Miscellaneous - Florida and US Car Hire FAQ

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1. How do longer rental durations work?
2. Can I obtain a Disabled Parking Permit in the USA?
3. Hand Controls for Disabled Drivers
4. Why have you requested driving license and other details from me?

How do longer rental durations work?

• Alamo & Budget:
  • Maximum of 56 days in a single rental period
  Dollar, Thrifty:
  • Florida: Maximum of 56 days in a single rental period
  • Other US States / Canada: Maximum of 28 days in a single rental period

  If you book a car for a longer period than above, this is permitted, but you will be required to return to any convenient depot at a point within your overall rental that would mean no single segment of the rental exceeds the maximum duration for the area in question.

  Once you have placed your order, if you do not advise us otherwise, our supplier will choose a date and location. This can be amended if it is not suitable.

Can I obtain a Disabled Parking Permit in the USA?

• If you have a foreign (i.e. NON USA) disabled parking permit then you can obtain a temporary parking permit once you arrive in the USA. The rental company will give you specific details when you collect your car, and usually involves a visit to the local issuing office.

  See this link for more details – Disabled Parking Permits

Hand Controls for Disabled Drivers

• If you book a car through our site, many of the vehicles can be fitted with hand controls either on the left or the right of the steering wheel.

  When you place your order, use the notes field to specify your requirements. This will then be requested on your reservation. There is no extra charge for this.

  Dollar

  The following rental car types can be fitted with left or right-handed controls:

  • Intermediate
  • Full Size
  • Premium
  • Luxury
  • Convertible
  • SUV / 4x4

  All types of hire car (including those above plus Economy, Compact, 7, 8 and 12 seaters) can be fitted with steering balls or 'spinner knob' steering controls.

  Alamo and U-Save

  Alamo and U-Save do not supply hand controls on any vehicle type

  Budget

  Most cars up to and including 7 seaters can be fitted with Hand Controls.

  Hand controls can not be fitted to 8 and 12 seaters.

Why have you requested driving license and other details from me?

• If you book Budget car hire through us, and select to collect from Sanford and you collection time is near or after the depot closing time, we will request extra information from you. Budget and Avis are both part of the same company. If the Budget desk is closed for the collection time booked, you will need to go to the Avis desk (next to Budget) to collect your car. You will still receive a Budget car, but it will be parked in the Avis car parking bays. Avis require the following additional information about the lead driver, which also leads to faster processing times on collection:

  • Driving License Number
  • Home Address
  • Date of Birth

  You will be contacted by us in advance if this information is required.