Car hire in the UK, Europe and USA

Alamo Rental Policies

Exceptions

There are exceptions to this policy for the locations listed below:

Australia
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
Cyprus
Spain
France
Guam
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Nicaragua
El Salvador
United States
South Africa

Authorised Driving Areas

Alamo permits renters to drive the vehicle only into specific countries based on the original pick up country.

Please enquire at time of rental for details.

Vehicle must be returned to a location from the country the vehicle was originally rented from.

For rentals originating in the United Kingdom:-
Vehicles can be taken into mainland Europe; a daily charge applies together with a charge for European Roadside Assistance. This charge will be collected at time of rental. Under no circumstances may a vehicle be taken outside of the United Kingdom without permission. Vehicles can be taken into Ireland (North and South) from Britain without surcharge, however, a charge is imposed for International Roadside Assistance in the Republic of Ireland (South). All vehicles rented in the United Kingdom must be returned to the United Kingdom. Vehicles may not be driven into Eastern Europe.

For rentals originating within Europe driving to the following countries is permitted:-

Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Italy
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Monaco
The Netherlands
Portugal
Scandinavia
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Vehicles cannot be driven into Eastern Europe and Morocco.
For rentals originating within the Caribbean:
Vehicles can only be driven within each island only.

Exceptions

	Australia Cars are not permitted to leave Australia. In addition the car cannot be taken on a ferry to Tasmania.
	Canada Vehicles driven from Canada can be driven throughout Canada and the USA. Vehicles cannot be driven into Mexico.
	Chile Vehicles may be driven into Argentina. An additional charge of $200.00 USD will be assessed and arrangements must be made with the rental location prior to leaving Chile.
	Costa Rica Vehicles may be exchanged at the Nicaraguan border with an Alamo Nicaragua vehicle. A charge of $50.00 USD will be assessed.
	Cyprus Vehicles are not permitted to leave Cyprus.
	Spain Clients wishing to drive outside of Spain are subject to purchasing International Assistance Insurance on arrival.
	France Vehicles can be driven to Corsica but must be returned to Mainland France and vice versa.
	Guam Vehicles are not permitted to leave Guam.
	Ireland All vehicles rented in Ireland may only be driven in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
	Israel All vehicles rented in Israel may only be driven within Israel. No International one-way rentals are permitted.
	Italy Vehicles may be driven to the above mentioned countries in the "Within Europe" section excluding Finland, Portugal, Sweden, Ireland, Greece and the United Kingdom.
	Malta Vehicles are not permitted to leave Malta, except to the island of Gozo.
	Mauritius Vehicles are not permitted to leave Mauritius.
	Mexico Vehicles cannot be driven outside the Republic of Mexico.
	Nicaragua Vehicles may be exchanged at the Costa Rican border with an Alamo Costa Rica vehicle. A charge of $25.00 USD will be assessed.
	El Salvador Vehicles may be driven into any Central American country. A charge of $20.00 USD will be assessed.
	United States Vehicles driven from USA can be driven throughout the USA and Canada. Vehicles cannot be driven into Mexico.
	South Africa Renters require a letter of authorisation from the rental location to drive outside of South Africa.

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Car rental in the UK, Europe and the USA