How to Check In a Vehicle
Steps to process a vehicle return and close a rental contract in RentWorks+.
Navigate to Check In
1. From the sidebar, select Counter, then click Check In.

Find the open contract
2. The Check In screen lists all open contracts. Search by RA number, customer name, unit number, or Common ID to find the contract, then click it to open the check-in wizard.

Confirm return details
3. On the Vehicle & Return step, review the original checkout details at the top. In the Check-In section, confirm the Return Location, Return Date, and Return Time. The number of days calculates automatically.

Enter vehicle readings
4. In the Vehicle & Readings section, enter the Odometer Reading at check-in and set the Fuel Level slider to match the current fuel level. If the fuel returned is below the checkout level, a Fuel Shortage Charge will calculate automatically. Click Rate & Charges to continue.


Review charges and collect payment
5. Review the Charges Summary — Time & Mileage, Misc. Charges, Fuel Charges, Taxes, and Payments are all shown. To collect payment, click Add Deposit, select a Payment Type, enter the Amount, and click Add Deposit. Click Go to Review when the balance is settled.


Submit the check-in
6. Review the contract summary — driver, vehicle, dates, and charges. Click Submit Check-In to close the contract.
