Car Rental Transfer Guide
Check if car rental companies allow reservation transfers or driver name changes before you list on SpareHolidays.
Depends on Provider
Rentalcars.com
Depends on ProviderAs an aggregator platform, Rentalcars.com's name change policies depend entirely on the underlying rental company.
Not Transferable
Hertz
Not TransferableHertz does not allow changing the lead customer name. You must cancel and make a new reservation.
Avis
Not TransferableAvis does not offer a standard name transfer feature. Additional drivers can be added at the counter.
Enterprise
Not TransferableEnterprise requires the renter to be present at pickup with their own credit card and ID. Name transfers are not available.
Europcar
Not TransferableEuropcar does not allow changing the reservation holder or main driver name after booking.
Sixt
Not TransferableSixt records driver and payment details at booking time and does not allow name changes.
Budget
Not TransferableBudget does not offer a standard name change feature. The main driver can only be changed by contacting Budget directly.
National
Not TransferableNational does not offer standard reservation name transfers. You can book in someone else's name from the start.
Alamo
Not TransferableAlamo does not allow name transfers on reservations. Any name change may result in a new rate being applied.
Dollar / Thrifty
Not TransferableDollar/Thrifty does not offer name transfers. The credit card used must match the original reservation.
Car rental reservations are almost universally non-transferable. The renter must be present at pickup with matching ID and credit card. Consider cancelling and rebooking in the new driver's name instead. Last updated: March 2026.