For your ease and convenience, most USA & Canada package holidays on this
website include a hire car. There is so much to see and do, we know you'll want
to get out and about and driving is certainly the cheapest and easiest option.
Dollar is our long-term partner for car rental in the USA and Canada. We believe
they offer the best value, quality and service. At a selection of international
arrival airports the car collection is supervised by our own staff with a Dollar
manager on hand to answer questions and give advice. We guarantee we have the
fastest system of all the operators, everyone working hard to get you and your
baggage in the car and on your way.
The type and size of the car depends on how many people are travelling in your
party.
See the cars Dollar offer
Our Great Services
There are no one-way drop-off charges in California, Arizona
or Nevada when booking your car hire through Virgin
Holidays.
Book our Fully Inclusive Package before 30 Jan '08 and we'll upgrade you to
our Platinum Package FREE. Thats FREE child seats, FREE additional drivers,
a FREE tank of fuel plus NO yound driver surcharges. Offer not valid
on economy cars and excludes Florida
Worried about getting lost? Add SAT NAV to your rental and you will always
know where you are going...Only available to pre-book when you purchase one
of our car hire packages. Available at Dollar corporate airport locations in
USA only.
To book a car with SAT NAV, please call our reservations team on 0870
220 2468. SAT NAV only available to pre-purchase if you have taken
one of our great-value car hire packages. SAT NAV available at most USA airports
but please call our reservations team on 0870 220 2468 for
more details.
More reasons your included Dollar car is the best
Save time - advance registration
Simply enter your details online before you go on holiday, which will cut down on the time you have to spend at the counter on arrival, so you can make a quick getaway! (Full details will be sent with your tickets.)
24-hour roadside assistance
For complete peace of mind, Dollar offers 24-hour roadside assistance.
Over 21s only!
Remember, to hire a car in the USA you need to be a minimum of 21 years of age. If you are between 21-24 years, you will need to pay a Young Driver Surcharge locally, unless you have pre-purchased our Platinum package.
Deposits and Credit Cards
If you have taken our Basic package, you will need to leave a deposit of $1,500. If you have taken our Fully Inclusive package, then a deposit of $100 is payable. If you have taken our Platinum package, then no deposit is required. All deposits must be left by credit card. If sat nav is taken, then an additional deposit of $700-$900 is required on all packages.
STAYING for longer?
If you wish to add extra nights to your package holiday, the extra night package
prices on the hotel pages do not include car hire. See
the Extra Week/Day Car Hire Prices.
Upgrades FREE of charge
If the car we've allocated or you have booked is not available you will be
upgraded FREE of charge.
24 hours to change your mind
If you purchase discretionary extras on arrival, then later decide you don't
want them, no problem. Return to a Dollar Depot within 24 hours of collecting
your car and the charge will be removed.
Returning your car – just for you, a little leeway!
The Dollar Depots operate on a 24-hour clock. Thanks to our special arrangement,
cars can be returned within a 2-hour grace period from the time the car was
collected. After this, an additional day or hour rate will apply, so get to
the airport in good time!
Don't forget your licence!
You need a full British one – an international driving licence is not
needed. There is no minimum time for having had a licence. You must have your
original with you and if you have the new-style photo card, both parts are required.
A faxed copy is not acceptable. You are not allowed to rent a car if you hold a US or Canadian driving licence; only a British or international licence is acceptable.
Substantial third party cover included
All cars are supplied with all rental charges and a Third Party liability
limit of US $1,000,000. Yes, look carefully – some tour operators offer
only minimal third party insurance.
FREE mileage and one ways
If you're planning to travel further afield, cars can be picked up and dropped at any of the Dollar depots in California, Nevada and Arizona with NO one-way fee, plus we also offer unlimited mileage so you can drive as much as you like with no additional charges.
Las Vegas hotel pick ups
If you wish to take a car for a few days in the middle of your Vegas trip, then why not arrange to pick up at your hotel. Dollar has depots at nearly all our hotels so it's simple and easy.
Ok, so where's the catch?
We like our pricing to be as transparent as possible, and yes, we're being
honest, there are obligatory extra costs involved in your car hire, such as
taxes, access fees and other charges. For more infomation please see the additional
costs section.
We also highly recommend that you buy extra cover. But to stop it all getting
confusing, we offer a choice of 2
excellent pre-purchaseable packages.
Driving directions...
Our friends at Dollar offer portable satellite navigation units to hire. It is advisable to pre-book it in the UK, to not only take advantage of our great price but also to make sure there is one available for you on arrival. You must be taking either our Fully Inclusive or Platinum package to be eligible for pre-booking sat nav.