CONDITIONS OF RENTAL (International
Travellers)
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF HIRE APPLICABLE TO SOUTH AFRICA, LESOTHO AND SWAZILAND
MINIMUM RENTAL AGE: -
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: -
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Paraplegic
hand controls are available (for certain models only) at no extra cost in
Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Skukuza, and Pretoria.
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Vehicles must be returned to one of the above stations, 72 hour advance
reservations essential.
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Baby seats and roof racks are also available (for
certain models only) from most branches at R75 per rental.
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2 days advance
notice required on reservation.
OVERBORDER RENTALS: -
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Vehicles may be
taken into Zimbabwe & Mozambique under the following circumstances:
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Prior application is made 72 hours in advance with reservation details and
dates of entry into and exit from Zimbabwe & Mozambique.
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Vehicles for use in Zimbabwe & Mozambique may only be rented from
Johannesburg/Pretoria and must be returned to South Africa.
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No one way rentals to Zimbabwe & Mozambique are allowed. Rentals may be
terminated in Namibia & Botswana at the applicable one way rental charges.
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In addition to the CDW/TLW included in the rates, a further vehicle
insurance charge will apply.
Should you
require a breakdown or repair service whilst travelling in Zimbabwe or
Mozambique, assistance will be rendered as quickly as possible. However, due
to distances, delays in response may be experienced.
If vehicles
are taken into Zimbabwe & Mozambique without prior notice and payment of the
additional insurance, customers will be liable for the full cost of any
accident, damage or theft, and any third party or passenger liability
claims.
Under no
circumstances may vehicles be taken into:
Zambia
Angola
Malawi
Vehicles may enter:
Namibia
Botswana
Swaziland
Lesotho
With One Way
Overborder Rental Charges:
Namibia =
R1600-00
Botswana =
R1100-00
Swaziland
& Lesotho = R300-00
and vice versa
INSURANCE’S
Rates include
limited coverage of passenger liability and third party motor liability.
Such cover being subject to the terms and conditions of the Backpack Africa
policy and insurance as is customary in South Africa / Swaziland / Lesotho.
Cover for loss by fire is also included together with cover
for damage to the rented vehicle, excluding the applicable responsibility, but
may not include loss or damage through incidents of civil unrest. Insurance
does not cover personal property
Vehicle
Insurance:
Collision damage waiver and theft loss Waiver
The rates already include Standard or Super Collision Damage and Theft Loss Waiver (see Rates):
THESE
AMOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
The
responsibilities as per the rate schedule are applicable while travelling in
South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. If vehicles rented in South Africa with
Standard or Super cover are taken into Namibia or Botswana, then the
responsibilities applicable will be those of the country in which the
accident / theft occurs.
Personal
Accident Insurance
Personal
Accident Insurance covers the driver as well as other passengers for
accidental bodily injury while driving, riding in, getting into or out of
the rented vehicle. Coverage is in effect up to "return date" indicated on
the rental agreement or any rental company approved extension.
For
International Clients
The insurance
will apply to persons up to the age of 75 years. The death benefit in
respect of persons under 15 years of age shall be limited to R20,000-00.Benefit: R200 000-00 divided equally among the occupants.
Medical Expense: R50 000-00 per occupant.
Automatic inclusion of the Automobile Association Mayday roadside and
medical emergency services.
DELIVERY AND COLLECTION CHARGES
A delivery and
collection fee will be charged within a 20km radius of the closest
office:
R60 - During office hours
R120 - After Hours, Public Holidays and Weekends
Thereafter, on quotation for deliveries in excess of 20kms.
RATES
Rates are only
valid for clients who carry a valid international Passport.
CANCELLATIONS
There are no
cancellation fees if rentals are cancelled before the rental date. Should
a reservation not be cancelled, a fee equivalent to one day’s rental charges
will be applied.
CALCULATION OF RATES
Daily rates are
calculated strictly in 24-hour cycles from the time of pick up to the time
of drop off. Should a vehicle be returned late an extra day would be
charged. Minimum rental period is 1 day.
FREE MOBILE PHONE
Mobile phones
are available to all international renters and are subject to availability
at the time of the booking. There is an additional insurance charge of R
5-75 per day and calls are charged at R 2-36 per unit (minimum 2 units) and
these are payable by the renter.
Should this service be required please advise the following information
at the time of the booking:
- Credit Card number, including the CVV (Last 3 Digits on reverse of
Credit Card) number and expiry date.
- Pre-assigned number required.
- Your home address and telephone number overseas.
ONE-WAY RENTALS
There are one
way rental charges between the following locations within South Africa.
These one way rental charges must be paid to us directly by the customers at
the time of rental.
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Johannesburg
to Durban/Cape Town = R 200-00 *
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East London,
Port Elizabeth, George to Cape Town = R 200-00 *
One Way
Rental charges to
neighbouring countries: