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DRIVER
REQUIREMENTS:
Age Requirements: The minimum age to rent a vehicle is 25
years. There is no maximum age limit.
License Requirements: Drivers must produce a valid, full,
unendorsed (Note: certain minor endorsements may be
acceptable, please call us on +353 61 206088 prior to
booking) driving license at the commencement of rental
that has been valid for at least 12 months prior to the
rental pick up date. Only the renter or drivers that have
been added to the rental agreement are permitted to drive
the vehicle. Customers with a new UK Photocard Driver's
License must produce both the Photocard and its paper
counterpart. Visitors from overseas must produce a driving
license issued in their country of permanent residence,
along with a translation into English (where appropriate).
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).
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
to your rental agreement at the time of booking or at the
rental desk when you collect your vehicle. All additional
drivers must conform to the Drivers License and Age
Requirements shown above. Only drivers included in the
Rental Agreement may drive an Irish Car Rentals vehicle.
VEHICLE INFORMATION:
Car Types Available: Irish Car Rentals operates a car
rental 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. If you have a particular request in relation
to a car type, with CD Player or other accessories please
contact us on +353 61 206088.
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.
Baby Seats: Child / Baby Seats are Mandatory in Ireland.
Child Seats and Baby seats are available by prior
notification at an additional cost of Euro 49 per rental.
Baby seats are NOT available for rental for children under
6 months old. NEW EU CHILD SAFETY PROTECTION LAWS HAVE
COME INTO FORCE making it compulsory for all children to
travel in the correct child seat, booster seat or booster
cushion. Notes: Where safety belts have been fitted they
must be worn. Children under 3 years of age must not
travel in a car or goods vehicle 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 11/12 years old) must use
the correct child seat, booster seat or booster cushion
when travelling in cars or goods vehicles. Children over 3
years of age must travel in a rear seat in vehicles not
fitted with safety belts. 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 aged under 17 use the correct seat,
booster seat, booster cushion or seatbelt.
INSURANCE INFORMATION:
Collision Damage Waiver (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 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, alternatively
CDW cover may be purchased locally at a cost of Euro 14.00
per day.
CDW Excess - Excess Liability: If you choose a rate
inclusive of CDW cover, 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 (SDW): If you opt for CDW cover, you
may also wish to purchase additional protection, Super
Damage Waiver (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 11.50 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 16.00 per day.
Peace of Mind (POM) If you opt for CDW cover, you may also
wish to purchase an additional protection, Peace of Mind (POM)
to reduce the already limited liability in case of damage
to the Irish Car Rentals vehicle. POM reduces your excess
liability to zero for a charge of Euro 14.95 per day on
vehicles with an excess of Euro 1200 or Euro 19.95 per day
on vehicles with an excess of E1800. This option also
covers damage to the windscreen, glass and wing mirrors
which are not covered by SDW. Tyres and wheels are not
covered.
Windscreen Cover (WINDINS) If you opt for CDW cover and
decide not to reduce the overall excess you may wish to
purchase windscreen cover as the windscreen, wing mirrors
and glass are the items most often damaged. This insurance
covers all of the above and can be purchased at a cost of
Euro 5.00 per day on all vehicles.
Theft Protection Waiver: This 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.
Personal Benefits Membership: Personal Benefits Membership
(PBM) is available for Euro 6 per day on all rentals. This
product covers the driver for personal injuries or
fatality up to the sum of Euro 31,750.
Damage to Vehicles: A damage report must be completed by
the driver for any damage to the vehicle, however minor it
is. If a collision occurs, a Garda (police) report and
case number must also be supplied when returning the
vehicle. We strongly advise clients to contact us
immediately in the event of any damage. If this procedure
is not followed, the insurance cover could become
invalidated, leaving clients liable for all damage. In the
event of an accident Irish Car Rentals reserve the right
to impose an increased excess or decline to supply a
replacement vehicle depending on the circumstances of the
accident.
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Methods of Payment: Irish Car Rentals accepts MasterCard,
Visa, Visa Delta, American Express and Diners Club. We
regret we can not accept Switch cards, debit cards (other
than Visa Debit) or cash. A named driver must present
their credit card on collection of the vehicle. We regret
we can not accept the credit card of a third party that
will not be present at the time of the rental. At the time
of the rental there must be sufficient credit on the card
to cover all charges including any insurance excess as a
pre-authorization to the amount of the excess will be
taken on collection – a fee of Euro 9.00 will apply for
processing the pre-authorisation, in the case of customers
using Visa Debit cards the excess deposit will be charged
to the card rather than pre-authorised as these cards do
not support a pre-authorisation – Irish car rentals do
not accept responsibility for any loss incurred due to
exchange rate fluctuations or bank charges.
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 90 days require full prepayment at time of
booking.
Cancellations/No-shows: 15% of the rental cost is
non-refundable in the event of a cancellation.
If you have taken out cancellation protection we will then
refund your deposit in full except for the cancellation
protection costs. In the event that the booking is not
cancelled in advance of the pick up date then a no-show
fee will apply.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES: (which may apply)
A Transaction Processing Fee (TPF) of Euro 4.00 will be
levied on collection. This relates to per transaction
charges generated by the use of external third party
systems.
Location Surcharge: When you are picking up your vehicle a
"Location Surcharge" may apply. If applicable
this surcharge will be shown on the booking form, your
booking confirmation and also on your e-mail confirmation.
One-way drop charges. A one way fee of between Euro 50 and
Euro 75 applies where collection and return are to two
different locations. This charge is included in your
rental cost.
Barrier Free Tolls: A barrier free toll plaza is now
operating on the M50 motorway – please do not pay this
toll charge directly as all Irish Car Rentals vehicles are
registered with the NRA which operates this toll plaza and
all tolls will be billed to Irish Car Rentals. Your credit
card will then be charged a fee of Euro 4.93 for
cars and Euro 5.73 for commercial vehicles by Irish
Car Rentals each time you pass through the toll plaza.
This charge may be applied up to 4 weeks from the end of
the rental depending on the volume of charges being
processed. All other toll charges are the responsibility
of the renter and must be paid as you enter or exit the
toll plaza. (For more information regarding toll roads and
barrier free motoring please click here)
Speeding - Parking and other Endorsements: Fines for
Speeding /Parking Fines and tolls are the responsibility
of the hirer in full. Irish Car Rentals accepts no
responsibility for any fine or payment and may charge an
administration fee for any penalties that are not settled
before the end of the rental. The renter is obliged to
inform Irish Car Rentals of any fines or parking tickets
issued whilst the renter is using the vehicle.
Vehicle Licensing Fee: All rentals will incur a charge of
Euro 2.64 per day which will be charged locally upon
arrival at the collection point.
Environmental and recycling charge: We currently recycle
tyres, batteries oil paper plastic glass car wash water.
This is our way of contributing to reducing the carbon
footprint at all our locations. All rentals will incur a
charge of Euro 2.63 plus vat per rental.
Late fees: After Hours - Dublin Airport: For
collection after 23:00 a late fee of Euro 35.24 applies to
all bookings. Shannon Airport: For collection after
(midnight) 00:00 a late fee of Euro 35.24 applies to all
bookings. Cork Airport: For collection after 22:00 a late
fee of Euro 35.24 applies to all bookings Kerry Airport:
For collection after 21:00 a late fee of Euro 35.24
applies to all bookings. Knock Airport: For
collection after scheduled opening times a late fee of
Euro 35.24 applies to all bookings. (Seasonal variations
apply.)
Cross Border Hire: - Northern Ireland, Should you wish to
drive in 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.
OTHER RENTAL TERMS:
Delayed Arrivals: Please be advised that in the event of a
delayed arrival Irish Car Rentals will make every effort
to hold your reserved vehicle for as long as possible
however where a flight no. has not been provided and we
have not been contacted we will regard the booking as a
no-show 2 hours from the collection time on the
reservation and the vehicle may be released subject to
requirements.
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 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.
AA Callouts: All Irish Car Rentals rates include 24 hour
breakdown cover. Irish Car Rentals reserves the right to
add a callout charge to the hirers rental agreement in the
event that the callout does not arise from a mechanical
fault with the Irish Car Rentals vehicle. Callout charges
resulting from incorrect fuel being added to the fuel
tank, keys being mislaid or locked into the vehicle, off
road recovery and wheel changes due to punctured tyres
will be added to the rental costs. The current callout
charge is Euro 100 plus VAT.
End of Rental: The end of the rental is defined by the
return of the vehicle and of its keys to the rental
counter at the agreed Irish Car Rentals location. If the
Vehicle is returned without its keys, you will be invoiced
for the cost of the replacement keys and the loss of use
of the vehicle until replacement keys have been sourced.
Alternatively if Irish Car Rentals are advised that the
keys are being returned only the charge for loss of use
will apply – this charge will be calculated from the
original end date of the rental to the date that the keys
are received by the Europcar location at which the vehicle
was returned.
Under no circumstances will Europcar accept any liability
for articles that may have been left in the Vehicle at the
end of the rental.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Outside the normal opening hours, depositing the keys and
documents in a letter box does not constitute the end of
the rental. You remain liable for any damages until an
Irish Car Rentals employee takes possession of the
vehicle, documents and keys when the location opens.
PLEASE NOTE:
Vat is 13.5% in the Republic of Ireland. Your car rental
quotation includes VAT. However VAT is applicable on all
items not included in the basic car rental cost.
Foreign
Currencies: Please be advised that foreign currency
conversions on our quotation page are given for comparison
purposes only.
DISCLAIMER:
Irish Car Rentals reserve the right to decline a renter at
any stage without recourse.
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