FAQs

You must have a valid driver’s license and credit or debit card. We may, at our discretion, verify your license validity through an automated DMV connection. We are unable to accept paper ‘license renewals’ without an accompanying expired license.

Yes. Like all rental car companies, we require a security deposit. Our standard deposit is $250.00.

Please use the online reservation/booking system to generate a price quote for the vehicle class and dates of your choosing. This will provide you with the most up-to-date pricing and allow you to see any applicable discounts that may apply, such as seasonal savings or promotions.

Yes, there is a 9% Vermont use tax added to all rentals. Additionally, deliveries are subject to delivery fees and there is a $20 application fee for cash/debit card renters.

If you don’t have your own comprehensive-with-collision (full coverage) insurance, you will need to buy ours at $20 per day.

We were contact-free before it was cool! As much as we’d love to meet you, the fact is you have better things to do than hang out with rental car people! After your booking, we will arrange everything with you by email/chat/phone and when you arrive at your pickup location the car will be waiting for you. Same thing when you drop it off. You will simply park it, lock the doors, and walk away. This saves you significant time and keeps you safe.

The other option is to have VermontRentalCars.com staff meet you for the vehicle delivery, or pick up the vehicle at one of our fixed locations.

The choice is yours

We are a small boutique car rental company in Rutland, Vermont renting exclusively newer Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles. Vermont is a State know for outdoor adventurers and four-wheel drive is a nice option year-round and a must have in winter. The last thing you need during your trip is to be stuck on the side of the road in an overpriced Ford Focus rental that couldn’t handle the conditions. Plus, our size allows us to offer personalized service. We will bring the car to you, pick it up from you, and always be here to aid in any way to make your trip a success.

Yes, we typically will deliver to Burlington, Bennington, St. Johnsbury, Middlebury, Manchester, Castleton, Brandon, Pittsfield, Fair Haven, Killington, and Ludlow (Okemo). We also provide delivery in surrounding states. Reach out to us with your unique situation and we will see what we can do to help you out.

All the time! We are here when you need us. Just reach out using the contact form on either this website or call 844-4RentVT and we will be chatting with you in moments. We are ready to solve your car rental needs whenever they arise. We don’t charge an extra fee for after hour service, but standard delivery fees will apply if you are outside Rutland County.

You must be 21 years old to rent. We know, it doesn’t seem fair, but it is the insurance companies not us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 21 and need a rental, contact us to see about a special exemption. In order for this exemption to apply, you will need verifiable full-coverage insurance.

What type of people would we be if we excluded man’s best friend! Dogs are always welcome in VermontRentalCars.com rental vehicles, with the exception of our Premium Vans and Executive XL SUVs. Just remember that you are responsible for any damage or excess cleaning that is required.

Yes, call for special pricing on rental durations in excess of two weeks.

We do periodically offer seasonal discounts, as well as one-time use promo codes that may apply. Please give us a call and our reservations team will work to get you the best possible price. We also offer discounts for Police, Military, Pilots and AAA members.

Yes. One-way rentals are available anywhere within 500 miles of Vermont. The way it works is simple, you drive to your destination and give us a call when you are ready to return the vehicle. We will send someone to pickup the vehicle from your location. Pickup fees vary based on distance. Please call 844-473-6888 for a quote.

Vermont Rental Cars offers rentals at the Saranac Lake and Lake Placid Airports in the Adirondack Mountains through our sister company AdirondackRentalCars.com. Additionally, we can deliver vehicles to New York including the Albany Airport.

Our sister company Adirondack Rental Cars provides service at Lake Placid Airport.

Yes. We delivery regularly to the Rutland Killington Airport and Rutland Amtrak Station.

Yes. We offer last minute and pre-planned one way trips to JFK and BOS airports. If your Cape Air flight has been canceled and you need an emergency rental car to Boston Logan or another airport, please call or text us directly at 844-473-6888. We can normally help.