There is a clause in the rental agreement that says they can charge for any 'unforseen expenditure upon returning the vehicle' up to 6 months later..so guess they do have credit card details on file!
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Detail Fee: Enterprise retains the ability to charge up to a $100 per vehicle detail fee on any unit returned that is deemed by Enterprise to exceed the acceptable levels of exterior and/or interior rental wear and tear.
Like all car rental companies, Enterprise will put a hold on your credit card or debit card when you rent a car. The hold is equal to the rental rate plus a security deposit. The company holds this sum to guard against scenarios like an accident, late return or additional fuel charge.
Monitoring the rental vehicle in real-time is the main reason why majority of Hertz & Enterprise rental car owners fit their vehicles with Rental Car GPS tracking systems. With GPS tracking devices fitted on your car, you can be able to spot the whereabouts of your car at any point in time.
Cancellation FeeJust let Enterprise know you'd like to cancel the reservation. However, if you prepaid for your rental, you'll pay a $50 fee to cancel more than 24 hours before pickup.
Can you negotiate price with Enterprise? Enterprise has a no-haggle car buying policy. If you want to pay a lower price for a car, you'll either need to find a different car or look for a vehicle elsewhere.
You can rent a car with a $300 credit limit, but it depends on the amount of time you plan on renting the vehicle and the type of vehicle you're renting.
How much is the deposit? In general, a minimum of $200 plus the amount due for the rental will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. These funds will not be available to you during the rental.
As you have noted, Enterprise do not include insurance for most rentals. They add on insurance, paid when you pick up the keys, so is not usually good value. Almost always much more expensive.
Paying for Your Rental Car with a Debit CardRenters have the option to prepay for a rental online with a debit card. Some locations may require a credit card at the time of pickup, but you can still pay for the rental with a debit card.
Your card will be charged the amount of the rental plus a $250 minimum hold for credit and debit cards at the time of rental. When you return your vehicle Avis will release the unused portion of the hold. The funds may take up to two weeks to be released by your bank.