Find the Right Rental Car for Your Trip

You enter a pick-up location and your travel dates. We pass that search to the rental providers participating with us and show you the options they return. When you pick an offer, you continue to that provider to finish the reservation.

The rental provider you select. American Drive is a comparison and search service — we do not own the vehicles and we are not the rental company at the counter.

The selected provider. American Drive does not take your card details and does not charge you for the rental.

Cancellations are handled by the provider that issued your booking confirmation, under their policy. Start with the confirmation email they sent you. We can help you work out who to contact.

Changes to dates, times, vehicle or driver details are made through the provider. Some changes may affect the price or may not be possible after pick-up time.

Typically a valid driver’s licence, a payment card in the main driver’s name and photo ID. Airport counters often ask for flight details too. The provider’s terms are the authority.

Many do, in the main driver’s name, for the security deposit. Some accept debit cards with extra checks or a larger hold. Confirm before you travel.

A temporary hold placed on your card at pick-up to cover fuel, tolls, fines or damage. It is released after you return the car, though your bank may take several days to show it.

Yes, and they vary by provider, state and vehicle class. Drivers under 25 often pay a young-driver surcharge, and some categories are restricted to older drivers.

Usually yes. The additional driver normally has to be present at the counter with their own licence, and a fee may apply.

You need to be covered, but the source varies — the provider’s waiver, your own auto policy, or your credit card’s benefit. Check what you already have before buying more at the counter.

Sometimes. Providers that accept debit cards often require a credit check, proof of a return flight or a larger deposit. Policies differ by location, so verify with the provider first.

Add your flight number to the booking where the provider allows it — many airport counters track arrivals and hold the car. If the delay is long, contact the provider directly.

The provider’s confirmation tells you whether the counter is in the terminal, at a consolidated rental facility or at an off-airport lot with a shuttle. Check it before you land.

You will see a clear no-results message rather than a fabricated offer. Try different dates, a nearby location or a different vehicle category.

The provider, using the reference number on their confirmation. If you cannot find it, contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

That depends on the provider and location. Airport concession fees, local surcharges and optional extras are frequently added at the counter. Always read the price breakdown on the provider’s page before confirming.

Many providers allow one-way rentals for an additional fee. Tick “Return car to a different location” in the search form to see options that support it.