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How to Book a Car
Wondering how to find the best deal on a car rental? Or are you not quite sure how to book it? We've got your answers here plus a couple of tips to make sure you are in the know.
Choose a Car
The Car You Want
Find exactly what you want with our car search. Start with pickup location, time, and date. Then, refine your search with specific requirements such as a certain car company or vehicle type. And, if you happen to have a discount, promotion or member code, don't forget to provide it so you can access any special deals.
All the Options
Based on your search, you will see all the available car types from several different car companies so you will have all the choices in one spot. Plus, you will see that you can earn Rapid Rewards credit from several different Rapid Rewards Partners. Scroll through the list to find the rate, car type, and rental company you want.
Book Your Car
Special Equipment
Depending on the car rental company you've chosen, you may have the option to request special equipment with your vehicle, such as a child safety seat or a navigation system. If so, the car company will validate these requests upon rental car pickup.
Make Your Reservation
To make your reservation, just provide all your applicable information including your name, Rapid Rewards account number, and contact method. This is just a reservation, payment will be done at time of rental car pick up and your credit card will be charged when you return the rental car to the company. Please note: Car rentals cannot be paid for with a Southwest® gift card or a Southwest LUV Voucher at this time. We'll send you a confirmation e-mail to ensure you have all the details you need to pick up your car.
Manage Your Car Reservation
View or Cancel
Plans change - we get it. If you need to change your car rental reservation, or even just take a look to double-check the details, we've made it easy. Simply access your reservation with the confirmation number we emailed you or credit card information used to make the booking. You will then be able to confirm your rental information or cancel and rebook another car if necessary.
