Dublin Intl Airport (DUB)* Policies

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AGE

Maximum Age

  • Drivers over 78 must also produce a doctor’s note confirming that they are fit to drive.
  • Drivers of any age may be subject to a pre rental driving ability assessment to ensure they are suited to the rented vehicle.

INSURANCE

INSURANCE TYPES

  • Insurances, Waivers, Protections Issued By Others. Sixt rent a car only recognise insurances, waivers, protections supplied by Sixt rent a car or by an Irish based insurance company. Insurances and covers issued by others will also be recognized if renter provides a letter from insurance / cover provider specifically stating that cover is in place in Ireland for the booked vehicle.
  • Caution: “Insurances”, Waivers, or Protections issued by Companies outside of Ireland do not apply to the rental vehicle, there is no direct cover arranged with Sixt rent a car. Whatever arrangement exists is between the renter and the issuing Company. Renter should be cautioned that most of these products are not Insurance but Reimbursement Schemes and the renter if fully liable for damages to the rental vehicle and also associated costs. Renter must pay the rental company for the damages up to the value of the vehicle and later pursue the issuer of the Scheme for reimbursement. It should also be noted that these schemes do not always pay the full amount. Sixt rent a car recommends that insurances waivers and protections be purchased direct from Sixt rent a car for maximum protection. Without Insurances, Waivers, Protections supplied by Sixt rent a car or supplied by an Irish based Insurance Companies, the renter is Totally Responsible for, and must pay Sixt rent a car directly for, all damage to the rental vehicle irrespective of how it is caused and irrespective of who is at fault. Sixt rent a car permits renter to decline Waivers, and Protections and Covers offered by Sixt rent a car. If renter declines Waivers, Protections and Covers offered by Sixt rent a car, and renter does not transfer cover by an Irish based Insurance Company, then renter personally assumes total financial responsibility for damage to or loss of the rental vehicle and will be charged by Sixt rent a car for all damage to or loss of the rental vehicle. In this instance the renter must provide a deposit to the full value of the car.

Declining Coverage

  • Renter Providing Credit Card To Decline CDW. Renter must provide written proof at commencement of rental that the renter’s credit card scheme is valid in the Republic of Ireland, for the type of vehicle being rented. In this case, the renter is liable for the full value of the vehicle, and will be required to leave a preauthorisation of €5,000. Pre-authorisation is held as a guarantee for renter’s commitment to pay for damage to or loss of the rental vehicle.
  • Indemnity Cover. If renter cannot provide pre-authorisation of €5,000.00 then there is the option to purchase Sixt rent a car Indemnity Cover. Indemnity Cover retains the renter’s responsibility for the excess level of the vehicle; however the amount of preauthorisation required will be reduced.

RESERVATIONS

Guarantee

  • A specific car make or model is never guaranteed, only a vehicle within a particular group.
  • In the event of the branch not having a vehicle within your pre-booked group, you will be offered a car from the next higher group at no extra cost.

Rental Extentions

  • Amendment or Extension of rental must be arranged and agreed directly with Sixt rent a car. This is subject to vehicle availability. Charges for additional days will be calculated at the local daily rate, payable directly to Sixt Ireland.

Min and Max Rental Length

  • Rentals 35 days and over, are subject to a higher rate of Irish Value Added Tax (VAT) and are on a request basis only.

RULES

VEHICLE INSPECTION

  • Pre Rental Vehicle Condition. At vehicle collection, renter will be supplied with a Pre Rental Vehicle Condition Report listing any pre-existing damage to the vehicle. Renter will be asked to inspect the vehicle condition with this report before driving off. This report will be used when checking in the vehicle after rental return.
  • Checking Returned Vehicles. Returned vehicles will not be finally checked, until the bodywork and interior are clean. It is recommended that prior to return, vehicles are cleaned free of road film, and the interior cleaned, otherwise it is Sixt Ireland’s policy to wash and clean the returned vehicle at a later time, before finally checking the vehicle. If vehicle is returned outside Location Opening Hours then the customer agrees to accept vehicle return condition check on next Location Opening Hours as follows:

Drivers License

  • Renters and Extra Driver must produce their own driving license issued in their country of residence, held for a minimum of 5 years.
  • Renters with United Kingdom or other two part license must have all parts of their current license at time of rental.
  • Driving Licenses in languages other than Roman Script must also be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.
  • Renters who have been convicted of a major driving offence in the past five years will not be accepted.

Deposit

  • Security Commitment - Credit Card. Renter is required to leave a security commitment at commencement of rental. A Credit Card Belonging To The Renter Is Mandatory To Process a Security Commitment. Pre-Paid Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Cheques, and Cash are NOT acceptable as a security commitment.
  • Another Person’s Credit Card. With prior approval from a manager a credit card, belonging to another person, who must be present at time of rental with photo id (passport) and address verification (recent utility bill) may be used. Credit card information will be recorded in compliance with Irish Data Protection Laws. The Credit Card Holder must sign the rental agreement and agree to all terms.
  • Credit Card Pre Authorisation. A Pre Authorization of a minimum of €350.00 or up to Insurance/Waiver Excess will be processed at commencement of rental. Card holder must agree to the terms and conditions and sign the rental agreement. A pre-authorization will be held on the credit card and this pre-authorization will not be processed if there are no additional charges or driving violations (rental extensions, damage, parking, speeding tickets, tolls or any other charges due under the terms of the rental agreement).
  • Release Of Credit Card Pre Authorisation Pre authorization will be released by the Credit Card holder’s own bank. Sixt rent a car will not be responsible for expediting the release of any un-processed pre-authorization.

EARLY RETURNS

  • Should renter wish to return the rental vehicle earlier than booked, Sixt rent a car should be contacted in advance. Please note that once a rental has commenced, no refund is made on any unused rental days or protection waivers.