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Exotic Car Rental Terms Explained
Exotic car rental terms are simple once translated: the 4-hour block is a half-day rate, the daily rate covers a full day, the deposit is a hold on your credit card, mileage is the distance included in your rental and delivery is the car brought to you. At Exotics by the Bay in Sarasota, daily rates run from $399 to $1,499, every car has a 4-hour rate, and delivery is free in Sarasota and Manatee County. Here is what each term means and what to ask about it.
What to know
- 4-hour block: a half-day rate available on every car, typically around half the daily rate (the exact figure varies by car), such as $200 for the Corvette C8 or $599 for the Urus
- Daily rate: the price for a full day, from $399 (Corvette C8 Convertible) to $1,499 (Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge)
- Security deposit: a hold on a credit card in the renter's name; the amount varies by vehicle and is confirmed before you book
- Mileage allowance: the distance included in your rental; terms are confirmed up front, along with anything charged beyond it
- Delivery: the car is brought to your address and handed over with paperwork and a walkaround; free in Sarasota and Manatee County
- Supplemental coverage: optional insurance we can arrange if your personal auto policy does not extend to rentals
- Additional driver: a second person added to the rental, typically if they meet the same age, license and insurance requirements
- Weekly and monthly rates: discounts for longer rentals, available on request
Frequently asked questions
What is a 4-hour rental block?
A half-day rate available on every car in the fleet, typically around half the daily rate. For example, $200 for the Corvette C8 Convertible or $599 for the Lamborghini Urus.
What is the security deposit for?
It is a hold on a credit card in the renter's name to cover the car during the rental. The amount varies by vehicle and is confirmed before you book.
What does the daily rate include?
The daily rate includes the vehicle, a standard mileage allowance and free delivery anywhere in Sarasota and Manatee County. Insurance and deposit terms are explained on the call.
What is a mileage allowance?
The distance included in your rental. We confirm the allowance and any overage terms up front before you book.
Are there discounts for longer rentals?
Yes, weekly and monthly rates are available on request. Call 305-803-0957 with your dates and the car you want.
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