Affordable Rent a Car

A. Rental Rates: Daily Rental rates are based on a 24-hour rental day starting at noon the day of rental. The minimum charge is one day, plus mileage, if applicable.The renter will be charged for each hour and/or any part of an hour in excess of a rental day the renter keeps the vehicle until the vehicle is returned, up to the applicable daily rate. Mileage charges, if applicable, will be the number of miles driven as determined by the odometer readings at the beginning and end of the rental. In addition to the daily rate you will be charged a daily rental rate per/day “late return” fee if you return the vehicle more than two hours after the return date and time on the rental agreement. If the renter fails to comply with the conditions applicable to the rate, including the geographic driving restrictions of 200-mile radius of rental location, a mileage charge, surcharge or other rates may apply.

B. Driving Age: The minimum age to rent a vehicle is 21 years of age. Please inquire for specific information on driver ages and the applicable charge for drivers 21 to 24 years of age.

C. Authorized Drivers: The Affordable Rent-A-Car vehicle may be driven only by an authorized driver. An authorized driver is the renter and any additional person who appears at the time of rental and signs the rental agreement. All authorized drivers must satisfy our age requirements, have a valid drivers license, and fulfill our other qualifications, which vary by location. Employers and co-employees of renters renting on corporate rate plans, if properly licensed and meet our age requirements, are authorized to drive the vehicle while acting within the scope of their employment duties. See our credit requirements and driver’s license requirements below. The authorized driver and any additional authorized drivers may be subject to a driver record check (See below). No other persons are authorized to drive the vehicle.

D. Additional Authorized Drivers and Fees: All additional authorized drivers are required to qualify to drive the vehicle. To qualify, Affordable Rent-A-Car requires all additional drivers, including spouses, to satisfy our minimum age requirements, have a valid drivers license and pay an additional driver fee. However, the following additional drivers do not need to pay an additional driver fee or separately qualify as long as they meet our minimum age requirements and have a valid drivers license: (1) government renters on official orders, and (2) drivers/companions of physically impaired customers. The additional driver may also be subject to a driver record check and an underage drivers fee. (See below). Please review specific information on additional driver fees charged.

E. Underage Driver's Fee: An authorized driver 21 to 24 years of age will be charged an Underage Drivers fee because of such driver's age in addition to the additional driver fee, if applicable., please inquire for specific information on additional authorized or underage drivers at the location where you intend to rent a vehicle. (top)

F. Credit Qualifications/requirement: To qualify to rent the Affordable Rent-A-Car vehicle, the renter must present at the time of rental a major credit card or debit card (See Debit Card Usage below) in the renter’s own name with available credit. A hold will be placed on the renter’s credit card for the estimated amount of the rental plus a security deposit, as determined by Affordable Rent-A-Car. The hold will be removed at the end of the rental when the final charges are settled. Please inquire at Affordable Rent-A-Car for specific information on credit qualifications and requirements. (top)

G. Debit Card Usage: If the customer presents a debit card at the beginning of rental to qualify to rent, we will perform a debit card check and credit inquiry screening through Equifax Credit Information Services, Inc. This type of inquiry will screen out customers who present a greater driving risk to us, using a standard set of criteria. The credit inquiry is posted on the customer's credit report and may have an effect on the customer's credit evaluation. In the event that a customer's debit card check and credit inquiry fail to meet our debit card criteria, the customer will not be allowed to rent unless they provide a major credit card in their own name. Our debit card policy complies with all applicable U.S. federal and state laws. Debit cards are accepted for payment at the end of rental without a credit inquiry. (top)

H. "Key Ring" Credit Cards: Affordable Rent-A-Car does not accept the small credit cards issued by credit card companies that fit on a key ring. In the event that a customer presents the key ring credit card at the time of rental, the rental location may ask you to present the standard size credit card or another form of payment. (top)

I. Gasoline Policy: The renter must refill the gas tank of the vehicle before returning the vehicle and present a fuel receipt to avoid a refueling charge unless the renter chooses the prepaid fuel option. If the renter chooses the prepaid fuel option, the renter will pay a specified charge as set forth in the rental agreement and have no obligation to return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel. There is no credit or refund given for any fuel in the tank at the end of the rental. If the renter does not choose the prepaid fuel option and does not return the vehicle with a full tank of gas, the renter will be required to pay a fuel charge to compensate Affordable Rent-A-Car for the cost and service of refueling the vehicle. The fuel charge is based on the estimated number of gallons needed to refill the tank multiplied by the rate per gallon charge specified in the rental agreement. These methods of estimation necessarily rely on human judgment. Affordable Rent-A-Car estimates the number of gallons needed to refill the gas tank either (1) by reading the fuel gauge to estimate the approximate amount of fuel needed to refill the tank (for example, one-half tank) and multiplying that number by the manufacturer's specified fuel tank capacity, or (2) if the renter did not purchase any fuel during the rental, by reading the odometer to determine the amount of miles driven during the rental and dividing that number by the vehicle's estimated average fuel efficiency (miles per gallon) based on the manufacturer's fuel efficiency specifications. (top)

J. Geographic Limitations: Driving is restricted to the State of Florida only. There is a limited radius of 200-mile of the rental location. There will be additional charges for renter’s that leave the state and/or drive outside of the restricted 200- mile radius. (top)

1 - Available Driving Aids: If the renter will require driving aids to operate a vehicle, please contact us at 1-888-499-9901. Affordable Rent-A-Car has only one vehicle with driving aids and will need a 3-month advance notice when making reservations. This will ensure availability of equipment and allow Affordable Rent-A-Car personnel to install such equipment prior to the rental. (top)

2 - Additional Authorized Drivers: If a traveling companion shall serve as the driver during the rental, please advise the Affordable Rent-A-Car representative at the time of rental and pick-up. There is no additional charge for an additional authorized driver for non-driving disabled renters. If the renter will require driving aids to operate a vehicle, please contact us at 1-888-499-9901. (top)

L. Driver's Licenses: The renter or any additional authorized driver's wanting to drive the rental vehicle must present (at the beginning of the rental) a motor vehicle driver's license that is valid for the entire rental period. A valid motor vehicle driver’s license means a drivers license that has not been suspended, expired, surrendered or revoked and includes an expiration date occurring after the end of the rental period. The following motor vehicle driver’s licenses are generally acceptable in the U.S. (top)

1 - A valid permanent motor vehicle driver's license issued by any state, territory or possession of the U.S with a visible State Seal. Temporary driver’s license is not acceptable.

2 - A traffic citation issued by any state, territory or possession of the U.S., as a temporary license, valid for the entire rental period (the court date being the expiration date) accompanied with a second form of photo identification with signature (excluding the credit card used for rental). (top)

4 - A valid driver's license issued by a province or territory of Canada.

*If the foreign issued drivers license is from a country where permanent or non-expiring drivers licenses are issued, the renter and any additional drivers will also be required to show their passport, visa or other current U.S. issued documentation at the beginning of the rental authorizing the renter or driver to be present in the USA at the time of rental. (top)

M. Driver Record Checks: In the U.S., before we will rent a vehicle and when the customer arrives at our location, the customer and any additional authorized drivers may be subject to a driving record and license check with the DMV. In the rare instance the driving record and license check fails to meet our criteria, we reserve the right to deny the rental based on the DMV report. A list of our criteria follows:

The drivers have not, during the last 24 months, accrued 8 or more points; and,

The drivers have a valid license that is not currently suspended, revoked, expired or surrendered; and,

The drivers have not, during the last 36 months, pled guilty or a paid a fine for, or otherwise been convicted, of:

Three or more moving violations,
Two or more accidents, and,

The drivers have not, during the last 48 months, pled guilty or paid a fine for, or otherwise been convicted, of:

One or more reckless driving,
One or more accidents with a fatality or bodily injury,
Operating a vehicle, or permitting the operation of a vehicle, without a license or without insurance,
Possession of a stolen vehicle or using a vehicle in a crime, or,
Failure to report an accident or leaving the scene of an accident; and,
The drivers have not, during the last 72 months, been convicted of DWI, DWAI, or DUI. (top)

1 - Child Safety Seats: For an additional charge, infant, toddler and child/youth safety seats are available.

2 - Global Positioning System ("GPS"): GPS unit for use during the rental for an additional daily charge. The small, dashboard-mounted device is programmed for multiple languages and contains mapping details of the entire U.S. with nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and tourist attractions. The GPS unit can be programmed to avoid toll roads. (top)

1 - Road Side Service: This service is offered by us and provides you with accidental towing, lockout, flat tire, and fuel and battery service during your rental at an extra fee per service. The fees will be charged to your account at the return of your rental.

2 - Toll Fees: All toll fees and/or violations will be the responsibility of the renter. By renting a vehicle from Affordable Rent-A-Car you agree to pay us for all unpaid tolls and violations (including violations captured by camera) charged by the toll authority plus a $25.00 administrative fee per violation. If you have a personal transponder or account, it may not transfer to the rental vehicle and you will be charged a toll violation. Please be advised that some toll roads are managed electronically and have no manned booths. (top)

Q. Additional Fees: At Affordable Rent-A-Car the renter may incur one or more of the following charges and fees: (i) an (airport) concession recovery fee or off-airport access fee; (ii) an (airport) consolidated facility charge; plus, frequent flyer surcharges, and vehicle license fees which are the estimated average per day per vehicle portion of our total annual vehicle taxes, licensing, titling, and registration costs, and other governmental fees or charges on top of the daily rate and any optional products and services the renter selects. These charges are calculated either as a per-day or a per-rental charge. (top)

A. Loss or Damage to the Affordable Rent-A-Car Vehicle: The renter and any additional drivers are responsible for all damage to, or loss or theft of, the Vehicle, loss of use of the Vehicle while it is being repaired, diminished value of the Vehicle caused by damage to it or repair of it, missing equipment towing and storage charges, and a reasonable charge to cover our administrative expenses connected with any damage claim, whether or not you are at fault. (Subject to limitations imposed by the law) You are required to report all accidents or incidents of theft and vandalism to Affordable Rent-A-Car and the police as soon as you discover them. (top)

B. Third Party Liability Claims: You agree to provide auto liability through your own personal auto policy. You are responsible for all damage or loss you cause to others. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, a renter and/or any additional authorized driver (and the respective insurance company of each) is primarily responsible for all third party claims of personal injury, including death, and property damage caused or arising from the use and operation of the Affordable Rent-A-Car vehicle during the rental. (top)

C. Optional Protection Package: At the time of rental, Affordable Rent-A-Car offers for purchase at the option of the renter, Collision Damage Waiver ("CDW"), Personal Protection Plan ("PPP"), Personal Accident Insurance ("PAI"), Personal Effects Coverage ("PEC) and Supplemental Liability Insurance ("SLI). The per day cost, coverage, provider and availability vary by vehicle category and rate. The optional products offered by the rental company may duplicate coverage provided by the renter’s personal automobile insurance or insurance the renter may have through another source. Purchase of optional products is not required to rent the vehicle. Separate brochures available at the rental location summarize the optional products. We charge a per day fee for each day or part of a day the vehicle is rented for any optional products you select. (top)

1 - Collision Damage Waiver ("CDW"): If the renter purchases the CDW plan, Affordable Rent-A-Car will agree to waive the renter’s responsibility for loss or damage to the vehicle in full or in part. CDW is not insurance or an insurance product. CDW is a waiver. (top)

CDW does not apply if: (1) the renter uses the vehicle in violation of the rental agreement ; (2) the renter fails to remove the keys, or close and lock all windows, doors and trunk, and the vehicle is stolen or vandalized; (3) the renter fails to notify us and the police immediately after the loss; and (4) the renter fails to pay the charges under the rental agreement; or (5) other exceptions as allowed by the applicable state or provincial law. (top)

Before deciding whether to purchase CDW, renters should determine whether their own automobile insurance provides adequate coverage for a rental vehicle damage or loss and determine the amount of the deductible under their own insurance coverage. The purchase of CDW is not mandatory. CDW is not insurance. (top)

2 - Personal Protection Plan ("PPP"): PPP includes Personal Accident Insurance ("PAI") and Personal Effects Coverage (PEC) and must be purchased together. (top)

a. PAI: provides benefits to the renter and the renters passengers for accidental medical expenses, ambulance expenses and accidental death benefits during the rental period. If this optional coverage is purchased by a renter, the renter is covered twenty-four hours a day for all accidents, whether the renter is actually in the rental vehicle or not at the time of the accident. Passengers in an Affordable Rent-A-Car vehicle are only covered for accidents occurring while the passengers occupy the Affordable Rent-A-Car vehicle. (top)

b. PEC: insures the personal effects of the renter and any member of the renter's immediate family traveling with the renter. A member of a renter's immediate family must permanently reside in the renter's household. If this optional coverage is purchased by the renter, PEC covers only personal effects with which the renter or immediate family member are traveling. A brochure is provided to review the coverage and limitations and exclusions, PEC pays covered claims even if the renter's homeowner's policy provides coverage. (top)

2 - Supplemental Liability Insurance ("SLI"): For an additional daily charge, a renter may purchase SLI at the time of rental. If accepted, SLI affords the renter with liability insurance in excess of any existing insurance, from the state’s statutory minimum limits (see below) up to One Million Dollars. This insurance will help protect the renter should the renter injure another person in an accident, or damage the property of another while operating the rental vehicle, up to the policy limits. SLI does not cover damage or injury to the driver or additional operator, family or household members, or passengers. SLI coverage may duplicate coverage already provided by your personal insurance policies, with or without deductible. SLI is primary over any other coverage applicable to you. The rental car agent and its employees are not qualified to evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance coverage’s. The purchase of SLI is not required in order to rent a vehicle. The policy, viewable upon request, contains additional terms and conditions. (top)

OPTIONAL LIABILITY COVERAGE IS SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC BENEFITS, EXCLUSIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS, WHICH ARE SUMMARIZED ON THE SEPARATE BROCHURES AVAILABLE AT THE RENTAL LOCATION.

Questions may be directed to office@affordablerentacar.net or by calling us Toll Free at 1-888-499-9901.