never rented a car before.... so this is new for me...
Found a good rate on a car .... reserved it... didn't mention on the site about a hold but I know some places hold $200... the rate is $122... What would I expect to be held on my card? It is a credit card and not a debit card....
For the MCO location.
Total Estimated Hold Rules:
Before you drive away in your shiny
Budget rental car, we'll need to put a hold on your credit card (or debit card at some locations) for the total estimated rental charges. (Sorry, but a prepaid card is not an acceptable method of credit identification for this hold.) While the hold is in place, the funds will not be available for your use. Once you return the vehicle, we will process a release of the unused portion of the hold subject to your bank's procedures. The hold could take up to 2 weeks to be released by your bank.
If you want to use a credit card for the hold, that amount will be the total estimated rental charges or $200, whichever is greater.
If you want to use a debit card for the hold, these policies will apply. If your rental location has exceptions to the following debit card rules such as not accepting debit cards those exceptions will appear in the Other section;
All debit rules in the "Required Credentials" section above;
Upon paying your rental with a Debit Card, Budget will generally request an authorization hold against your account for the estimated charges of the rental but reserves the right in its sole discretion, to request extra value based on certain factors as we deem appropriate. Some exceptions may apply. THESE FUNDS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR USE.
When the rental is over we will process the reversal but the bank may take time to post it back to the account - unless you already paid toward your rental, in which case the hold will be only $100 USD. While this hold is in place, the funds will not be available for your use.
You will be subject to a credit check to determine creditworthiness and the rental may be denied based on the results of this check;
If you don't return the vehicle as agreed, we will obtain additional debit hold authorizations from your account to cover the rental charges;
We are not responsible for any returned checks or over-drafts due to our debit hold policy.
A debit, cash, check card or prepaid card can be used for payment of rental charges upon car return.
Your total rental rate is calculated based on the information provided at time of reservation. The rate is based on the exact parameters (location, dates, etc.) of your particular rental so changing any of your confirmed reservation parameters could result in a different rates, taxes and fees.
Except for a surcharge for renters under 25 years of age at some locations, your total rental rate is calculated based on the information provided at time of reservation. The rate is based on the exact parameters (location, dates, etc.) of your particular rental so changing any of your confirmed reservation parameters could result in a different rates, taxes and fees.
Quoted taxes and fees are subject to change which will affect your final total due at rental return.
Vehicles are rented on a daily (24-hour) basis. There is a 29-minute grace period for returns. After 30 minutes late, a 3/4-day late charge + $.01 + taxes apply. After 90 minutes late, full-day late charges + taxes apply.
If your plans change and you no longer require the rental, you must cancel this reservation before the scheduled pick-up time or you will be charged a $75 U.S. fee ($50 U.S. for a budget.com paid rental).
The U.S. Government imposes a $5/day Admin Rate Supplement (GARS/GA) for U.S. Government rentals.
If you selected an Optional Product (coverages, GPS, child safety seat, Roadside SafetyNet, XM Radio, etc.) with your rental:
Prohibited use of your rental vehicle will void the Roadside SafetyNet Option;
The Fuel Service Option price is not included in your reservation total. The prevailing market rate for fuel plus associated tax and fees will be charged when you return your car;
You are responsible for replacement costs if the Optional Product or its components are lost, stolen or damaged;
Products are charged on a daily (24-hour) basis. There is no grace period for returns, so full-day late charges will apply.
. Needless to say we cancelled that res lol
