have been held?
  • Young Drivers Package (YDP) with Alamo
  • Does it matter what nationality I am, or which county my license is from?
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9. Vehicles

  • What are the standard features for all vehicles?
  • Can we choose the exact model and colour of the vehicle?
  • Are there any restrictions on vehicle availability outside Florida?
  • Can we upgrade or change our car type on collection?
  • Can you advise on whether a particular car will accommodate all our luggage?
  • Are your SUVs 4 wheel drive?
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10. Local / Optional Charges

  • Is there a surcharge for younger drivers?
  • How much does it cost to hire a baby / booster child seat?
  • On the Silver Option, what is the approx cost of a tank of fuel?
  • Can we hire snow chains on hire cars?
  • Ski Rack Rental: Are Ski Racks available?
  • What if I sign for something I don't want when collecting the car?
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11. Locations

  • Where do we collect the car from when we arrive?
  • Can I collect the car from one location and return to a different location in Florida?
  • What are the charges for 1-way rentals?
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12. Child / Baby Seats

  • How much does it cost to hire a baby / booster child seat?
  • Can we take a child car seat to avoid paying extra to hire one?
  • What are the requirements regarding child seats?
  • Are child / booster seats available from all Suppliers?
  • Can we request a car with Integrated Child Seats?
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13. Driving Licenses

  • I have a new type UK driving license. Is this OK?
  • Does it matter if I have points on my license?
  • I have lost my driving license - can I still rent a car?
  • I sent my license off to DVLA for replacement. Can I still drive a rental car?
  • Do I need a special license to drive a mini-van?
  • Do I need an International Driving License to Drive in the USA?
  • I have the old style pink / green UK driving license - is that acceptable?
  • Does my driving license have to be written in English?
  • Does it matter what nationality I am, or which county my license is from?
  • What is the minimum time to have held my driving license?
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14. Vouchers

  • What do I need to take with me when I collect the vehicle?
  • What if I forget to take my voucher with me or travel without a voucher?
  • The number of days rental on the voucher is more than I booked. Why is this?
  • My voucher says I must have a clean license - is that correct?
  • What do I need to do with the voucher once I receive it?
  • My voucher says Insurance Excess Waiver is extra, but I thought this was included as standard.
  • I have my voucher, but it doesn't mention 'Silver' or 'Gold'
  • The car category I booked is not shown on my voucher, or is worded differently
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15. Miscellaneous

  • How do longer rental durations work?
  • Can I obtain a Disabled Parking Permit in the USA?
  • Hand Controls for Disabled Drivers
  • Do any cars have roof racks or tow-bars?
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16. Suppliers

  • Which company do you use for car hire?
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