One
Way Fees:
One-way fees between rental locations within
the USA are allowed and will vary in cost
from $100 to $500 depending on pick up location
and routing.
Please click here for One Way Fees for 01
April to 31 October 2012
Please
note: One-ways between the USA and
Canada are not permitted.
Taxes:
Tax is applicable on all charges. The pick up
location determines the tax amount as follows:
| Albuquerque |
7%
|
Newark*
|
7%
|
| Anchorage |
11%
|
New
York
|
8.625%
|
| Atlanta |
7%
|
Orlando
|
7%
|
| Boston |
6.25%
|
Philadelphia*
|
6%
|
| Chicago |
11%
|
Phoenix
|
16.30%
|
| Denver* |
10.9%
|
Portland*
|
17%
|
| Fort
Lauderdale |
6%
|
Salt
Lake City
|
16.30%
|
| Houston |
15%
|
San
Francisco
|
9.75%
|
| Las
Vegas |
8.10%
|
Seattle
|
16.20%
|
| Los Angeles |
9.75%
|
Tampa
|
7%
|
| Miami |
7%
|
Washington
DC
|
12%
|
| Minneaapolis |
7.125%
|
|
|
* Denver:
Colorado Road Safety Fee - for Denver
Bookings only, USD $2 per day (Max of
$90).
* Newark:
Plus USD $5 per day for up to 28 days
* Philadelphia: Plus USD
$2 per day
* Portland: No tax charged
on rentals over 30 days |
Flex
Rates:
Cruise
America's
Daily Rental
Rates are
know as
'Flex Rates'
. These
give you
the very
best available
price for
the motorhome
you want
to rent.
If you
book early
and there
are plenty
of motorhomes
available,
you will
pay a much
lower price.
If you
book closer
to departure
date or
book for
a high
demand
period
then the
rate will
be higher.
This is
a similar
system
to that
used by
airlines.
No mileage is included in the Flex rates. Choose
from the available mileage options above. Once
booked and confirmed, should you need to change,
the rate will be re-calculated using the most
current Flex rate and compared to the existing
flex rate. The higher rate will prevai. Changing
party size or adding pre-paid items does not
consitute a change. Flex rate valid for 35 days
and on day 36 a new Flex rate will apply.
American
Public Holidays:
Date
|
Holiday
|
| 01 January
2012 |
New
Years Day
|
| 08
April 2012 |
Easter
|
| 28
May 2012 |
Memorial
Day |
| 04
July 2012 |
Independence
Day |
| 03
September 2012 |
Labor
Day |
| 22
November 2012 |
Thanksgiving
Day |
| 25
December 2012 |
Christmas
Day |
Pick
up and Return Notes :
If
arriving off an international flight, first
night must be in hotel/motel.
Transfers are not provided - except on Earlybird
programme
Normal departure time from depot is: 1300 hrs
- except Earlybird programme
Normal vehicle return time is between 0900 hrs
and 1100 hrs - except Earlybird programme
A basic refundable security deposit of USD $500
AND the use of a credit card to pay for
all local
charges and deposits is required at departure.
For payment of any local charges and deposit
by other than credit card, the security deposit
is USD $1,000.
Days Closed
All Rental Centers are closed on Sundays
and Holidays. No departures, except Sunday
EBDS, which
can be scheduled on Sundays that are NOT
Holidays BY REQUEST ONLY PLEASE – no
exceptions
please. No returns, whatever the circumstance,
can be scheduled on Sundays and Holidays.
Ferry Restrictions:
Ferry reservations can be dificult to manage
during high season. We recommend your clients
make
a reservation for at least a 30 foot vehicle
on the ferry, irrespective as to the size
of the motorhome
reserved, to avoid problems due to possible
upgrades.
Travel Restrictions:
Coverages
are invalid if problems occur in the following
areas and all recovery expenses are at your
own cost. Violations of these restrictions
void damage waivers and the client will be
held liable for all vehicle damages including
to tires, towing charges and other related
expenses as a result of a break down associated
with operating in these areas. Clients should
consult the Renter Assistance Guide and the
departure location personnel for complete
information on travel restrictions and local
circumstances at the time they collect their
motorhome.
Alaska & Yukon:
Travel
on all public and/or numbered roads is permitted.
Travel on non-public roads,
unpaved back roads, trails and the like
commonly called ‘logging roads’ or
on any surface subjecting the vehicle to
unreasonable damage or road hazard is prohibited.
You may receive further information from
Cruise America regarding seasonal travel
restrictions as well. We reserve the right
to restrict travel, dependent on current
road conditions.
See further information here (157K PDF)
Death Valley:
Vehicles may be operated with EXTREME CARE
in Death Valley and other desert areas
during the months of July and August. In
Summer, clients visit these areas at their
own risk and Cruise America will not be
held responsible for extraordinary vehicle
recovery and other charges. During certain
periods these areas are not habitable and
could pose a danger to the driver and passengers.
Manhattan, New York
City:
Due to restrictions on vehicle heights, propane
gas and parking, vehicles with propane
are not permit ted in Manhattan and are
not permitted to travel through any underground
or underwater tunnels.
Mexico:
Travel
across
the United
States
border
into
Mexico
in
a
Cruise
America
vehicle
is
strictly
prohibited.
Winter
Warning:
Vehicle
operating
systems
are
not fully operable during subfreezing temperatures.
Check the Renter Assistance Guide for winter
operations but be aware that in Canada and northern
US cities vehicles are likely to have anti-freeze
in holding tanks meaning that vehicle water facilities
will not be available to you.
