Car Rental & Ground Transportation Flashcards

What does CDW stand for in car rental agreements?

Answer: Collision Damage Waiver

CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) reduces the renter's financial liability if the rental vehicle is damaged in a collision.

Which document is typically required alongside a valid driver's license to rent a car in the United States?

Answer: Credit card

U.S. car rental companies require a valid driver's license and a major credit card (used for the security deposit and payment).

What is the typical minimum age to rent a car in the United States without incurring a young driver surcharge?

Answer: 25

Most U.S. rental companies charge a young driver surcharge for renters under 25; at 25, that fee is typically waived.

Which of the following rental car size categories typically falls between compact and full-size?

Answer: Intermediate

The standard rental car size progression is: Economy → Compact → Intermediate → Standard/Full-size → Premium → Luxury.

What is an International Driving Permit (IDP)?

Answer: A translation document that accompanies a valid national driver's license

An IDP is an official translation of a national driver's license and must always be carried alongside the original license.

Which ground transportation option typically provides a fixed-rate airport transfer regardless of traffic conditions?

Answer: Private car or limousine service

Private car and limousine services typically offer pre-negotiated flat rates for airport transfers, providing cost certainty for clients.

What is a 'one-way' car rental?

Answer: Picking up a car at one location and returning it at a different location

A one-way rental allows the customer to pick up a vehicle at one location and drop it off at another, often incurring a drop fee.