Rental Guide

All vehicles are hired subject to the terms of conditions set out in the Budget Rent a Car standard Rental Agreement, copies of which are available at all rental branches and on the internet under terms and conditions of rental;

Budget’s Fleet

The group/models mentioned may be altered without notice. Budget reserves the right to substitute vehicles reserved should the vehicle not be available at time of hire;

Extension of rental period

Rental beyond the stipulated termination date must be authorised by Budget. Should the extended rental not be authorised by Budget the vehicle will not be covered by any form of waiver and the vehicle shall be held at the sole risk of the renter.

Drivers

For security reasons, renters need to produce a valid form of identification and a valid unendorsed driver’s licence at time of rental.
International visitors are required to produce their passports when collecting their vehicle. Foreign Driving licences are acceptable provided the language used (printed thereon) is English and there is a photograph present. Should a licence be in any other language, other than English, we require an International Driving Licence to be produced at commencement of the rental or an official translation by a consulate / embassy.

The minimum age for drivers and authorised co-drivers is 23 years. In the event of the driver being below 23 years of age, the following will apply:

Additional drivers

Waiver charges will increase per driver by R200 in South Africa, N$200 in Namibia and P200 in Botswana in the event of a co driver being nominated.

Rates

The minimum rate charged will be for a period of 24 hours.

All rates are quoted per day in the currency of the country of rental origin. R = South African Rand, N$ = Namibian Dollar, P = Botswana Pula).

VAT

Fuel

Contract Fee

Tourism levy

Airport Surcharge

Delivery & Collection or Lost Key Call Out Fee

Baby/Child Seats

GPS Rental

Claim Administration Fee

ALL

Traffic Fine Handling Fee

Towing Charges

A cleaning / valet service

Paraplegic hand controls

One Way Fees
South Africa
General > 150kms from renting branch	R 600
Port Elizabeth incl Garden Route to Cape Town	R 500
Johannesburg to Cape Town/Durban/Mpumalanga	R 620
Johannesburg to Sun City/Rustenburg	R 250
Port Elizabeth/East London to Port Alfred	R 150
Durban to Richards Bay	R 240
Namibia
Windhoek to Swakopmund	N$850
Windhoek to Walvisbay	N$850
Windhoek to Oshakati	N$1300
Windhoek to Luderitz	N$1450
Windhoek to Ondongwa	N$1300
Walvis Bay to Luderitz	N$1450
Walvis Bay to Oshakati	N$3590
Walvis Bay to Ondongwa	N$3590
Swakopmund to Luderitz	N$1450
Botswana
Gaborone to Francistown (vice versa)	P800
Gaborone to Maun (vice versa)	P1600
Francistown to Maun (vice versa)	P800

Cross Border Rentals

No cross border rentals are allowed to Angola; Malawi, Mozambique; Zambia; Zimbabwe, even if returning to South Africa/Namibia/Botswana.

Any renter wishing to cross borders (South Africa/Namibia/Botswana/Swaziland/Lesotho) must be in possession of a letter of authorisation from Budget, obtainable from the rental agent at the time of rental.
Cross border fee between South Africa; Namibia and Botswana is R1 000.00 N$1050 and P1000. There is no charge from South Africa to Swaziland/Lesotho

One Way Cross Border Fees
South Africa to: vice versa
Botswana	R 2 000
Namibia	R 4 500
Swaziland	R 650
Lesotho	R 450
Namibia to: vice versa
Gaborone	N$4 800
Maun/Francis	N$5 350
Kasane	N$5 950
South Africa/Swaziland/Lesotho	N$4 700
Botswana to: vice versa
Namibia	P3 450
Gauteng/Northern Province/Mpumalanga	P2 650
Kwazulu Natal/Free State/	P3 750
Western/Eastern Cape	P4 300
Swaziland	P2 650
Lesotho	P3 750

Terms of Payment

Authorisation is required on American Express, Diner's Club, Visa or Mastercard credit cards;

Authorisation will be reserved on your credit card at time of rental. The authorisation amount will reduce the funds available in your credit card. For further details on Authorisation Amounts visit www.budget.co.za - Car Rental – Credit Card Authorisation.

Budget does not have the facility to allow the use of Debit or “Electronic use only” cards as a method of payment.

Waivers

Despite the caution taken by Budget Rent a Car and the driver alike, theft and accidents do occasionally occur. Budget, however, provides four forms of liability waivers for the renter against financial loss; namely Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW), Theft Loss Waiver (TLW), and Super Theft Loss Waiver (STLW).

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)

In the event of an accident where the vehicle is damaged or written off, the liability of the renter is limited to the liability as set out in the table below (under "Standard Liability") irrespective of fault or cause.

This is provided that the renter is not in breach of any provision of the rental agreement. The renter will be liable for the full amount of damages to the vehicle, or the full replacement value of the vehicle in the event of an accident, where the vehicle is damaged or written off.

A double liability is payable should the vehicle be damaged whilst travelling on gravel roads, dirt roads or any other surface which is considered unsuitable by Budget.

Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW)

In the event of an accident where the vehicle is damaged or written off, the liability of the renter is limited to the liability as set out in the table below (under "Super Liability") irrespective of fault or cause.

This is provided that the renter is not in breach of any provision of the rental agreement. The renter will be liable for the full amount of damages to the vehicle, or the full replacement value of the vehicle in the event of an accident, where the vehicle is damaged or written off.

A double liability is payable should the vehicle be damaged whilst travelling on gravel roads, dirt roads or any other surface which is considered unsuitable by Budget.
Theft Loss Waivers (TLW)

In the event of theft, hijacking or loss of the vehicle and/or any accessories, the liability of the renter is limited to the car group liability as set out in the table below, (under "Standard Liability") irrespective of fault or cause.

This is provided that the renter is not in breach of any provision of the rental agreement.

Should the renter decline to take TLW, the renter will be liable for all damages suffered by Budget, resulting from theft, hijacking or loss of the vehicle and/or any accessories.

Super Theft Loss Waiver (STLW)

In the event of theft, hijacking or loss of the vehicle and/or any accessories, the liability of the renter is limited to the car group liability as set out in the table below (under "Super Liability") irrespective of fault or cause.

This is provided that the renter is not in breach of any provision of the rental agreement. Should the renter decline to take STLW and TLW, the renter will be liable for all damages suffered by Budget, resulting from the theft, hijacking or loss of the vehicle and/or any accessories.

LIABILITY WAIVER CHARGES FOR SOUTH AFRICA
		STANDARD WAIVER			SUPER WAIVER
ACRISS CODES	CAR GROUP	Collision Damage Waiver	Theft Loss Waiver	Liability	Super Collision Damage Waiver	Super Theft Loss Waiver	Liability	Personal Accident Insurance
MDMN	A	R83	R53	R8900	R123	R103	R1700	R11
MCMR	M	R89	R58	R10900	R133	R113	R2100	R11
EDMR	B	R93	R58	R14900	R138	R113	R2900	R11
CDMR	C	R98	R63	R18000	R148	R123	R3600	R11
EDAR	D	R98	R63	R18000	R148	R123	R3600	R11
CDAR	E	R103	R68	R23500	R153	R133	R4500	R11
IDMR	I	R98	R63	R23500	R148	R123	R4500	R11
IFMR	K	R103	R68	R24000	R153	R133	R4700	R11
PCAR	F	R113	R73	R32300	R168	R143	R6400	R11
PCAR	G	R113	R73	R32500	R170	R145	R6400	R11
LCAR	J	R143	R88	R47900	R213	R173	R9500	R11
IVMR	N	R133	R83	R39100	R198	R163	R7900	R11
Note
*Waiver charges are subject to change without prior notice.
*Waivers are charged on a per day basis.
*A liability is applicable in the event of accident or theft
*A Claim Administration Fee of R500.00 is applicable per occurrence

LIABILITY WAIVER CHARGES IN NAMIBIA
		STANDARD WAIVER			SUPER WAIVER
ACRISS CODES	CAR GROUPS	Collision Damage Waiver	Theft Loss Waiver	Liability	Super Collision Damage Waiver	Super Theft Loss Waiver	Liability	Personal Accident Insurance
MDMN	A	N$80	N$50	N$1400	N$120	N$90	N$3100	N$28
CDMR	C	N$120	N$60	N$23800	N$145	N$110	N$4500	N$28
EDAR	D	N$135	N$70	N$25000	N$160	N$120	N$6200	N$28
SFMN	R	N$120	N$60	N$23000	N$165	N$110	N$5000	N$28
LVMR	N	N$150	N$90	N$45000	N$250	N$160	N$12000	N$28
PDAR	G	N$145	N$80	N$35000	N$185	N$140	N$8500	N$28
SFMR	S	N$145	N$80	N$31000	N$250	N$160	N$8500	N$28
FFMR	L	N$150	N$90	N$37000	N$260	N$170	N$10500	N$28
IFMR	K	N$145	N$80	N$30000	N$180	N$140	N$7500	N$28
N/A	V	N$120	N$60	N$23000	N$165	N$110	N$8000	N$28
N/A	W	N$145	N$80	N$31000	N$250	N$160	N$10500	N$28
N/A	X	N$150	N$90	N$37000	N$260	N$170	N$10500	N$28
*Waiver charges are subject to change without prior notice.
*Waivers are charged on a per day basis.
*A liability is applicable in the event of accident or theft.
*A Claim Administration Fee of N$500.00 is applicable per occurrence.

LIABILITY WAIVER CHARGES IN BOTSWANA
		STANDARD WAIVER			SUPER WAIVER
ACRISS CODES	CAR GROUP	Collision Damage Waiver	Theft Loss Waiver	Liability	Super Collision Damage Waiver	Super Theft Loss Waiver	Liability	Personal accident Insurance
MDMN	A	P65	P40	P11130	P	P120	P90	P1700P19
MCMR	M	P69	P44	P15835	P	P130	P101	P2100P19
EDMR	B	P72	P45	P18835		P136	P102	P2900P19
CDMR	C	P75	P47	P19000		P142	P106	P3600P19
EDAR	D	P77	P51	P19000		P146	P119	P3600P19
CDAR	E	P88	P55	P39000		P163	P121	P4500P19
PCAR	F	P89	P56	P41000		P165	P123	P6400P19
PDAR	G	P96	P59	P43000		P185	P139	P6400P19
LCAR	J	P132	P94	P54500		P224	P177	P9500P19
IDMR	I	P86	P53	P39800		P147	P121	P4500P19
IFMR	K	P91	P58	P39800		P151	P131	P4700P19
SFMN	N	P106	P62	P45000		P196	P147	P7900P19
SFMN	R	P76	P46	P22000		P145	P110	P3600P19
SFMR	S	P77	P49	P34240		P166	P125	P5200P19
FFMR	L	P99	P63	P41000	P	P198	P135	P6500P19
*Waiver charges are subject to change without prior notice.
*Waivers are charged on a per day basis.
*A liability is applicable in the event of accident or theft.
*A Claim Administration Fee of P500.00 is applicable per occurrence.

General Information on Liability Waivers

Standard Liability is applicable to CDW and TLW, Super Liability is applicable to SCDW and STLW.

Southern African Residents

liability waivers

International Visitors

liability waivers

Personal property is not covered by the waivers reflected above

Waivers do not include any damage to the vehicle incurred as a result of potholes, dust storms and/or sand.

A double liability is payable should the vehicle be damaged whilst travelling on gravel roads, dirt roads or any other surface which is considered unsuitable by Budget.

Towing charge is for the renter/driver’s account.

Tyre and Windscreen Damage

Tyre and Windscreen damage is excluded if no theft or collision of the vehicle has occurred. Tyre and Glass waivers can be purchased at the time of rental to waive this risk provided that the renter is not in breach of the rental agreement.

In The Event Of An Accident

Please remember that under South African law, all accidents must be reported to the nearest police station within 24 hours of the accident having taken place.

In accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in Budget Rent a Car's Rental Agreement, all accidents must be reported to the nearest Budget location and all necessary documentation completed within 48 hours.

Please note that non-compliance of the above could result in your claim being repudiated.

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) is an optional insurance cover which provides limited cover to the renter and/or passengers in the event of medical costs, disability or death.

PAI is available at R11.00 (N$28.00, P19.00) per day, and the cover is as follows:

Country Incident Cover

South Africa Death R19 000
Permanent disability R19 000
Medical costs R 7 000

Namibia Death N$19 000
Permanent disability N$19 000
Medical costs N$ 7 000

Botswana Death P19 000
Permanent disability P19 000
Medical costs P 7 000

All the above cover is in total, per occurrence. Personal property is not covered by PAI. PAI is subject to the terms and conditions of the Master policy (No: BUD/PACC/01/97) Insurance by: Hollard Insurance Co Limited, Co. Reg. No.: 52/03004/06 and Mutual and Federal Limited, Co.Reg.No.:70/06619/06.Budget Assist.

Included in PAI is Budget Assist, which is offered throughout South Africa, Namibia and Botswana to the renter. These services are rendered by Europ Assistance and are subject to their standard terms and conditions.

Budget Assist offer the following:

Medical Assistance –

Free transportation to the nearest appropriate medical facility by ground or air in the event of a medical emergency;

Access to medical doctors, ICU, nursing sisters and paramedics;

Assistance with admission to the medical facility;

As many hospitals require a deposit upon administration, Budget Assist will guarantee payment of such deposit up to an amount of R2 000.00 (N$2 000.00, P2 000.00), which will be recovered from the renter;

Monitoring of the patient’s condition and, on request, updates to family;

Telephonic medical advice for minor ailments;

Telephonic immunisation or prophylaxis advice;

Please note that these services are access only. The renter will be liable for the cost of the service rendered.

Roadside Assistance in South Africa

The 24-hour Budget Assist call centre has access to a national network of motor vehicle service operators for mechanical breakdown and/or vehicle accidents.

When requested by the customer, Budget Assist will:

Relay messages to family and colleagues in the event of a collision or breakdown.

Assist with accommodation and travel arrangements.

Please note that these services are access only. The renter will be liable for the cost of the service rendered.

Directions in South Africa

If the renter is unable to find their way, they need only contact the Europ Assistance toll free number to be assisted with directions, whether it be a specific street address or assistance on the shortest route to take to a destination