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Local Terms & Conditions

In addition to the General Terms and Conditions the following apply at your selected destination:

Payment Methods

The following credit cards are accepted: Master/ Eurocard, VISA, EuroCard. A valid credit card in the name of the main driver must be presented as guarantee for the rental. Please note that all payments locally will be in EURO

Driver requirement

Minimum age of driver is 23 years.
Maximum age of driver is 75 years.
Driver's licence: driver must have held a valid driver's licence for at least 1 year.
International driver's licence is required for non EU citizens

Included Free Options and Services

First Additional driver.
First baby seat. (Must be ordered).
Unlimited mileage.
VAT.
All local taxes.
ASC: Airport Service Charge where applicable.
24 hour roadside assistance with vehicle substitution (if needed) in case of accident/damage to the car.

Insurance types included in the rates

Third party bodily injuries per accident, up to 500000 EURO
Third party property damages per accident (excluding rented car) up to 100000 EURO
PAI (Personal accident insurance for passengers)
Fire insurance with no excess/deductible.
CDW (Collision Damage Waiver): Covers damage to the rental car that has been caused by the renter for which third parties are not liable, up to a certain amount. There will be no coverage in cases of:
- Intentional actions by the client (e.g. attempt at insurance fraud)
- Gross negligence (e.g. while intoxicated [alcohol, drugs/narcotics])
FCDW (Full Collision Damage Waiver). This a type of protection which can help reduce your responibility for damage to the vehicle in case of an accident. It is provided as a free service by Universal Rent-a-Car.com and it is designed to bring your CDW deductible/excess down to only 500 euros in this location. Should the renter wish to reduce the excess/deductible to zero then he/she can do so by paying a small additional daily fee locally to the car rental partner who provides the rental vehicle. This option may not be available in all locations, please see the local terms and conditions when reserving your vehicle. Please note that FCDW does not cover damage to wheels, tires, underside of the car, glass or damages caused intentionally or as the result of negligence or oversight.
Theft insurance with no excess.

Optional Insurances

At this destination the car rental company might charge you for damages caused by you, up to the excess amount of 500euros.
For an additional fee of 5 euros/perday paid locally to the car rental partner providing the vehicle you may waive your 500 euro deductible thereby avoiding any excess payments to the car rental company at this destination.

Exceptions To FCDW (Full Collision Damage Waiver)

Charges for any of the damages below will be charged directly to the client, the most important are the following: Antenna, trays, damage to car lock , loss or damage to keys , windshield wipers, mirrors, glass, spare key and car jack, hubcap, lights, gas cap, warning triangles, damage to the upholstery of the car, extreme dirtiness in and out the car, underside damage, damage due to negligence, tire punctures and burst tires, fuel errors, damage to child seats and baby seats, lack of electricity because of forgotten turn on electrical devices, the car rental company, in any case, is not obligated in replacing a flat tyre or damages in radio. Some car rental companies will offer extra insurances to cover the above exclusions.
Damage caused by drunk driving or negligent driving will never be excluded from the client's direct responsibilities.
Any unnoticed accident or damage to the vehicle may be interpreted as negligence. This may result in a charge to the client. Local laws govern the terms and conditions of hiring vehicles and the rental contract signed on collection of the car is legally binding on the hirer.

Fuel policy

Please check with the car rental partner providing your vechicle for fuel policies. The following policies may apply depending on your destination:

The car is delivered with a full tank of petrol and you will return it with a full tank of petrol.
The car is delivered with a partial tank of gas and you will return it the same way.
The car is delivered with a full tank of petrol and you may return it empty paying for the cost of used petrol locally to the rental car provider.
The car is delivered with a half tank of petrol and you return it the same way paying the cost of used fuel locally to the rental car provider.

Please NOTE that there is no refund for unused fuel under any circumstances.

Out Of Hours Delivery

Any additional charges for out of operating hours vehicle delivery will show during the booking procedure.

Out Of Hours Drop-off

Any additional charges for out of operating hours vehicle return will show during the booking procedure.

National one-way rentals

Any additional cost for domestic one way rentals will appear during the booking procedure.

International one-way rentals

Any additional cost for international one way rentals will appear during the booking procedure.

Ferrying the car

Ferrying the rental vehicle is normally not permitted. However you may check with the local car rental provider for possible exceptions to this policy.

Across the border rentals

Across the border rentals are not permitted

We wish you a safe and pleasant trip!

Universal Rent-a-Car