If the following does not help you to answer your query, please contact us
via email
Booking Process
Destination:
Please enter your destination into the text box. You
may also enter the city code, ie MAD for Madrid, LHR
for London Heathrow Airport etc if known.
Collection/Return:
If you wish to travel within the next four days, please
contact us and our reservation staff will be happy to
assist you. If you are collecting your car on arrival
at an airport, ensure that you enter the time you wish
to pick up your vehicle, not necessarily your landing
time, and allow some time for collecting your baggage
if appropriate.
Flight details:
Please enter your destination into the text box. You
may also enter the city code, ie MAD for Madrid, LHR
for London Heathrow Airport etc if known.
Search:
Please enter your destination into the text box. You
may also enter the city code, ie MAD for Madrid, LHR
for London Heathrow Airport etc if known.
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One Way hire: To rent a car in one location
and deliver it to another location. This service is
not available online currently. However you can contact
us and we will get back to you. We aim to respond to
all email enquiries within one working day.
Airport Surcharge: At most airports (and in some
other premium locations like ferry ports) the car hire
companies have to pay the airport an additional fee
to use the airport facilities. In many locations this
fee is passed on to the customer and must be paid in
local currency. If you have any questions our reservations
staff will be happy to advise you.
Additional Drivers: When there is more than one
driver named on the hire agreement, the second (or
subsequent) driver is referred to as the additional
driver. Additional drivers can be added at the extras
page for an additional fee payable locally, as long
as they are not 'underage' and hold a full valid driving
licence.
Pick-Up Time: The time when you collect your
vehicle.
Drop-Off Time: The time when you return your
vehicle. Please note that the car hire companies charge
for periods of 24 hours. If you return your vehicle
later than 30 minutes after your scheduled drop off
time, you may be charged for an extra day at the rate
payable at the depot (not our negotiated rates).
hire Day: Each 24 Hr period, which starts at
the time you are due to collect your vehicle.
City Code: All cities and airports are given
a three letter city code. Some of these are abbreviations
and obvious, i.e. LON is the three letter code for London.
Others are not so clear, i.e. YTO is the three letter
code for Toronto. You do not need to use these codes
but it can save you time if you do. Some of the most
common codes are as follows:
IDP: (International Drivers Permit) One of these
may be required in addition to your national drivers
licence when driving abroad. More information on these
is available at http://www.theaa.co.uk/motoringandtravel/Idp/index.asp
Excess: The part of each claim is the responsibility
of the insured. If there is a figure listed on the site for an excess amount
then this is the maximum liability you will be held accountable for in cases
of loss or severe damage caused in an accident (as long as it does not involve
alcohol consumption which invalidates all insurance policies).
hire Duration: The total number of hire days.
SLI/ELP: Supplementary Liability Insurance/Extended Liability Protection
- An extended insurance cover needed within the US and sometimes in Canada to
protect the Insured from an increased Third Party claim. This cover is sometimes
included in the hire amount and increases cover from the local minimum to a
maximum of $1,000,000 (if you are unsure, please check by contacting us).
Third Party: A person or persons other than the Insured.
Third Party Insurance: Protects the driver against a claim made by another
person in the event of any damage or injury. Usually included within the hire
fee unless otherwise stated.
Loss Damage Waiver: (LDW) / Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) Included within
the hire fee unless otherwise stated and protects the Driver from any claim
(minus the excess amount) in the event of any damage occurring to the hire vehicle.
PAI: (Personal Accident Insurance) Usually covered by travel insurance
so check your personal travel policy before selecting this extra. If you require
some travel insurance please visit http://www.onlinetravelcover.com
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