Hertz Rent a Car Rental Agreement
Weekend rentals These are rentals that are checked on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday for a minimum of two days and a maximum of 4 days, but are returned no later than the Monday after departure. Many companies apply the following to weekend rentals: Airport Supplement All airport car rental companies charge an airport surcharge for each departure from a car rental contract. Additional explanation: The SA Airport Company (ACSA) subjects car rental operators to additional rental fees to negotiate from these locations. Instead of applying these additional costs to all rates, they are applied to the location where the costs are incurred and typically account for about 11% of the lease`s time and mileage rates. Bulk Bookings (means group bookings with the same pick-up and drop-off dates/times): All segments – A prepayment of 50% of the total rental value per vehicle may be required for 10 (ten) or more vehicles booked at the same time. In general, car rental companies do not allow vehicles to be driven outside the borders of South Africa. However, any renter who wishes to enter a neighboring country must be in possession of a letter of authorization from the car rental provider. Note that for rentals from South Africa and driven to neighboring countries, most owners have the conditions of waiver and responsibility of the country visited. Vehicles entering Namibia, Botswana or Zimbabwe are subject to vehicle tax and may incur different entry fees depending on the regulations of the respective country. Tourist tax A 1% fee based on time and mileage charges is payable by all car rental companies. Explanation added: Airlines, hotels, car rentals and other travel and tourism industries contribute to a tourism marketing fund managed by the Tourism Business Council of SA. This will be invoiced to the tenant and transmitted in full to TBCSA.
Tire Waiver an optional waiver that covers the customer for a predetermined amount for damage to rental vehicle tires (terms and conditions apply) Here you will find a glossary and explanation of the different terms and fees that car rental companies refer to or often apply. Calculation of rental fees All rentals are calculated and charged per day (24 hours = 1 day). Late returns will incur a late return fee of an additional full day. Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) Damage Waiver (DW): See “Waivers” section If the CDW is rejected, you will need proof of insurance (i.e., submit a recent letter from your insurance company) and be responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing the damaged vehicle at the full value of the vehicle. The authorization of the total value (local currency) of the car is valid at the time of departure, in addition to the deposit required depending on the rental method, the credit card will be blocked. Otherwise, the rental of the vehicle may be refused. Delivery and pick-up costs: In the event that a rental vehicle is requested to be delivered and / or picked up at the location chosen by the tenant, a fee will be charged. The amount varies depending on the distance traveled and usually additional fees are charged after work, holidays and weekends.
Explanation added: Additional personnel and second vehicle costs are incurred upon delivery and pick-up of vehicles. Waivers are offered to the renter and, if purchased, reduce the renter`s liability for costs related to accidental damage and/or theft (in whole or in part) of the rented vehicle. The values of the proposed waivers differ depending on the type of vehicle and the amount of the waiver (e.B. Standard Waiver Coverage or Super Waiver Coverage) is requested. The renter should note that even when purchasing a waiver in the event of an accident or theft, there is usually an amount for which he is responsible. This is often referred to as the “responsibility” of the tenant. If the waiver options are rejected, the renter is responsible for the full costs in case of accidental damage and/or theft. A violation of the general conditions of the rental agreement also makes the tenant responsible for all costs in case of accidental damage and / or theft. Additional driver and additional driver fee This applies if there is more than one driver.
Note that all drivers must be listed in the respective rental agreement. Additional driver fees are not “insurance” and apply in case an additional driver is needed. If an unlisted driver is involved in an accident or theft of the vehicle occurs, the renter is responsible for the entire damage and/or replacement fee. Additional explanation: When additional drivers are involved, the administrative and recovery costs of the vehicle usually increase significantly, hence these costs. Most car rental companies charge a fee in the event that the car rental company receives a traffic penalty incurred by the renter but is not paid by the renter. It does not replace the amount of the fine that the tenant must pay directly with the traffic authority. Explanation added: Due to the administration and additional information that the new NATIS traffic fine system and traffic police authorities need to process traffic fines, this fee covers these costs accordingly. A deposit of R1650 for all credit card rentals will be charged at the time of rental for estimated rent plus an additional deposit for extras, including a fuel deposit and 100% of the applicable liability. Cancellation Policy Leisure Reservations: Changes to a reservation must be made at www.Hertz.co.za via the “Edit/Cancel” option or alternatively via our call center. Please note that changes to the booking may affect rental prices.
If a reservation is cancelled within 24 hours before the pick-up time, a cancellation fee of 1 (one) rental day of the total rental will be charged in accordance with the booking confirmation. Rental agreement fees Most car rental providers charge a one-time rental fee per rental agreement. Additional explanation: There is a legal obligation to retain records for a period of five years, and the cost of managing, storing, and retrieving records requires an amount calculated per lease. Gasoline Gasoline is not included in the prices of rental cars. The cars are delivered with a full tank and the customer will be charged for refueling at the end of the rental. Fuel consumption is measured from one rental station to another. Fine processing fee Administrative processing fee, calculated by fine/penalty/violation incurred during the rental term. One-way rental fee Most car rental providers allow one-way travel between rental locations within the borders of South Africa free of charge. However, there are cases where one-way rental fees apply, so always check with your booking and/or rental location. In general, vehicles cannot be dropped off at centres outside the country`s borders.
See the “Border Rentals” section. Additional explanation: Sometimes there is a high flow of one-way vehicles inside or outside a certain area and there are increased costs to bring vehicles into areas where there is demand. In these cases, a one-way rental fee may apply, so check with your landlord at the time of booking. .