Renters Must be at least 18 years of age with two years of driving experience.

Renters under the age of 25 must have either,

A. a major credit card issued by a U.S. bank and their own liability insurance, Or
B. Their own full coverage insurance that bridges to non-owned (rented) vehicles.

All drivers aged 18-21 are assessed an underage driver fee of $18.99/day

All drivers aged 22-24 are assessed an underage driver fee of $10.99/day

Renters must have a credit or debit card with $300 in available credit for U.S. issued credit/debit cards and $500 for foreign credit/debit cards in their possession at the time of rental, or a suficcient available credit, should the rental exceed the required deposit.

Prepaid debit cards and cash deposits are not accepted. All renters must comply with California’s financial responsibility law’s.

In an effort to maintain low cost rentals, we accept non-owner liability policies, long term renters should inquire from a local licensed insurance agent.

All renters must have a valid drivers license in their possession at the time of rental.

Foreign licenses are accepted if they are an international certified original, i.e carries an on draft English translation. If not, a certified international driving permit with an English translation and the country issued license is required.

Additional drivers must present a valid drivers license and their own proof of insurance.

Renters driving records may be checked for infractions.

Call 818.781.5100 or 323.851.9600 or Use our Online Reservation System.

Reservations are accepted outside of 48 hours prior to pick up. If you need a vehicle now or tomorrow call for availability.

Any credit card submitted will be charged for any cancellation charges, as per the card holder agreement if you fail to cancel your reservation 48 hours prior to your pick up time.

Keep your confirmation number handy.

Free pick-up and drop off service “is” available. Restrictions apply, please call ahead at least 2 hours prior to your pick up time, to prevent delays and check availability for pick up and drop off.

Super convenient Valet delivery and pick up service, with in the greater Los Angeles area, is available to repeat renters and on special case senerios with prior arrangements. We can have it waiting at the airport, hotel, home or office, upon your arrival 24/7, and picked up when you are done. Lax returns are dropped in parking lot "C". Minimum fee is $75 or $1.50 per mile whichever is greater per event.

If you don’t have a reservation that’s OK, we try to have vehicles available, and will hold one for 45 minutes. Customers without reservations are served on a first come first serve basis and we cannot guarantee availability until you arrive at one of our offices.

Remember to bring your current valid proof of insurance, drivers license and credit/debit card with you as you need to present them to your rental agent.

Give yourself 15-20 minutes to pick up your rental car, though rental times are typically only few minutes, be prepared for a short delay, especially during peak times and just before closing, we don’t want you to miss any appointments.

When renting, you’ll be asked to sign your rental agreement, a credit card draft, and a vehicle condition report.

At the time of rental an authorization will be taken in the amount of $300.00 for domestic credit cards or $500.00 for foreign credit cards. This is your security deposit. When presenting a debit card for retaining your rental, your bank will process this transaction three different ways, 1) your account may be debited for either $300 or $500, depending on account standing withyour bank, 2) that amount may be blocked, you’ll be able to see it in your account, but not have access to it, 3) they will release the hold the same day and allow you to go negative and charge you overdraft fees, should there be an insufficient amount to cover for financial items coming in for disbursement. We can not tell how your bank will choose to process, please inquire with them for this information.

Your security deposit will not be used towards the cost of your rental.

If your rental exceeds 28 days, your original authorization will be charged on the fourth Monday after you pick up your vehicle. This will generate a credit balance on your rental which will then be refunded to you upon return of the vehicle. We can not reauthorize cards on extended rentals.

We bill weekly, for the week past, all payments towards time and mileage are due on each Monday after the day your pick up your vehicle.

If someone else is paying you for your rental, we will fax or mail a billing summary at your request to allow for quicker re-imbursement to you.

Please ensure that there are sufficient funds in your account on the days your card is scheduled to be billed (every Monday) as this will only add additional charges and fees.

A. For all renters,

Please pay Your parking tickets, “you” are responsible. Most cities will accept payment up to 21 days after the ticket is issued. Because this policy varies, based on the authority which issued the parking ticket, we recommend paying your ticket as soon as possible .

If you do not want to hassle with figuring out what to do with your parking ticket just bring it to us and we will handle it for you (a $25 service fee applies.)

Unpaid parking tickets which become delinquent will be paid by us and billed to your credit card. We will charge $75 for this service.

You are responsible for any damage which occurs while driving on unpaved roads, any tire, wheel, or undercarriage damage, any broken and or damaged auto glass, all towing and retrieval charges resulting from impoundment.

B. Long term renters only (rentals in excess of 7 days.)

All rentals are for a 30 day maximum term. You must come into an office and recontract if keeping the vehicle over 30 days.

Maintain proper fluid levels (feel free to stop in and we can do it for you free of charge.)

Change fluids as needed every three thousand miles (call us to schedule for a free appointment as needed.)

Damage caused by over/under filled fluids are the responsibility of the renter and not covered by insurance or LDW.

Renter “IS” responsible for damages caused while driving while engine is overheated.

On the rare occasion where the vehicle is in need of repair, when you call, we will try to assess the condition, and try to get you going right there and then, if we are unable to do so, we will dispatch a truck that will bring you another vehicle and return with the disabled vehicle to the service center.

Upon arriving one of the members of our lot staff will take your keys and inspect the vehicle with you, vehicles dropped at other locations will be inspected when an agent retrieves the vehicle. You will remain responsible for the rental until such time the vehicle is checked in by the agent.

The counter agent will prepare your final statement, you can pay your balance by cash, credit card, travelers checks or money order.

To avoid cleaning fees, please return your rental clean inside and out.

Check your paper work to determine the appropriate return fuel level, prior to your return.

If you return the vehicle with less fuel than you received it, a service fee of $10.00 will be assessed in addition to the prevailing market price of the fuel needed to refill the tank.

If you need a free ride home, to the airport or any other destination please try and call us an hour or two ahead of time and let us know when you are arriving this will help us make your trip back home more seamless.

Why are 699RentACar rates so low?

April 1986, the owner began as wholesale car, van and truck distributor. As the company grew, he branched out into the public sector of the industry adding retail sales and leasing. Due to this expanssion, the demand for low cost car rentals became increasingly evident, thus the idea and the program was concieved, and 699RentACar was born. With our vast auto related experience under our belt, we were able to supply to the growing demand for cheap car rentals. We strive to provide a quality fleet of late model to newer model cars at the lowest possible rates. The 699RentACar staple rate plans create a new standard in offering the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge of our customers getting the lowest rates any day, every day, without any fluctuations, block out dates, or higher weekday rates.

Sometimes,the great gets even better, our fantastic specials add even more value to your car rental needs, see our on-line ""Special Offers" and take advantage of these Discounted Rates. Once you rent from us, you'll wonder why you've been paying more at other rental agencies.

Can I rent a car without a credit card?

Yes, we accept bank issued check or debit cards that are tied to your bank account, with either a Visa or Master Card logo. You must have at least $300US if you reside within the States and $500US available if you reside outside of the U. S., when picking up your rental. Prepaid credit cards will be not accepted.

Which are acceptable charge cards at 699RentACar?

We accept American Express, Visa, Master Card, Discover, bank debit and check cards with a Visa or Master Card logo. Pre paid credit cards are not accepted.

Can I rent a car if I'm under 25?

Yes, you can rent a car if you are over 18. These are the conditions; 18 - 21, and 22 - 25, you must provide your own auto liability policy and have an additional policy covering comprehensive and collision damage that will bridge to the rental car and have a major credit card in your name. Bank check or debit cards are accepted for underage drivers only if there is a comprehensive and collision policy in affect that bridges to the rental car. Another option is to be named as an additional insured on a some one else's auto liability policy that will offer the same privilages, to the additional insured, as that of the policy holder and have comprehensive and collision coverage that bridges to the rental car. Or use a credit card, in lieu of a comprehensive and collision policy, that will offer car rental damage protection as a benefit to the card holder. In addition there is a charge of $18.99 per day between the ages of 18 - 21 and $10.99 22-25. Respectively, the same conditions apply

All about Drivers Licenses...

699RentACar accepts valid driver licenses from any state in the U.S. and foreign countries. It is always a good idea to have with you your international driving permit along with countries drivers license. However, the Internaional Driving Permit serves as a translation only, it can not be accepted instead of a drivers license issued by the department responsible for driver licensing within the state or country of issue. You must present your valid drivers license when picking up the rental car, and the license must be valid for the duration of the rental. Copies, faxed copies of a license will be refused, only originals will be accepted. California interim drivers licenses are accepted along with a picture ID. Expired licenses are NOT accepted unless they are accompanied with a California renewal slip. Out of state expired licenses are not accepted under any conditions. Learner's permits are not accepted.

Is there a fee for additional drivers?

There is no additional driver fee for one additional driver, however there is a charge of $3.00 per day for any more than one additional driver.

Can I drive the car out of state?

All our rates are based on usage for the L.A. region, however you may travel throughout California and as far as Nevada with prior written authorization. A one time out of region fee may apply, or rates may change to reflect the usage. Fees and mileage plans are tailored for your trip if usage is to be a one time long distance event.

Is there an after hour drop off?

Yes, you can drop the car off 24 hours a day, just ask any of our agents for details when picking up your rental.

Can I have the car delivered to me or returned to other locations or the Airports?

Yes you can, there is a fee of $75 for the Valet Service, where we bring the car to your door. With this convenient service you may return the car at your hotel, home, office, or the airports. However you are still responsible for the rental charges and damages until the car is checked in by a staff member. This service is available only within the Greater Los Angeles Area, and the service is based on a per event basis. The fee to drop off at a 699RentACar location, other than the one where the car was picked up from, is $25.

All about Insurance and Covarage(s) offered by 699RentACar...

Liability Insurance - Third Party Coverage, as mandated by state law every driver must have auto Liability Insurance, it's always cheaper and best if you provide your own.
SLI - Supplemental Liability, ( Increased Liability Limits )
SLI offers additional Liability coverage to that of the states required minimums up to $1,000,000.00 (one million dollars) in coverage. The daily rate is $15.99
Property Loss and Damage Protection-(Loss Damage Waiver)
LDW rates are $8.99 per day. This policy limits the financial responsibility of the renter from having to pay for physical damages to the rented vehicle, no matter who's at fault, for example, accidental or incidental body damage, fire , theft, vandalizm, etc.

Does 699RentACar offer free or unlimited mileage plans?

We have four programs available to you. Just pick the one that best fits your usage, save money and drive happy.
1-The Basic Rate plan, where you pay on a per mile driven basis in addition to the daily base rate, (the cheapest rate for local driving).
2-The Prefferred Rate Plan, offers mileage included in the rate, ranging from 100 to 200 miles daily.
3-Special Package Rates, offers customized flat rate round trip rates (great for long distance travel, limited to California and Las Vegas, NV. driving only).
4-The RunAbout, lets you drive unlimited miles paying hourly for your rental, (great for running errands, or a short drive!).

Does 699RentACar rent child seats?

We do not rent child seats, you must provide your own.

How old is the 699RentACar Fleet?

The age of the vehicles ranges from mid '00s to todays newer models.

Is there a 699RentACar anywhere else in the US or the world?

At the moment we are based out of Los Angeles California, however we are looking forward towards expanssion in the near future to other locations in California and the US.

Can I make a reservation on line?

It's as easy as clicking on the following word "Reservations" and you'll be walked through the step by step process, and by filling in the blank fields of of the reservations page your reservation will have been made once you have clicked on the submitt button. You will then recieve your confirmation by an e-mail reponse with with in 24 hrs.

How do I know I have a confirmed reservation?

You will get a email in response to your reservation request including your confirmation number, the class of car for your reservation that was processed along with the dates and times of your requested pick up and drop off. You can then rest assured that your reservation is being held. If you do not get a confirmation response within 48 hrs, please don't wait any longer and call us at 1-818-781-5100 to get a verbal confirmation.