Adding Additional Driver?
Nov 1, 2010 | 7:43 pm
#1
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Adding Additional Driver?
Hi There,
I have an upcoming rental at DFW, and want to add an additional driver. The main issue is that I'm flying in and meeting up with him later on. Two related questions:
1) Will I be able to add him to the contract without him being there? I have a copy of his driver's license
2) If I can do that, is there a way to do it in advance so I don't have to stop at the counter (I'm PC if that helps)
3) If not, would I be able to stop at an HLE later on to add him?
Thanks!
I have an upcoming rental at DFW, and want to add an additional driver. The main issue is that I'm flying in and meeting up with him later on. Two related questions:
1) Will I be able to add him to the contract without him being there? I have a copy of his driver's license
2) If I can do that, is there a way to do it in advance so I don't have to stop at the counter (I'm PC if that helps)
3) If not, would I be able to stop at an HLE later on to add him?
Thanks!
Nov 1, 2010 | 8:12 pm
#2
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It depends on the office you are renting from (you can get the info under the qualifications section of the website). For example at our local office unless they fit into the requirements for an authorized driver they have to be present, they need to present their information for verification, etc.
Authorized Operators
Acceptable Authorized Operators age 25 and older are automatically covered on the Rental Agreement.
Authorized Operators are:
- The employer, employee or fellow employee of renter on company business, (when booking includes company Corporate Discount Number).
- The renter's spouse for rentals that originate in Californiaor or Iowa.
- Authorized Operators do not have to be present at time of rental.
- There are no fees for Authorized Operators.
Additional Authorized Operators
- Individuals not automatically covered on the Rental Agreement as Authorized Operators noted above may be signed on as an "Additional Authorized Operator" (AAO). AAO's must be present and may be signed on to the rental agreement at the time of rental or during the rental at any US corporate location.
- Renter and each AAO must be present to sign Rental Agreement, present an acceptable credit card or debit card (if renting city accepts debit cards) in their own name, or a current round-trip ticket (air, train or bus), show valid driver's license, and must be a minimum of 21 years of age. For those 21 through 24 the location's age differential will apply.
Authorized Operators
Acceptable Authorized Operators age 25 and older are automatically covered on the Rental Agreement.
Authorized Operators are:
- The employer, employee or fellow employee of renter on company business, (when booking includes company Corporate Discount Number).
- The renter's spouse for rentals that originate in Californiaor or Iowa.
- Authorized Operators do not have to be present at time of rental.
- There are no fees for Authorized Operators.
Additional Authorized Operators
- Individuals not automatically covered on the Rental Agreement as Authorized Operators noted above may be signed on as an "Additional Authorized Operator" (AAO). AAO's must be present and may be signed on to the rental agreement at the time of rental or during the rental at any US corporate location.
- Renter and each AAO must be present to sign Rental Agreement, present an acceptable credit card or debit card (if renting city accepts debit cards) in their own name, or a current round-trip ticket (air, train or bus), show valid driver's license, and must be a minimum of 21 years of age. For those 21 through 24 the location's age differential will apply.
Nov 2, 2010 | 12:45 pm
#3
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Are you renting under a corporate CDP that allows colleagues to drive? If the answer is yes then he does not need to be present nor do you have to declare him in anyway as long as he is a business associate.
If the answer is no then he will need to be with you. You do not need to return to the renting location, you can do this at any Hertz corporate location, including HLE's.
If the answer is no then he will need to be with you. You do not need to return to the renting location, you can do this at any Hertz corporate location, including HLE's.
Nov 2, 2010 | 12:49 pm
#4
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My CDP does allow colleagues, but this is a friend, not a colleague.
I think I'm just going to drop by an HLE the next day. This should save some time at the counter too.
Thanks!
I think I'm just going to drop by an HLE the next day. This should save some time at the counter too.
Thanks!
Mar 6, 2013 | 6:38 pm
#6
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Yes. They and you have to sign an agreement. They and you may also be asked to present a AAA Membership Card. They will also have to present their drivers license. This can be done at any Hertz office, not just the initial rental location but don't let them drive until the agreement is signed.