I think that’s very unlikely In those cases where the keys have been put onto a single key ring. The rental companies like to keep those keys together with the cars, since the cars frequently move from one rental location to another. If the two keys are on separate key rings, there is no easy way to assure that the second key stays with the vehicle. They also impose a pretty steep fee for a lost key.Whenever we rent, we receive 2 keys on a holder that cannot be opened. Is there a way to ask for two separate keys? We'll have two drivers sharing one car.
Thanks everyone. We were just trying to make it easier. We always get two keys or fobs on one ring that cannot be opened. Staying closeby, but we were hoping to not have to go to each others condos each time one of us had to go out. We'll work it out.Every rental car I have ever used had the keys in the ignition waiting to go. That is the main reason they have those spike strips to deter car thieves. While you can ask at the counter, I doubt they will give you extra keys even if they have them. WAY too much of a hassle to keep track of mutiple sets of keys and then also make sure you return them at the end of the rental. Why not just give your set of keys to the other driver assuming you aren't planning to both be in the car at the same time.
Agree, all cars that I have rented in the last 2 years have been push button with just the one key.Lately, all rentals we’ve had over the last year, only provide 1 key/fob for the vehicle.
I guess you could just walk into a Home Improvement Store, use the cutters on display and walk out.I hate it when they give you this bulky key chain with two fobs on one ring. If you are handy and want to pack a pair of wire cutters you can do it yourself then just put them back on a generic key chain upon return.
I've rented a bunch in the last year. Often the keys are in the car. But yes, I have had numerous that have had two fobs on one ring. And it does make sense why they would do it.Interesting--in all my years of renting, I've never seen 2 keys/fobs on a single ring. As mentioned above, as of late, the keys are in the car. Seems like a big hassle for the car rental company to replace TWO key fobs if the key ring gets lost rather than one.