Terms and Conditions - Northern Ireland

Driving Licence

Drivers must produce a full valid unendorsed driving licence at the commencement of rental that he/she has held for at least two years. Customers with a new Photocard Driver's Licence must produce both the Photocard and its paper counterpart. Visitors from overseas must produce a driving licence issued in their country of permanent residence, along with a translation into English (where appropriate). Only the renter or drivers approved by Budget are permitted to drive the vehicle.

Age Limits

The minimum age limit for drivers is 23 years. A fee of GBP £10 per day + VAT will apply to drivers under the age of 25 years.

Minimum age restrictions:

Minimum age restrictions may be reduced where renters provide their own fully comprehensive insurance cover, by prior arrangement only!

Payment

Budget Car Rental accept all major Credit Cards. The renter must present their Credit Card at the time of picking up the car. Debit Cards or specified value pre-paid Credit Cards will not be accepted.

Rates

Budget Car Rental reserves the right to amend price structures without notice. Prices quoted at time of reservation however are guaranteed. Internet rates cannot be used in conjunction with any offline offers.

Cancellations and No-Shows

If you need to cancel your car rental, please contact us at reservations@budget.ie or call our reservations department at +353 (0) 90 66 27711. If you cancel 48 hours prior to your pickup time there will be no charge. Cancellation after this time or if you do not pick up the car will incur a fee of GBP £20 inc. VAT .

Reservation Amendments

To amend a reservation simply cancel the original reservation and then re-book online. There is no charge for this facility and a cancellation fee does not apply.

Rental Extension

Customers wishing to extend their rental may contact our reservations department at reservations@budget.ie or +353 (0) 90 6627711 to confirm availability. Extra days will be charged based on the local rate at the time the extension is made.

Fuel

For your convenience your car will be supplied with a full tank of fuel which you will be asked to pay for when picking up the car. If you return the car full you will be refunded the cost of the fuel.

Availability

Vehicle models illustrated on this site are for guidance only. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that a vehicle from the group reserved is available, we reserve the right to substitute an alternative similar model.

GPS / Satellite Navigation Systems

Garmin GPS Satellite Navigation Systems can be booked at step 3 of the online booking process at a rate of GBP £10 per day + VAT at 20%. This charge will be included in your total quotation.

Child Seats / Booster Seats

Child Seats (1-4 years) and Booster Seats (5-12 years) can be booked at step 3 of the online booking process at a rate of GBP £30 per rental + VAT at 20%. This charge will be included in your total quotation. Parents of children younger than 12 months are recommended to bring their own infant seat.

Additional Driver

Additional drivers can be added when picking up the car for GBP £7.50 per driver per day + VAT at 20%

Insurance

The following insurances are included in your quotation:

• Third Party Insurance: - covers against damage or injury to a third party.
• Theft Protection: - covers against losses arising out of theft or attempted theft of the vehicle.
• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW): - this cover reduces your financial liability for damage caused to the
  vehicle from the full value of the vehicle to the value of the excess.
  
  The excess is:
  
  Economy 2 Door
  Compact 4 Door
  Intermediate 4 Door

  GBP £850
  Mercedes A-Class
  Full Size 4 Door
  Economy Automatic 4 Door
  Compact Automatic 4 Door
  Intermediate Automatic 4 Door
  

  GBP £1000
  Station Wagon
  Mercedes B-Class
  

  GBP £1050
  Mercedes C-Class
  7 Seater People Carrier
  

  GBP £1100
  
  For complete "Peace of Mind" this excess can be reduced to zero by taking out the optional Excess Waiver...see below.

The following optional insurance may be purchased at the time of rental.

• Excess Waiver:- The standard Collision Damage Waiver Excess and Theft Protection Excess are reduced to zero thus eliminating any financial responsibility in the event of loss or damage to the rental vehicle (excluding tyres, wheels, windscreens and satellite navigation units).
  
  Excess Waiver costs:
  
  Economy 2 Door
  Compact 4 Door
  Intermediate 4 Door

  GBP £13 per day + VAT 20%
  Mercedes A-Class
  Full Size 4 Door
  Economy Automatic 4 Door
  Compact Automatic 4 Door
  Intermediate Automatic 4 Door
  

  GBP £15 per day + VAT 20%
  Station Wagon

  GBP £18 per day + VAT 20%
  Mercedes C-Class
  7 Seater People Carrier

  GBP £25 per day + VAT 20%
  Mercedes B-Class
  

  GBP £20 per day + VAT 20%
  
  Budget reserve the right to charge a deposit equal to the excess if the renter declines the Excess Waiver. The Excess Waiver provides complete "Peace of Mind" cover.
• Personal Accident / Personal Effects Insurance :- This optional insurance can be purchased for GBP £6.75 per day and provides extensive benefits in case of injury / death.

Declining Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) / Theft Protection

CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) and Theft Protection insurance reduce your financial liability for damage or theft of the vehicle and are included in your quote by default.

By declining these insurances you are taking responsibility to arrange your own cover and assume full financial liability up to the value of the vehicle for losses arising as a result of loss or damage to the vehicle. Written proof of CDW and Theft Protection coverage in Ireland will be required when picking up the vehicle.

We recommend that you fully understand the conditions of cover provided by your credit card company when using your card for insurance cover.

Customers declining CDW and Theft Protection are required to pay a liability deposit of GBP £2,000. An administration fee of GBP £25.00 + VAT at 20% applies for use of this service.

Airport Surcharge

In common with many car rental companies a standard airport surcharge of GBP £23.50 will apply to your rental when picking up from an airport location.

City Centre Location Surcharge

A City Centre Location Surcharge of GBP £23.50 only applies to rentals picking up from Belfast City Centre.

Cross Border Driving

If you wish to drive the car into the Republic of Ireland your rental will be subject to a cross border coverage fee of £19.17 + VAT at 20%. Budget cars may not be taken outside the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland.

Unlimited Mileage

Budget have no mileage restrictions.