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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 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,
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 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 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 15 per day.
Premium
Insurance Option (PIO) If you opt for CDW cover,
you may also wish to purchase an additional
protection, Premium Insurance Option (PIO) to reduce
the already limited liability in case of damage to the
ICR vehicle. PIO reduces your excess liability of EURO
1200 to zero for a charge of EURO 14.95 per day on
vehicles with an excess of E1200 or E19.95 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.
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 E5.00 per day on all vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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 Delta) 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, in the case of customers using
Visa Delta cards the excess deposit will be charged to
the card rather than pre-authorised as these cards do
not support a pre-authorisation.
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 E4.00
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.
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.
Barrier Free Motoring: Irish Car Rentals will
charge your credit card a fee of Euro 4.50 for cars
and Euro 5.00 for commercial vehicles each time you
pass through the toll plaza on the M50 motorway. 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 go 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 20:00 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 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.
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.
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: You will be charged for
your car rental in Euro - 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.
Version COH/16/04/09 - 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
FROM USA 1 877 347 3227 Europe 00800 4747 4227 Ireland
1850 206088 or call our central reservations office in
Limerick +353 61 206088 A pdf version of our full
Terms & Conditions of hire can be downloaded by
clicking here.
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