Driving Licence

Drivers must produce a full valid unendorsed driving licence at the commencement of rental that he/she has held for at least two years. Customers with a Northern Ireland Photocard Driver's Licence must provide both the Photocard and it's paper counterpart. UK residents will only be required to present the Photocard Driver's Licence but may be asked to agree to provide access to their licence records as needed. 

Customers from overseas must provide a driving licence issued in their country of permanent residence, along with a translation into English (where appropriate). If your licence was issued outside the European Community, in addition you must provide an International Driving Licence.

Drivers with 2 or more unspent driving convictions or one unspent driving conviction from the list below will not be eligible to rent.

• Careless, reckless or dangerous driving
• Driving or attempting to drive whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks
• Theft or unauthorised taking of a vehicle

Drivers who have been disqualified (or anything similar) in the last 10 years will not be eligible to rent.

Failure to disclose any driving convictions may mean you are fully liable for damage caused to the rental vehicle or any third party.

To qualify to rent, further security checks may be required, up to and including proof of a return flight coinciding with the rental period, two forms of photo ID, and proof of address matching the driver’s licence. 

Age Limits

The minimum age limit for drivers is 23 years. A fee of GBP £12 per day will apply to drivers under the age of 25 years.

Minimum age restrictions:

Economy 2 Door Compact 4 Door Fun Compact 4 Door Intermediate 4 Door Infiniti Q30 Mercedes B-Class Full Size 4 Door Compact Automatic 4 Door Intermediate Automatic 4 Door	23 years
Station Wagon Luxury Intermediate SUV Full Size Automatic SUV	27 years
7 Seater People Carrier Mercedes C-Class	30 years

 

Customers 76 years and over are eligible to rent with the following specific conditions:

• They must drive regularly
• They must provide us with a letter from their insurance company proving that they hold a current motor insurance policy and that they have been driving without having an accident for the last 5 years.
• They must provide us with a letter from their doctor stating that they are in good health.
• They may be required to undergo a driving assessment accompanied with a Budget representative.

Customers requiring further clarification of our licence requirements please email us at reservations@budget.ie or call our reservations department at +353 (0) 90 66 27711.

Payment

Customers can enjoy discounted rates by paying at the time of booking or opt for the pay later option, which includes the flexibility of free cancellation. 

All major payment cards are accepted at the time of booking. A payment card in the renter’s name must be presented at pickup. Both Credit and Debit Cards are acceptable. 

If using a Debit Card, you must purchase our Excess Reduction product to reduce your financial responsibility to zero in case of vehicle theft or damage (details are provided in the ‘additional cover – optional’ section). PIN-enabled cards will require your PIN for authorization. Specified value/pre-paid Payment Cards will not be accepted. 

 

Rates

Budget Car Rental reserves the right to amend price structures without notice. Prices quoted at time of reservation however are guaranteed. Internet rates cannot be used in conjunction with any offline offers.

 

Cancellations and No-Shows

To cancel your booking use the websites "Manage Booking" facility, email us at reservations@budget.ie or call our reservations department at +353 (0) 90 66 27711.

Our flexible cancellation policy means Prepaid bookings are free to cancel with a full refund when cancelled up to 48 hours before time of pickup. If you cancel within 48 hours you will receive a full refund less a cancellation fee. In the case of a no-show no refund is provided.

Pay Later bookings are free to cancel, however if you fail to cancel and do not pick up the car you will incur a no-show fee

 

Booking Amendments

Use the websites "Manage Booking" facility to make booking amendments. There is no charge for this facility and a cancellation fee does not apply.

 

Rental Extension

Customers wishing to extend their rental may contact our reservations department at reservations@budget.ie or +353 (0) 90 6627711 to confirm availability. Extra days will be charged based on the local rate at the time the extension is made.

 

Fuel

For your convenience your car will be supplied with a full tank of fuel which you will be asked to pay for when picking up the car. If you return the car full you will be refunded the cost of the fuel.

 

Availability

Vehicle models illustrated on this site are for guidance only. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that a vehicle from the group reserved is available, we reserve the right to substitute an alternative similar model.

 

GPS / Satellite Navigation Systems

Garmin GPS Satellite Navigation Systems can be booked at step 3 of the online booking process at a rate of GBP £15 per day. This charge will be included in your total quotation.

 

Child Seats / Booster Seats

Child Seats (1-4 years) and Booster Seats (5-12 years) can be booked at step 3 of the online booking process at a rate of GBP £15 per day. This charge will be included in your total quotation. Parents of children younger than 12 months are recommended to bring their own infant seat.

 

Additional Driver

Additional drivers can be added when picking up the car for GBP £13 per driver per day.

 

Basic Cover - Included

When you hire a vehicle from Budget, the price you pay automatically includes a basic level of cover should you be involved in an accident or breakdown.

Please familiarise yourself with the below areas of cover, including cover for any damage or injury you may cause to a third party, and the excess amounts you will be liable for. It is our goal to make all our products and services transparent for our customers.

 

Third Party Cover (TPC)

By law, this is compulsory and is included in your rental price, covering the driver or additional driver's legal liability for bodily injury or property damage to others.

Also known as: Third Party Insurance, Motor Liability Insurance or Legal Liability Insurance.

 

Roadside Assistance

When you rent a vehicle with Budget, you automatically receive a basic level of roadside assistance included in your quote. Should you experience any mechanical difficulties with the vehicle, we will get you back on the road as quickly as possible.

However, Budget also offer additional services to support renters when common issues such as flat batteries or locked-in keys arise. Click here to find out more about Roadside Assistance Plus.

 

Vehicle Damage Cover

If your rental vehicle is damaged during the rental period, this basic damage excess waiver limits the amount you will have to pay towards the cost of repairs to a fixed amount. This amount is known as the excess (see Excess Charge for the amount relevant to the vehicle group you have reserved).

Also known as: Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)

 

Vehicle Theft Cover

If your rental vehicle is stolen, this basic theft excess waiver limits the amount you will have to pay towards replacing it (or parts of it). You will, however, have to pay a fixed amount known as an excess (see Excess Charge for the amount relevant to the vehicle group you have reserved).

Also known as: Theft Protection (TP).

 

Excess Charge

The excess charge amounts below apply to Vehicle Damage Cover and Vehicle Theft Cover - Budget reserve the right to pre-authorise an amount equal to the excess on your credit card.

At the time of rental you will have the option to purchase our Excess Reduction product, which lowers the excess amount you are liable for to ZERO, affording you complete peace of mind.

Excess charge amount by car group:

Economy 2 Door Compact 4 Door Fun Compact 4 Door Intermediate 4 Door	GBP £1200
Infiniti Q30 Full Size 4 Door Compact Automatic 4 Door Intermediate Automatic 4 Door Station Wagon Luxury Intermediate SUV Full Size Automatic SUV Mercedes B-Class	GBP £1500
Mercedes C-Class 7 Seater People Carrier	GBP £1500

 

Additional Cover - Optional

If you're looking for extra peace of mind when renting a vehicle, Budget also offer a range of additional cover options to supplement the standard mandatory cover included in your quote. Our rental agents can advise you on the benefits when you are picking up the vehicle.

Excess Reduction

This excess waiver provides peace of mind. The excess charge amounts that apply to Vehicle Damage Cover and Vehicle Theft Cover are reduced to zero, eliminating any financial liability in the event of vehicle theft or damage (excluding windscreen).

Excess Reduction pricing by car group:

Economy 2 Door Compact 4 Door Fun Compact 4 Door Intermediate 4 Door	GBP £22 per day
Infiniti Q30 Full Size 4 Door Compact Automatic 4 Door Intermediate Automatic 4 Door Luxury Intermediate SUV Full Size Automatic SUV Station Wagon Mercedes B-Class	GBP £24 per day
7 Seater People Carrier Mercedes C-Class	GBP £30 per day

Windscreen Cover

If your front windscreen is damaged during the rental period this windscreen excess waiver reduces the excess payable by you to ZERO, removing all liability for any damage caused to the vehicle's windscreen glass. 
Price: GBP £3.50 per day

Roadside Assistance Plus

You get extra peace of mind when you add Roadside Assistance Plus to your rental. We will take care of common problems like flat batteries, locked-in keys, flat tyres or running out of fuel - and you don't pay any call out charges.
Price: GBP £8 per day

Personal Accident Insurance

Available for purchase at the rental station upon pickup Personal Accident Insurance provides extensive benefits in case of injury / death.
Price: GBP £8.00 per day. Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by Chubb.

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Cross Border Driving

If you wish to drive the car into the Republic of Ireland your rental will be subject to a cross border coverage fee of £23.00. This fee covers cross border vehicle retrieval in case of breakdown. Budget cars may not be taken outside Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Unlimited Mileage

Budget have no mileage restrictions.

Traffic Violations

Renters are responsible for payment of any speeding, parking or other traffic related fines in addition to a fine administration fee of GBP £50.00 per fine received.