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Driving Licence
Drivers must produce a valid unendorsed driving licence at the commencement of rental that he/she has held for at least two years. Customers with a new Photocard Driver's Licence must produce both the photocard and its paper counterpart. Visitors from overseas must produce a driving licence issued in their country of permanent residence, along with a translation into English (where appropriate). Only the renter or drivers approved by Budget are permitted to drive the vehicle. An additional supplement applies to extra drivers.
 
Age Limts
The minimum age limit for drivers is 23 years and the maximum is 75 years. A fee of EUR 10 per day will apply to drivers under the age of 26 years. To rent a minibus (group 9) or a luxury car (group 12) the minimum age limit is 30. Minimum age restrictions may be reduced where renters provide their own fully comprehensive insurance cover, by prior arrangement only.
 

Payment

Budget Car Rental accepts Budget Charge Cards, and all major Credit Cards.
Card holders must be present at time of pickup.
 
Rates
Budget Car Rental reserve the right to amend price structures without notice. Prices quoted at time of reservation however are guaranteed. Internet rates cannot be used in conjunction with any offline offers.
 
Cancellations, Amendments and No-Shows
If you need to cancel your car rental, please contact us at reservations@budget.ie or call our reservations department at +353 (0) 90 66 27711. If you cancel 48 hours prior to your pickup time there will be no charge. Cancellation after this time or if you do not pick up the car will incur a fee of € 30 inc. VAT (Rep of Ire locations) or £20 inc. VAT (Northern Ire locations). There is no charge for making booking amendments.
 
Rental Day
The minimum period of rental is one (1) day. One rental day is equivalent to 24 hours and commences at the time and date of pickup. Any hours in addition to the 24 hours period will incur extra charges. The rental office concerned must receive prior notice and approve any extension to the agreed rental period.
 
Availability
Vehicle models illustrated on this site are for guidance only. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that a vehicle from the group reserved is available, Budget reserve the right to substitute an alternative similar model.
 
Insurance
The following insurnces are included in in your quotation:
  • Third Party insurance - covers against damage or injury to a third party
  • Theft Protection: (TP) - covers against losses arising out of theft / attempted theft
  • Collision Damage Waiver: (CDW) - reduces your financial liability for damage caaaaaused to the vehicle from the full value of the vehicle to the value of the excess

The excess is EUR 900 for car groups 1 -6 and EUR 1500 for car groups 7 - 12. For complete peace of mind this excess can be reduced to zero by taking out the optional Excess Waiver (see below)

The following optional insurance may be purchased at the time of rental:
  • Personal Accident Insurance: (PAI) - Can be purchased for EUR 6 per day and provides extensive benefits in case of injury / death.
  • Excess Waiver: (EXW) - The standard CDW and TP excess is reduced to zero thus eliminating any financial responsibility in the event of loss or damage to the rental vehicle. (excluding tyres). Excess Waiver costs EUR 11.50 per day + VAT at 13.5% for car groups 1 - 6 and EUR 15 per day for car groups 7 - 12.
 
What's Included?

The following are included in your car rental quotation.
  • C.D.W. Collision Damage Waiver.
  • T.P.I Theft Protection Insurance
  • VAT Value Added Tax
  • Unlimited Mileage
  • 24 Hour Breakdown cover
 
What's Excluded?

When picking up in the Republic of Ireland the following are NOT included in your quotation.
Airport Surcharge
(applies to pickups from airport locations only)
  EUR 25.00 per rental

City Centre Location Surcharge(only applies to pickups from Dublin City Centre and Galway City Centre)

  EUR 25.00 per rental
RFT - Road Fund Tax   EUR 1.14 per day
PAI - Personal Accident Insurance   EUR 6.00 per day + VAT at 13.5%
Additional Drivers.   EUR 7.00 per day + VAT at 13.5%
Child Seats (1 - 4 years)   EUR 40.00 per rental + VAT at 13.5%
One Way rentals fee to/from Galway Airport, Galway City, Kerry Airport, Killarney and Knock Airport   EUR 25.00 per rental + VAT at 13.5%
One Way rentals fee between either Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland   EUR 120.00 per rental + VAT at 13.5%
Damage Excess   Groups 1-6 EUR 900.00
Groups 7-12 EUR 1500.00
Excess Waiver (To reduce Excess to zero)   Groups 1-6 EUR 11.50 per day
Groups 7-12 EUR 15.00 per day


When picking up in Northern Ireland the following are NOT included in your quotation.
Airport Surcharge
(applies to pickups from airport locations only)
  GBP 23.50 per rental
City Centre Location Surcharge
(only applies to pickups from Belfast City location)
  GBP 23.50 per rental
RFT - Road Fund Tax   GBP 1.23 per day
PAI - Personal Accident Insurance   GBP 4.98 per day + VAT at 17.5%
Additional Drivers   GBP 7.50 per day + VAT at 17.5%
Baby Seats   GBP 25.00 per rental
One Way rentals fee between either Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland   GBP 75.00 per rental
Cross Border Coverage   GBP 22.00 per rental
Damage Excess   Groups 1-4 GBP 600
Groups 5-12 GBP 750
Excess Waiver (To reduce Excess to zero)  

Groups 1-5 GBP 13.00 per day
Groups 6-12 GBP 16.50 per day

All additional charges payable in local currency.
 
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