Location Fee: The Location/Depot Service Fee of EU 25.00 is INCLUDED in the rate, so there are no surprises upon picking up the rental car.
Driver’s License: Drivers must be in possession of a full unendorsed driving license and be driving on a regular basis for 2 years prior to the commencement of rental. Licenses must be produced in person at the time of collection. Certain minor endorsements/offences may be accepted – please check with Central Reservations before making a booking. Additional drivers are charged at EU7 per day.
Any client with a UK photo card driving license must have the 2 parts of their current driving license in their possession at time of rental. We cannot rent to UK clients who arrive with only a portion of their license.
Failure to produce your license and credit card will result in you being unable to pick up your car.
Drivers: Must be between the ages of 21 and 75 to rent a car, with surcharges applied to drivers between 21 - 23 and 71 - 75. Executive cars and Minibuses have age restrictions for drivers. Drivers must be 28 years old to drive class H/I/K/W1/N/Z.
Child Seats: May be rented for children weighing up to 40 lbs. These seats will be provided but must be fitted by clients.
Rental Minimum: There is a 2-day minimum for all car rentals.
Please note that a minimum 7 day rental period will apply over the dates from 19th Dec 2008 to 4th Jan 2009. This is due to limited availability of vehicles.
One Way Rentals: Are subject to a 3 day minimum rental charge. This applies to rentals being picked up and dropped off at different locations.
Cross Border Driving: Unlike other car rental companies Dooley Car Rentals does not charge additional fees for cross border driving.
Road Fund Charge: Dooley Car Rentals does not charge a road fund fee.
Specific Car Models: Cars can be reserved by group only and not by specific model. Similar or larger cars may be substituted at the rental company's discretion.
PAI. Personal Accident Insurance: May be purchased to cover the driver for injury or death up to EU 12,500 for EU 6.50 per day.
CDI Insurance Southern Ireland: A rate inclusive of CDI insurance will have an insurance deductible (excess) of EU 1000 – EU 1500, depending on vehicle size. This can be reduced to EU100 for a fee of EU 12 and EU 18 per day, respectively.
CDI Insurance Northern Ireland:
A rate inclusive of CDI insurance will have an insurance deductible (excess) of £600 – £800, depending on vehicle size. This can be reduced to Zero for a fee of £8 and £10 per day, respectively. The hirer is still liable for tyres/wheels and glass.
In Derry Airport clients are liable for £600 excess and this can be reduced to £300 by paying £5 per day.
Theft insurance is INCLUDED in the CDI insurance.
VAT RATES:
Car Rental is subject to a VAT Rate of 13.5% on all rentals up to a 35 day limit within a 365 day time frame. We include this vat rate. Where a Renter exceeds a period of 35 days during the course of one or more periods of hire in any 365 consecutive day period, a higher Vat Rate of 21% will be charged to the rental that breaches the 35 days and each subsequent rental within that 365 day timeframe.
Van Hire is subject to a VAT rate of 21% in all circumstances.
These Vat Rates are non-negotiable and enforceable as per Republic of Ireland Taxation Legislation.
MasterCard/Amex and Visa: Certain credit cards offer collision but most Visa, Mastercards & Amex cards have cancelled coverage for Ireland from Sept 1st 2006. Some cards offer coverage for Canadian cardholders. A letter of authorization from the credit card company MUST be presented at time of rental in order to waive the CDI coverage. Theft insurance may not be included in this.
It is the responsibility of the cardholder to determine coverage and present proof upon rental. If proof of coverage is insufficient, the renter will be charged for CDI. No cars will be rented without insurance.
Flight Information: For all airport collections, you must provide us with the correct flight number and arrival time when booking your vehicle.
Confirmation: Please read your confirmation carefully and check all details are correct, i.e. pick up date, flight number, car size.
Traffic Fines: Parking, Speeding,litter and other traffic fines are the responsibility of the main renter and will be charged to your credit card when the fine is received.
Lost keys: Vehicle keys are chip-coded and are costly and timely items to replace. If you lose the rented vehicle's key, you will be obliged to pay for its replacement (approximately EUR 200.00) plus any associated transport costs in connecting you with a new key or car.
Wrong Fuel: Should you or someone else put the wrong fuel in the vehicle, all fees relating to this will be charged for.
Condition of Vehicle on return: We require that the hirer return the vehicle in a clean condition (normal wear and tear excepted) such that only normal valetting would be required. Any damage to seats or carpets will give rise to an additional charge. Any damage caused to a vehicle returned out of office hours is the responsibility of the hirer until checked in.
Auto Theft: We strongly recommend that you park the vehicle in supervised car parks/garages in the major cities and never leave any personal item on view inside the vehicle as damage resulting from the theft of these will be charged for. Also, keep your key in a safe place at all times and do not allow an unisured driver access to it.
Cancel/Modify: Depending on the circumstances these may incur a penalty.
All Dan Dooley cars are fully covered by Automobile Association (AA) Membership
