CONDITIONS OF RENTAL - APPLIES TO SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE AND MOZAMBIQUE

Unless otherwise specified:  
  

Vehicles are rented subject to Europcar's standard terms and conditions as reflected on the europcar rental agreement and passport and are subject to change without notice.

Contract Fee for South Africa , Namibia and Botswana only.

Deposits - Excess and Fuel. A deposit for excess liability, fuel and an additional R1000 is required on initiation of the rental.

Extension of Rental - If the renter wishes to extend the rental beyond the original return date , authorisation must be obtained from Europcar. Failure to do so will result in Europcar reporting the car stolen and immediately negates all cover. Penalties may be incurred.

Fuel - fuel may not be purchased by credit card at petrol stations. Petrol is not included in the rates. Each Europcar vehicle leaves with a full tank and renter pays for refuelling on return. Each vehicle is refuelled on termination regardless of whether the gauge indicates that the vehicle is full. For Mozambique - if the vehicle is returned full the renter will be charged for the fuel consumed plus an additional Us$54.

Rental Period - the daily rates are calculated strictly in cycles of 24 hours, from time of pick up to time of drop off. The renter will be billed directly for additional rental days at extension rates, should the vehicle be returned late.

Rental Requirements - the client would be required to supply the following: voucher, credit card, name address and telephone number, local contact details, drivers licence and passport, e-mail address

Frequent Flyer - clients do not qualify for Frequent Flyer miles via Tour Operator reservations.

Traffic Fines - should the renter disobey traffic regulation which results in a fine, such amounts will be debited to the clients credit card. A handling fee of r100 will be levied.

Valet - should a vehicle be returned with excessive dirt, it will be valeted and charges will be levied directly to the clients credit card.

License Requirements - a valid, unendorsed drivers licence is required which must be in English. Whilst driving, the clients are required to have a valid unendorsed drivers licence in their possession at all times.

Drivers Age- minimum age of 23 years, no maximum age

Driving - always drive on the left hand side of the road

Seat belts - It is compulsory to wear seat belts at all times

Speed Limits - Urban areas (residential and town): 60 km / h; Rural areas: 100 km / h; Highways: 120 km / h, the recommended speed limit for travel on gravel roads is 60 km / h.

What to do in case of a break-down: contact Europcar on a emergency toll free number 0800 011 344 (South Africa only). Client is not to replace or repair any vehicle parts unless otherwise authorised by Europcar.

What to do in the event of accidents/theft: contact Europcar immediately. A full report must be made at the nearest Police Station within 24 hours where an accident has occurred and 6 hours in the case of theft. A case number must be obtained.