Corporate contract includes “9 additional drivers”
May 25, 2021, 5:47 am
#1
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Corporate contract includes “9 additional drivers”
So my employer’s contract with National includes “9 additional drivers” in the optional features. Does this mean others can drive the car during the rental? Or do they have to be physically added onto the reservation with at the gate when renting the car?
May 25, 2021, 6:00 am
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The problem is this is a pre-negotiated benefit. Only your employer can tell you. If you use it contrary to any policy, it can have serious trouble if trouble finds you.
FWIW - car rental companies prefer on record.
May 25, 2021, 2:13 pm
#4
Company Representative - National Car Rental
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ChristopherJN, all additional authorized drivers must appear at the time of rental along with the primary renter and meet age and driver’s license requirements. If we can answer any additional questions for you, please email [email protected] include your full name, reservation number, and any additional details. Thank you! - Carol H.
May 26, 2021, 11:57 am
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We have the same on our Corp account with National and our travel dept states any company employee can drive that vehicle, they do not have to be on the rental agreement.
May 26, 2021, 3:04 pm
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May 26, 2021, 3:30 pm
#7
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I’ve had more than one exit/desk agent confirm this.
May 26, 2021, 5:35 pm
#8
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Anyone employed by the same company can drive … for leisure rentals too? I have corporate code for official use and a different one for leisure, with seemingly similar terms and coverages; maybe the official one has SLI included; but both say up to 9 additional drivers included.
May 26, 2021, 5:37 pm
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Jun 1, 2021, 12:05 pm
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You can always add drivers for a fee. As to whether you can add them for free depends on the terms your employer has with National. Note that in California, all additional drivers can be added without a fee regardless of company or contract.