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Terms
of Rental
Drivers License Requirements
All drivers must be in possession of a full-unendorsed
driver's license at the time of rental. (Certain minor
endorsements may be acceptable, please call us prior to
booking). All drivers must have held a full driver's license for
at least 12 months prior to hiring a car with Irish Car Rentals
and must present themselves with their full-unendorsed driver's
license at the pick up location at the time of rental. Drivers
under 25 must have held their full license for at least 24
months prior to the date of pick up.
Holders of US, Canadian, Australian and All EU member states
are NOT required to supply an International Driving License
(IDL). An International Driving License (IDL) is required if
your national driver's license is not in Roman script.
International driver's licenses MUST BE accompanied by the
original domestic license of the driver. (This is clearly stated
on the international license).
Age Requirements - Restrictions*
Drivers under 25 must have held their full license for at
least 24 months prior to the date of pick up. The minimum age to
rent a vehicle is 21 years. Drivers under 25, i.e. drivers
aged 21,22, 23 or 24 are subject to an insurance surcharge of 25
Euro per day are subject to an insurance surcharge of 25 Euro
per day. All drivers under 25 are liable for the first 1,500
Euro of damage to the car (excess). The surcharge is paid when
collecting the car and is not included in the quoted price. All
drivers must present their unendorsed full license at the Irish
Car Rentals desk and must sign the rental contract. Only named
drivers may drive an Irish Car Rentals vehicle. The minimum age
to be a named driver in a minivan, minibus or luxury car rental
is 25 years.
Driver Assessment.
You may be required to complete a Driver Safety Assessment
Form. If you wish to complete this in advance you can (Download
the Form Here) You can also complete the form by clicking
the link on the booking form. Please be advised that a daily
surcharge may apply depending on the outcome of the risk
assessment.
Additional named drivers*
Additional
drivers can be added locally for an additional EURO 7.75 per day
per driver. The minimum age to rent a vehicle is 21 years and
drivers under 25 must have held a full driver's licence for at
least 24 months prior to hiring a car. Drivers under 25, i.e.
drivers aged 21,22, 23 or 24 are subject to an insurance
surcharge of 25 Euro per day are subject to an insurance
surcharge of 25 Euro per day. All drivers under 25 are
liable for the first 1,500 Euro of damage to the car (excess).
The surcharge is paid when collecting the car and is not
included in the quoted price. All additional drivers must
present their unendorsed full license at the Irish Car Rentals
desk and must sign the rental contract. Only named drivers may
drive an Irish Car Rentals vehicle. The minimum age to be a
named driver in a minivan, minibus or luxury car rental is 25
years.
Collision Damage Insurance (CDW)
This option limits your financial liability for damage to the
Irish Car Rentals vehicle, its parts and accessories, except
theft, attempted theft or vandalism, provided the vehicle is
used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental
agreement. The cover is subject to an insurance excess - (see
detail under the heading CDW Excess - Excess Liability). If you
have chosen a rate that excludes CDW you are liable for the full
value of the vehicle and a minimum deposit of Euro 5000 will be
required on collection.
CDW Excess - Excess Liability
If you choose a rate inclusive of CDW insurance, a CDW Excess
will apply at all times. All rentals are subject to liability
excess, ranging from EURO 1,200 to EURO 1,800 (depending on the
vehicle group rented) for which you are responsible in the event
of damage to the Irish Car Rentals vehicle during the rental.
Super Damage Waiver Insurance (SDW)
If you opt for CDW cover, you may also wish to purchase an
additional protection, Super Damage Waiver Insurance (SDW) to
reduce the already limited liability in case of damage to the
Irish Car Rentals vehicle. SDW reduces your excess liability of
EURO 1,200 to EURO 100 for a charge of EURO 9.95 per day on
smaller vehicles. The excess on luxury cars, minivans and
minibuses is EURO 1,800 and can be reduced to EURO 100 for an
additional charge of EURO 15 per day.
Theft Loss Insurance
This insurance option limits your financial liability for
loss or theft of the Irish Car Rentals vehicle, its parts and
accessories, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the rental agreement. If Theft is not
included in the rate you have chosen it is available locally at
EURO 7.50 per day.
City center pick up locations
Irish Car Rentals provides a delivery service to some city
locations. (Cork City, Galway City). If you have chosen a city
center pick up location your car will be delivered by the
nearest location on the date and time you have requested. When
you have made your booking please send an email to
res@icrgroup.ie noting your reservation number and the required
delivery address in full. One of our reservation agents will
confirm delivery by email. Please note we will only deliver to a
hotel or B&B within 3kms of your chosen city center. This
service is not free of charge. The delivery charge will be
advised at time of reservation confirmation.
Regional Airport pick up locations
Irish Car Rentals provides a delivery service to some
regional airports. (Galway Airport). If you have chosen one of
these airports as your pick up location your car will be
delivered by the nearest location on the date and time you have
requested. A representative will meet you at the information
point in your specified airport. One of our reservation agents
will be in contact via email to confirm the precise delivery
details before you arrive in Ireland.
Location Surcharge
If you are picking up your vehicle, at a non-airport
location, a "location Surcharge" may apply. The
surcharge will be determined by pick up date and or lenght of
rental. If a location surcharge applies, it will be included in
your rental quotation price.
Christmas One way Rental Fee
A one way fee of Euro 75 will be charged to one way rentals
where the pick up date is between December 21st - 29th. This fee
is not included in your rate and will be charged on arrival. A
one way is where the pick up and drop off locations differ.
Methods of Payment
For reservations made via the internet Irish Car Rentals
accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club
credit cards. Unfortunately Irish Car Rentals are unable to
process payment on Debit Cards for internet bookings. When
clients arrived to pick up their vehicle they must be in
possession of and present to Irish Car Rentals a major credit
card held in the main drivers name. This credit card must have
sufficient funds to cover the cost of the vehicle, a petrol
deposit and the rental excess amount. Unfortunately Irish Car
Rentals can not accept cash as a method of payment.
We regret we cannot accept the credit card of a third
party who will not be present at the time of the rental.
Possible changes to MasterCard offer as of Sept 1st 2006
Irish Car Rentals has been informed that Mastercard may have
restricted its Auto Rental Insurance package to hirers in the
Republic of Ireland. Mastercard have not confirmed this in
writing yet. Please contact your credit card issuer before you
make a booking where you wish to use your credit card to cover
the Auto Rental insurance in the Republic of Ireland.
MasterCard Auto Rental Insurance and Canadian Visa Card Auto
rental Insurance may allow you to waive the cost of Theft
Protection and Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) for rental cars in
some countries. This coverage is may ONLY be available with
certain MasterCard's issued by US bank's and some Canadian Visa
card programs. If you pay for the full rental with your eligible
MasterCard card or Canadian Visa Card you may be covered for up
to $50,000 Auto rental Insurance for your rental without excess.
This insurance covers the rental vehicle.
This is an insurance program, restrictions and exclusions
apply. In order to establish if your MasterCard or Canadian Visa
includes Auto Rental Insurance in the Republic of Ireland please
call your credit card issuer and/or MasterCard/Canadian Visa
before making your reservation. This coverage is a service
provided by MasterCard/VISA Canada to the cardholder and
therefore it is the card holders responsibility to ensure that
they are adequately covered for the entire duration of the
rental period. We reserve the right to refuse third party
insurance. Please note Mastercard US may have restricted the
insurance in provides in the Republic of Ireland from September
1st 2006. Please contact your credit card issuer before making a
rental exclusive of our car rental insurance.
Contact Details for Mastercard and Visa Canada Mastercard can
be contacted from the U.S. by calling 1-800-MC-ASSIST Visa
Canada can be contacted from Canada by calling 416.367.8472 In
order to establish if your MasterCard or Canadian Visa includes
Auto Rental Insurance in the Republic of Ireland please call
your credit card issuer and/or MasterCard/Canadian Visa before
making your reservation. It is important to confirm to your
credit card issuer that the Republic of Ireland is your place of
rental.
Please Note: Irish Car Rentals unfortunately can not accept
Auto Rental Insurance Programs offered by European Banks and
Credit card institutions.
Personal Accident Insurance
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) is available for EURO 6 per
day on all vehicles. This insurance covers the driver for
personal injuries or fatality up to the sum of EURO 31,750.
Speeding - Parking and other Endorsements/ Fines
Speeding - Parking and other Endorsements/ Fines are the
responsibility of the hirer in full. Irish Car Rentals accepts
no responsibility for any fine or payment. The renter is obliged
to inform Irish Car Rentals of any fines or parking tickets
issued whilst the renter is using the vehicle.
Car Types Available
Irish Car Rentals operates a fleet with many different makes
and models of cars. Whilst every effort will be made to supply
the reserved model, we reserve the right to supply a suitable
alternative. Unfortunately due to our extended fleet we can not
guarantee a particular make or model and vehicles shown on our
webiste are only examples of what we have on fleet. All cars are
equipped with car radios and either cassette players or CD
players. Every effort will be made when you arrive to provide a
car with either a CD player or cassette player (depending on
your preference). We can not guarantee a CD player or cassette
player when you reserve your car.
Baby Seats - Child Seats
Baby seats are available by prior notification at an
additional cost of EURO 6 per day, EURO 42 per week to a maximum
cost of EURO 84 on any rental. Baby seats are NOT available for
children under 6 months old. Child seats are mandatory by law in
Ireland for children aged from 12 months to 4.5 years.
Children under the age of 3 years must not travel in a car
unless restrained in the correct child seat.
Children aged 3 years or over who are under 150cms in height
and weighing less than 36 kilograms (i.e. generally children up
to the age 11/12 years old) must use the correct child seat,
booster seat or booster cushion when travelling in the car.
Rearward-facing child car seats must never be used in the
front passenger seat of cars with an active airbag.
Drivers have a legal responsibility to ensure passengers
under 17 years or age use the correct seat, booster seat,
booster cushion or seatbelt.
Fuel Policy - for your convenience
We are pleased to offer you the convenience of the Prepaid
Fuel Option. You may now purchase your initial tank of fuel from
Irish Car Rentals at the time of rental at a price that is very
competitive with local fuel stations. This method eliminates the
need for you to refill the tank before returning your rental
vehicle.
Please be aware that we are unable to give a refund for
unused fuel
Deposits
A specified deposit will be charged to your credit card when
you make your booking. This will be detailed on the booking
page. Any balance due will be charged at time of pick up in
EURO. Bookings for pick up within the next 45 days require full
prepayment at time of booking.
Cancellations
15% of the rental cost is non-refundable in the event of a
cancellation. If you have taken out cancellation protection this
does not apply. We will then refund your deposit in full except
for the cancellation protection insurance costs.
Grace Period
Irish
Car Rentals allows a 1 hr grace period at the end of your
rental. This means on the final day of your rental we allow 1
hours free rental time. Please note that the starting rental
time and date indicated on your rental agreement determines the
start of your rental. The grace time time is counted from that
time not the time you actually sit in the rental car and leave
our facility. Daily charges apply should the car be returned
after the free grace period.
Location Surcharge
In common with many Airport Car Rental companies a standard
location surcharge of EURO 25.00 will be added to the cost when
you pick up your car at Dublin, Shannon, Kerry (Farranfore) or
Cork Airport's. This is payable on arrival.
Road Fund Tax (RFT)
All rentals will incur a charge of Euro 1.32 per day which
will be charged locally upon arrival at the collection point.
Airport Collection
In
common with many Airport Car Rental companies a standard
location surcharge of EURO 25.00 will be added to the cost when
you pick up your car at Dublin, Shannon, Kerry (Farranfore) or
Cork Airport's.. This is payable on arrival.
Cross Border Hire - Northern Ireland
Should you wish to drive in the Northern Ireland it is a
requirement of rental that you inform Irish Car Rentals that you
wish to do so prior to leaving the rental location. There is a
nominal EURO 25 fee when taking your car into Northern Ireland.
Cars can not be taken off the island of Ireland at any stage.
Late fees - After Hours
Dublin Airport: For collection after 23:00 a late fee of EURO
25 applies to all bookings Shannon Airport: For collection after
(midnight) 00:00 a late fee of EURO 25 applies to all bookings.
Cork Airport: For collection after 22:00 a late fee of EURO 25
applies to all bookings Kerry Airport: For collection after
20:00 a late fee of Euro 25 applies to all bookings
Vat is 13.5% in the Republic of Ireland and is applicable on
all extras such as extra driver charges, additional insurances
purchased locally and baby seats.
* Please note that at all times the final discretion rests
with our location rental agent as to whether a booking is
completed. In the highly unlikely event that the Irish Car
Rentals rental agent is not completely satisfied with a drivers
credentials/qualifications we reserve the right to refuse to
release a rental car.
Foreign Currencies.
All rates are guaranteed in Euro - please be advised that
foreign currency conversions on our quotation page are given for
comparison purposes only.
Version COH/27/11/07 - Subject to alteration without prior
notification
If you are having difficulty booking or require further
information please contact us either by email or Telephone: FREE
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