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Locations, one-way, same-day bookings...
1. Can I book one-way rentals?
2. Can I book same-day rentals?
3. Can I book at non-airport locations?
4. Do I pick up my car at the airport?
5. Does the pick-up and drop-off location have to be the same?
6. Can I drop off my car at the hotel?
7. What if the car rental location is closed when I need to pick up/drop off?
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Q: Can I book one-way car rentals?

A: Rental cars booked through Hotwire must be picked up and dropped off at the same rental location.

If you need to book a one-way car rental, we recommend Expedia.com.

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Q: Can I book same-day car rentals?

A: Yes. In order to book a same-day car rental reservation through Hotwire, your search must begin at least two hours before the desired pick-up time (based on the pick-up location's local time).

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Q: Can I book at non-airport locations?

A: Yes. To find a non-airport location you can search by city or by entering a U.S street address. Please note that rental cars booked through Hotwire must be picked up and dropped off at the same rental location.

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Q: Where do I pick up my car?

A: If you booked at a non-airport location, you pick up the car at the address of the rental car agency. For airport locations, the location of the rental counter and car varies by agency. Please refer to your confirmation for your pick-up location.

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Q: Does the pick-up and drop-off location have to be the same?

A: Rental cars booked through Hotwire must be picked up and dropped off at the same rental location. Because we now offer rental cars at both airport and non-airport locations, finding a convenient pick-up and drop-off location is easy.

If you need to book a one-way car rental, we recommend Expedia.com.

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Q: Can I drop off my car at the hotel?

A: No. Rental cars booked through Hotwire must be picked up and dropped off at the same rental location. If you need a car rental location near your hotel, try searching for a car by entering the address of your hotel.

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Q: What if the car rental location is closed when I need to pick up/drop off?

A: If you are picking up or returning your car at the times you selected when you booked your car rental on Hotwire, the rental location should be open. Hotwire search results will not offer cars from locations that are not open during your preferred pick-up and drop-off times.

For Hotwire Limited Rates, the hours of operation are only shown on the confirmation page. If you’re running late, we suggest you call the rental agency before it closes.

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