Pet Policy Rental Cars, Lyft and Uber
Lyft
www.lyft.com
Unless a passenger has a service animal, it's up to the driver whether to allow the passenger's pet in the vehicle.
All pet owners using Lyft should call their drivers right after their requests are accepted to confirm that their pet will
be permitted in the vehicle.
Uber
www.uber.com
Drivers are expected to comply with all state, federal and local laws regarding the transportation of riders with
disabilities and the use of service animals. If your pet is not a service animal, a non-service animal, it's up
to the discretion of the driver to allow the pet or animal in the vehicle. Pet owners using Uber should contact their
driver after their request is accepted to inform the driver that they are traveling with a pet.
Ace Rent A Car
www.acerentacar.com
Pets are fine to ride in vehicles; however renters are responsible to any
damage done to the vehicle and may be charged a cleaning fee for pet hair.
Advantage Rent-A-Car
www.advantage.com
Reservations: 800-777-5500
Customer Service: 800-777-5524
Advantage Rent-A-Car allows pets to ride in vehicles provided they are
properly contained in a travel kennel, container or cage at all times.
For the health and comfort of subsequent renters of the vehicle who may
be allergic to animal dander, the vehicle must be returned in its
original condition with no animal hair or feathers anywhere in or on the
vehicle. Renters whose vehicles require a detailed cleaning to remove
animal hair or address sanitary issues will be assessed a $75 fee.
Alamo Rent-A-Car
www.alamo.com
Reservations: 877-222-9075
Customer Service: 800-445-5664
Alamo allows pets to ride in rental vehicles, however to avoid cleaning
fees vehicles of up to $450, should be returned clean and free of pet hair.
Avis Rent A Car
www.avis.com
Reservations: 800-331-1212
Customer Service: 800-352-7900
Avis allows pets to ride in rental vehicles, however to avoid cleaning
fees vehicles should be returned clean and free of pet hair.
Budget Rent-A-Car
www.budget.com
Reservations: 800-527-0700
Customer Service: 800-214-6094
Housebroken pets are invited to travel in your Budget rental car, just
as they do in your personal car. Although Budget doesn't assess an extra
fee for pets, pet owners will incur an additional charge for any damage
caused by animals, or any special cleaning required as a result of
shedding or accidents.
Dollar Rent A Car
Reservations: 866-776-6667
Customer Service: 866-776-6667
Pets are allowed to ride in the vehicles with no additional fees. Dollar
suggests that the pet be kept in a carrier or crate. Renters are
responsible for any damage caused by the pet, and to avoid cleaning
charges, vehicles should be returned clean and free of pet hair.
Enterprise Rent A Car
Reservations: 800-261-7331
Customer Service: 800-264-6350
Pet policies differs by location. We were told that most locations allow
pets in the vehicles, as long as they are confined to a carrier. Renters
are responsible for any damage caused by the pet, and to avoid cleaning
charges, vehicles should be returned clean and free of pet hair. Call
central reservations to determine the policy for your rental location.
EZ Rent A Car
www.e-zrentacar.com
Reservations: 800-277-5177
Customer Service: 800-277-5177
Pets are welcome if they are confined to a carrier. There are no fees or deposits. Renters are
responsible for any damage done to the vehicle.
Fox Rent A Car
www.foxrentacar.com
Reservations: 800-225-4639
Customer Service: 800-225-4639
Pets are welcome. There are no fees or deposits. Renters are
responsible for any damage and are subject to a cleaning
fee if the vehicle is returned dirty.
Hertz Rent-A-Car
www.hertz.com
Reservations: 800-654-3131
Customer Service: 888-777-6095
Hertz allows domestic pets to ride in vehicles with 24-hour advance notice.
Cars will be equipped wth protection grills between passenger seats.
Although Hertz doesn't
charge an extra fee for pets, pet owners will incur an additional charge
for any damage caused by animals, or any special cleaning required as a
result of shedding or accidents.
National Rent A Car
www.nationalcar.com
Reservations: 877-222-9058
Customer Service: 800-468-3334
Pets are allowed to ride in the vehicles confined in a carrier with no additional fees.
Renters are responsible for any damage caused by the pet, and to avoid
cleaning charges, vehicles should be returned clean and free of pet
hair.
Payless Car Rental
www.paylesscarrental.com
Reservations: 800-729-5377
Customer Service: 727-321-6352
Pet policy differs by location. Call central reservations to determine
the policy for your rental location.
Silvercar
www.silvercar.com
Reservations: 855-359-2227
Customer Service: 855-359-2227
Pets are welcome as long as they are traveling in an
airline-compliant pet carrier.
Renters are responsible for any damage caused to the vehicle.
Sixt Rent A Car
www.sixt.com
Reservations: 888 749 8227
Customer Service: 888 749 8227
Customers must return their rental car in clean condition and free of pet hair to avoid cleaning and detailing fees.
Thrifty Rent A Car
Reservations: 800-847-4389
Customer Service: 800-847-4389
Pet policies differs by location. We were told that most locations allow
pets in the vehicles. Renters
are responsible for any damage caused by the pet, and to avoid cleaning
charges of $50 - $350, vehicles should be returned clean and free of pet hair. Call
central reservations to determine the policy for your rental location.
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