Before you book
How we help at this stage
Planning a trip? Tell us where and when, and our agent will help you compare your options and spot the fees most people miss. You'll know what you're paying before you book.
Free call. We answer 24/7, every day of the year.
Or leave your number and we'll call you back.
Help for this stage
- Book a new rental with an agent
- Pay less: memberships, military and card cover
- Rental car fees explained
- Rental car discount codes: what's safe
- Rent a car with no card
- Rental car through your insurance
- A car for a month or more
- One-way car rentals
- Rental car loyalty programs
- What you need to rent a car
- Rental car types compared
- How to rent a car at a US airport
- Compare rental car prices
- Renting in the US or Canada from abroad
- Foreign licenses and the International Driving Permit
- Paying for a rental car from abroad
- Rental car cover for overseas visitors
- Renting a car in the USA from the UK
- Renting a car in the USA from Canada
- Renting a car in the USA from India
- Renting a car in the USA from Australia
What usually goes wrong at this stage?
- The daily rate isn't the total. Airport charges, taxes, young driver and one-way fees can add a lot.
- The wrong card. Many counters want a credit card in the driver's name for the deposit.
- The wrong size. People count seats and forget bags. See car types compared.
Questions people ask
What do I need to rent a car in the US or Canada?
Usually a valid driving licence, a card in the driver's name and the minimum age, which is often 21 to 25. See what you need to rent a car for the details.
Is it cheaper to book a rental car early?
Often, but not always. Prices move with demand. Your agent checks the real total for your dates, including the fees most people miss.
Do you charge for help before I book?
No. The call and the advice are free. Agent plans start at $25 if you want your own agent for the rental.
What happens when you call
Leave your name and number
That's all we need to start.
A real person calls you back
During our hours, 24/7, every day of the year. They stay with you until it's sorted.
We find you a way forward
And explain it in plain words.
You see everything in writing before you pay a cent
Nothing is charged until you say yes.
Next stage: Booked already.
OneCall Rental is an independent service and is not affiliated with any rental company or travel site.
Pickup, drop-off, and everything in between. You've always got someone.
Planning a rental? Talk it through first
Tell us where and when. Your agent compares your options, spots the fees most people miss, and tells you the real total before you book.
Free call. We answer 24/7, every day of the year.
Last updated 25 October 2026.