What is a Rental Toll Program?
Rental Vehicles and Tolling Program Options for Paying the Golden Gate Bridge Toll
This list is provided for information only as a courtesy to assist Golden Gate Bridge toll-paying customers using Rental Cars or Rental Trucks. The major rental car companies offer a convenience fee-based tolling program; these are generally described below. This information is subject to change. Please be sure to consult directly with your rental car company regarding the current details of any tolling program offered. If there is no tolling program offered OR you choose to not use the tolling program offered, it will be your responsibility to learn how to make a One-Time Payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge.
Rental Agencies that Offer a Convenience Fee-Based Tolling Program:
Advantage Rent A Car | Alamo | Avis | Budget | City Rent-a-Car | Dollar | Enterprise | Fox Rent a Car | Hertz | National Car Rental | Payless Car Rental | Thrifty
Rental Agencies that Do Not Offer a Tolling Program:
Ace Rent-a-Car | Airport Van Rentals | E-Z Rent-A-Car | Penske Trucks | Rent-a-Relic | Ryder Trucks | Super Cheap Car Rental | U-Haul | U-Save Car & Truck Rental
Rental Agencies that Offer a Convenience Fee-Based Tolling Program |
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| Rental Company | Tolling Program Information |
Advantage Rent A Car
PlatePass® Customer Service: 877-411-4300 |
PlatePass® is the tolling program offered by Advantage. PlatePass® information: www.platepass.com/TollAuthorities/AboutPlatePass.html. PlatePass Convenience Fee: $2.95/rental day, including days on which PlatePass is not used, with a maximum of $14.75/rental month, plus tolls. The credit card used for the rental will automatically be charged. PlatePass® charges will not appear on your invoice for your rental. PlatePass® charges can be viewed at www.platepass.com. OPT-IN: You are automatically OPTED IN when you drive across any toll Bridge in the Bay Area, including the Golden Gate Bridge. There is nothing to decide at the time of rental. OPT-OUT: To OPT-OUT of a tolling program that is offered and pay the toll yourself, you MUST take action and make a One-Time Payment BEFORE you cross the Golden Gate Bridge in the tolling direction (southbound into San Francisco. Learn how to make a One-Time Payment. PlatePass Receipt: https://www.platepass.com/receipt/receipt.aspx |
Hertz
PlatePass® Customer Service: 877-411-4300 |
PlatePass® is the tolling program Hertz offers; Hertz PlatePass® information: http://tinyurl.com/baqvbuk. PlatePass® Convenience Fee: $4.95/rental day, including days on which PlatePass is not used, with a maximum of $24.75/rental month, plus tolls. The credit card used for the rental will automatically be charged. PlatePass® charges will not appear on your invoice for your rental. PlatePass® charges can be viewed at www.platepass.com. OPT-IN: You are automatically OPTED IN when you drive across any of the toll Bridge or Express Lanes in the Bay Area including the Golden Gate Bridge. There is nothing to decide at time of rental. OPT-OUT: To OPT-OUT of a tolling program that is offered and pay the toll yourself, you MUST take action and make a One-Time Payment BEFORE you cross the Golden Gate Bridge in the tolling direction (southbound into San Francisco. Learn how to make a One-Time Payment. PlatePass Receipt: https://www.platepass.com/receipt/receipt.aspx |
Alamo
TollPass Customer Service: 877-765-5201 |
TollPass is the tolling program offered by Alamo. Alamo TollPass information:https://alamo.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2602. TollPass Convenience Fee: $2.95/ rental day once service is used, up to a maximum of $14.75/rental period, plus the rate of tolls; applicable fees and tolls are charged to the same credit card that is used to rent the vehicle. OPT-IN: At the time of reservation. OPT-OUT: To OPT-OUT of a tolling program that is offered and pay the toll yourself, you MUST take action and make a One-Time Payment BEFORE you cross the Golden Gate Bridge in the tolling direction (southbound into San Francisco. Learn how to make a One-Time Payment. TollPass Receipt: www.htallc.com/Receipt_RequestEHI.aspx?rental=204 |
Enterprise
TollPass Customer Service: 877-765-5201 |
TollPass is the tolling program offered by Enterprise; Enterprise TollPass information: http://tinyurl.com/arsnzhg.
TollPass Convenience Fee: $2.95/ rental day once service is used, up to a maximum of $14.75/rental period, plus the rate of tolls; applicable fees and tolls are charged to the same credit card that is used to rent the vehicle. OPT-IN: At the time of reservation. OPT-OUT: To OPT-OUT of a tolling program that is offered and pay the toll yourself, you MUST take action and make a One-Time Payment BEFORE you cross the Golden Gate Bridge in the tolling direction (southbound into San Francisco. Learn how to make a One-Time Payment. TollPass Receipt: http://www.htallc.com/Receipt_RequestEHI.aspx?rental=196 |
National Car Rental
TollPass Customer Service: 877-765-5201 |
TollPass is the tolling program offered by National; National TollPass information: https://nationalcar.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2592/kw/toll. TollPass Convenience Fee: $2.95/ rental day once service is used, up to a maximum of $14.75/rental period, plus the rate of tolls; applicable charges are charged to the same credit card that is used to rent the vehicle. OPT-IN: At the time of reservation. OPT-OUT: To OPT-OUT of a tolling program that is offered and pay the toll yourself, you MUST take action and make a One-Time Payment BEFORE you cross the Golden Gate Bridge in the tolling direction (southbound into San Francisco. Learn how to make a One-Time Payment. TollPass Receipt: www.htallc.com/Receipt_RequestEHI.aspx?rental=203 |
Avis
Avis e-Toll Customer Service:customerservice@avisrentacartolls.com
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Avis e-Toll is the tolling program offered by Avis: Avis e-Toll information: Avis e-Toll Convenience Fee: $2.95/ rental day once service is used, up to a maximum of $14.75/ month period, plus the rate of tolls; applicable fees and tolls are charged to the same credit card that is used to rent the vehicle. OPT-IN: Most vehicles are equipped with an Avis e-Toll transponder inside the car on the windshield or you may request a vehicle with a toll transponder at the rental counter. You OPT-IN by sliding open the transponder box and traveling in designated lanes on toll roads. OPT-OUT: To OPT-OUT of a tolling program that is offered and pay the toll yourself, you MUST take action and make a One-Time Payment BEFORE you cross the Golden Gate Bridge in the tolling direction (southbound into San Francisco. Learn how to make a One-Time Payment. e-Toll Receipt: www.e-tolls.com/Receipt_Request.aspx?rental=208 |
Budget
Budget e-Toll Customer Service: |
Budget e-Toll is the tolling program offered by Budget; Budget e-Toll information:www.budget.com/budgetWeb/html/en/smartservices/etollfaq.html. Budget e-Toll Convenience Fee: $2.95/ rental day once service is used, up to a maximum of $14.75/ month period, plus the rate of tolls; applicable fees and tolls are charged to the same credit card that is used to rent the vehicle. OPT-IN: Most vehicles are equipped with a Budget e-Toll transponder inside the car on the windshield or you may request a vehicle with a toll transponder at the rental counter. You OPT-IN by sliding open the transponder box and traveling in designated lanes on toll roads. OPT-OUT: To OPT-OUT of a tolling program that is offered and pay the toll yourself, you MUST take action and make a One-Time Payment BEFORE you cross the Golden Gate Bridge in the tolling direction (southbound into San Francisco. Learn how to make a One-Time Payment. e-Toll Receipt: www.e-tolls.com/Receipt_Request.aspx?rental=209 |
Dollar
Pass 24/Rent A Toll Customer Service: 855-840-7130 |
Pass24® is the tolling program offered by Dollar; Dollar Pass 24 information:www.dollar.com/en/TravelCenter/TravelPartner/Other/Pass24.aspx. Pass24 Convenience Fee: $9.95/rental day for unlimited tolls within a 24-hour period Pass24 is used or $39.95/ rental week for unlimited tolls within a 31-day period. OPT-IN: At the time of reservation. OPT-OUT: To OPT-OUT of a tolling program that is offered and pay the toll yourself, you MUST take action and make a One-Time Payment BEFORE you cross the Golden Gate Bridge in the tolling direction (southbound into San Francisco. Learn how to make a One-Time Payment. |
Thrifty
Pass 24/Rent A Toll Customer Service: 855-840-7130 |
Pass24 is the tolling program offered by Thrifty; Thrifty Pass 24 information:www.thrifty.com/TravelCenter/TravelTools/Pass24.aspx. Pass24 Convenience Fee: $9.95/rental day for unlimited tolls within a 24-hour period Pass24 is used or $39.95/ rental week for unlimited tolls within a 31-day period. OPT-IN: At the time of reservation. OPT-OUT: To OPT-OUT of a tolling program that is offered and pay the toll yourself, you MUST take action and make a One-Time Payment BEFORE you cross the Golden Gate Bridge in the tolling direction (southbound into San Francisco. Learn how to make a One-Time Payment. |
| City Rent-a-Car www.cityrentacar.com Customer Service: 415-359-1331 Located in San Francisco |
City Rent-a-Car is adding FasTrak toll tags to their rental fleet by the end of February 2013. Ask your agent about their toll program at the time of your rental reservation how they plan on processing tolls. |
| Fox Rent A Car www.foxrentacar.com Customer Service: 800-225-4369 |
Fox Rent A Car has a tolling program through Highway Toll Administration (HTA). HTA Convenience Fee: $2.95/ rental day once service is used, up to a maximum of $14.75/ month period, plus the rate of tolls; applicable fees and tolls are charged to the same credit card that is used to rent the vehicle. OPT-IN: At the time of reservation. OPT-OUT: To OPT-OUT of a tolling program that is offered and pay the toll yourself, you MUST take action and make a One-Time Payment BEFORE you cross the Golden Gate Bridge in the tolling direction (southbound into San Francisco. Learn how to make a One-Time Payment. Toll Receipt: www.htallc.com/Receipt_Request.aspx?rental=223 |
| Payless Car Rental www.paylesscar.com Customer Service: 800-PAYLESS (729-5377) |
Payless Car Rental has a tolling program through Highway Toll Administration (HTA). Payless Car Convenience Fee: $2.95/ rental day once service is used, up to a maximum of $14.75/ month period, plus the rate of tolls; applicable fees and tolls are charged to the same credit card that is used to rent the vehicle. OPT-IN: Most vehicles are equipped with a toll tag inside the car on the windshield or you may request a vehicle with a toll tag at the rental counter. You OPT-IN by sliding open the toll tag box and traveling in designated lanes on toll roads. OPT-OUT: Do not open the transponder box on the car windshield to OPT-OUT. If you prefer to pay toll the Golden Gate Bridge toll on your own, you MUSTtake action and make a One-Time Payment BEFORE you cross the Golden Gate Bridge in the tolling direction (southbound into San Francisco. Learn how to make a One-Time Payment. PayLess Toll Receipt: www.htallc.com/Receipt_Request.aspx?rental=201 |
Rental Agencies that DO NOT Offer a Tolling Program |
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| Rental Agency | Information on How to Pay Your Golden Gate Bridge Toll |
| Ace Rent-a-Car www.acerentacar.com Customer Service: 415-775-0610 |
Ask your agent about toll payment options available to you. Your best option is likely to get the license plate number of the rental vehicle and then make a One-Time Payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. Click here to make a One-Time Payment using a credit card. To avoid a Toll Invoice and possible Toll Violations, be sure to make the payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. |
| Airport Van Rentals www.airportvanrental.com Customer Service: 877-826-4680 |
Ask your agent about toll payment options available to you. Your best option is likely to get the license plate number of the rental vehicle and then make a One-Time Payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. Click here to make a One-Time Payment using a credit card. To avoid a Toll Invoice and possible Toll Violations, be sure to make the payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. |
| E-Z Rent-A-Car www.e-zrentacar.com Customer Service: 407-674-1006 |
Ask your agent about toll payment options available to you. Your best option is likely to get the license plate number of the rental vehicle and then make a One-Time Payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. Click here to make a One-Time Payment using a credit card. To avoid a Toll Invoice and possible Toll Violations, be sure to make the payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. |
| Penske TRUCKS www.pensketruckrental.com Customer Service: 877-509-9506 |
Ask your agent about toll payment options available to you. Your best option is likely to get the license plate number of the rental vehicle and then make a One-Time Payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. Click here to make a One-Time Payment using a credit card. To avoid a Toll Invoice and possible Toll Violations, be sure to make the payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. |
| Rent-A-Relic www.rentarelic.com Customer Service: 510-601-6560 |
Ask your agent about toll payment options available to you. Your best option is likely to get the license plate number of the rental vehicle and then make a One-Time Payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. Click here to make a One-Time Payment using a credit card. To avoid a Toll Invoice and possible Toll Violations, be sure to make the payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. |
| Ryder TRUCKS www.ryder.com Customer Service: 877-509-9506 |
Ask your agent about toll payment options available to you. Your best option is likely to get the license plate number of the rental vehicle and then make a One-Time Payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. Click here to make a One-Time Payment using a credit card. To avoid a Toll Invoice and possible Toll Violations, be sure to make the payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. |
| Super Cheap Car Rental www.supercheapcar.com Customer Service: 650-777-9993 |
Ask your agent about toll payment options available to you. Your best option is likely to get the license plate number of the rental vehicle and then make a One-Time Payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. Click here to make a One-Time Payment using a credit card. To avoid a Toll Invoice and possible Toll Violations, be sure to make the payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. For Toll Violations, Super Cheap Car Rental charges a $50 fee in addition to the $25 violation penalty, plus tolls. |
| U-Haul www.uhaul.com Customer Service: 800-GO-UHAUL (468-4285) |
Ask your agent about toll payment options available to you. Your best option is likely to get the license plate number of the rental vehicle and then make a One-Time Payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. Click here to make a One-Time Payment using a credit card. To avoid a Toll Invoice and possible Toll Violations, be sure to make the payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. For Toll Violations, U-Haul charges a $30 fee in addition to the $25 violation penalty, plus tolls. |
| U-Save Car & Truck Rental www.usave.com Customer Service: 800-438-2300 |
Ask your agent about toll payment options available to you. Your best option is likely to get the license plate number of the rental vehicle and then make a One-Time Payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. Click here to make a One-Time Payment using a credit card. To avoid a Toll Invoice and possible Toll Violations, be sure to make the payment BEFORE crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. Note: U-Save does offer a tolling program through Highway Toll Administration (HTA) in some states, but NOT in California. |