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Quick Answer

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 they're able to offer 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?

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Be at least 21 years old

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Have a valid driver's license

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Have a valid credit card

Why rent a car with Rent-A-Wreck?

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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.

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Large fleet

Rent-A-Wreck offers a diverse fleet of vehicles.

Choose from older budget models, compact cars, SUVs, minivans and more.

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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.

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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

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Los Angeles

Neighborhood

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Denver

DEN Airport

The state seal of Connecticut

East Haven

Neighborhood & HVN Airport

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Hamden

Neighborhood

Florida State Seal

Tallahassee

Neighborhood & TLH Airport

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Palm Beach

PBI Airport

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Fort Lauderdale

FLL Airport

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Orlando

MCO Airport

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Miami

MIA Airport

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Sanford

SFB Airport

Florida State Seal

Tampa

TPA Airport

Hawaii state seal

Lihue

LIH Airport

Illinois State Seal

Burbank

Neighborhood

Indiana state seal

Hammond

Neighborhood

Maine state seal

Bangor

Neighborhood

Maine state seal

Biddeford

Neighborhood

Maryland State Seal

Baltimore

Neighborhood

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Rockville

Neighborhood

The state seal of Michigan

Canton

Neighborhood

The state seal of Michigan

Warren

Neighborhood

Montana state seal

Billings

Neighborhood

The state seal of Nevada

Reno

Neighborhood

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Newark

Neighborhood & EWR Airport

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Beachwood

Neighborhood

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Cherry Hill

Neighborhood

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Chester

Neighborhood

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Deptford

Neighborhood

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Dover

Neighborhood

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Emerson

Neighborhood

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Hackettstown

Neighborhood

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Jersey City

Neighborhood

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Kenvil

Neighborhood

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Keyport

Neighborhood

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Montville

Neighborhood

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Morristown

Neighborhood

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Lafayette

Neighborhood

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Orange

Neighborhood

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Parsippany

Neighborhood

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Toms River

Neighborhood

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Union

Neighborhood

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Watertown

Neighborhood & ART Airport

The state seal of North Carolina

Aberdeen

Neighborhood

The state seal of North Carolina

Charlotte

CLT Airport

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Minot

Neighborhood

Ohio state seal

Cleveland

Neighborhood

Ohio state seal

Parma

Neighborhood

The state seal of Pennsylvania

Erie

Neighborhood

The state seal of Pennsylvania

Latrobe

Neighborhood & LBE Airport

South Dakota state seal

Rapid City

Neighborhood

The state seal of Tennessee

Nashville

Neighborhood & BNA Airport

Texas State Seal

Houston

IAH Airport

Washington state seal

Lakewood

Neighborhood

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Seattle

Neighborhood

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.

A company you can trust

Alternative Airlines has a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot, and 88% of our reviews are 5-star. Got a question or concern? Our expert customer service team is available 7 days a week.

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Rated Excellent on Trustpilot

We’re super proud of our Trustpilot rating, but don’t just take it from us. See why millions of others love booking their flights through Alternative Airlines

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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.