Many friends will rent a car when they go to the United States for self-driving tours. Renting a car in the United States is different from that in China, and the operating procedures may be different. It is recommended that you choose a reliable and regular business when renting a car. Such a car will be safer and you will be less likely to get ripped off. Recommended car rental companies in the United States

Enterprise

Introduction: Enterprise

Rent-A-Car is the largest car rental company in North America, with more than 6,900 locations worldwide. branches. The company has more than 700,000 vehicles in its fleet and you will find a service location less than 15 miles across the United States. Not only in the United States, Enterprise

has service stations at more than 200 airports in Canada, Ireland, Germany and the United Kingdom. The prices are generally reasonable and the service is good.

Hertz

Introduction: Hertz is the world's largest car rental company and has provided high-quality rental services for more than 90 years. Hertz operates in approximately 150 countries around the world and is committed to providing quality car rental services to business and leisure travelers. There are many chain stores, the service is good, and the cars are in good condition, but the prices are a bit expensive.

Avis

Introduction: Avis was founded in 1948 and has more than 3,000 branches in the United States. Together with Hertz and Enterprise, it is one of the three largest car rental companies in the United States. It supports online booking and returns the car in other places. The procedures are also very convenient, and the price is slightly cheaper than the other two.

Alamo

Introduction: AlamoRentA

Car was founded in 1974 and is the most popular travel company in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America and Asia The destination offers low rent and a hassle-free customer experience. In addition, Alamo customers in the United States can book in advance and select rental car classes based on their needs. Alamo has the best reputation among budget car rental companies. If you have a tight rental budget, Alamo is a good choice. In addition, Alamo has become the official car rental company for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort in the United States.

NationalCarRental

Introduction: NationalCar

Rental is an internationally renowned car rental company with more than 1,500 service sites around the world, which can meet the needs of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Daily rental needs for frequent airport travelers in the Caribbean, Latin America and Asia.

Thrifty

Introduction: Thrifty provides car rental services in 1,000 locations in 70 countries around the world. It specializes in high-end car rentals. The cars are relatively new and the prices are expensive.

Dollar

Introduction: Dollar has nearly 300 stores and franchise stores in the United States. Focusing on being economical and affordable, it is the choice of many businesses

travel. The car is in decent condition, worthy of its price, and efficient. Dollar's price can be said to be the cheapest among the above companies, and it is friendly to the people.

Summary:

It is generally recommended to choose relatively well-known American companies, such as Hertz, Enterprise and Avis

These companies are basically all over the country. , there is a pick-up and drop-off location at the airport, which is very convenient for passengers.

If you want to get cheaper, you can use the three second-tier brands Alamo, National, Dollar, Thrifty, etc. introduced above.

Cheap is cheap, but in many cases the car is exclusive and the service may be worse. U.S. Car Rental Process Pre-rental Document Preparation

Main Driver’s Chinese Driver’s License

It is recommended that the minimum interval between first obtaining the license and the license is 1-2 years and that it be available in English. It is recommended that you also bring the backpage of your driver's license with you just in case.

English translation of driver's license

There are many different versions of the requirements for translation of driver's license online. Generally speaking, as long as it is an English translation of the driver's license, it does not necessarily have to be downloaded from the car rental company. However, if the car rental company you choose provides a driver’s license translation template, please use the template officially provided by the company. A black and white translation of the driver's license in English is sufficient, no color printing is required; the driver's license image on the translation must be clear.

An international credit card (Masterxard or Visa) in the name of the main driver

A credit card that supports international payment is required to pay the car rental deposit, which is usually around $200. Some companies may charge higher Some; the credit limit is recommended to be above $500.

GPS

It is recommended to prepare your own GPS. Just use Google Maps on your mobile phone. It is a very easy-to-use real-time navigation. If you want to use the GPS of the car rental company when renting a car in the United States, you have to rent it. The price is not cheap, ranging from a few dollars to more than ten dollars a day.

Tips: Be sure to have a credit card ready when picking up the car (cash will not be accepted, and DebitCard

will not be accepted). The name on the credit card must be consistent with the name on the driver's license. Because once the vehicle is fined, the American car rental company can easily deduct the money. Picking up the car

1. The main driver must bring all the relevant documents for picking up the car, and ensure that the international credit card (Mastercard/Visa/American

Express) in the name of the main driver has sufficient credit . The deposit for renting a car generally ranges from US$500 to US$3,000 depending on the model. It is recommended that the main driver bring two international credit cards in his name to ensure that there is enough available credit for pre-authorization and freezing of the vehicle deposit.

2. If you pick up the car in advance with the permission of the store, please be sure to return the car at the same time in advance, otherwise the store will charge you additional rental fees according to the retail price (usually one extra day's rent) ).

3. If there is an extra driver, be sure to present relevant information and register it at the store. Otherwise, if the extra driver causes an accident while driving, the insurance will become invalid.

Pick-up location: Pick up the car according to the agreed time, the pick-up location may be different

If you are traveling by plane, pick up the car in the landing city, the pick-up point is at the airport or airport Nearby, there will be a dedicated bus at the airport to take passengers to the airport office of the car rental company for free.

If you have not booked online in advance, you can directly go to the airport car rental office to complete all the procedures for booking and picking up the car. The cost may be higher than the cost of booking in advance.

If the car pick-up location is in a city where you live, you can just take a taxi or walk to the car rental office to pick up the car.

Confirm with the service staff the area where the vehicle can travel. Car rental companies will have restrictions in individual states or countries.

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Upgrade the model: When picking up the car, the company service staff may ask if you need to upgrade the model. At this time, you need to ask clearly whether the upgraded model will be based on the original price or the price. markup. In some cases, car rental companies will upgrade customers for free, while others promote upgrades and require additional fees. Therefore, be sure to confirm the situation with the service staff when picking up the car.

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Check scratches: After all document procedures are completed, the service staff will lead the renter to the parking lot to pick up the car. Both the car renter and the service staff need to inspect the vehicle. Any scratches on the exterior, the amount of fuel in the car, the completeness of necessary equipment, etc. all need to be registered by the service staff. Therefore, if you find any problems with the vehicle when you pick up the car, you must inform it in time. After leaving the parking lot, the renter will be fully responsible for the damage to the vehicle. Except for renters who have purchased full insurance, they do not need to worry about this.

6. Keep all contracts and documents. Returning the car

1. Generally, when you arrive at the car return store, the staff will inspect the vehicle, make records, and print out the settlement form on site. You need to check carefully to see if there are any additional charges.

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If you want to return the car by yourself during non-business hours, it is best to confirm with the car rental company in advance whether you can return the car during non-business hours; if so, the store will usually do so. You are required to park your vehicle in the designated area of ??the dealership and lock it. You need to record the fuel gauge and mileage and take photos of the fuel gauge, odometer, vehicle appearance, etc. (Be sure to turn on the time display function of the camera when taking photos. to prove the time of the photo you took); then put the car key into the key/drop

offbox. However, you need to bear the risks incurred from the time you return the car to the store's opening hours.

3. Remember not to smoke in the car, otherwise you may be charged a vehicle cleaning fee!

4. If your fuel policy is "pick up the car with full fuel, return the car with full fuel" "Please make sure to keep the refueling receipt within 5km of the return location, as the car dealer may ask you for it to ensure that the fuel tank is full.

5. After returning the car, it is recommended to keep all contracts and receipts properly for a period of time. If there are no violations during the rental period, the deposit will be automatically unfrozen and returned to the main driver's credit card within one month. Car rental model selection in the United States

Car rental in the United States is generally calculated by class. The levels from small to large are: economy cars, compact cars, mid-size cars, standard cars, full-size cars, mid-size SUVs, standard SUVs, full-size SUVs and 7-seat commercial vehicles, as well as high-end luxury cars (convertibles, sports cars, etc.) . Most non-luxury cars on the market can be rented at car rental companies.

Generally speaking, the larger the model, the more expensive it is. The price difference between full-size and below cars is very small, so full-size will always be the most cost-effective type of vehicle. Half of the travelers aged 80 and above will choose Full-size. If you are traveling in the wild or long-distance and need to climb hills, of course you should choose an SUV when traveling through the wild. In short, it is based on your actual situation. U.S. rental car insurance

Collision Damage Waiver/CDW: This insurance covers the rental car. It can protect the rental car from damage in the event of an accident. It is strongly recommended to buy it.

Third-party liability insurance (SupplementalLiability

Insurance/SLI): The car rental company’s agreement contains basic liability insurance, which covers the other party in the accident (if you hit someone , medical expenses are covered by liability insurance). Car rental companies usually want to sell you an additional liability insurance, which means that the basic liability insurance may not be enough to cover the other party’s medical expenses caused by a major accident. Whether you buy this or not depends on the individual.

Personal Accident

Insurance/PAI: Covers your medical expenses incurred after an accident. If you have purchased personal safety insurance, this is not required.

Personal property insurance (PEC): If Ruge’s personal belongings are stolen in the rented car or damaged due to a traffic accident, this insurance can cover the corresponding loss, but there is a certain limit. Usually This insurance will be included in PAI.

Roadside Assistance Insurance (RP): For example, if your rental vehicle has a flat tire, loses its keys, or breaks down on the road, this insurance will cover the cost of your request for assistance. Rent a car and refuel in the United States

What is the price of oil in the United States?

The price of oil in the United States fluctuates with international oil prices, generally about US$3-4 per gallon. Diesel will be cheaper than petrol. It is usually more expensive to refuel on highways and airports. And even on the same street, the gas prices at different gas stations will be different, or even very different. It is recommended to search more before filling up.

What types of gasoline are there in the United States?

There are three types of gasoline in the United States: Regular, Midgrade (or Plus), and Premium (or Supreme).

Regular: represents No. 85 to No. 88 oil (equivalent to No. 90 in China). Regular cars can just add Regular;

Midgrade (or Plus): represents No. 88 to No. 90 No. 93 oil (equivalent to domestic No. 93);

Premium (or Supreme): represents oil above No. 90 (equivalent to domestic No. 97).

The higher the fuel number of the gasoline, the better the quality of the oil.

How to refuel in the United States?

There are two main ways to refuel in the United States, manual refueling and self-service refueling. Please note that in New Jersey and Oregon there is only manual refueling. The main payment methods for refueling in the United States are cash payment and credit card payment. Usually pay by credit card, you need to know the local Zip code. If you want to use a domestic credit card to refuel, remember to quickly plug and unplug it once, then enter "00000" and wait for the system to confirm before refueling. Some gas pumps cannot recognize domestic credit cards, so it is recommended that you pay with cash, which is relatively simple and convenient. Some gas stations will offer discounts for paying with cash.