National Terms & Conditions

The below T&Cs (including prices and taxes) are provided by National and may change without notice to Vroom Vroom Vroom.

This quote includes:

• all taxes, airport taxes and surcharges if applicable,
• Stated mileage amount (generally unlimited, see below for extra mileage charges)
• Vehicle Registration fee,
• One way fees if applicable,
• All vehicle fees related to the booking e.g. Vehicle drop fees, all recovery fees, premium location fees, corporate location fees wherever applicable.

This quote will not include:

• Fuel
• Insurance (See next paragraph*)
• Age Surcharge (age 21 - 24) ($25.00/day excluding taxes)
• Child seats or booster seats (can be purchased after confirmation for generally $9.99 US per day with a maximum of $49.99 US per rental).
• Extra miles (if your rental has limited mileage, each additional mile over the limit will be charged at $0.25).
• Any extras signed up for upon arrival, e.g. vehicle snow equipment, GPS.
• All extras and additional services will attract additional local percentage taxes and surcharges. Prices below are exclusive of these as they vary state to state.

* Important information about car rental insurance

For US citizens
Some US credit cards and personal car insurance policies do provide car rental insurance so please check with your credit card provider and personal auto insurance policy for details.

Visiting the US from another country
It is illegal to drive in the US without car insurance. Your travel insurance probably only covers the excess so check the fine print in your travel insurance policy.

For more information please see our U.S. car rental insurance guide.

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All extras and additional services will attract additional local percentage taxes and surcharges. Prices below are exclusive of these as they vary state to state.

Driver's License Requirements

In order to rent a National vehicle, a valid driver's license from the customer's country of residence is required and must be presented at time of rental.

The driver's license must be valid for the entire rental period.

International renters must present a valid license from their country of residence. If the driver's license is in a language other than English, an International Driver's Permit is required in conjunction with the country of residence driver's license. Customers will not be allowed to rent a vehicle with only an International Driver's Permit (with the exception - Japanese travelers may use the Japanese Driver's License Translation Service, which replaces the need for an International Driver's Permit).

Age

Below are National's policies on age requirements:

• The primary renter of the vehicle must be 21 years of age (higher at some locations).
• Additional drivers must meet the same eligibility requirements as the Primary driver.
• All drivers must show a valid driver's license at time of rental.
• If you are 25+ there is no additional charge; if you between the ages of 21-24 than there will be an additional charge of $25.00 per day. If you are to add an additional driver of 25+ than there will be a charge of $9.99 per day.
• Certain specialty and larger sized vehicles may not be rented to younger drivers.
• Some locations maintain maximum age limits.
• National reserves the right to refuse rental of a vehicle if the renter demonstrates inability to handle road rules and conditions.

Additional Drivers

All additional drivers must meet ALL rental qualifications in regard to age and driving record as well as all other standard rental qualifications. They must appear at the rental counter with the primary renter and present a valid driver’s license; an additional driver will be required to sign the rental agreement.

An additional daily fee may apply for any Additional Drivers.

Fuel

As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.
You will be provided with two options, both starting with a full tank of fuel in your vehicle at the time of rental.

Option 1: Upfront Fuel
This option allows a renter to pay for the full tank of gas at the time of rental and return the tank empty. No refunds will be given for unused gas.

Option 2: Return Full or Pay National for Gas
This option allows a renter to return the vehicle with a full tank of gas or pay National at the end of the rental for gas used but not replaced. Price per gallon/litre will be higher than local fuel prices.

Important Note: For Europeans booking in the US and Canada, unless included in the rate package, payment for this tank will be required at time of rental. No refund will be given for fuel purchased but not used.

The total upfront fuel charge reflected is an estimate based on current prices and the average tank size for the car class reserved. This charge may change upon time of rental.

Credit cards

At the time of rental, the renter must present the actual credit card used for each online transaction, with available credit, in their own name, and the signature on the back must match the name imprinted on the card. In addition, the number printed on the card presented by renter must match the number stored for the online transaction.

Credit Cards honored:

• American Express®
• Diner's Club International®
• MasterCard®
• VISA®
• Discover® Network
• JCB

Responsibility for Rental Vehicle

National holds the renter responsible for the safe return of the rental vehicle in the same condition as it was rented, except for normal wear and tear.

Unless prohibited by law, a renter may be held responsible for all damages, including loss of use, should the vehicle be damaged in an accident, stolen or vandalized. This is the case regardless of fault. Whether who is at fault in the accident, the renter may be asked to pay for the damage up to and including the total cost of replacing the vehicle in case of a total wreck or loss.

Be sure any estimated damage to the vehicle has been recorded properly before leaving the rental location.