Are rental car unlimited miles really unlimited?

Most car rentals come with unlimited mileage, but that’s not always the case. Even today, you might come across rentals with a limited number of included miles, incurring per-mile surcharges for each mile driven over the allowance just like in a long-term vehicle lease.

What does unlimited miles for non local renters mean?

Unlimited free mileage means you can drive as many miles as you want and not be charged extra. When renting a car in the US, unlimited or free mileage is available for most car classes as offered by major car rental companies.

Does it matter how many miles you put on a rental car?

When renting a car with unlimited mileage, it is not necessary to pay for mileage. The charge is the same whether driving 20 miles or 2,000. This is a benefit to drivers who plan to take a rental car on a long trip or cover a large distance, for example, if a family is going on a cross country vacation.

What happens if I return a rental car to a different location budget?

If you do not contact us before returning your car to an alternate Budget location, you’ll be charged a minimum $45 Unauthorized Return Location fee. This fee may be higher based on the distance between the renting location and the return location specified on your reservation.

Can you have unlimited mileage on a rental car?

One exception to watch out for is larger or specialty vehicles, including large cargo vans and exotic cars, which may not be available with unlimited mileage. If you select a mileage cap, you have limited miles that you can drive the car per day or per rental period, so you have to keep track of your mileage allowance.

Is there such a thing as unlimited mileage in America?

North America. Unlimited mileage is available for most car classes in the U.S. and Canada. Larger or Specialty vehicles (such as large passenger vans, large cargo vans, large SUVs or Exotic cars) come with limited mileage and an incremental cost of $0.10 – $0.25 for every additional mile/kilometer over the allowed limit.

What is the mileage policy for a weekend rental car?

Mileage Policy for Weekend Car Rentals. Unlimited mileage is offered for vehicles rented during the weekend, unless: The vehicle is a Large or Specialty vehicle (such as a large passenger van, a large cargo van, a large SUV or an Exotic car).

Does Avis car rental offer unlimited mileage?

Does Avis Car Rental Offer Unlimited Mileage? Yes, we do! Most of our rental cars come with unlimited mileage. Only a few high-end car groups and a few locations do not. Most likely your car rental will have unlimited mileage. Your unlimited mileage verification will be found in step three of the reservation process.