TCD / Dollar - Frequent Question, Here's the Definitive Answer

[bazzanoid]

Hey all,

I've seen the same question pop up a few times, and I had it myself, so decided to phone Dollar to find out the answer.

If you've booked your car hire via Travel City Direct (either alone or part of a package, etc) and your insurance includes Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), you will not be required to have a hold placed on your credit card for a security deposit, unless you book extra items either beforehand or one-site such as child seats or satnav, as these are classed as 'removable' items and a deposit would still be required.

This means those without credit cards / not enough credit to stand a few hundred bucks hold do not have to worry

For upgrading on-site, naturally you can pay by cash or card at the beginning of your trip. :

 

[Merylj]

Thanks for that - I was just wondering if they would put a hold on my CC. We don`t intend to go for an upgrade or any extras. I did think about the sat nav - but decided against it. I`ll stick with getting lost LOL!

 

[TandCmum]

thats handy to know, I'm considering booking a fly drive with TCD for next year and would be getting the platinum insurance but no extras, and we don't have a credit card with a huge amount of credit on it.