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What do you need to rent a car?

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Well i need a car since i wrecked mine last night. I have only rented a car in Costa Rica, never in the states. How much available credit do i need on my credit card? Any suggestions for finding the cheapest rates? I am trying to deal with my car insurance company so i cant call around... Thanks in advance.
 
Originally posted by: Roger
Good credit and driving record
Must be 25 years old
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thrifty, dollar, and enterprise rent to those under 25. Thrifty and Dollar charge extra($15/day and $20/day, respectively). Enterprise does not charge extra, but does not allow you to rent any category higher than full size.

This does vary by location, depending on local ordinances, as far as I can tell.
 
A few years ago when I rented cars, here's what they always requested:

Valid and current drivers license.
Proof of insurance (or you can purchase their insurance).
Another piece of ID (I used my social security card)
Credit card (no debit cards allowed)
3 personal references who are NOT related to you, they called all of them before renting the car.
Employer info (this was also verified, they did call my employer)

After I passed all those, we inspected the car, I signed some forms, they gave me the keys and that was it.
 
I guess it depends on where you live. I rented a Corolla last year from a toyota dealership here in California. I was 23 at the time.
 
Originally posted by: RossMAN
A few years ago when I rented cars, here's what they always requested:

Valid and current drivers license.
Proof of insurance (or you can purchase their insurance).
Another piece of ID (I used my social security card)
Credit card (no debit cards allowed)
3 personal references who are NOT related to you, they called all of them before renting the car.
Employer info (this was also verified, they did call my employer)

After I passed all those, we inspected the car, I signed some forms, they gave me the keys and that was it.
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Holy crap :Q. Which company was this so I can avoid them in the future?
 
Originally posted by: RossMAN
A few years ago when I rented cars, here's what they always requested:

Valid and current drivers license.
Proof of insurance (or you can purchase their insurance).
Another piece of ID (I used my social security card)
Credit card (no debit cards allowed)
3 personal references who are NOT related to you, they called all of them before renting the car.
Employer info (this was also verified, they did call my employer)

After I passed all those, we inspected the car, I signed some forms, they gave me the keys and that was it.
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Im in school fulltime, does it matter that I technically dont have a job? (i.e. under the table work).
 
Originally posted by: KLin
Originally posted by: RossMAN
A few years ago when I rented cars, here's what they always requested:

Valid and current drivers license.
Proof of insurance (or you can purchase their insurance).
Another piece of ID (I used my social security card)
Credit card (no debit cards allowed)
3 personal references who are NOT related to you, they called all of them before renting the car.
Employer info (this was also verified, they did call my employer)

After I passed all those, we inspected the car, I signed some forms, they gave me the keys and that was it.
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Holy crap :Q. Which company was this so I can avoid them in the future?
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It was my first time ever renting a car, I was over 21 but under 25.

Enterprise Rent a Car.

I only rented through them because no other national chain would rent to under 25 year olds and the Dodge Neon was a bargain ($39 a weekend day).
 
Originally posted by: RossMAN
A few years ago when I rented cars, here's what they always requested:

Valid and current drivers license.
Proof of insurance (or you can purchase their insurance).
Another piece of ID (I used my social security card)
Credit card (no debit cards allowed)
3 personal references who are NOT related to you, they called all of them before renting the car.
Employer info (this was also verified, they did call my employer)

After I passed all those, we inspected the car, I signed some forms, they gave me the keys and that was it.
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I'm surprised they didn't take your fingerprints and DNA sample.
 
Originally posted by: Argo
Originally posted by: RossMAN
A few years ago when I rented cars, here's what they always requested:

Valid and current drivers license.
Proof of insurance (or you can purchase their insurance).
Another piece of ID (I used my social security card)
Credit card (no debit cards allowed)
3 personal references who are NOT related to you, they called all of them before renting the car.
Employer info (this was also verified, they did call my employer)

After I passed all those, we inspected the car, I signed some forms, they gave me the keys and that was it.
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I'm surprised they didn't take your fingerprints and DNA sample.
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Well they did hand me a Hustler magazine, a cup and locked me in a bathroom.

oops sorry that was another incident 🙂
 
Well they did hand me a Hustler magazine, a cup and locked me in a bathroom.

oops sorry that was another incident
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you once again mis-spelled Playgirl 😉
 
Originally posted by: Roger
Good credit and driving record
Must be 25 years old
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I don't think they check your credit report.
I've never had a credit check anyway.
 
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