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Am I able to rent a car with out a credit card? Depending if Auto Europe has contracts with a supplier that allows a cash rental in the location you are looking for then it is possible. In order to do a cash rental you would be required to take the inclusive rate and payment to Auto Europe would still be required prior to departure. At time of pick up you will be required to show your reservation voucher and leave a cash deposit with the supplier.

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Can I present my debit card at time of pick up? Many car rental suppliers do not accept debit cards at pick up. In the event the supplier does accept debit cards the rental would be treated as a cash rental.

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Can you guarantee that the car listed on my voucher is the specific car I will receive? Like all car rental companies, Auto Europe cannot guarantee the make or model of the rental vehicle you will receive, what can be guaranteed is the transmission and size of the vehicle. If you would like a specific make or model we will be more the happy to request it for you, however we still cannot guarantee it.

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How can I confirm my reservation with payment? If you do not feel comfortable sending your credit card details by email please visit our secured server for credit card payment or call us toll free at 1-888-223-5555 and one of our reservations agents can take your payment over the phone.

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How can I reach Auto Europe if I am overseas?

Auto Europe provides toll free phone numbers from most countries if you should need assistance after departure. If available the phone number will be listed in the Terms & Conditions area of your rental voucher. Check our list of countries where toll free calling to Auto Europe is available. Please take note that Emergency roadside assistance numbers will be provided locally by the rental company.

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How do I pay for my rental?

Auto Europe gladly accepts American Express, Mastercard and Visa. Personal Checks are also accepted providing you purchase CDW and Theft Protection on your rental. At this time we would like to advise that personal checks are not accepted locally.

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How is my rate guaranteed?

All rates are guaranteed in Canadian Dollars and for most reservations we only require a partial pre-payment.

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How quickly will my reservation be confirmed?

Most Auto Europe reservations are confirmed within 20 minutes after making payment. If making a last minute reservation (pick up within the next 48 hours) we strongly suggest you contact our reservations center toll free at 1-888-223-5555.

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I did not receive my reservation voucher, how can I obtain the voucher? Please call us toll free at 1-888-223-5555 and a reservations agent will gladly send a copy to you by fax or email (PDF or HTML format), or you are always to complete our Reservation Look Up Form to view a printable copy online.

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What do I need to pick-up my car?

To pick up your rental you will need a reservation voucher from Auto Europe. A reservation voucher contains specific information needed by the car rental supplier at time of pick up. Reservation vouchers will be either faxed or emailed to you immediately once payment is applied to the reservation. Reservations made online can be mailed to you upon request. Please feel free to take a look at our Sample Voucher for more information.

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What if I find a better rate for a rental car?

One of the many great things about Auto Europe is our rental rates and services are guaranteed to be the very best in the industry. If you come across a lower price from a competitor and the rate is on a comparable vehicle including the same terms, locations, and surcharges we will be glad to beat the price for you. Please complete our Guaranteed Best Rate form if you have found a better rate with one of our competitors.

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What is the difference between a basic rate and an inclusive rate? If you select a basic rental rate your price will include value added tax (VAT), public liability insurance, fire insurance and unlimited miles. If the inclusive rate is selected it will include everything in the basic rate plus collision damage waiver (CDW) and theft protection for the rental vehicle.

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What kind of insurance is available for my rental car?

At this time we strongly suggest you to visit our driving information section for the country you will be traveling to or our detailed insurance information page as insurance coverage is different from country to country.

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What will happen if I need to cancel or change my reservation?

Auto Europe has no cancellation or change penalties providing you contact us before the completion of the rental period. Cancellations and changes cannot be made by the local car rental company all changes or cancellation must be made through Auto Europe.

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When can I contact your reservation center?

Our Auto Europe reservations center is staffed with knowledgeable friendly agents ready to help you in anyway at any hour of the day! Please feel free to contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days per week on our toll free reservations line 1-888-223-5555 or make a reservation online.

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Where is the Auto Europe counter located? Auto Europe does not represent any particular car rental company we are an independent wholesaler. At time of booking the name of the car rental company and where their desk is located will be provided at the top of your reservation voucher.

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Will Auto Europe accept my airline miles or credit card points towards my rental? Auto Europe does not accept credit card points or airline miles towards car rentals. We strongly suggest for you to check with the car rental company locally when you pick up your rental.

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Will I need an International Drivers License to drive in Europe? An international drivers license is required in several European countries and is strongly recommended if you are planning to travel to a country where English is not the dominant language

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