Best Dollar Rent a Car car rental deals

Dollar Rent a Car is a subsidiary of The Hertz Corporation, alongside car rental companies such as Thrifty Car Rental. The Dollar Rent a Car headquarters can be found in Florida, while Dollar Rent a Car offers car rental services in a number of countries around the world, both independently and in combination with other car rental agencies.

Dollar Rent a Car: A Short History

• Founded: 1965
• Headquarters: Estero, Florida, USA
• Number of agencies: 840 company owned locations; 1,500 franchise locations
• Number of countries: 70
• Main branch locations: Airports, train stations, city centers

Dollar Rent a Car was founded by Henry J. Caruso in Los Angeles in 1965. The Chrysler Corporation bought Dollar Rent a Car in 1990 and over the coming years, Dollar Rent a Car merged with Thrifty Car Rental. Between 1995 and 1997, the Dollar Rent a Car fleet grew by around 10,000 vehicles. Initially focusing on the US market, in 1997 Dollar Rent a Car began working with Europcar to offer international car rental services; throughout the early 2000s, Dollar Rent a Car continued to expand into the international market, offering an increasing number of car rental services in Europe. In 2012, Dollar Rent a Car was bought by The Hertz Corporation.

Practical information

How to rent a car with Dollar Rent a Car?

Looking to rent a car with Dollar Rent a Car? With locations around the world, Dollar Rent a Car makes renting a car easy. To find all the best car rental deals, simply use our quick, easy and free travel search engine to compare car rental prices with Dollar Rent a Car for your preferred location.

What kind of car can I rent from Dollar Rent a Car?

Dollar offers a wide variety of cars to rent, including economy, mid-size, compact and luxury options. Travelers can choose from car makes including Jeep, Nissan, Chevrolet and Toyota.

Can I drive abroad with a rental car?

In general, when renting a car in the US with Dollar, drivers must stay within the continental United States and Canada. Always check with your car rental agency before driving abroad in your rental car, as there are often restrictions on international travel in a rental car.

How much is the deposit to rent a car with Dollar Rent a Car?

When renting a car with Dollar Rent a Car, travelers will usually be required to present a debit or credit card upon collection of their vehicle. This must be in the driver’s name, and an authorized hold of funds will be put on the card by way of a deposit. This is usually around $350, or 15% of the car rental costs, so make sure you have available funds before renting a car with Dollar.

How can I cancel my car rental booking with Dollar Rent a Car?

In order to cancel a car rental reservation with Dollar, you should contact the travel agency with which you booked your rental car. Alternatively, if you booked directly with Dollar, get in touch with them to cancel your booking. Cancellation policies may vary, so always check ahead before booking a rental car.

What type of documentation do I need to rent a car with Dollar Rent a Car?

The minimum age to rent a car with Dollar is usually 21 years old, although this can vary from state to state. It is worth noting that an additional fee may apply for “Young Drivers” - those aged between 21 - 24 years old. When collecting your rental car from Dollar, a valid driver’s license will be required as well as a credit card in the driver's name.

Contact:

• Website: www.dollar.com
• email: rhelpdesk@dollar.com
• Phone number: 1-800-800-4000
• Main cities in the US: Phoenix, Los Angeles, Miami