Rent-A-Wreck Car Rentals, Pay Later
Car rental brought to you by Alternative Airlines
What is Rent-A-Wreck?
Rent-A-Wreck is a car rental company that offers budget-friendly vehicles.
Most of its fleet consists of previously owned vehicles, which is why it's able to offer such great prices.
Despite its playful name, the cars Rent-A-Wreck provides are far from wrecks. Its vehicles are safe and well maintained.
Rent-A-Wreck is available in over 10 countries, including the USA, where it has pick-up points in 22 states.
Car rental brought to you by Alternative Airlines is only available within the USA.
Minimum requirements
Am I eligible for a Rent-A-Wreck car rental?
Be at least 21 years old
Have a valid driver's license
Have a valid credit card
Why rent a car with Rent-A-Wreck?
Cheap prices
Rent-A-Wreck is a budget-friendly car rental company.
Its rentals are priced at a lower rate than most US car rental companies.
Large fleet
Rent-A-Wreck offers a diverse fleet of vehicles.
Choose from older budget models, compact cars, SUVs, minivans and more.
Available in 22 States
Rent-A-Wreck has pick-up and drop-off locations in 22 US states.
Popular cities to collect from include Los Angeles, Orlando and Miami.
Book Rent-A-Wreck & pay later
Search and book your Rent-A-Wreck car rental without paying the full sum upfront.
When you book with Alternative Airlines, you'll have the option to pay for your car rental in installments. Choose the ideal plan for you with interest-free and monthly financing options available.
Pay later with popular providers including:
To pay later for your car rental with Alternative Airlines, you must be a US resident paying in USD.
Rent-A-Wreck's US locations
Los Angeles
Neighborhood
Denver
DEN Airport
East Haven
Neighborhood & HVN Airport
Hamden
Neighborhood
Tallahassee
Neighborhood & TLH Airport
Palm Beach
PBI Airport
Fort Lauderdale
FLL Airport
Orlando
MCO Airport
Miami
MIA Airport
Sanford
SFB Airport
Tampa
TPA Airport
Lihue
LIH Airport
Rent-A-Wreck's fleet
Vehicles available may vary by demand and location.
Budget (Older Models)
Toyota Corolla or similar
Compact Cars
Toyota Yaris or similar
Midsize Cars
Toyota Camry or similar
Full-Size Sedans
Honda Accord or similar
Midsize SUVs
Toyota RAV4 or similar
3rd Row Seating SUVs
Toyota 4Runner or similar
Minivans
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Why book a car rental at Alternative Airlines?
More ways to pay
Alternative Airlines offers a wide range of payment methods. Many of which aren't available directly with Rent-A-Wreck!
Drive now, pay later
If you select a buy now, pay later provider at checkout, you may be able to drive your vehicle before you've paid in full. This depends on the dates of your drive and the length of your payment plan.
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Rent-A-Wreck FAQs
Is Rent-A-Wreck legit?
Yes. Rent-A-Wreck is a legitimate car rental company. It was founded in California in 1968 and has been expanding to different states and countries since.
While its name might turn some heads, the cars it offers are safe and well-maintained.
Why is Rent-A-Wreck so cheap?
Rent-A-Wreck is one of the most affordable car rental companies in the USA.
Its car rentals are so cheap because its fleet mostly consists of previously owned vehicles.
It even has a dedicated option called Budget (Older Models). These vehicles tend to be from the early 2010s, with most being from 2012.
These budget vehicles may have superficial wear and tear, but they are entirely safe and regularly tested.
Can I book a Rent-A-Wreck car rental with Alternative Airlines?
Yes! Despite our name, we're more than just a flight booking company. We also offer car rentals across the USA.
Rent-A-Wreck is one of the companies we work with. They're a great option for budget-friendly car rentals.
Do I need a credit card for a Rent-A-Wreck car rental?
Yes. Even if you use a different payment method at checkout, you'll still need a credit card in the main driver's name.
Your physical credit card must be presented at pick-up. Otherwise, Rent-A-Wreck has the right to deny access to your car rental.
Your credit card will be used for your vehicle's security deposit. Money will only be taken from the deposit if you incur additional fees, such as a cleaning charge.
Can I book a Rent-A-Wreck car rental to drive outside the USA?
Not at Alternative Airlines.
Alternative Airlines only supplies car rentals for use within the USA.
Do I have to pick up my Rent-A-Wreck car rental at the airport?
Not at all! Rent-A-Wreck has pick-up points at neighborhood as well as airport locations.
Despite our name, you don't have to be booking a flight to secure a car rental with Alternative Airlines.
Collect and return your car rental from across the USA, whether that's a neighborhood or airport location.
Can I book a Rent-A-Wreck car rental and pay later?
Yes! When you book your Rent-A-Wreck car rental through Alternative Airlines, you'll have access to several pay-later providers.
Popular options include Klarna and Afterpay.
Subject to meeting eligibility requirements.