Routes Car Rental, Pay Later

No, you don't need a flight number to rent a car with Routes from most of their destinations.

However, this does vary around airport locations in particular. For example, Routes advises that all customers must have a valid return airline ticket in order to rent a car with Routes from:

• Chicago (ORD)
• Denver (DEN)
• Atlanta (ATL)
• Orlando (MCO)

You are considered a "local renter" and are subject to local renter policies if you cannot provide proof of a round-trip airline ticket that includes the rental period.

Please check your rental agreement before reserving your vehicle to make sure whether your location requires proof of a round-trip flight and any further details.

Yes, Routes does charge a cleaning fee if you return your vehicle in an excessively dirty state or if any marijuana or drug use is detected in the rented vehicle or found in an unsealed container. Cleaning rates vary by location. Please check your rental agreement for more information.

Yes, Routes does offer unlimited mileage options on many of its rentals, but not all of them. Local renters aren't eligible for unlimited mileage rentals through Routes.

When offered, unlimited mileage is only for rentals within the state where the vehicle is rented. Your rental car is not allowed to leave the state of the rental location without written permission from Routes Car Rental (otherwise, an additional fee will be incurred).

If you plan to drive between states, other than a crossing fee, your mileage will be capped at 2500 miles per rental. Travel to Canada and Mexico is not permitted.

Please check your specific rental agreement for further information.

At Alternative Airlines, you can filter your rental search by mileage policy to find rentals with unlimited mileage. All you've got to do is make a search and select "unlimited mileage" from the filter menu on the search results page.

While the minimum age depends on location, you generally need to be at least 21 years old to rent a car with Routes.

If you are younger than 25 years old, a under 25s surcharge will be added to your booking (this may also be referenced as a young drivers charge).

The under 25s charge varies by location, always check the rental agreement before purchasing to make sure you and any additional drivers are eligible to rent a car with Routes and if any young driver charges will be applied.

Yes, you will be required to provide an International Driving Permit (IDP) if you have a foreign driver's license that is not in English and is printed with a non-roman alphabet (Arabic, Chinese,Spanish, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.)

Drivers licenses from or outside of the EU that are not in English will also require an IDP. International driving permits are only valid outside the country of origin and must be provided along with the original driver's license.

To be accepted, your driver's license is required to be valid for at least 6 months from the date of your rental in order to be eligible.

Drivers licenses that are in English are only accepted from:

• United States
• Canada
• Australia
• New Zealand
• The European Union.

Reminder: If you are renting a car in the U.S. and are not a U.S. citizen, you will be required to provide a secondary form of identification, such as a passport.

Yes, Route Car Rental is legit and is a global car rental brand that has been serving customers since 1988. Routes was originally established in Canada, and since then has grown with 400 locations across 17+ countries.

As of September 2020, Routes partnered with Europcar, a market-leading rental brand, to enhance its offerings at select locations.

Yes, Routes Car Rental is a good rental provider.

Here's why:

• 400 locations across 17+ countries - Rent a car at convenient locations across major airports and cities around the world, including over 20 locations in the U.S.
• Premium but competitive - Routes are known for their good prices, quality, and service.
• Diverse fleet - Pick from a variety of cars, including family vehicles, pick up trucks, convertibles, and SUVs.
• Partners - Routes is partnered with Europcar, an award-winning global car rental brand, which helps it improve its offering at select locations.
• Quality cars - Expect clean, reliable, and premium vehicles when you rent with Routes.

No, you can't rent a car from Routes as a learner driver as learner permits are not accepted.

When you rent a car from Routes, you and any additional drivers will need to bring:

• A valid driver's license in the renter's name (that includes a picture) and an IDP if necessary (see more information above for a foreign driver's license)
• A valid credit card in the renter's name
• A secondary form of identification, such as a passport, for non-U.S citizens
• Proof of insurance coverage if you are planning to use your own personal auto insurance policy
• A round-trip flight itinerary/boarding pass if flying into an airport

Please be aware: Routes doesn't accept photocopies of driving licenses

Yes, you will still be required by Routes to provide a valid credit card in the renter's name when you pick up your car. This is for a security deposit, which will be taken upon collection and returned to you at drop off, so long as the vehicle is in good condition.

Yes, many Routes Car Rental locations will require you to take a free shuttle service from the airport to an off-airport Routes location. Some airports, like Chicago O'Hare, have an onsite Routes desk, however, expect to take a shuttle service from most airports.

Routes also offer city pick-up locations in areas like Brooklyn, New York. However, you will need to organise travel to these locations.

Routes Car Rental's security deposit varies by different factors, such as age, location, and whether your a local renter or not. Always check your rental agreement before purchasing for more information on your security deposit.

Absolutely! At Alternative Airlines, you can compare and book the best Routes Car Rental deals, all whilst being able to split your cost over time with buy now pay later. All you've got to do is select your preferred installment plan at checkout and follow the onscreen instructions.

Please note: Buy now, pay later installment plans are currently only available if you are a resident of the United States. Non-U.S. customers can pay via a debit or credit card transaction in USD.

Yes, you can rent a car from Routes if you are a local or classed as a "local renter".

A local renter is classed as someone who cannot present proof of a round-trip flight ticket that includes the rental dates. The following locations don't rent out cars to local renters under any circumstances

• Chicago (ORD)
• Denver (DEN)
• Atlanta (ATL)
• Orlando (MCO)

All other U.S locations do rent to local renters; however, the following restrictions will apply:

• Local renters aren't eligible for unlimited mileage (see your rental agreement for further details)
• A higher minimum credit card hold
• Mileage restrictions
• Vehicle class restrictions. Local customers can only rent economy, compact, intermediate, standard and full-sized cars.
• Local renters are required to show proof of their own transferable auto insurance policy from a North American insurance provider (some online insurance coverages are not acceptable). This will need to include the name and address of the insurer and the policy number.
• Some locations require you to show proof of liability insurance coverage.

Local renters' policies vary by location. Please check your individual rental agreement for further information.