Car Rental authorization hold
Car rental companies place a security deposit hold at pickup to cover estimated fuel, mileage overages, or damage. This hold is in addition to the rental charge itself and is released after the vehicle is returned and inspected.
Typical hold details
Typical hold amount$200–$500
Typical release window3–14 business days
How this hold works
Car rental companies hold security deposits plus estimated fuel/mileage. Releases 7–14 days after return.
When to take action
If the deposit hold has not released more than 14 days after you returned the vehicle and the final rental charge has posted, contact your bank.
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