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El Monte USA Winter Special & 2012 International Rental Rates
RV and Motorhome Rental - Rates in US Dollars
Rates Valid: 01 November 2011 - 31 March 2012

Click here for 2012 Rental Rates
Click here for Vehicle Information Page

El Monte Depot Locations
Albuquerque, Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami,
New York, Orlando, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Vancouver (Bellingham), Washington DC
Select a Special
(WS-KIT / WS-1000 / WS-UNL / WS-OW)

Valid for pick ups between November 01, 2011 to March 31, 2012

FREE Kitchen / Personal Kits Special
Receive a FREE Kitchen Kit and up to 3 FREE Personal Kits
(Not available from ABQ, ATL, BOS, DEN, IAD, MIA, ORD, PHX, SND or SLC)
(WS-KIT) - Save up to USD $400

FREE Mileage Special
Receive 2 x 500 mile Packs FREE
(WS-1000) - Save $270

Unlimited Mileage Special
Discounted Unlimited Milage Package at USD $400

(WS-UNL) - Save $275 - added days at normal rate

One Way Fee Special
Discount of USD $500 on any One Way Rental Fee
(Except for the Southwest Free Sale)
(WS-OW) - Save $500 - All one ways are on request

Please note following Conditions:
Select a Specials cannot be combined with other specials
Select a Specials
cannot be combined with each other
Select a Specials cannot be applied after pick up


Baker's Dozen Special
Valid for pick ups between November 01, 2011 to March 31, 2012

Rent for 12 nights and receive up to 13 additional nights at no charge.
Minimum hire 14 days - Maximum hire 25 nights - Free GPS rental included
Cannot be combined with the Long Term Specials or Select a Special.
Available only at LAX, SFO, LAS, DFW, NYC & MCO.


Southwest Free Sale & No One Way Fee
Free Sale on all one-way bookings between LAX, SFO, LAS
for pick up between 01 April 2012 to 31 October 2012
No one way fee applies for LAX, SFO or LAS one ways.

SFSNOW can be combined with the All-Inclusive Packages


 Long Term Discounts
5% Discount on nightly rate - 19 to 26 nights
10% Discount on nightly rate - 27 nights or more
Long Term Special can be combined with the All Inclusive Package

Specials or Discounts must be mentioned at time of booking
Specials or Discounts cannot be applied after pick up


2011 / 2012 Flex Rates

Flex Rates 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. Please see further details on Flex Rates below

Please Contact us for this weeks Great Flex Rates


Minimum Rental Period - 7 Nights, 10 nights for Unlimited Miles and the All Inclusive Pack.
Your pick up date determines the daily rate for the whole rental period.

 
  
Rates include:
- VIP Insurance Coverage with USD $1,000 excess / deductible per incident.
- Primary Liability Coverage (up to the required state financial responsibility limits - conditions and exclusions apply)
- Free additional drivers
- Round trip transfer with most depots - Transfer Information & Transfer Hotels
- Full tank of propane, chemicals, levelling blocks, hoses and 110V adaptor.
- KOA Campsite Guide and Discount Card.

 

El Monte Vehicle Range
C25 Motorhome
4+1 Berth
CS25 Motorhome
4+1 Berth
C26 Motorhome
4+1 Berth
CS26 Motorhome
4+1 Berth
C28 Motorhome
4+2 Berth
CS28 Motorhome
4+2 Berth
CS30 Motorhome
4+2 Berth
FS31 Motorhome
5+3 Berth
FM31 Motorhome
3+1 Berth
AS32 Motorhome
3+1 Berth
AF34 Motorhome
3+3 Berth
AB35 Motorhome
4+1 Berth
AD39 Motorhome
2+2 Berth
AP39 Motorhome
2+2 Berth


  Other Options - Paid at the depot, cannot be pre-booked: no guaranteed availability:

  • Toaster..... USD $8 rental per motor home per trip
  • Coffee Machine...... USD $10 rental per motor home per trip
  • Folding Chairs..... USD $12 each per trip
  • GPS (in multiple languages)..... USD $95 per trip. Security Bond of USD $500 is required on pick up and is refundable when the unit is returned complete and undamaged.
  • Sun Pass. Toll Lane Transponder.....USD $6 per day available in Florida only

Add on Options - Prepaid with vehicle rental:

  • Personal Kits: (all locations) .... $50 per person
  • Kitchen Kit: (all locations) ....$125 per rental
  • Generator Use: ....$5 per night or $3 per hour
  • Priority AM Departure (PAD): ....$65 per motorhome
  • Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI): ....$10 per rental night (not available at Boston & Washington)
  • Mexico Auto Liability Insurance (MALI): ....USD $22 per rental night.
     
El Monte Personal Kits includes:
  • Blankets
  • Sheets
  • Pillow
  • Pillow Case
  • Bath Towel
  • Hand Towel
  • Wash Cloth
  • Dish Towel
  • Dinner Plate
  • Silverware
  • Coffee Cup
  • Saucer
El Monte Kitchen Kit includes:
  • Water Pitcher
  • Strainer
  • Kettle
  • 4 pieces of Cutlery
  • Mop
  • Pan Covers
  • Corkscrews
  • Salad Bowls
  • 2 qt Sauce Pan
  • 1 qt Sauce Pan
  • Bucket
  • Frying Pan
  • Dutch Oven
  • Clothes Hangers
  • Broom
  • Potato Peeler
  • Bottle Opener
  • Platter
  • Trash Can
  • Dust Pan
El Monte Starter Pack includes:
  • First Tank of Propane
  • First Tank of Toilet Chemicals
  • Toilet Paper
  • Environmental Impact Fee
  • Licence Fees
Please note
- that Kit items and quantities may vary by location. Items may be substituted without notice.
- Kit items are for rent and must be returned to rental locations.

Mileage Options: Prepaid Only
- Pack of 500 miles: USD $135 per pack (minimum of 7 nights)
- Unlimited Miles: USD $675 for up to 25 days, USD $25 per day thereafter (minimum rental of 10 days)
- Additional miles: USD $0.32 due at counter.

  
All Inclusive Package: (instead of the bits and pieces listed above)
Add USD $85 per rental night to the daily rental rate, Minimum booking of 13 nights.
Includes: unlimited miles, all personal kits, vehicle kit, and unlimited generator usage and Prep Fee.

Add USD $89 surcharge per rental (includes PAD at Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City, Orlando & San Franscisco. 13 Night Minimum.
Includes: unlimited miles, all personal kits, vehicle kit, and unlimited generator usage, Prep Fee and PAD.

Please Note: All-Inclusive Package cannot be combined with any the Select-A-Special but can be combined with the long term specials.

Prep Fee:
Mandatory charge of $185 per booking. Fee paid at rental counter and includes:
1st tank of propane; 1 tank of toilet chemicals & tissue

Mandatory charge of $250 per booking. Fee paid at rental counter and includes:
1st tank of propane; 1 tank of toilet chemicals & tissue
& PAD Option

Transfers:
A FREE shuttle transfer service is available at these locations: DFW, LAS, LAX, MCO, NYC, SFO & YVR. Transfer Information Area For all other locations customer are responsible for transportation to and from the rental office.
 
Additional Insurance Options:
- Optional Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI): USD $10 per night.
Increases coverage from state minimums to up to $1,000,000 against third party claims.
- Mexico Auto Liability Insurance (MALI): USD $22 per night.
Must be purchased if travelling to Mexico. You only need to take the insurance for the days that you will be in Mexico.


Colorado Road Safety Fee:

USD $2 per night applies to all Pick ups in the State of Colorado. This is payable at the counter.

New Jersey State Rental Security Fee:
USD $5 per night (maximum USD $140) applies to all Pick ups at New York City. This is payable at teh depot on pick up.

Priority A.M. Departure:
USD $65 (not available from Albuquerque, Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Washington DC, Miami Salt Lake City or Vancouver). Priority AM departure takes place between 6:45am and 8:00am. transfers are available from selected hotels only. This must be pre-booked no less than 7 days prior to pick up.

Taxes:
Tax is applicable on all charges. The pick up location determines the tax amount as follows:

Albuquerque
7%
Miami
7%
Atlanta
6%
New York City
7%*
Boston
6.25%
Orlando
6.50%
Chicago
6%
Phoenix
12.55%
Dallas
10%
Salt Lake City
16.10%
Denver
4%
San Francisco
8.75%
Las Vegas
8.10%
Washington
10%
Los Angeles
9.75%
Vancouver (Bellingham) 
14.40% 
San Diego
8.75%
   

*New York Security Fee: USD $5 per day, Max USD $140 per rental. Paid on pick up.
Colorado State Rental Tax: Mandatory $2 / night for all pickups at the Denver station. Paid on pick up.

One Way Rentals:
One-Way Rentals are on request only - No Free Sale. Prices are in US dollars. One-way fee is determined by where the desired Pickup and Return locations’ row and column intersect. For example, one-way fee from SFO to SLC is $350; from MIA to YVR it is $750.
Please click here to view the One Way Fee Chart

IImport / Export Fee: We try to confirm all One-way requests. However, there are times when the direction of the drop or time of year does not make sense in terms of fleet utilization. Therefore, El Monte RV will consider accepting a specific one-way request for the standard one-way fee PLUS up to an additional $2,000 to import or export the motor home to or from the location needed.
 
Security Deposit:
A USD $1,000 (USD $5,000 for Diesel Pusher Units) security deposit is required at the time of departure. The deposit is to be guaranteed by a major credit card such as Visa, MasterCard, Amex with sufficient credit balance to cover this amount. No ATM / debit cards such as EuroCard are accepted.

The security deposit of USD $1,000 (USD $5,000 for Diesel Pusher Units) may be charged on the customer's credit card on pick up, then refunded upon return provided that the rental vehicle is returned clean inside, undamaged and on time. The USD $1,000 may take up to 8 weeks to be credited back to the customer's credit card. Currency conversion fees are client's responsibility. Cash or Travellers Checks are not accepted.



Flex Rates:
Elmonte'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 40 days and on day 41 a new Flex rate will apply.

Times of operation:
Many El Monte RV locations are open 7 days a week Monday to Saturday 8:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from
8:00 to 16:00 from April to September.

The El Monte RV locations are open 7 days a week 9:00 to 16:00 from October to March unless otherwise noted.

  • Albuquerque (ABQ), Atlanta (ATL), Boston, (BOS), Denver (DEN), Washington D.C. (IAD), Miami (MIA), Chicago (ORD), Phoenix (PHX), Salt Lake City (SLC) and San Diego (SAN) are closed on Saturdays and Sundays all year.
  • Dallas (DFW), New York/New Jersey (NYC), Bellingham (YVR) are closed on Sundays all year.
  • YVR (Bellingham / Ferndale, WA)
    - Closed Saturdays & Sundays 01 October 2011 to 31 March 2012
    - Open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 17.00pm
    - Closed everyday from 24 January 2012 through to 06 Febuary 2012.
  • NYC (Linden) is closed Saturdays and Sundays 01 October 2011 to 31 March 2012

Location closing dates are subject to change.

Pick Up Times: After 1:00pm. You must call the depot the day prior or the morning of pick up to confirm the time that your vehicle will be ready for collection.
Drop Off Times: Drop off takes place between 8:00am and 11:00am. Fees apply for drop off after 11:00am.

American Public Holidays:
Recommendation: Due to heightened volumes of travel during holiday seasons we recommend that customers avoid beginning or ending their motorhome rental on the day immediately before or after a holiday date. Otherwise, customers may experience airline delays, increased road traffic and possible delays at rental office.

All stations are closed for the following holidays. No bookings will be accepted for pick up or return on
these dates. No exceptions.

Date
Holiday
24 November 2011
Thanksgiving
24 December 2011
Christmas Eve
25 December 2011
Christmas
31 December 2011
New Year's Eve
01 January 2012
New Year's Day
08 April 2012
Easter Sunday
28 May 2012
Memorial Day
04 July 2012
Independence Day
24 July 2012
Pioneer Day (SLC only)
01 & 02 September 2012
Labour Day (SFO Only)
03 September 2012
Labour Day
22 November 2012
Thanksgiving Day
24 December 2012
Christmas Eve
25 December 2012
Christmas Day
31 December 2012
New Years Eve
01 January 2013
New Years Day
31 March 2012
Easter Sunday

Cancellation and Amendment Fees:
Amendment Fee: 1st amendment is free, USD $50 fee applies for each thereafter

  • Over 45 days prior to departure: USD $100*
  • 44 to 16 days prior to departure: USD $450*
  • 15 to 1 days prior to departure: USD $850*
  • Departure Day / No Show: 100% of rental
  • Plus USD $200 for one way rentals.

Click here for Full El Monte Terms and Conditions

All prices in US Dollars (USD) - If you'd like to know your exact price in any currency, please use the menu at the top left and use the Currency Converter, OR simply send us an Enquiry / Booking or Quotation request

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