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Terms & Conditions

Required for Rental

  • Original valid driver’s license from country of issue.
  • Cost of rental — payable by credit card (VISA, AMEX or MasterCard accepted) or cash with a deposit.
  • Optional Collision Damage Waiver (CDW).
  • Local driver’s permit — mandatory.
  • Any other additional charges.

Rental Conditions

Drivers

The hirer/driver must be over 21 years of age and have held a driver’s license for no less than two years.

Permits

A local permit for Antigua & Barbuda is required by law; this can be issued by our representative. Please note that your original driver’s license from your country of issue must be presented at the time of the rental.

Insurance

All vehicles are covered by State Insurance Company Ltd., including US$740,740.74 (EC$2,000,000.00) liability for third party personal injury coverage.

Extra protection — the Collision Damage Waiver — is available and recommended. See Collision Damage Waiver below for full details, and Insurance Rates & Excess for the rate and maximum deductible that applies to each vehicle.

Delivery

Delivery is free of charge to guests’ hotels in Antigua and Barbuda.

Fuel Charges

All vehicles are provided with a FULL tank of fuel upon delivery and MUST be returned FULL.

Taxes & Other Charges

Quoted rental rates are exclusive of tax. Antigua & Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) at 17% is added to the final cost of your booking.

There are no other additional charges beyond those set out in these terms and in your rental agreement.

Payment

All payments are made at pickup. We accept cash and major credit cards — VISA, AMEX and MasterCard.

Cancellation Policy

There is no charge to cancel your reservation. Simply request to have the booking cancelled and it will be cancelled at no charge.

Collision Damage Waiver

The optional Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is available and is recommended.

If CDW is declined, the hirer accepts full responsibility up to present market value for loss of or damage to the vehicle caused by accident, fire or theft, regardless of who is at fault.

If CDW is accepted, responsibility for damages will not exceed the maximum deductible for the vehicle class — USD$1,500.00, $2,500.00 or $3,000.00 — providing the vehicle is operated in accordance with all conditions of our contract.

CDW does not cover damage to tires or rims, damaged or lost keys, cigarette burns to upholstery, or any damage that falls below the deductible amount stated above.

CDW is charged per day at USD$10.00, $12.00, $15.00, $20.00 or $25.00 depending on the vehicle class. See the table below for the rate and deductible that applies to each vehicle.

Insurance Rates & Excess

All amounts in USD. The excess is the maximum you are responsible for when CDW is accepted.

Vehicle CDW per day Excess (deductible)
Toyota Yaris USD$10.00 USD$1,500.00
Toyota Corolla USD$12.00 USD$1,500.00
Toyota Raize USD$12.00 USD$1,500.00
Kia Seltos USD$15.00 USD$2,500.00
Kia Sportage USD$15.00 USD$2,500.00
Hyundai Tucson USD$15.00 USD$2,500.00
Toyota Rav4 USD$15.00 USD$2,500.00
Jeep Wrangler USD$20.00 USD$3,000.00
Ford Bronco USD$25.00 USD$3,000.00
Toyota Prado USD$25.00 USD$3,000.00

In the Event of an Accident

Call RL Rentals (Antigua) immediately on +1 (268) 720-4581. The law requires that all accidents be reported within 24 hours. Do not admit any liability.

All vehicles are covered by State Insurance Company Ltd.