National Car Rental – Miami International Airport

RCC collection and an overnight-return conflict

Follow purple MIA Mover signs to terminal level 3 and ride to the RCC; National’s level-4 counter is to the left. Emerald Aisle and Drop & Go are listed services with eligibility conditions, rather than an automatic document-free pickup for every renter. The service summary says after-hours return is available, while After Hours Service says it is unavailable. Staffed pickup hours and an overnight return plan need direct branch instructions.

Sources: National: Miami International Airport branch, Miami International Airport: Rental Car Center and transport

Age, licence, payment and additional drivers

The MIA policy sets a minimum age of 21. Ages 21–24 carry a $25 daily surcharge and a restricted selection: economy through full-size cars, cargo/minivans, pickups and compact, small or standard SUVs seating up to five.

Bring the original valid photo licence; digital licences are not accepted. A non-Latin licence requires an IDP or, where the policy permits, a professional translation alongside the original. International renters may also need passport and travel documents. Debit pickup requires a ticketed return itinerary and matching home address, with a military-address exception. Only a spouse or domestic partner can be an additional driver on a debit-secured rental.

Without a return itinerary, use an accepted credit card; the policy specifies a $400 deposit or $850 for listed premium classes in addition to rental charges and coverage-proof requirements for certain luxury groups. Use the class-specific policy for the complete conditions. A spouse or domestic partner meeting the renter’s age and licence requirements is fee-exempt; other authorized drivers must appear at rental and ordinarily add $15 per day unless another contract applies.

Sources: National: Miami International Airport branch

Delayed flights, fuel, mileage and cancellation

National’s delayed-flight guidance keeps reservations valid for 24 hours from scheduled pickup and allows service up to two hours after posted closing when valid flight details have been supplied. That is not unrestricted overnight pickup. Its fuel options are a prepaid tank with no unused-fuel refund, company refilling at more than local fuel prices, or a full-tank return. One-way US/Canada guidance offers unlimited mileage with specialty-vehicle restrictions; it does not establish every return-to-MIA rate. The cancellation FAQ explains online cancellation with a confirmation number or Emerald Club login, without establishing a single fee for all bookings.

Sources: National: Miami International Airport branch, National: delayed-flight reservations, National: one-way rentals and mileage, National: cancelling a reservation

Tolls, protection and the agreement

The regional TollPass page gives a $4.95 use-day convenience charge, capped at $34.65 plus tolls, but its coverage wording is inconsistent with the Florida heading or branch link. Obtain the local Florida product and covered roads before using it. Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) is optional and is not insurance; waiver exclusions and optional liability protection have separate terms. Compare the chosen protection with your existing arrangements and include selected extras, taxes and airport charges in the rental total.

Sources: National: Miami International Airport branch, National: regional TollPass information