GENERAL CONDITIONS:
Terms and Conditions for Rental Cars
Budget Tours Jamaica currently offers a wide variety of rental cars categories for all budget and styles. Accordingly Traffic Security and Safety Rules, Terms and Conditions most be applied to preserve renters’ Life and integrity and company property as well.
Therefore, when renting a car in Jamaica, please observe following Terms and Conditions.
Age Limit: Drivers must be at least 25 years of age. Traffic Security regulations establishes that no one under age 21 years is permitted to drive or operate a rented car in Jamaica. A surcharge applies for drivers under 25 years old.
PICK-UP & DROP-OFF FEE:
Complimentary Pick up and drop-off at airport or hotels within the Montego Bay city limits. To schedule a Pick up/ Drop Off, please contact us at (876) 9520400.
Note: Pick up and Drop Off service is provided by our representatives who will pick up and drop off costumers in the locations scheduled.
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE/INSURANCE/PAYMENT:
In case of an accident or damage, renter most report the event in which Budget Tours Jamaica vehicle is involved to our company and the police. Renter is responsible for all damages or loss of the rental vehicle. This liability can be reduced if our Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is taken. This waiver is US$15.00 per day for a US$1,000.00 deductible (Renter pays first US$1,000.00 of damage).
If the renter uses a credit card which offers motor vehicle insurance coverage and includes the island of Jamaica, then the renter may decline our CDW and have the vehicle fully covered under their credit card insurance.
To our knowledge the only credit cards offering coverage in Jamaica are World MasterCard from the U.S.A. and MasterCard’s Gold and Platinum issued from Canada. Please verify with your credit card company.
DEPOSIT:
A refundable deposit will be collected on all rentals. US$1,000.00 for cars and US$1,500.00 for minivans.
DRIVERS LICENSE:
Drivers license with no endorsements, valid international, U.S.A, Canadian and nearly all foreign licenses are accepted for driving in Jamaica.
TERMS OF PAYMENT:
Rental and deposits may be charged to any major credit card subject to proper authorization by Credit Card Company.
ADDITIONAL DRIVER:
The renter may authorize another person to operate the rental vehicle. Our office must authenticate additional driver’s license. He/she will be equally responsible for the vehicle and it is required to abide by the Terms and Conditions as set out in the Rental Agreement.
PET & SMOKING POLICY:
Pets are not allowed in rental vehicle. Customers must keep pets secure and return rental vehicles in clean condition and free from pet hair to avoid detailing fees.
Smoking is STRICTLY PROHIBITED!
Budget Tours Jamaica is committed to providing a safe, clean fleet for our customers and employees. In order to better deliver on this commitment, all our vehicles are non-smoking. A cleaning fee will be assessed for vehicles returned with evidence of smoking.
De-smoking requires a vehicle be taken out of service for up to 24-hours so it can be cleaned with a natural deodorizer and an oxidation process.
FOOTNOTE:
* Clients choosing to use their credit card insurance have a choice of accepting Public Liability Insurance from the rental company at US$5.50 per day. Most credit card companies do not offer Public Liability Insurance. Please verify with your credit card company.
It is important that you review present Terms and Conditions regularly. We modify them from time to time in our sole discretion.
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