| Preparation
Fee: |
USD
$50 per rental. |
|
USD
$75 per person. |
| Vehicle
Provisioning Kit: |
USD
$125 per vehicle. |
| Generator: |
USD
$8 per night (no refunds).
(Or $3.50 per hour - payable at the
end of your rental). Gasoline
Powered 110 Volt. The generator is not required
for normal vehicle operation. |
| Colorado
Road Safety Fee |
Mandatory
surcharges of USD $2.13 per day, Denver
(DEN) bookings only. (must be paid
locally) - surcharge only applies for
the first 30 nights. |
| Pennsylvania
MVR Fee |
Mandatory
surcharges of USD $4 per day, Allegheny
County VR Tax -
Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) rentals only!
Surcharge only applies for the first
29 nights. |
| New
Mexico LV Surcharge |
Mandatory
surcharges of USD $2 per day, Albuquerque
, NM (ABQ) bookings only - C30 rentals
excluded. |
| Environmental
Fee |
Mandatory
USD $9.95 per rental. The Environmental
Fee is designed to offset a wide range
of environmental expenses (direct and
indirect). These expenses include but
are not limited to all costs associated
with the proper disposal of oil, filters,
tires, batteries, and shop waste. |
| Camping
Chairs: |
USD
$12 per rental. |
Zero
Deductible Plan (ZDP):
This
enables renters to reduce their responsibility
for loss of or damage to the vehicle
from USD $2,500 to zero ($0). Clients
can now purchase ZDP which provides
the following benefits:
- Zero-dollar ($0) deductible, regardless of fault, provided there are no violations
of the terms and conditions of the Rental Agreement;
- Coverage applies to any size vehicle, at any Cruise location in North America;
- If the rental is extended, the coverage will automatically extend as well;
- ZDP is not insurance and is NOT mandatory;
- The price of ZDP is USD $19.95 per day up to a maximum of 30 days;
- Maximum charge for ZDP is USD $598.50, for longer rentals there is still coverage
but no additional fee. |
| ** Mandatory
Surcharges detailed above, excluding
the Environmental Fee, are local government
imposed charges and are thus subject
to change without notice.
|
Early Bird Departure Special Offer Prices:
Vehicle departures on All Departure days: USD
$425
*** Sunday departures and/or Returns are not allowed.
One
Way Fees:
One-way
fees between rental locations within the USA
are
allowed and will vary in cost from $350 to
$750 depending on pick up location and routing.
Please
click here for One Way Fees for 01 April
to 31 October 2026
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 |
7.5%
|
Newark /New Jersey * |
6.875%
|
| Anchorage |
11%
|
New
York * |
6.875%
|
| Atlanta |
7%
|
Orlando |
7.5%
|
| Boston |
6.25%
|
Philadelphia |
7%
|
| Chicago |
11%
|
Phoenix |
16.55%
|
| Denver * |
10.75%
|
Portland * |
17%
|
| Fort
Lauderdale |
7%
|
Salt
Lake City ** |
7.25% / 16.75%
|
| Houston * |
15%
|
San
Diego |
8%
|
| Las
Vegas |
8.375%
|
San
Francisco |
9.25%
|
| Los Angeles |
9.50%
|
Seattle * |
17.10%
|
| Miami (North - South) |
6% - 7%
|
Tampa |
8.5%
|
| Minneapolis |
7.125%
|
Virginia |
10%
|
| Montana |
0% |
Washington DC |
12% |
| Nashville |
9.75% |
|
|
* Denver: Colorado Road Safety Fee - for Denver Bookings only, USD $2 per day (Max of $90 - must be paid locally).
* Houston: 11.25% on rentals over 30 days
* Newark / New Jersey - New York City: Plus USD $5 per day for up to 28 days
* Portland: No tax charged on rentals over 30 days
* Seattle: 10.7% on rentals over 30 days
** Salt Lake City: 7.25% (all rental lengths, all rental sizes OR 16.75% (for C19 & T19 bookings 30 days or less) 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 prevail. 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 2026 |
New Years Day |
| 17
February 2026 |
Mardi Gras (New Orleans, Baton Rouge) |
| 05
April 2026 |
Easter
Sunday |
| 24-25
May 2026 |
Memorial
Day |
| 04
July 2026 |
Fourth
of July |
| 06-07
September 2026 |
Labor
Day |
| 26
November 2026 |
Thanksgiving
Day |
| 25
December 2026 |
Christmas
Day |
Arrival Day
You must overnight in a motel / hotel. Some exceptions to this rule are made in Anchorage on a request
basis, if you arrive between the hours of 12:00 PM (12:00 hours) and 3:00 PM (15:00 hours).
Vehicle Departure Time
Beginning at 1:00 PM (13:00 hours). Actual departure time may vary depending on local
circumstances. Early Bird departures begin at 9:00 AM (09:00 hours).
Travelers Assistance Support
For concerns that clients may have, whether mechanical breakdowns, service problems, or holiday impairment, the client MUST call the (800) 334-4110 number. A call to the departure rental center is not recommended. Please note that availability of a toll-free number for Travelers Assistance on a 24-hour 7-day a week basis is unique to Cruise America. If the client calls Travelers Assistance they should have the Renter Assistance Guide in hand. The Travelers Assistance representative will refer to specific pages within the guide.
Vehicle Return Time
Beginning at 9:00 AM (09:00 hours) up to 11:00 AM (11:00 hours). With prepaid Early Bird Departure
Special, return times beginning at 9:00 AM (09:00 hours) up to 3:00 PM (15:00 hours) unless you are
returning on a Saturday. Please note Saturday times may vary, as some locations close earlier.
Return Day
Since you need time for vehicle return and transfer to the airport, no morning or early
afternoon flights should be scheduled.
Days
Closed
All Rental Centers are closed on Sundays and
Holidays. No departures, no exceptions please.
No returns, whatever the circumstance, can be
scheduled on Sundays and Holidays.
Driver Requirements:
Vehicles can only be operated by qualified drivers 21 years of age or older . All drivers must have a valid and identifiable driver's license. A driver's license and foreign passport are required as identification and will be verified. All drivers must be identified, authorized, and must sign the Rental Contract. There is no cost for additional drivers and no 'under 25' surcharge.
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
the client’s 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 breakdown 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 and Northwest Territories & Newfoundland
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. Clients 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 permitted
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.
Click here for more information 34kb PDF
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here for further Cruise America Terms
and Conditions
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