Car Rental

I love the Mitsubishi Lancer, great choice for a rental while visiting and sightseeing around the island!
I have been using Europcar for my last 4 visits to the island and have had no complaints with them in terms of customer service and vehicles. I usually get a Chevy Aveo for about $19 to $21 USD a day which is a decent price for that size car. The Lancer ends up costing about $5 USD more daily because of its category. I have managed to sweet talk my way into getting a Lancer at a lower price but that depends who you get at the counter and how well you can work the charm
Have fun and drive carefully!

what is the hold on the credit card?

Hey there

principe said:

Jalen, thanks again buddy! i booked the car for nine days and all in its like US$377 which i find reasonable, since i was actually thinking it would be double that rate.

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sorry i took so long to respond, i havent logged on in a while.
Contrary to other posters and individuals that have used Europcar, I have never had a negative experience with them. In fact, I find it much easier to deal with the customer service representatives directly than booking upon arrival to the island. You can get great deals on rentals on travel websites, I usually rely on Travelocity for this, and then print our your reservation. I then call Europcar directly [the offices located in Gazcue on la Avenida Independencia are by far the nicest, more professional, and accomodating team of people i have dealt with] and see if I can negotiate a lower price or free upgrades. Most of the time I deal with one or two individuals who I have gotten to know personally on my trips to DR, and we also keep in touch via company email so that I can alert them of my trips. Everything is set up nicely and I have had no complaints. $377 is a good rate for 14 days, I hope you have a great trip and let us know how the rental experience went.
Safe travels! :cheeky::bunny:

CC Hold

Richard Alberto said:

what is the hold on the credit card?

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I have been able to negotiate the amount they hold on my CC but that is because I have gotten to know the customer service representatives and can usually get pre-authorization in writing which is then confirmed at the desk [at the airport]. I have had holds from as much as $1500USD [for a 21 day rental] to as little as $500USD [for a 5 day rental]. I think it varies on a few things: length/duration of the rental, and whether or not you take insurance/liability on the cars. I never get additional insurance but have been told if I accept it the amount of the hold placed on the card can be lowered even further, but that I wouldnt know since I have never done it.... aranoid: