There are a few options available to you if you need to pick up your rental car at night. You may be unable or unwilling to pick up your rental car during business hours. If this is the case, you can contact one of the major rental car companies and arrange for an after-hours dropoff. These include Hertz and Thrifty as well as Payless and Avis. Depending on the company, you can also try a different location.
Avis
If you're traveling by plane and need to pick up a rental car in New York City after hours, you'll find it a breeze to find one through Avis. They are conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, making it easy to rent a car that suits all your travel needs. There are many car types available.
Hertz
Hertz offers customers who need a car in the late afternoon or evening hours an option to drop it off after hours. To use this option, customers need to park in the designated Hertz parking area and note the time they need the car to be picked up on their rental agreement. They must then sign the rental agreement and place it in the dropbox. Customers should also note that there is a limit to the time they may drop off their rental cars. Hertz may also charge an additional fee for rental cars returned after business hours.
Payless
A Payless car rental is a great option if your plans include a Sunday trip out of town. You can find them open until 11 pm on Mondays through Fridays and 8 on Saturdays.
Thrifty
To ensure that the rental company is available to pick you up after hours, call ahead. You might be able schedule the pick-up to work around your schedule. Otherwise, you may want to go to the car rental counter and wait for an employee to come pick you up. Thrifty can provide the vehicle you require, regardless of what kind of car it is.
National
Many rental car companies permit you to pick-up and drop off your vehicle after hours at the airport. However, you must remember to return the car to the same location as you picked it up. In some cases, you may need to pay an additional dropoff fee. To avoid paying any additional fees, return the car during normal business hours.
Budget
Budget offers employees the opportunity to pick up their rental cars free of charge after hours. This service is only available at a select number of locations. Customers need to call ahead to schedule a pick-up. Additional fees may apply if you have to pick up your car after-hours or early in the morning. However, this can be avoided if you pay in advance.