National Late Fees ??

[Tink03477]

Has anyone been charged late fees at National when returning your car back at MCO? Is there a certain dollar amount per hour that you are late or is it just an automatic charge for a full day if you are an hour or 2 late? I'd expect to be charged a full day for more than 2 hours; but maybe they just give you an hourly fee up until then?
I put my ressie in for a drop off at 12 noon, but you can never tell. My flight doesn't leave until 4:25pm and I'd rather not drop it off until at least 1:00, but when I put in that time; they charge a full day. I've read somewhere here that they allow a "grace period" and was wondering if anyone has had any fees for being late?
Thanks for any assistance!!

 

[gctong]

Based on the National Website's FAQ:

Late Charges

National Car Rental calculates rates based on a 24-hour period from the time of rental. If you do not bring back the car on time, you will incur a late charge.

I suggest that you call in and ask as an "innocent question." i've done that a lot of times without telling them my name or reservations.

 

[Flower13]

I rented from National last month and asked about their grace period. They told me it was 2 hours. That worked for me - so I never found out how much they would've chargeed if I went over that time. Hope this helps a little.

 

[betterlatethannever]

It happened to me on my last trip. I had put in pick up at 12 and drop off at 1. There is a 1 hour grace period. I got the car back after 2. They charged me an additional hour (regular rate not discunted).


Ed

 

[Tink03477]

This helps alot and makes me feel so much better. Thank you so much!!! I will call and make an "innocent inquiry" as suggested.

Thanks again!!

 

[Tink03477]

Per the rep at the EA 800#, the grace period is 59 minutes.
I had better make sure I don't get lost on the way back either!

Thank you!!

 

[Ralph&Pam]

Originally posted by Tink03477
Per the rep at the EA 800#, the grace period is 59 minutes.
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Yes, the grace period is 59 minutes. Your reservation usually indicates the charge for each additional hour. In my experience, the charge for the first additional hour is one-half the daily rate (charged for 60 to 119 minutes past the 24-hour point), so two additional hours (120 minutes) ends up being the same as an extra day.

Ralph

 

[Tink03477]

Thanks Ralph. I did see those prices on my reservation, but it didn't dawn on me (since it had 0) that that's what it would be if I was late. I'm a goof.