+1 (786) 808-9999
rent@carforlong.com

How far in advance do I need to make a reservation?

We normally know our fleet availability for approximately 10 days in advance.

This is because we specialize in long-term rentals, and most of our customers extend their Rental Agreements on a month-to-month basis. As a result, we usually find out whether a particular vehicle will become available only about 10 days before its expected return date.

For your convenience, we offer two options:

  1. Book closer to your pickup date. You can contact us approximately 10 days before your desired pickup date to check availability and make a reservation.
  2. Make an advance reservation request. You can submit a reservation request well in advance, even if a specific vehicle is not yet confirmed. Once a suitable vehicle becomes available, we will assign it to your reservation and send you a confirmation. Only at that point will your reservation be considered confirmed.

Why do we recommend the second option?

Advance reservation requests are highlighted in red in our fleet scheduling system, keeping them clearly visible to our team. Due to the high volume of inquiries we receive, we cannot reliably keep track of every informal request. However, advance reservation requests are recorded in our system, monitored, and given priority when vehicles become available.

This way, your request stays on our radar, and you receive priority consideration as soon as a suitable vehicle becomes available.

FAQ

We request the following data in purpose of making a reservation:

  1. Date and time (!) of rental commencement and end
  2. Picture or scan of your driver license (if there is the second driver, we need the second driver license as well)
  3. Actual address where you live / stay in US (complete address (!) including apartment #, if applicable)
  4. US phone # (if applicable)
  5. Your country of residence phone # (if applicable)
  6. Email
  7. Flight you arrive to Miami International Airport (if applicable)

* All mentioned data should be sent to rent@carforlong.com or via WhatsApp +1 (786) 808‑9999.
** If you are a US resident, we may ask you to provide your SSN at pickup time.
*** If you are a non-US resident, we may ask you to provide a copy of your passport with visa page.

1st month.
As our company name suggests, we specialize in long-term car rentals (one month or longer). You may rent a vehicle for less than one month; however, the minimum charge is one full month.

Extension.
After completing the first month of rental, you may extend your rental for an additional period - either another full month or a shorter term. If the extension is for less than one month, the rate will differ from the standard monthly rate and will be calculated individually based on the requested dates and other applicable factors.
Most cars have 2,500 miles / month included in rental rate (= 4,023 km)
Some cars (like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, etc) have 1,500 miles / month included in rental rate (= 2,414 km)

The rate for miles over this limit you can find in your rental agreement.
All cars we offer for rent are covered by TPL (Third Party Liability insurance) and have CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) included in rental rate.

* Tires and vehicle glass are not covered.
The security deposit is collected at the beginning of the rental and held until the vehicle is returned. If the car is returned in good condition and there are no outstanding charges, such as unpaid tickets, smoking odor, or missing fuel, the deposit is refunded in full. Otherwise, the applicable amount may be deducted from the deposit.

* Security deposit amount may vary depending on a car.
Absolutely not! All the cars we provide for rent can be driven within the State of Florida only. All our cars are equipped with stand-alone GPS tracking devices. In case of car crossing Florida borders, our system automatically gets an alert. Violation of this condition entails a fine $500.00.
Florida has many toll roads. All of them are combined either into SunPass or E-Z pass system. All our rental cars are equipped with transponders that work with both SunPass and E-Z pass. This gives you a possibility to use all the toll roads within the State of Florida. During the rental period, all your toll occurrences are accumulated on our account. Then, upon return of a car you should pay for your tolls. On your demand, we can provide your toll transaction details.

* Generally, toll road fee collection is going automatically through your transponder. However, somewhere you still may see a booth for toll road payments when entering onto a toll road. DO NOT PAY THERE because regardless of your "manual" payment your transponder will continue to "gather" tolls. It will definitely cause double charges.
** Toll fee amount is pretty affordable and in most cases lays between $0.35 - $0.50 for every pass under a toll road scanner. However, there are pretty rare "outstanding" locations where you can pay up to $12.00.
*** In average, our customers pay $20.00 - $30.00 - $40.00 a month for their tolls. If you often drive through toll roads your bill for the month can be $50.00 - $70.00. Higher amounts are pretty rare for our customers.
WARNING! The only following grades of gasoline are allowed to use in our cars:

  • Midgrade (89 and higher)
  • Premium (93 and higher)
Use of regular (87) gasoline is strictly prohibited as it causes damage to the fuel system!

All our cars are provided with full tank. We expect you will return your car with full tank as well. If a car returned with less amount of fuel then when rented, Refueling service charge $50.00 may be applied in addition to gas cost.

* There are a number of gas stations around our lot.
** Car is provided with ABSOLUTELY full tank, fuel tank sensor arrow literally "lays". You are required to return with same tank. Otherwise, in order to avoid additional charge, you will be forced to go to gas station due to a few dollars. This is why we highly recommend to fill up the tank right before drop-off at the station next to us.
We accept the following payment methods:

  • Cash
  • Zelle
  • Debit cards
  • Credit cards
Major cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay.

* The credit or debit card must be in the name of the renter or the second driver.
** 5% surcharge applies to all payments made by debit or credit card.
Driver must be at least 26 years old and be younger than 70. Driver must have valid driver license in driver's name and driving experience 1 year and longer.
Your driver's license must be written in the Latin alphabet or accompanied by a translation. In that case, you may use a valid driver's license issued in your country of residence, and an International Driving Permit is not required.

If your driver's license is not written in the Latin alphabet and does not include a Latin-alphabet translation, you should present an International Driving Permit together with your original driver's license.

If you are a US resident, we require a valid US driver's license. If you are not a US resident, you may use a valid driver's license issued in your country of residence. We may ask you to confirm your non-resident status, for example by providing your passport, visa, and date of entry into the United States.

Individual cases can be reviewed separately.
You can include one more additional driver in your Rental Agreement. Additional driver must attend at pickup time in person and meet the same criteria as the main driver.

* Please, refer to "Driver requirements" in this section of the website for more information.

We offer two convenient options for picking up your rental car:

  1. Pick up your car at our location. Visit our office to complete the Rental Agreement, make your payment, and drive away.
  2. Airport shuttle service ($100 additional fee). We can pick you and your luggage up from Miami International Airport (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and take you to our rental location, where you'll complete the paperwork, make your payment, and pick up your car. This service is also available outside regular business hours.

Please note:

  • Airport transportation must be arranged and confirmed in advance.
  • All drivers listed on the Rental Agreement must be present in person when picking up the vehicle.
We do not deliver cars.
All pickups and drop-offs are performed at our business location only.
Yes. All our cars are equipped with A/C and automatic transmissions.
Renting a car from us you can get a child safety seat with no additional charge.

Florida Law requires children under 5 years old to be properly restrained no matter where they seat in a vehicle. Violation of child restraint Law carries a fine of $60.00 and 3 points on the driving record. If you rent a child safety seat from us, you are absolutely and solely responsible for proper choice of seat type and its installation.

Child safety seat types
  • "Infant" Infants must ride rear-facing until they are 1 year old and weigh 20 pounds (9 kg) or more. This type of car seat is intended for children 19"-36" (48-91 cm) in height.
  • "Child" Children 3 years old and younger must use a separate child safety seat. This type of car seat is intended for children with weight 22 - 40 pounds (10-18 kg) and 34"-43" (85-110 cm) in height.
  • "Booster" Children with weight 40 - 80 pounds (18-36 kg) and under 4'9" (150 cm) in height should ride in a booster seat. A booster seat should be used to correctly position the lap and shoulder belts, if a safety belt does not fit the child properly.
* Children 6 through 17 years old must be in a seatbelt.
** A front-facing, the child should ride sitting upright.
*** A rear-facing, the child should be semi-upright at an angle no more than 45 degrees.
**** Never place a child in a child safety seat at the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger airbag. Always use the back seat.
Rental rates include rent of GPS navigation unit. Some of our cars are equipped with CarPlay / Android auto systems.
If a ticket issued in our name is received for your rental period, the amount payable for such a ticket is calculated based on the cost of the fine itself + an administrative fee of $100.00 plus taxes.

Ticket types.

Parking Citations
These fines are typically issued as a notice placed under the windshield wiper on your vehicle.

Traffic Violations
These fines can be issued to you by a police officer who stops you.

Fines Recorded by Automated Cameras
For example, running a red light at an intersection, speeding, passing a school bus with extended stop signs, and other violations.

Yes. You pay the exact price you see on the website. No hidden charges or fees.
The cars we provide for rent may be used in personal, non-commercial purposes only.

Under no circumstances you may use rental car for work in UBER, LYFT, delivery services and so on. In case we discover such prohibited use of a car, we withdraw it with no prior notice and any refunds of amounts paid.
The only following grades of gasoline are allowed to use in our cars:

  • Midgrade (89 and higher)
  • Premium (93 and higher)
Use of regular (87) gasoline is strictly prohibited as it causes damage to the fuel system!

Tires are not covered by insurance. This is why tire repair or replacement (in case of unrepairable damage) is always your responsibility.

If you get a flat tire:
Find a tire service next to you on Google. An average price to fix flat tire is about - $15.00.

If you destroyed tire and replacement is required.
Contact us and we will give you our account # and direct you to a friendly store. This will save you some money on purchasing tires.

WARNING!
Tires are always replaced by pair only. You may not replace only one tire. For example, if you destroyed one front left tire, the both front tires are subject to replace.

* Return of a vehicle with damaged and not repaired tire entails penalty $50.00 in addition to repair cost.
** Return of a vehicle with only one replaced tire entails a charge in amount of cost of 2 new tires.
*** Don't fall for the trick of indecent tire services. They may push you to purchase new tire despite there is just a regular nail "because your tire destroyed and is not repairable". Better call us and ask for advice.

Contact us at +1 (786) 808‑9999 (cell, WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram) and describe the issue.

You may need to visit us for a car inspection and repair.
In some cases, we can come to you (if the car doesn’t start or is not drivable). If we determine that the technical issue was caused by your fault or negligence (for example, a dead battery because the lights were left on), a service fee of $100.00 Will apply.
If the issue was not your fault, our visit will be free of charge.

If you have got into an accident.

  1. Do not leave the scene of the accident. Otherwise, you may be charged with a "Hit and run" criminal offense.
  2. If you need emergency help, call 911.
  3. Contact us at +1 (786) 808‑9999 or WhatsApp / Viber / Telegram.
  4. Take pictures of the damages on your car and on any other vehicles involved in the accident. Then send them via WhatsApp / Viber / Telegram.
  5. If you cannot reach us, please call 911 to request a police report.
  6. Then, you should visit us for a visual and instrumental inspection of the car.

If you discovered your parked car damaged.

  1. Take pictures of the damages on your car and any others involved. Then send them via WhatsApp / Viber / Telegram.
  2. According to the law, the responsible party must try to find you or, if not possible, leave their contact information (e.g., a note or business card under the windshield wiper).
  3. If there is no contact information, try to find a witness or request security camera footage. This may help you identify the license plate of the vehicle that hit yours.
  4. Then, you should visit us for a visual and instrumental inspection of the car.
  1. Do not leave your car parked at a shopping plaza if you are going somewhere other than the businesses located there. For example, if you park at a plaza and then walk across the street to the beach, there is a high chance your car will be towed. Towing services are expensive, so please keep this advice in mind.
  2. Follow all parking rules. If you park in a paid parking area, make sure your parking time does not expire. Otherwise, you may receive a fine of around $45.00, or your car may be towed.
  3. If you get a nail in a tire or otherwise damage it, find a nearby tire service. Be careful with repair shops that may try to convince you that the tire cannot be repaired and must be replaced. The best option is to call us at +1 (786) 808-9999 and ask for advice.
  4. In the United States, you may generally turn right at a red light unless it is specifically prohibited by a sign or a red arrow. You may turn right on red only from the right lane.

We normally know our fleet availability for approximately 10 days in advance.

This is because we specialize in long-term rentals, and most of our customers extend their Rental Agreements on a month-to-month basis. As a result, we usually find out whether a particular vehicle will become available only about 10 days before its expected return date.

For your convenience, we offer two options:

  1. Book closer to your pickup date. You can contact us approximately 10 days before your desired pickup date to check availability and make a reservation.
  2. Make an advance reservation request. You can submit a reservation request well in advance, even if a specific vehicle is not yet confirmed. Once a suitable vehicle becomes available, we will assign it to your reservation and send you a confirmation. Only at that point will your reservation be considered confirmed.

Why do we recommend the second option?

Advance reservation requests are highlighted in red in our fleet scheduling system, keeping them clearly visible to our team. Due to the high volume of inquiries we receive, we cannot reliably keep track of every informal request. However, advance reservation requests are recorded in our system, monitored, and given priority when vehicles become available.

This way, your request stays on our radar, and you receive priority consideration as soon as a suitable vehicle becomes available.

One of the reasons we are able to offer such low rental rates is careful advance planning of our fleet schedule. We always strive to avoid vehicle downtime.

If you confirm a renewal of your rental for the next period, this confirmation becomes part of your current rental agreement and our fleet planning.

If the confirmed renewal is later cancelled, a charge equivalent to 10 days of your current rental rate will be applied.
All payments, except for security deposits, are final and non-refundable.