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Pricing is very reasonable.
It will ultimately save you time and money - not to mention the stress!
1. Rental periods 2 weeks     or under - £40 per week,     plus £10 postage
2. Rental period of 3
     weeks - £100 including
     FREE postage
3. Rental period over 3
     weeks - Same as 2, plus
     £30 per additional week

Minimum rental period is
one or part of a week.
£50 refundable security deposit is required, £25 booking deposit is required if the time of travel is greater than 8 weeks away. If within 8 weeks then full payment is required. Rent a car from us as well and we will reduce the costs for the
 Satellite Navigation by £10
      per booking.
 
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Terms & Conditions

When you complete a booking are are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.
Driving Licence: All drivers must produce both parts (if applicable) of their full, valid British/EU driving licence which must have been held for at least one year. International licences are widely accepted; please check with reservations at time of booking. In certain destinations, drivers must have held a full licence for a minimum of 3 years. It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that they have the appropriate licence. Our reservations department must be advised of any endorsements at the time of booking, failure to do this could result in refusal of the car to the hirer. Please be advised that no refunds will be given for rentals rejected due to non-production of a valid driving licence. Photocopied or faxed licences will not be accepted.

Drivers Age: If the driver is under the age of 25 or over 65 years old, please inform our reservations staff at the time of booking as some age restrictions may apply in certain destinations. In some cases a young drivers surcharge is payable locally.

What's Included: All rentals include: Unlimited mileage (except Australia), Third party insurance (in the USA each state establishes a minimum level of third party cover by law, this can be as low as $5000. Excess liability insurance (SLI) is third party insurance above this level increasing cover to $1 million in respect of any claims made against you), Collision damage waiver (CDW), Theft waiver, airport surcharges, bail bonds, all local taxes except Australia where taxes are paid locally by law. The insurance provided by most car rental companies does not cover tyres, windscreens, the roof, the underside or interior of the car and towing charges. You may therefore be liable to any charges for damage to these items. Most suppliers also have insurance excess.

What's not Included: Personal Accident Insurance: This is probably covered in your holiday insurance. It is an option you will be offered on collecting the car. Petrol: Most car rental companies will supply the vehicle with a full tank of fuel. Cars must be returned the same otherwise a refueling charge and cost of petrol will be charged locally. Alternatively in some locations pre-purchase of fuel is compulsory; please check the petrol policy when you pick up the vehicle. Garaging, Parking and Traffic fines. Additional driver charges where applicable-please check with reservations at time of booking. Delivery/Collection: Charges may apply outside office hours even if a late collection is caused by a flight delay. In most locations (not USA & Canada) deliveries to accommodation can be arranged, although local charges may apply. Deliveries can only be made to hotels and apartments. Out of Hours Charge, Young drivers surcharge and tax on any extras purchased locally.

Insurance Exclusions and Excess Refund Policy: For only £2.00/€2.80 per day the Worldwide Cars insurance excess waiver policy will cover you for excess that you may be charged for damage caused as a result of an accident. Our local supplier may charge you this excess, but you can reclaim this providing you complete an accident report form on returning your car, and then forward a copy of this to Worldwide Cars. Worldwide Cars will refund the excess you have paid within 28 days of receiving your accident report form. The insurance excess waiver policy does not apply to prestige cars. Insurance does not cover damage to tyres, windows, the roof, the underside, the interior of the car, towing charges or damage caused wilfully or recklessly. You may therefore be liable for the cost of this damage. Insurance cover is not provided for the contents of the car in the event of theft. In the event that keys are lost or damaged you will be liable for reasonable costs obtaining a replacement.

Additional Drivers: Charges often apply for additional drivers. Worldwide Cars and thecarrentalguys cannot be held responsible for any increase in charges. Please check with our reservations department at the time of booking.

Number of Passengers: Our rental cars are insured for a maximum number of passengers. Worldwide Cars and thecarrentalguys cannot accept responsibility if the vehicle is not large enough to fit all passengers and luggage on arrival if details were not supplied at the time of booking.

Deposit: All clients must produce a valid credit card in the lead drivers name as a form of deposit when collecting the rental car. Cash deposits are rarely acceptable.

Period of Hire: Minimum rental is 1 day in the USA and Canada and 3 days in Europe. Maximum rental is 28 days on one voucher except Florida, which is 56 days; longer rentals are available please contact reservations for prices. Rental days are calculated on a 24-hour basis. The car hire company has a 59-minute period of grace. On returns after this time a full day's rental may be charged locally at a rate higher than charged in the UK. All extensions to the hire or upgrade must be paid for at the time of rental locally, unless previously advised before leaving the UK.

Calculating Your Price: For rentals of less than a week, the daily rate is 1/5 of the weekly rate. For rentals over a week, additional days are charged at 1/7 of the weekly rate (except USA).

Rental Documents: The rental voucher must be presented when picking up your rental car. Worldwide Cars and thecarrentalguys cannot be held responsible for rentals rejected if a voucher is not presented. You should retain your rental documents for a minimum of 28 days after returning home.

Rental Charge: Clients will be charged at the rates prevailing on the day of collection of the car. No increase or reductions apply if the rental continues into a higher or lower season.

One Way Rentals: One way rentals are available in most countries, but must be booked and confirmed in advance and may be subject to a local charge.

Driving Areas: If you plan to drive outside the country of hire, please check with reservations as some local charges may apply for this service.

Amendment Charges: Worldwide Cars and thecarrentalguys do not charge for amending bookings.

Cancellation Charges: Cancellation charges only apply from the day of pickup when the customer will be charged 100%. No refunds will be given for no shows in resort, rentals ended early, late collections or cancellations made after the rental start date. Bookings can only be cancelled upon return of the rental voucher (if issued).

Mechanical Difficulties: In case of breakdown or mechanical difficulties you must call the car rental company within 24 hours using the number, which appears on your rental agreement.

In The Case of an Accident: An accident report form must be completed by the end of the hire. The local Police should be notified in the case of accidents and a signed Police report obtained. Full details of third parties should also be taken. All rental documents should be retained in the event of an insurance company becoming involved. Any compensation cannot be considered when this procedure is not followed. Upon returning the vehicle a checkout form must be signed. Failure to do this may delay the investigation of disputes regarding insurance excess charges.

Car Type/Suitability: Worldwide Cars and thecarrentalguys are unable to guarantee a particular make or model of car. The car shown on your voucher is for guidance only and may be substituted for an alternative similar or upgraded car (at no extra cost). All cars are booked by group and whilst the car rental company will try to provide a car within the car group booked. If a car group is not available a larger vehicle will be supplied to the clients, no extra charges for this service will apply. If you are dissatisfied in any way with the standard of the car supplied, you must advise the local supplier immediately. Worldwide Cars and thecarrentalguys cannot accept liability where this procedure is not followed.

Flight Information: For all "on airport" and "meet and greet" collections, it is essential that Worldwide Cars and thecarrentalguys are given the correct flight number and arrival time before departure. If the information is not given in time, Worldwide Cars and thecarrentalguys will do it's best to ensure that the car is available, but no responsibility can be accepted or compensation allowed for a failed rental due to the customer providing the information late or not at all.

Customer Satisfaction: Worldwide Cars and thecarrentalguys strongly recommend that upon collection of the rental vehicle all documentation is read prior to signing the rental agreement. If after signing the agreement you have any further queries relating to your hire, please contact or return to the location and speak with the station manager. If you are still dissatisfied please contact the Worldwide Cars Customer Services department within 28 days of your return. Worldwide Cars and thecarrentalguys aim to resolve all complaints within 28 days of receipt; however some complaints may take longer due to the nature of the complaint and information provided.

Force Majuere: Worldwide Cars and thecarrentalguys accepts no responsibility for and shall not be liable in respect of any loss, damage, delays or changes arising from circumstances outside its control.

Rental Agreement / Contract: Worldwide Cars and thecarrentalguys acts as an agent for the car rental company. A contract will be made with the driver of the vehicle and the car rental company in the form of a rental agreement/contract on collection of the car. Clients will then be subject to the terms and conditions of that contract and the law of the country where the car rental has taken place. Worldwide Cars or thecarrentalguy is unable to refund any extra insurance options or local purchases which you have signed as accepted on the rental agreement.

ALL INFORMATION AND PRICES ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS.