As we all know, the United States is a country on wheels, and the best way to travel there is by car. The car rental industry in America is quite developed. The major companies are ZIPcar, Hertz, Avis, bagehot, National and so on. There are all kinds of rental cars in America. From the economy of various Japanese brands, to Dodge, Buick and Ford made in the United States, to luxury Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Jaguar and Lincoln extended cars, it can be described as everything.
It should be noted that vehicles are not grouped by brand, but by model and size. You have to decide whether to rent an ordinary car (car), a sport utility vehicle (SUV) or other special vehicles. For example, some outlets in Hertz provide special cars such as luxury cars or green cards. Then it is necessary to determine the model size of the selected car group, which is generally divided into compact size, standard size and full size from small to large. Of course, the rent and insurance vary according to the car group and size, and the daily rent ranges from tens of yuan to nearly thousand yuan. Large car rental companies provide 90% new cars, which are less than one year old or have a mileage of less than 20,000 miles.
Rent a car according to 24 hours, accurate to the minute. If the car is returned from a different place, the cost will be several hundred yuan higher. After the vehicle is selected, it is necessary to purchase insurance, such as vehicle damage insurance (DLW), vehicle all insurance, personnel insurance, etc. And car damage insurance is compulsory; The latter two are optional and expensive. If you have already purchased relevant overseas accident insurance in China, you don't need to choose.
The rental company's vehicles are full of gas. If you choose "empty box rental", you need to pay for a box of gasoline first, and it doesn't matter how much oil you return the car. If it is a "full tank rent", you don't need to pay the gas fee first, but you should also fill it up when you return it, otherwise you will have to pay. In addition, the gasoline labels in the United States are different from those in China, which are 83#, 87# and 93#. Generally, you can add 83 # gasoline after you hit the road.
Large car rental companies also provide other auxiliary services, such as Hertz's NEVERLOST car satellite navigation system equipment, computer-made driving guide and SIRIUS satellite broadcasting, which are intimate navigation and auxiliary entertainment services specially provided for foreign drivers.
The credit system in the United States is developed, and you don't need to pay when you pick up the car, but you need to use a credit card as a guarantee, so the available credit card must be enough for all the expenses of renting a car, otherwise you won't get the car. When the car is returned, all the expenses of the car will be deducted, and the electronic bill can be found online one week later.
It is particularly important to note that if the leased vehicle is driven by more than one person, all drivers of the vehicle must be present in person, show relevant certificates and sign a lease contract. Because once an unregistered person encounters an accident driving the car, the result will be very troublesome.
After you sign the contract and guarantee it with a credit card, the staff will give you a number, which is the location of the car rental in the parking lot. Enter the parking lot and press the number to find your car. After checking the condition of the car, give the manager a document and you can drive out of the parking lot. From then on, your self-driving trip to the United States can officially begin. Pay attention to safety and have a nice trip. Considering that American law stipulates that all drivers must buy this kind of insurance, otherwise it is illegal. Provide the following reference about American car rental insurance: American Dole car rental website about American insurance and compensation system.
1. Exemption from liability for loss and damage
2. Personal protection plan
3. Supplementary liability insurance/third party liability insurance
4. Driver protection without insurance or all risks
5. Taxation/Choice
1. Exemption from liability for loss and damage
In the process of leasing, if the vehicle is lost or damaged, the contractor (driver) usually needs to pay the full repair fee. After purchasing LDW, according to the laws and regulations of various countries, these fees can be partially or completely exempted.
Exemption from liability for loss and damage is not insurance.
Exemption cannot be used when the contractor (driver) or other authorized drivers have the following behaviors.
(1) Violating the terms of the lease contract;
(2) because the key can't be pulled out or fixed, the doors, windows and carriages can't be closed or locked, and the vehicle is stolen or damaged;
(3) Failing to notify the company or the police immediately after the damage occurred;
(4) Unable to pay the lease fee under the contract;
⑤ National laws and regulations;
2. Personal protection plan
During the period of vehicle rental, if there is death or injury due to accident, the personal protection plan will provide the following compensation for the contractor (driver) and rider.
If the contractor (driver) buys a personal protection plan at the beginning of the lease, the contractor (driver) driver will be guaranteed all day, that is, whether he is in the car or not at the time of the accident, he will receive corresponding compensation. It can only protect passengers from accidents when riding.
Personal protection plan includes: personal accident insurance and loss insurance of articles held.
In case of death or injury due to an accident, personal accident insurance will pay for the medical expenses and emergency rescue expenses. The compensation personnel include all passengers rented by the contractor (driver).
Insurance against loss caused by theft of related items (except cash and securities) in the car during the leasing process. The object of insurance is limited to the signatory and his immediate family members.
The maximum compensation for each person is $650, and the maximum compensation for each accident is $65,438+0,950.
3. Supplementary liability insurance/third party liability insurance
After an accident occurred during the local lease in Hawaii, USA (this insurance is included in the "Easy Travel" plan), the maximum compensation provided by this insurance can reach USD 6,543,800+0,000 (including compensation for people and things), and the compensation targets include contractors (drivers) and other authorized drivers.
According to American law, all drivers must buy this kind of insurance, otherwise it is illegal.
4. Driver protection without insurance or all risks
In the mainland of the United States (the insurance has been included in the "Easy Travel" plan), UMP provides protection for contractors (drivers), other authorized drivers and other passengers with a high compensation amount of $6.5438+0 million during the lease period.
5. Taxation/Choice
The following are all reference fees, and the specific fees are subject to the local on-site charges.
The price package of "Easy Travel and Free Travel" already includes taxes, fuel and extra driver fees. Sales tax varies from city to city, ranging from 5% of the purchase price to 15%.
State taxes vary according to the location of the lease. Reference price: 8.25% or $7.83.
The compensation fee for airport franchise is different from that for airport rental in the city. All or part of this fee is charged by the airport management department, and the lessee needs to pay this fee in advance when picking up the car at the airport rental counter. Reference price: USD 65,438+USD 05.00.
Before the fuel fee lease, provide the lessee with the initial fuel and collect the initial fuel fee. The lessee shall return the vehicle as empty as possible. Unused fuel is not refundable. Reference price: $44.00
Additional driver fees In addition to the main driver, the same vehicle can apply for 4 additional drivers.