With the One way car rental option that Alamo.nl offers, you are more flexible and can enjoy more freedom. For instance, do you wish to pick up your rental car at the airport and return it in the city center? With a rental car from Alamo.nl this is usually no problem.
Often extra charges apply (drop off costs) if you return the rental car at a different location. The extra fee can vary depending on the location. If additional charges apply, you will see them on the screen when you make a reservation at Alamo.nl and they will be written on your invoice and voucher. Drop off costs will always have to be paid at the actual rental location upon picking up the car. They are never included in the amount you pay when you make the booking. The drop off costs mentioned on Alamo.nl, your invoice and your voucher do not include any local taxes.
One way car rental in Europe
In most European countries it is allowed to return the rental car at a different location from where you picked it up. The additional costs vary per country. Sometimes a surcharge only applies with car rental shorter than one week and one way rental is free of costs when the rental period is longer. If you check a rental price online, the additional drop off costs will be shown on the screen.
In the USA and Canada there are some extra conditions and exceptions for One way car rental. Do you want to rent a car that you can pick up at location A and drop off at location B? Then it is good to know that this is not possible when you rent an Economy car. One way car rental is not allowed for Economy cars.
No drop-off costs
Do you want to be sure about possible additional drop off costs when you make a reservation? Then request a quote at Alamo.nl or contact our customer service. It is good to know that no drop off charges apply within Florida or California. Between San Francisco airport or Los Angeles and Las Vegas airport (and vice versa) there are also no additional costs.
Good to know: In Canada the drop off costs between Calgary and Vancouver are CA$ 150,- (price is calculated based on the airport locations) but if you choose to drive this route the other way round there is no surcharge.
One way between the USA and Canada
With Alamo.nl it is possible to pick up your rental car in the USA and return it in Canada or vice versa. Alamo.nl has about 17 locations in the USA where you can rent a car and return it in Canada. In Canada Alamo.nl has 13 locations where you can rent a car that you can drop off in the USA.
A popular one way route is Seattle – Vancouver. Other routes that our customers like are Toronto Airport – Buffalo Airport and Toronto Airport – Boston Airport. Do you want to find out what the drop off costs are for your reservation? Please contact us through Alamo.nl
When you drop off your rental car, some administrative work is again part of the process. When you have a flight to catch, make sure to allow enough time to get to the rental location and drop off your car.
Opening hours
The opening hours of the rental locations can be found on the website, but are also noted on your rental voucher. The phone number and GPS coordinates are also noted on your rental voucher. Did you agree to drop off your rental car after hours? Please drop off your car at the designated area and leave your key in the drop box. You will still be responsible for the rental car until the office opens. Keep in mind that dropping off your rental car does take some time as well. In Europe the car will be checked again for damages and the findings will be checked with the form you signed when you picked up your car.
Forms
It’s important to keep all the forms you received and/or signed. If you have a question or complaint after returning home, the handling process will be quickest when you have all the original documents in your possession.
Last Updated on June 21, 2022 by Kristin
You manage to return a rental car before it the designated return time. But then the rental company hits you with a whopping fee of hundreds of dollars. Why? Because you mistakenly returned the vehicle to the wrong rental location. Sound far-fetched? One traveler reported getting hit with a $932 fee for accidentally returning a car to a location a few miles from the correct one. He was able to get the fee refunded, but only after spending a significant amount of time resolving the situation. If you must return your rental car to a different location, it’s crucial that you let the company know beforehand.
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Here’s how to avoid getting entangled in a similar scenario.
Why You Might Return a Car to a Different Location
There are two situations where you would return a rental car to a different location than where you picked it up. The first is for a planned, one-way rental, and the second is due to unexpected changes in your travel plans.
One-Way Rentals
In the first scenario, you are planning to pick up a car in one location and drop it off in another. One-way rentals typically involve an extra fee, but not always. This is sometimes referred to as a “drop charge” or “drop-off fee.” This fee will be included in the fine print when you make a reservation online. It can add hundreds of dollars to a standard, round-trip reservation.
With one-way rentals, you’ll almost certainly pay more than for a trip that starts and ends in the same location. However, the advantage is that there will be no surprises.
Unexpected Changes
The second situation is usually an unexpected change of plans. Family illness, itinerary changes or diverted flights are situations that may force you to return a car to a different place. Or, you might even accidentally return the car to a different location, as in the example above.
The penalty for unexpected drop-offs will vary by rental company. In some cases, the company may just adjust the total cost of your reservation to account for what is essentially a one-way rental. However, some companies, including National Car Rental, may charge additional fees for the unexpected drop-off itself.
How to Avoid Fees For Unexpected Drop-Offs
Take these steps to avoid unexpected drop-off fees on your next rental.
Call the rental company immediately.
If your plans change and require you to drop off a car at an unplanned location, call the rental car company right away. Inform them of your change in plans. Call ahead to modify the reservation so you’re not hit with a fee for an unexpected drop-off. It gives the company a heads up so they have a record of where you will be returning the vehicle.
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If you already paid for a one-way rental and are planning to leave the car at the original drop-off location, you shouldn’t pay any additional fee for the drop-off.
Ask AutoSlash for one-way quotes.
If there’s any doubt you can return a car to the same location where you picked it up, opt for a one-way rental from the start. The fees for returning the car to a different location will be taken care of in the overall rental rate. You won’t have to worry about paying more as long as you return the car to the specified location.
To find affordable one-way rentals, ask AutoSlash for a free, quick quote on your next car rental reservation.
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- Cheap One-Way Rentals With No Drop-Off Fee
- AutoSlash’s Cheap One-Way Car Rental Guide