Fasten your seatbelts; you will soon be able to book with Economy Rent a Car and pay later! Available to rental bookings within the U.S, you will soon be able to split your Economy rental cost over time when you reserve a car through Alternative Airlines.
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Economy Rent a Car is a Costa Rican rental brand founded in 1987 by Alex and Geysa Muniz. Economy had humble beginnings, with its focus being on offering 4x4 rentals to Costa Rican surfers looking to see the country's beaches.
This all changed in 2009 when Economy expanded internationally through an affiliate network of independent brands across the world.
Today, Economy Rent a Car has locations in 100+ countries across the world, whether that be an Economy-branded office or an affiliated, independent brand that is part of the Economy Rent a Car family.
As a budget-friendly car rental brand, Economy Rent-a-Car is perfect for:
A physical and valid driver's license in your own name
The minimum age to rent is 21 years old
Have a secondary photo ID (e.g. a passport)
Have a valid credit card in your name
With a fleet of cars ranging from small and midsize cars to SUVs and luxury vehicles, Economy has the rental you need for less. So whether you're travelling for work or a family holiday, Economy Rent a Car's fleet offers an affordable alternative to other brands no matter your rental needs.
With 25+ locations in the U.S, Economy is more than a big-city airport rental brand. Rent a car from major leisure hotspots across the U.S, including destinations not always served by big-name providers. Whether it's Honolulu, Key West or Miami, Economy has an affordable car for your next getaway.
Economy's budget fees don't stop at their standard rental fares. The under-25 young renters surcharge starts at $10 a day, which is cheaper than other rental brands on the market. Economy gives younger drivers more opportunities to drive for less. Young driver surcharges vary by location.
Make your Economy Rent-a-Car even more affordable when you pay for your rental cost over time at Alternative Airlines. Pay in weekly or monthly installments through globally trusted providers like Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna.
Pictured vehicles are examples and are not guaranteed. Vehicle category availability can vary by location
Charlotte (CLTO01 - 4121 South Stream Boulevard)
North Carolina, USA
Fort Lauderdale (FLL - 3318 SW 2nd Ave)
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale (FLLC01 - 3318 SW 2nd Ave)
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale (FLLE01 - 3318 SW 2nd Ave Port Everglades)
Florida, USA
Key West (EYWO01 - 3424 N Roosevelt Blvd)
Florida, USA
Marathon (MTHO01 - 9981 Overseas Highway)
Florida, USA
Miami (MIAO01 - 4101 NW 28th ST)
Florida, USA
Orlando (MCO - 8501 Parkline Blvd)
Florida, USA
Orlando (MCOC01 - 8501 Parkline Blvd)
Florida, USA
Tampa (TPAC01 - 4509 George Road City Location)
Florida, USA
Tampa (TPAO01 - 4509 George Road)
Florida, USA
Greenville (GSPC01 - 1701 Laurens Road)
South Carolina, USA
No, Economy Rent a Car is not the same as EconomyCarRentals.com or EconomyBookings.com. Despite the similar names, these are three completely separate businesses.
Economy Rent a Car is a physical car rental brand with its own fleet, vehicles, pickup counters and network.
On the other hand, EconomyCarRentals.com and EconomyBookings.com are car rental brokers, meaning they connect users with other car rental brands rather than operating a fleet themselves, much like Alternative Airlines.
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Economy Rent a Car is owned by Alex and Geysa Muniz, a Costa Rican couple who founded the brand in 1987 with the idea of selling 4x4 rentals to Costa Rican surfers looking to see the country's beaches.
Absolutely! At Alternative Airlines, you can compare, book, and pay later for Economy Rent a Car reservations with trusted global providers like Klarna and Afterpay. Pick your preferred payment plan at checkout and follow the on-screen instructions. It is as simple as that.
Currently, buy now, pay later is only available for car rental purchases if you are a resident of the United States of America.
The minimum age required to rent a car from Economy Rent a Car is 21 years old.
Renters between the ages of 21 and 24 will be charged a young driver surcharge, which starts at $10 per day. This rate varies by location and by the category of car you are renting.
For further information, please refer to your rental agreement details.
Yes, you will be required to pay a refundable security deposit when you pick up your vehicle from Economy Rent a Car. The deposit must be taken from a credit card and is returned to you within 7-14 business days after you drop off your vehicle.
Deposit rates vary by location; please check your rental agreement before purchasing for more information.
Yes, you will still need a credit card to rent a car with Economy even if you book through Alternative Airlines. This is because Economy Rent a Car requires its renters to pay a refundable deposit with a credit card upon pickup. Your deposit will be held on your credit card until you return your vehicle, when the deposit funds will be released.
If you are running a little late don't worry! Economy Rent a Car gives its customers a grace period of 60mins from the drop off time on your rental voucher.
For any further delays, please call the branch you picked up your rental car from. If you fail to inform the branch and go past the grace period you will be charged at a daily rental rate at the current time.
Economy Rent a Car does allow after-hours drop-offs if you give your branch notice at the time of rental. Failing to notify your branch of an after-hours drop-off will incur a $50 charge.
Late return and after-hours policies can vary by location; please check your rental agreement before purchase.
Generally, Economy Rent a Car doesn't offer one-way car rentals at any of its U.S locations. There may be a couple that do offer one-way rentals; however, they are limited to drop-offs between a central airport and another location.
For example, the Economy Rent a Car branch/affiliate partner in Key West offers one-way rentals between the Florida Keys and Economy offices at Southeast Florida airports for a one-way drop fee.
One-way policies can vary considerably between locations. Please check your rental agreement before purchasing for more information.
No, Economy Rent a Car is not the same as EconomyCarRentals.com or EconomyBookings.com.
Economy Rent a Car is a car rental brand with its own offices, fleet and rental agreements. EconomyCarRentals and EconomyBookings are rental brokers, much like Alternative Airlines, who help connect you to car rentals from a variety of rental providers.
