Car Rental Invoice Template

Free invoice templates for car rentals built for daily rate, insurance coverage, and taxes and fees. Download and edit in PDF, Word, Excel, Google Docs, or Google Sheets.

Also called: car rental invoice, car rental bill, or auto rental invoice.

Download Free Car Rental Invoice Templates

Download a template, then edit in PDF, Word, Excel, Google Docs or Google Sheets. Print or email when ready.

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Custom Car Rental Invoice Template

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Brand it; add POs, cost centers, location IDs.

Editable Car Rental Invoice Template

Best for:
Edit dates, per-mile fees, extras, late returns.

Printable Car Rental Invoice Template

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Clear layout for LDW, fuel, taxes, signatures.

Free Car Rental Invoice Template

Best for:
Daily rate, miles, dates, LDW fields ready.

How to Invoice for Car Rental

Track the trip, total the time and extras, then settle up cleanly with the deposit.
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In 5 Steps:
  1. Pull the signed rental agreement and confirm dates, vehicle, and rate plan.
  2. Capture pickup data: odometer in, fuel level, and any pre-existing notes with photos.
  3. At return, record odometer out and fuel level, then add time, miles, and selected extras.
  4. Add taxes and required fees, and post any dated incidentals like tolls or tickets, then check local rules.
  5. Show the deposit or hold, apply it to the balance, and release any remaining amount.
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What to Include in a Car Rental Invoice

These are the must-have fields for clear, compliant invoices.
These are the must-have fields for clear, compliant invoices.
  • Invoice number and date
  • Rental agreement number
  • Renter name and contact
  • Driver license number
  • Vehicle info (make, model, plate, VIN last 6)
  • Pickup and return date/time
  • Odometer in/out and total miles
  • Rate plan and mileage cap
  • Taxes and mandatory fees breakdown
  • Deposit/hold amount and payment method

Billing Scenarios for Car Rental Companies

How to label charges so every invoice makes sense the moment your clients see it.

1.
One-way drop fee; Distance surcharge
One-way drop at a different location
Covers the cost to reposition the vehicle and staff.
2.
Young driver surcharge
Renter under the age minimum
Reflects extra risk and insurance costs tied to age rules.
3.
Additional driver fee; Admin update fee
Additional driver added mid-rental
Covers screening and contract changes.
4.
Fuel refill charge; Refueling service fee
Car returned below the fuel level recorded at pickup
Record exact date and time for both events and align any grace rules to the contract; check local rules.
5.
Toll charges; Processing fee
Toll pass activity posted after return
Pass-through of tolls plus handling.
6.
After-hours service fee
Pays for staff coverage and secure handoff.
Pays for staff coverage and secure handoff.
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Rates, fees, and add ons for car rentals

List daily and weekly rates, mileage, fuel, tolls, insurance options, and deposits with professional invoice line items.

Charge or Service
Unit
Taxable
When to use
How to show it
Daily Vehicle Rental
Item
Standard per-day booking
Qty × daily rate. Use per 24-hour rental period and note pickup/return cutoff times.
Weekly Vehicle Rental
Item
Multi-day discount week
Qty × weekly rate. Apply when booking spans 7 days; avoid duplicating daily lines for the same period.
Mileage Overage
Item
Miles exceed included cap
Qty × per-mile rate. Enter only miles over the plan; show starting and ending odometer.
Fuel Purchase
Item
Taxable
You sell fuel to renter
Qty × unit fuel cost. Record gallons sold and keep a receipt for audit.
Refueling Service
Item
You refuel after return
Qty × service rate. Split from fuel sold; note why refueling was required for transparency.
Damage Waiver (LDW/CDW)
Item
Renter opts into coverage
Qty × waiver rate. Clarify coverage scope and exclusions in contract to reduce disputes.
Additional Driver
Item
Extra licensed driver added
Qty × add-on rate. Verify license and agreement signatures before releasing the vehicle.
Toll Pass Program
Item
Device access plus tolls
Qty × access rate. Bill device access here; pass through actual tolls separately as billed.
Late Return Fee
Item
Returned after grace window
Qty × fee rate. Note scheduled vs actual return time and any grace policy applied.
Cleaning/Detailing Fee
Item
Excess soil or smoke
Qty × cleaning rate. Photograph condition at check-in to justify charge.
Save and reuse your rental rates and extras
Create a free account and save daily and weekly rates, mileage and fuel charges, tolls, and insurance options once, so nothing gets retyped.
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Common Car Rental Invoicing Mistakes

Renters push back when totals feel murky. These simple fixes keep charges transparent and disputes rare.

Mistake
How to fix it
Bundling the base rate, fees, and extras into one line hides what changed the price and triggers disputes.
Break out the base rate, mandatory fees, and optional items on separate lines and show subtotals and tax lines.
Not applying the deposit at closeout leads to overcharges and messy refunds.
Show the deposit as a credit against the balance and note any refund amount and timeline on the invoice.
State plain units and thresholds like per day, week, or mile and what’s included versus billed extra.
State plain units and thresholds like per day, week, or mile and what’s included versus billed extra.
Record exact date and time for both events and align any grace rules to the contract; check local rules.
Record exact date and time for both events and align any grace rules to the contract; check local rules.
Unclear insurance acceptance or coverage terms causes chargebacks after incidents.
List the chosen coverage, limits, and exclusions in plain language and confirm acceptance with initials.
No proof of vehicle condition or required approvals leaves you exposed to claims you can’t support.
Attach a signed condition checklist with photos and include any required business license or permit identifiers; check local rules.

Car Rental Invoice FAQs

Line items for mileage, fuel, tolls, coverage, airport fees, and drop charges. Terms for holds, returns, and add-ons, with clear answers.

How should I structure my invoice for a multi-day rental with extras?

List base daily rate, rental days, taxes, and each add-on as separate lines. Use the Car Rental Invoice Template to keep it consistent. Example: “3 days @ $49,” “GPS add-on $8/day,” “Sales tax 8.25%.”

How do I charge for fuel when the tank comes back short?

Add a refueling line with your per-gallon price and the gallons added. Rules vary—check local rules. Example: “Refueling 6 gal @ $9 = $54.”

What’s the clean way to bill mileage overage on limited-mile plans?

Add an overage line with units and rate. Note the included miles separately. Example: “Overage 72 miles @ $0.35 = $25.20; Plan includes 300 miles.”

How do I pass through tolls and citations without losing money?

Itemize the toll total and add your admin fee per contract. Include citation ID when known. Example: “Tolls $18.50; Admin fee $5,” or “Citation 123456 $75; Processing $20.”

How should I price a one-way drop or after-hours return?

Use a flat drop fee plus any shuttle or key-drop processing fee. Note pickup and drop locations. Example: “One-way drop LAX to SAN $120; After-hours return handling $15.”

How do I bill protection products like LDW, SLI, or PAI?

Show each coverage by its daily rate and days billed. Keep acronyms spelled out once. Example: “LDW (Loss Damage Waiver) 3 days @ $22 = $66; SLI 3 days @ $12 = $36.”

What airport and vehicle license fees belong on the bill?

List airport concession recovery and facility charges as their own lines, plus the vehicle license recovery fee. Rules vary—check local rules. Example: “Concession recovery 11%,” “Customer facility charge $10/day,” “VLF recovery $3/day.”

How do I handle damage, smoking, or excessive cleaning charges?

Add the repair or cleaning cost with a short note and attach inspection photos. Include loss-of-use only if your contract allows it. Example: “Interior cleaning level 2 $85,” “Odor remediation $150,” “Wheel repair $120.”