Midway Car Rental

Rental Policies
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Lax Shuttle Information

The LAX office is located inside the Radisson Hotel, across the street from the LAX airport. Their office address is 6225 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. We are the closest car rental facility to the LAX airport terminal. Our LAX airport shuttle will pick you up at your LAX airline terminal, make 2 stops, then bring you to the Radisson hotel.
After collecting your luggage please exit the baggage claim area on the lower level of the airport. Proceed to the center island to the HOTEL pick up area which is indicated by the overhead RED sign.
The Radisson LAX shuttle will be BLUE.
Board the BLUE Radisson Shuttle Bus, which will take you to the LAX Radisson, and our office.
The Midway LAX office is located on the main level of the hotel, near the restaurant.
You must have your driver's license, and credit card with you. If you will be providing your own insurance for your rental, please bring your insurance card with you. All documents must be in your name.
If you are a Los Angeles resident, you must bring a current utility bill in your name, with your current address, to the rental office.

The LAX office is open MON-FRI 6A-9PM SAT/SUN 8a-6pm. You must arrive during operating hours to pick up your vehicle.


Our rates

Our rates are on a 24 hour time clock, and you are given a 59 minute grace period to return your vehicle, before it turns into another day charge.


Contract Rates

If your vehicle is eeded beyond the due date stated at the time of the opening of the contract, the customer MUST return to the original rental office and sign a new contract. The rate is subject to change.

When a vehicle is reserved and rented, the confirmed rate is only good during that specific time period. Any extension, or revision of the orginal reservation of any amount of time will result in a rate change. Rates are not pro-rated.


Second Means of Identification

You are required to also present a second means of identification with your signature. Any second means of I.D. with a signature is acceptable; such as a department store card, library card, etc. However, it should not be the same as the credit identification. (For example if you are using American Express for the rental, a different means of identification with a signature must be shown.)

Southern California residents, picking up a car at any location are also required to bring with them at the time of car pick up , a utility bill from their currently home address with their name on it . Without this additional means of ID, the car will not be issued.


Pick up Policy

Domestic rental reservations will be held 3 hours from the booked rental time before the car is released. International reservations will be held for 4 hours from the booked rental time.

The LAX office is open Mon-Fri 6a-9pm, sat/sun 8a-6pm. If you do not arrive by your scheduled pick up time, your reservation will be cancelled.


Driver's License

All drivers must have a valid driver's license in their possession to rent a vehicle. No copies or faxed licenses will be accepted at any time. The original license must be presented, and must be in the name of the driver.

The renter's driver's license must be valid for the entire rental period.

An International Driving Permit (IDP) serves only as a translation of a valid driver's license. An IDP must always be presented in conjunction with the official drivers license of the issuing country.

Midway Car Rental will not rent to a holder of a license that restricts them to daytime driving only or to business driving only.

A learner's permit is not accepted. A valid temporary license is accepted.
Expired licenses will not be accepted.


Vehicles Leaving California

Midway vehicles are permitted to enter California and Nevada only. If your rental agreement states "unlimited" mileage, it is unlimited mileage in the State of CA and NV only .
Vehicles are not permitted to enter Mexico at any time.


Acceptable Charge Cards

The charge card must be in the renters name. Check or Cash cards are not accepted as credit identification at the beginning of the rental. They can be used however at the end of the rental for payment of rental charges.Pre-paid credit cards are not accepted at any time. Debit cards with Visa Logos may be accepted on short term- standard car rentals. Debit cards may not be used for SUV, luxury or Van rentals.A minimum of $350 must be available on a major credit card for a standard car rental. See customer service agent for limits required on specialty vehicles. A minimum of $500.00 must be available on a debit card, proof of residency, utility bill, and current driver's license must accompany it. No debit cards for luxury or specialty vehicles. Acceptable credit cards: American Express, MasterCard, Diners Club, Visa, Discover Card. Please feel free to contact your Midway Representative in advance to get an estimate of your credit card authorization.


No brand guarantees

Midway Car Rental does not guarantee specific brands or colors of vehicles at any time. If the vehicle that you reserved is not available, an alternate or upgraded vehicle may be assigned at management discretion.


Local Policies

One-way rentals are based on availability, must be returned in CA, and a one-way service fee applies. Check with the nearest Midway Car Rental reservation office for details.
Cars that receive unlimited mileage are approved for unlimited mileage in the state of CA and Nevada only .
. Any car leaving the state of CA must receive prior approval to avoid added charges.


No Show Policy

Reservations are valid and honored for up to three hours after the requested pick up time. However this must be during the hours of operation. If the vehicle is not picked up within three hours of the requested pick up time your reservation status will be changed to a NO SHOW. We ask that you contact Midway Car Rental if you need to change the pick up time of your requested vehicle to avoid any problems.


Collision Damage Waiver

In California, the renter is liable for all damage to the Midway Car Rental vehicle regardless of fault. The renter is also liable for loss of use of the vehicle (revenue lost while the car is being repaired).

Renters may purchase Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) which relieves them of all financial responsibility for loss or damage to the Midway Car Rental vehicle as long as they comply with the terms of the rental agreement. In California, CDW does not relieve the renter for theft resulting from failure to use ordinary care. Cost of CDW will vary by car, group and rate. Please check with the rental agent or nearest Midway Car Rental reservation center for details.

If you have rental car coverage through your personal insurance or charge card, CDW offers maximum protection while your personal insurance or charge card coverage may contain a deductible. If you have any questions, check with your insurance provider. Written proof of insurance is required at all of our locations.


Personal Accident Coverage

Personal Accident Coverage provides medical expense benefits to the renter and all passengers in the Midway Car Rental vehicle.

The renter is covered 24 hours a day during the rental for the following: $1,500 medical coverage for injuries due to an accident, $250 for ambulance expenses.



Supplemental Liability Insurance

Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI) may be purchased at time of rental, and provides renter with supplemental insurance coverage from the California State Limits of $35,000 to $1 million.


Insurance and Optional Services

Public Liability and Property Damage: Midway Car Rental meets the financial responsibility laws of the State of California. In California, no liability coverage is provided to the renter/driver unless Renter's Liability Protection is purchased or renter provides proof of insurance as required by state law. Proof of liability coverage is required by state law.
Proof of coverage would be your insurance card, or policy page from your personal car insurance policy.


Renter's Liability Protection

Renters may purchase Renter's Liability Protection (RLP) at the time of rental.
Liability coverage is required in the state of CA. You must either provide written proof of coverage or purchase. Liability coverage does not cover your rental car, it covers any damage that your vehicle would cause to any 3rd party property. Liability coverage provides third party liability protection for bodily injury ($15,000 per person, $30,000 per accident) and property damage ($5,000) to third parties, as mandated and at the limits required by California.

If you purchase the SLI/RLP protection package, it will provide third party liability protection for bodily injury and property damage in excess of any existing insurance, from the states minimum limits to one million dollars.


Renters in California who purchase RLP will receive California required liability coverage. Check with the rental agent or nearest Midway Car Rental reservation center for cost and availability of RLP.

Written proof of liability coverage is required at all of our offices if you will be declining our coverage.



WARNING TO RENTERS

WARNING TO RENTERS: Your personal automobile insurance carrier or insurance provided by your credit card company may provide some of the optional coverages listed above. Please check with your insurance carrier and/or your credit card company before you purchase to avoid duplicative coverage. Please be advised that your optional coverage may be void if the damage or loss results from an authorized driver's (A) intentional, willful, wanton, or reckless conduct, (B) operation of the vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, (C) towing or pushing anything, (D) operation of the vehicle on an unpaved road if the damage or loss is a direct result of the road or driving conditions, (E) used for commercial hire, (F) used in connection with conduct that could be properly charged as a felony, (G) involved in a speed test or contest or in driver training activity, (H) operated by a person other than an authorized driver, (I) operated outside of the United States, (J) renter provided fraudulent information to the rental company, (K) carry hazardous material, or (L) provided false information and the rental company would not have rented the vehicle if it had instead received true information.


Rates and Currency

Rates are in U.S. dollars (USD). The rate of exchange at the end of the rental applies.
Taxes are additional.
Midway Car Rental also offers special negotiated rates for , conventions, weddings, Production Company Studios.


Additional Drivers

At the time of rental an additional driver must be at least 21 years of age, present a valid drivers license, present a Midway Car Rental honored charge card, complete an additional driver form. For certain vehicles, 25 year old age restrictions might be in effect.

There is no charge for additional drivers for rentals beginning at this location. However, all additional drivers must have their own credit card, in their name, present with them at the time of the rental.
There is no charge for one added driver if over the age of 25.


Special Services

Child Safety Seats are available at this location with a minimum of 24-hour advance booking. Since availability at times is limited, please reserve child seats in advance.
Ski Racks are not available at this location. Snow Chains are not available at this location. Midway Car Rental vehicles are equipped with all weather tires


Contract Violations

Contract violations include, but are note limited to :
1. Driving the vehicle outside of CA or NV
2. Driving while intoxicated
3. Towing of any sort
4. Failure to return the rental vehicle by due date
5. Operation of the vehicle by someone who is not listed as an authorized driver on the contract
6. Failure to pay all charges listed on the contract at time of return



Drop off policy fees

If arrangements are made in advance, you may pick up your vehicle at one Midway location and return to another Midway location. The drop off fee begins at $30.00. Please contact a location manager for your exact fee.


GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

Many of our vehicles are not equipped with a GPS navigation system. However, GPS systems may be rented at the counter when you rent your vehicle. GPS systems may only be rented if you are renting a vehicle from us. For additional questions regarding GPS systems please contact the office directly.