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Car Rentals - North America

Types of vehicles (USA, Canada, and the Caribbean)

The types of vehicle on fleet vary between suppliers.
(most cars have air conditioning)

Shown are the different car classifications for the USA, Canada, and the Caribbean with the typical models of vehicles found in each group group. The capacities quoted are for guidance only and may vary slightly between models in the same category.

Vehicle Type & GDS/CRS code	Approx. # of Passengers	Approx. luggage capacity	Typical vehicle	Horsepower	Fuel Consumption

ECONOMY/SUBCOMPACT ECAR/EDAR			Chevrolet Aveo Hyundai Accent 2-dr Ford Focus Suzuki Swift	105 104 130 105	32 MPG 35 MPG 31 MPG 32 MPG

COMPACT CCAR/CDAR			Pontiac Sunfire Ford Focus Sedan Chevrolet Cavalier Mitsubishi Lancer Hyundai Accent Sedan	140 110 140 130 104	30 MPG 33 MPG 30 MPG 33 MPG 35 MPG

INTERMEDIATE ICAR/IDAR			Chevrolet Optra Pontiac Grand Am Chrysler Sebring Sedan Kia Spectra Mitsubishi Galant Oldsmobile Alero	119 140 150 124 160 150	26 MPG 30 MPG 27 MPG 28 MPG 28 MPG 30 MPG

FULLSIZE SCAR/FDAR			Buick Century Chevrolet Malibu Sedan Ford Taurus Chevrolet Impala Dodge Intrepid Nissan Maxima Pontiac Grand Prix	175 145 155 180 200 265 200	24 MPG 29 MPG 22 MPG 24 MPG 26 MPG 25 MPG 24 MPG

PREMIUM PCAR/PDAR			Pontiac Bonneville Ford Grand Marquis Chrysler Concorde Buick LeSabre	205 224 200 205	24 MPG 21 MPG 26 MPG 24 MPG

LUXURY LCAR/LDAR			Chrysler 300M or 300C Lincoln Town Car Cadillac DeVille Buick Park Avenue	250 239 275 205	22 MPG 21 MPG 21 MPG 24 MPG

CONVERTIBLE ITAR/STAR			Ford Mustang Chrysler Sebring	193 200	24 MPG 25 MPG

4-WHEEL DRIVE IFAR/SFAR			Ford Explorer Jeep Liberty Jeep Grand Cherokee Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Blazer	210 150 195 185 275	18 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG

MINIVAN MVAR			Ford Freestar Pontiac Montana Oldsmobile Silhouette Dodge Caravan Chevrolet Venture	200 185 185 180 185	20 MPG 23 MPG 23 MPG 22 MPG 23 MPG

How to Read CRS/GDS Codes

Holiday House utilizes an industry standard vehicle chart to define groups. This easy to use chart consists of 4 categories. Each position in the 4-character vehicle code represents a definable characteristic of the vehicle. Car codes are created by selecting 1 character of each column and combining them into a 4-character car code. (Example:CDAR = Compact car/4 door/automatic transmission/air conditioned.)

Class	Type	Transmission	Air Conditioned

M Mini E Economy C Compact I Intermediate S Standard F Full-size P Premium L Luxury S Special	C 2/4 Door Car B 2-Door Car D 4-Door Car W Wagon V Van L Limousine S Sport T Convertible F 4-Wheel Drive P Pick-up J All-Terrain X Special	A Automatic M Manual	R Yes N No

Insurance Information

DOES YOUR OWN INSURANCE PLAN COVER?

For third party liability? (This is if you hit another car, person, or public property - even if it wasn't your fault)
Car theft? Even when you cannot provide the keys?
Your rental vehicle for damage?
Up to what amounts for each of the above?
All deductable amounts, or do you have to pay the first XXX?
All potential increases in premium? (ie. if you are involved in an incident, will your own insurance premiums go up?)
All rental durations, or is there a time limit? (some cover only up to 3 week rental)
All types of rental vehicles, or only up to the value of the car you own?
The rental vehicle even if your own car at home is being driven?
Provisions for uninsured motorists? (Florida residents are not required to have car insurance like we are in Canada)
The handling of all claims and paper work, or do you have to pay the car rental company to make a claim? If so, how long do you have to wait for refund?

Rental Information
CARS - Local Charges *Theft Protection included on all rentals when CDW is purcashed

Min/ Max Age	Surcharge for driver under 25	Extra driver surcharge	States Sales/ Road Taxes	Airport fees (Concession Recoupment)	Optional CDW/LDW if purchased at time of rental	Deposit at time of rental	Third Party Liability Insurance coverage	Baby seats rental
Barbados - Drive-A-Matic or Stoutes (local permit req'd at $5 US valid for 1 year)
21/70	none	$5.00 per day	15%	included	$23 per day	Major Credit Card Imprint	Unlimited primary coverage	$5 per day
Florida - Alamo (One-way rentals: no charge in Florida except to/from Key West for Compact to Fullsize cars) Passenger Capacity fees may apply
21/none	$25 per day	$6.99 per day	7% plus $2.40 per day	6.5%-11%	$20.99 per day	Major Credit Card Imprint	None unless Carefree Rental Plan is purchased	$7.99 per day
Florida - Hertz (One-way rentals subject to one-way fee)
25/none	n/a	$8.99 per day	7% plus $2.45 per day	6%-11%	$21.99 per day	Major Credit Card Imprint	All Inclusive plan offers $1 million Primary coverage	$9 per day
Hawaii - Alamo (One-way rentals: Honolulu to/from Waikiki $35, Hilo to/from Kona $80, Kahalui to/from West Maui $38.99)
21/none	$25 per day	$6.99 per day	4.17% plus $3.32 per day	8.10%	$20.99 per day	Major Credit Card Imprint	None unless Carefree Rental Plan is purchased	$7.99 per day
Hawaii - Hertz (One-way rentals: $24.99 charge each way)
25/none	n/a	$8.99 per day	4.17% plus $3.50 per day	8.10%	$21.99 per day	Major Credit Card Imprint	All Inclusive plan offers $1 million Primary coverage	$9 per day
Jamaica - Island Car Rental (One-way rentals: no charge between Jamaica locations)
23/70	none	none	15%	none	$12 (cars)/$20 (buses) per day	$250 for cars $1500 for buses	Unlimited primary coverage	$7.99 per day

Insurance Definitions

The following is the most commonly-used wording by car rental suppliers in describing various types of coverages. We provide a definition for the types of coverages along with issues you'll need to consider before making a booking.

INSURANCE TYPE COVERAGE		ISSUES

Third Party Liability/Public Liability - The renter damages: another car, including occupants, public property (i.e. telephone pole,) person, (i.e. pedestrian, bicyclist). Concern: The renter will be held financially responsible for any third party damage beyond the coverage included. Notes: Most drivers in Canada carry a minimum of $1 million Third Party Coverage. Does NOT cover damage to the rental vehicle. Florida residents are NOT required to have this coverage.		Extent of Coverage: Will vary by Country, USA states, rental supplier and rental plans purchased. Primary: First claim is made against the car rental plan to the extent of the coverage included. Secondary: First claim is made against the renter's own insurance policy.

Extended Protection, or Additional Liability Insurance: Increases the amount of Third Party/Public Liability coverage offered by the rental company.		Extent of Coverage: $1 million USD of primary coverage.

Collision Damage Waiver or Loss Damage Waiver - The renter damages: the rental car, or in the USA, the car is stolen anytime during the period of the entire rental agreement. The renter is financially responsible for the total cost of repairs and/or vehicle replacement if CDW/LDW is declined regardless of fault. Note: Neither CDW nor LDW is technically insurance, these are coverages offered by the rental company. CDW/LDW may be voided by the car rental company under certain circumstances including impaired driving, reckless driving and the operation of the vehicle by an unauthorized driver. An unauthorized driver is one who is NOT registered on the rental agreement. Spouses are not automatically eligible to drive the vehicle. All drivers must be registered on the rental agreement		Plan Purchased: Basic: no coverage CDW Inclusive: included Liability Inclusive: no coverage Fully/Carefree Inclusive: included Exclusions: coverage may exclude damage to tires or glass. Credit card coverage: Some credit card companies include CDW coverage if the renter uses his/her card (either as payment or security deposit). The car rental company will hold the renter responsible for any loss/damage caused to the vehicle and the renter must make a claim from the credit card company. Clients must verify the coverage offered through their credit card company. Travel Insurance: Some of the travel insurance policies offer CDW coverage. This coverage is not recognized by car rental companies and the renter will be held responsible for any damage caused to the rental vehicle. The renter must make a claim from the insurance company.

Theft Protection: An optional coverage that protects the renter for the financial replacement of the vehicle. Concern: If the renter declines TP, they are liabable for the full replacement cost of the vehicle regardless of circumstances.		Plan Purchased: Basic: no coverage Liability Inclusive: no coverage Fully/Carefree Inclusive: included Note: Some companies require the renter to purchase CDW for the Theft Protection to apply.

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI): The renter: Accidental death, dismemberment or loss of sight coverage for the primary renter during the entire renatl period. Also covers passengers while in the vehicle, usually for lesser amounts. PAI also includes an allowance for emergency medical treatment.		Extent of Coverage: Varies by car supplier for both injury and death. Note: Offered as an option to renter at time of rental, but most often declined as people tend to have their travel insurance to cover for such incidents.

Personal Effects Coverage, or Personal Effects Protection (PEC/PEP): Cover personal effects (ie: luggage) which protects the primary renter and his/her immediate family members plus any other authorized driver from loss or damage to personal belongings while they are in the rental vehicle as caused by fire, theft, lighting or accident.		Extent of Coverage: Varies by car supplier. Deductable: Amount for which the renter is financially responsible. This amount will vary by itme and supplier. Note: Certain items such as camera equipment, jewelry, traveler cheques and currency NOT covered.