Below are the quick answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
Credit cards are needed for the execution of a contract. However, as part of Smooth Rental’s commitment to reducing some rental barriers, other means of payment can be discussed and/or allowed during reservations and pick up, including the use of Zelle, CashApp, Apple Pay, Cash and e-transfer for Canada.
Charges for a single rental transaction vary depending on the car category and state tax. However, four things are typically involved in the charges; the cost of renting a car, the state tax, cost of insurance for those who will want to purchase insurance and a $200 security deposit, typically refunded after one to three business days after the return of the vehicle.
Every renter needs a valid driver’s license issued by any US state or Canadian province for those living in the United States of America or Canada and a valid passport for visitors from other countries. A visitor will also need a copy of their country’s issued driver’s license to confirm driving fitness. In some locations, based on your driving records and the discretion of the Smooth Rental representative, you may need at least collision insurance.
Yes, our free pick-up team is available depending on the distance between your location and the Smooth Rental office you are requesting pick up from. Cars cannot be delivered to your home or address. Our logistics team can only pick you up to our office where our rental team will complete your rental contract and any other necessary documentation. However, in some cases, based on an agreement between our valued renters and the Smooth Rental representative on seat, cars can be delivered for an additional fee.
Pets are allowed in our rental vehicles. As a valued customer, you are advised to keep pets crated and return the rental car in clean condition and free of pet hair. If pet hair is found inside a rental vehicle after return, upon inspection, detailing fees will be charged.
Laws in most state allow for renters to be at least 25 years, although in some States renters’ ages start at 18. However, it will be based on the discretion of our representative in each location to issue a contract after considering certain factors, especially if you have full coverage insurance that can be verified with you as an added driver on the policy.
Smooth Rental has a standard $200 security deposit policy across all its agencies or locations. At the time of renting the car, a friendly Smooth Rental team member will include $200 to your final bill and call it SD or Security Deposit.
The Security Deposit is $200, typically refunded after one to three business days of returning the car. Smooth Rental’s friendly representative will not be able to instantly refund your security deposit.
You may lose part or all your security deposit if you fail to return the rental vehicle with the exact fuel as at the time of picking it up. For sedans, if your gas or fuel level is less than the level you picked it up, $50 will be deducted from your SD and up to $100 for SUVs. Also, if you smoke in the vehicle, all your $200 SD will be withheld, and an extra charge imputed on your account if you returned the car without the exact fuel level. Moreover, if you return the vehicle with trash, $100 will be deducted from your security deposit to clean the vehicle.
Smooth Rental offers its clients one hour grace period before new charges set in. This means renters must return vehicles at the same time as it was picked up. For example, Mr. John picks up a vehicle at 1 p.m. on 01/23/2023 and is expected to return on 01/28/2023. In this case, Mr. John must return that vehicle at exactly 1 p.m. on 01/28/2023. However, Smooth Rental will allow Mr. John to return an hour late. That is, 2 p.m. Mr. John will however be charged for a full day if the car is returned after 2 p.m.
Smooth Rental understands that its clients can change their plans at any time. So, we made it easy to facilitate the reservation and cancellation process. If you cancel your reservation five days before picking up, you will be reimbursed in full. However, if you cancel below five days, 50% of payment will be withheld. No reimbursement can be made for cancellation twenty-four hours to scheduled pick up time.
During rental contracts, while a renter is using a Smooth Rental vehicle, tickets may occur from speed limit violations, red light and tolls. The law in all states require transfer of liability to the person or persons renting the Smooth Rental vehicle at that time.
If a ticket is sent to our office on a vehicle, you are renting or have rented, Smooth Rental will send you pictures of the ticket or tickets. For all tickets, renters will have five days from the date of receiving the picture to pay to Smooth Rental. Once that payment is made, Smooth Rental will transfer payment to the respective state, county, city or town.
If payment is not received in five days, Smooth Rental will transfer liability to the renter by providing the renter’s information, including a copy of his/her ID card to the respective state, county, city or town.
Any physical damage during the rental period, including tire damage is the responsibility of the renter. Smooth Rental is responsible for all damages that are due to wear and tear.
Oil and brake changes are the responsibility of Smooth Rental. However, for the convenience of the renter, an agreement can be reached wherein the renter does these changes in a dedicated or suggested Smooth Rental service provider. When this is done, the renter is required to submit a receipt to Smooth Rental for reimbursement. Depending on what works better, in some cases, the renter may be required to bring in the vehicle for a swap.
Smooth Rental rents all makes and models of cars. However, the easiest way to facilitate the rental process is going by categories. Our fleet includes;
Compact Sedans like Nissan Versa, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla, Kia Forte, Ford Focus and similar.
Full-sized Sedans like Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Chevy Malibu and similar.
Compact SUVs like Buick Encore, Ford Escape, Nissan Kicks, Toyota RAV4, Honda Hr-v, Kia Soul and similar.
Full-sized SUVs like Acura like MDX, Buick Enclave, Chevy Blazer Chevy Traverse, Ford Edge, Honda Passport, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Subaru Outback and similar.
Third Row SUVs like Chevy Suburban, Chevy Tahoe, Toyota Highlander, Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon, Kia Sorento, Nissan Armada, Honda Pilot and similar.
Sports Cars like Chevy Camaro, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Subaru WRX, Toyota 86 and similar.
Vans/Minivans like Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Honda Odyssey, Kia Carnival, Nissan Quest, Toyota Sienna and similar.
Trucks like Chevy Silverado, Ford F-150, Ford Super Duty, Toyota Tundra and similar.
All-Terrain and Jeeps like Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Compass, Jeep Renegade, Jeep Wrangler, Land Rover Defender and similar.