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Autohire Ireland General Terms and Conditions

Thank you for using Planet Autohire Europe Ltd. Internet Reservation Service. We would ask you to please take a moment to read the general terms and conditions on which our car rental bookings in Ireland is based. These are for reference only and may be subject to change. More details available on request.

Rental Qualifications
Hirers must be aged between 23 - 75 and have held a full drivers license for at least three years. Age requirements may vary from vehicle to vehicle please, inquire at time of reservation for specific age requirements. In many cases endorsed licenses are accepted depending on the circumstances.

Reservation Deposit
To reserve the car you must pay the reservation deposit, shown on the quotation, using Visa / MasterCard. You pay the balance of the rental costs when you pick up the car. On receipt of your deposit we make your reservation with the rental company. We will e-mail - fax or post if you prefer - a Reservation Confirmation Receipt - this may take up to 48 hours. The Confirmation will have details of your rental, pick-up procedures and contact telephone numbers for emergencies. Because of differing time zones and office hours please allow 48 hours between making your reservation and your intended pick-up time.

Payment & Cancellations
A non refundable booking deposit of 15% must be paid by the hirer to Planet Autohire Europe at the time of rental. Once a booking is made, this deposit is strictly non-refundable unless you provide us with a minimum 7 days notice. Most car renters accept major credit card details as deposits on rental. If this is not appropriate then a cash deposit will be required. Cheques are accepted with valid bankers card.

Booking Fee
Please note that all bookings transacted by Autohire attract a standard booking fee of €3.00.

Rates
The rates presented by Autohire or its partners are subject to change but no change shall be made after the time of booking witout the hirers consent. Rates do not include fuel costs.

Optional Waivers
Unfortunately accidents are a fact of life. Collision Damage Waiver ( CDW ) and Loss Damage Waiver ( LDW ) are insurance policies which eliminate the hirers liability in the case of loss or damage to the car. A non-waivable deductible may apply. Other products such as Personal Accident Insurance ( PAI ), Personal Effects Coverage ( PEC ), Theft Protection Coverage ( TPC ) and Supplemental Liability Insurance ( SLI ) may be purchased at the time of rental.

Availability
Every effort is made to supply the vehicle type you reserved. However, if that vehicle is not available a suitable alternative will be found.

One Way Rental
Can be provided by arrangement at most air and ferry ports. Drop charges may apply.

Additional Driver
Only the driver named on the lease document is entitled to drive the vehicles. Additional drivers can be accommodated for a minimal charge at the time of hire. Notice In the case of non-arrival without adequate prior notice, the hirer shall be responsible for the entire cost of rental to the car rental company.

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