Fancy seeing a bit more of the USA? Then flydrives offer a great way of
getting out and about and seeing places you wouldn't normally get to...
The great news is that the roads in the USA are wide and mainly straight so
are a joy to drive on! Petrol is currently cheaper than the UK so you get great
value for money and not only that but having a car has the added advantage
of boot to stash all the bargains you see along the way!
All our flydrives come with a car included for the week but if you want it for a little longer or fancy an upgrade, this will incur additional charges. Please continue with your flydrive using the booking form on your left for complete prices.
10 Reasons to Book your car with Virgin Holidays
- Fantastic Early Booking Offers
- Exclusive free child seats on our Platinum Package
- Choice of cars - you will not be pre allocated a car, choose from a selection*
- All cars under one year old with air-conditioning
- Fastway to the Freeway - exclusive check in options to beat the queues
- Great Value options to pre-purchase your car insurance
- Satellite Navigation units available for pre-purchase at all locations
- 24-hour Roadside Assistance included
- Virgin Holidays commitment to great customer service
- Peace of mind and security of booking with the largest Tour Operator to the USA
*Choice is available at the following airport locations: Los Angeles/Las Vegas/San Francisco/Washington DC/Chicago/Philadelphia/Atlanta/New Orleans/Memphis.
Extra Weeks and Upgrades
Extending your Stay
Every flydrive has a car included for 7 days. If you wish to have an extra week or few days then the extra cost will be calculated for you on the itinerary and extras page during your booking process online.
Upgrading your car
If you wish to upgrade to a different car, then the difference between the allocated car and the car you want rates will be calculated for you on the itinerary and extras page during your booking process online.
Choice
You have chosen your holiday, why not choose your exact car? Well with Virgin Holidays and Alamo you can! All car types within the category booked are all located together - giving you the chance to choose the make, model and even
colour of the car you want. Simply pick the one you want and you are away!
Online Check In
Exclusive to Virgin Holidays!
We can offer you a great way to beat the queues
at the airport from the comfort of your own home!
Simply log online and complete the car hire check in
process by following a few easy steps on a website.
This means when you pick up your luggage, you
are all set - simply go straight to the garage to
choose your car and begin your journey. So while
others are still queueing at the airport you are
already on your way!
Online check in and Choice are only available at
airport locations excluding Nashville and New York.
Important Information
General Info
8 Seat minivan is only available in California,
Colorado, Nevada, Washington State and Oregon.
New York airports are National locations/
Manhattan downtown depots are Alamo locations.
One Ways
Cars can be picked up and dropped off at any
of the depots in Californian free or picked up in
California and dropped in Nevada or v/v free. Any
other one way rentals are subject to one way fees
payable on arrival. One Ways not permitted in
Economy Cars.
Deposits and Credit Cards
Alamo will require the lead driver to have a credit
card in their name. This will be swiped at time of
pick up for authorisation but no amount will be
deducted. This credit card will also be used to
charge for items purchased locally.
Fuel
If you have taken our Platinum Package then a
tank of fuel is included. if you haven't taken this
package then you will be required to pay for a tank
of fuel on arrival. You can then return the car empty.
Don't forget your licence!
You need a full British one - an international
one is not needed. If you have a new style license
remember to take both parts with you not just the
photocard, a faxed copy is NOT acceptable. You
are not allowed to rent a car if you hold a US or
Canadian driving licence.
Additional Drivers
Additonal Drivers are free in California. In all other states Additional drivers cost between $10-$25
plus tax payable on arrival.
If you have purchased our Platinum Package
additonal drivers are free.
Returning your car - just for you, a little leeway!
Rentals are on a 24 hour basis from time of
collection. We have a special arrangement where
cars can be returned within a 2 hour grace period
from the time the car was due back, just in case
you get stuck in traffic!
Over 21's only!
Remember, to hire a car in the USA you need to be
a minimum of 21 years of age. If you are aged
between 21-24 inclusive, you will need to pay a
Young Driver Surcharge locally, unless you have
pre purchased our Platinum package. In Manahttan
you need to be aged 25 or over to hire any car
larger than a full size car.
Child Seats
Child seats are currently $6.99 plus tax per day
payable on arrival unless you have purchased our
Platinum package where they are included.
Car Hire Packages
All our cars come with Basic Third Party Liability Insurance of up to $1m but no other taxes or
insurances.
Third Party Insurance does not cover you for
damage to your own rental vehicle in the event
of an accident.
We strongly recommend you take one of our
Pre-bookable Car Packages which include all
other Insurances you need and any pre-payable
taxes and local fees. We have two great value options for you to choose from:
EXCLUSIVE Platinum Package
Includes all taxes, insurance and airport fees plus additional drivers, a tank of fuel, and underage drivers fees. Plus exclusive to Virgin Holidays Child Seats are also included!
FULLY INCLUSIVE Package
Includes all taxes, insurance and airport fees.
Pre booking one of these packages through Virgin Holidays gives you peace of mind and means there is nothing more to pay when you arrive.
SAT NAV From £1 per day
Early Booking Offer: Book before 30 Sep '11 and take our Fully Inclusive or Platinum Package and get Sat Nav from just £1 per day.
Valid in USA only for 2012 departures
Frequent Flyer Miles
If you are a VAA Frequent Airline card holder then we will give you a 1000 miles extra FREE! Simply show your card when you arrive to get it swiped.
Frequent Virgin - Club members upgrade!
If you are a member of our Frequent Virgin Club
then we will give you a free upgrade on your car. Available on selected cars and groups. Please call for details.