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Rental terms and conditions

Everything to know before you sign: what the price includes, what it does not, and the excess for each group.

Our prices include

Included

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Collection and delivery at Malaga Airport within opening hours
  • Airport and local taxes, 21% (V.A.T.)
  • 24-hour roadside assistance
  • Fully comprehensive insurance with excess (depending on the model supplied)

Opening hours

  • Autumn / Winter: 08:00 – 21:00
  • Spring / Summer: 07:00 – 22:00

Any out-of-hours service is subject to an extra fee of 20,00 €, payable in cash to the employee.

Not included

  • Damage to: tyres or wheels, clutch and gearbox, missing or damaged keys, misfuelling, vehicle interiors, glass and underside.
  • Extra cleaning: if the returned vehicle needs additional special cleaning we reserve the right to charge a fee from 50,00 € (depending on how dirty it is).
  • Fuel: never included. The car must be returned with the same level of fuel it was collected with, otherwise the difference is payable (prices vary with the daily market).
  • Traffic fines: not included. If the client receives a fine, an additional 30,00 € administrative fee is charged.
  • Extras available: child seats, G.P.S., roof bars, snow chains… ask us and we will advise.
  • Local collection and delivery: for a small additional fee you can collect or leave your vehicle anywhere on the Costa del Sol. Ask our booking department.
  • Territorial restrictions: vehicles may not be taken outside Spanish borders or outside Andalusia without express authorisation.

Deductible excess

Excess applicable depending on the group hired. Amounts do not include 21% V.A.T.

Excess by group (€)
GroupEuros
A-B600,00 €
AD-C650,00 €
BA-D700,00 €
CA-DA750,00 €
E-K-F800,00 €
G-H800,00 €
9-seat people carrier900,00 €

* 21 % I.V.A. not included

General conditions

1. Use of the vehicle

It is strictly prohibited, with possible loss of all rights:

  • Driving the vehicle by any person not authorised by RentacarCDS and declared overleaf on the rental agreement.
  • Participation in races or contests of any kind, or using the vehicle to push or tow other vehicles.
  • Using the vehicle to transport goods, or carrying more passengers than the manufacturer specifies or the law permits.
  • Driving the vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

2. Rental charges

The client agrees to pay the total agreed in the booking confirmation.

  • Costs of any damage caused by negligent driving, off-road driving, and any tow service or extras derived from those.
  • Punctures or any damage to tyres, wheels or undercarriage. Mirrors and glass are not covered either.
  • Missing tools, jack, loss of or damage to the keys. Misfuelling, or any breakdown derived from it, is not covered by the insurance.
  • 2.1 Traffic fines: never included. The client is responsible for all violations, fines, toll charges or citations incurred during the rental period. An additional 30,00 € administrative fee is charged.

3. Returning the vehicle

The vehicle will be returned at the place, date and time stated in the agreement. Any change must be advised and authorised by RentacarCDS; otherwise, RentacarCDS may lawfully demand the return of the vehicle.

  • RentacarCDS is fully authorised to cancel this agreement at any moment when there is suspicion that the client is involved in illegal activity or if there is doubt about their solvency.
  • 3.1 Rental period: all rentals are charged on a 24-hour basis. A 4-hour grace period is allowed when returning the car; beyond that, an extra rental day is charged.
  • 3.2 There is no refund for early returns.

4. Insurance, liability and accidents

Only the drivers stated on this rental agreement are entitled to insured status. The client's civil liability for damage to the vehicle in case of fire and theft is fully covered, and partially covered in case of accident, with an excess according to current rates.

  • 4.1 The days during which the car is immobilised and unusable due to damage caused by negligence or misuse are not covered by the insurance, so the client will compensate RentacarCDS according to the current rates for the type of vehicle hired.
  • 4.2 In case of an accident the client must contact RentacarCDS within 24 hours. Obtain and provide all information about the other party, witnesses and the specific circumstances, place, date and time. Notify the authorities if the other party's fault needs to be investigated or if anyone is injured. Do not abandon the vehicle without first taking the necessary measures to protect it.
  • 4.3 The insurance does not cover, in any case: accidents under the influence of alcohol or drugs; accidents caused by a driver not stated on the agreement; drivers without a valid licence, or with less than two years holding it; loss of property left inside the vehicle.
  • 4.4 RentacarCDS declines any responsibility for injuries to third parties or damage to the vehicle if the client or authorised drivers deliberately provide false information about their identity, address or driving licence.

5. Jurisdiction

In case of any disagreement between the client and RentacarCDS in the interpretation of these terms and conditions, regardless of the client's nationality, it will be subject to the Court of Malaga and under Spanish law.

6. Breach of contract

On breaching the rental agreement (terms and conditions) you will be charged 120,00 € on the credit card stated in the agreement.