Originally Posted by
trueblu
I can't help with the main question of the OP. But in CA, there are no additional driver fees: although I've only ever tested this with one additional driver, not 6!
Excellent point! Had totally forgot about that. As a CA resident, I don't usually rent in CA and have a need to add other drivers. My need to add drivers is almost always out of state where charges apply.
Originally Posted by
WTPThom
[MENTION=632563]jtav559[/MENTION] :
Thanks for taking the time to answer me!The document check in France before our trip is actually a really good idea, but do you know if it is possible without renting a car at this time? Literally just go there so they see the documents, validate the Gold Plus account and leave?
I have never personally done a document check, but others on the forum have done it. Not sure if a rental is required to trigger the document check, or if you can just walk up to the desk..... Worse case, do a quick rental of an economy sized car to get your info in the system.
Originally Posted by
WTPThom
What the agent told me about the additional drivers credit cards makes us pretty anxious about the rental. You seem to have had a great experience with your Challenger R/T upgrade, but maybe that was because you are in your own country and a regular renter? They might take extra precautions with tourists, and we really just can't take the risk not to be able to get the cars because we don't have the right cards. Hopefully nobody will ask them, but it would be such a shame not getting the cars we booked (as they are such an important part of a 3000 miles roadtrip), or maybe worse, to get them but that only the main driver could drive them because he was the only one to have 2 credit cards, because I've never seen one man drive three cars at the same time
I *think* you might be confusing Adrenaline series with the Hertz Dream Car Series. Dream Cars are a tier above Adrenaline (for lack of a better term). Adrenaline is just another category among the fleet. Dream cars are a special sub fleet that have their own dedicated booking site. Dream Car site mentions the requirements you have outlined re: credit cards...
https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/produ...nited%20States
Screen Grabs from Hertz.Com
Dream Car Rental Requirement
Additionally, I did a test booking for an Adrenaline Series at LAX as a guest member. Here are the Terms and Conditions listed:
lease note: Credit Cards and Debit Cards can be used at the start of a rental, however there are some restrictions regarding the use of a debit card. To qualify for a rental using a debit card, you will be required to provide proof of a return airline flight that coincides with your rental and present two (2) valid forms of identification. You can use a debit card if it is already included in your Gold Plus Rewards profile or the rental is an Insurance Replacement rental. Regardless of which card was used for the reservation and pick up of the car, debit cards are accepted for payment at the end of your rental. Please refer to Forms of Payment in the Rental Qualifications & Requirements for complete information.
Also....
WHAT CREDIT CARDS DOES HERTZ ACCEPT?
Hertz accepts American Express, MasterCard, Carte Blanche, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, China Union Pay and some debit cards. We may place an authorized hold on your credit/debit card to cover the estimated rental charges plus up to USD 200.00 for any additional charges that may be incurred.
These funds will not be available for your use. A valid driver’s license and credit card must be presented. Debit cards issued under VISA, MasterCard and Discover logo which draw funds directly from the cardholder's account may be used at the outset of a rental to qualify when the following requirements are met; Hertz Airport locations will require proof of return airline flight to coincide with the rental and two valid forms of identification. Hertz Off Airport locations, if the renter is at least 25 years old, two valid forms of identification and one of the following: (a) provide a Corporate Discount Plan number or (b) proof of a return trip travel ticket to coincide with the rental (airline or cruise). There are exceptions; Debit cards are not accepted at the outset of a rental to qualify in Off Airport locations in the areas of New York Metropolitan Tri-State, Hartford, CT, Philadelphia, PA, Boston, MA, Manchester, NH, Detroit, MI, Baltimore, MD and Atlanta, GA. Other policy exceptions: Debit Card can be used if it is already in your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards profile or if the rental is a Replacement rental. Debit cards are not accepted on Dream Cars and Shelby GT-H rentals. Debit cards are accepted for payment at the end of your rental. In most cases a credit check will be performed for debit card customers to determine credit worthiness at the time of rental. If Hertz cannot secure credit approval and/or proper identification credentials are not supplied, Hertz will decline your rental.
No mention above of 2 cards required......
All that said, the Hertz rep you spoke with could be confusing the two classes - Adrenaline vs Dream Cars.
Originally Posted by
WTPThom
One thing is sure by now, is that we are going to get two credit cards for the main driver. They are likely to be Carrefour Pass credit cards (Carrefour is the equivalent of Walmart, here in France), they are real credit cards and Mastercard too. But we really really would like to avoid getting everyone from our group to get two credit cards as well, just for identification purposes...
I would recommend looking for a credit card that offers rental car insurance as part of its benefits. Many mid-tier and premium cards here in the US offer rental car insurance. Not sure about EU credit cards, bit of a different market. But I would imagine there are some out there since EU citizens do rent cars alot here in the USA. Would save you some money as you could decline Hertz extra coverage.