General Rental Conditions
PAYMENT AND EXCHANGE RATES: Payment is made upon delivery of the vehicle. We want a deposit. Payment can be made in CASH â Sterling (but unfortunately not Scottish notes) Euros or Dollars. However, please note that even if you choose to pay in cash, we will hear the main driver's name on a credit card. Payment can also be made by CREDIT CARD. Please note that only the agreed amount in your own currency will be charged to your card, not in Turkish Lira. We do not add any commissions or transaction fees. At this time, we cannot accept any other form of card payment, such as debit cards. You can also pay in the local currency, Turkish Lira (TL). In this example, we use the current exchange rate on the day of delivery. However, please be aware of the fluctuating exchange rates, especially the very low exchange rate that is usually quoted in your home country or inside the terminal upon arrival. For our customers who want to avoid exchange rate differences, we recommend paying in cash.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS : Clients must be in possession of a valid credit card in order to collect the vehicle. This MUST be in the name of the main driver and CANNOT be a pre-paid credit card or debit card and must have sufficient funds available. This enables the supplier to authorise a security deposit which covers any parking or speeding fines, un-insured parts of the vehicle or fuel charges if applicable and in the unlikely event that a claim is made when the insurance has been invalidated. This is essential even if you pay by cash. DRIVERS : It is compulsory to hold and be able to produce a valid National or International Driving Licence. (must have held a valid driver's licence minimum 2 years.) Drivers must be a minimum of 22 years of age for cars and 25 for jeeps and minibuses. Age limits will show on the available car page.
ADDITTIONAL DRIVERS: Should register at the start of rental, You can also name additional driver at delivery of your rental car. Our rental agreement includes 1 main drivers free of charge. Any additional driver will be charged a flat-rate fee of 25 GBP regardless of the rental duration. Maximum age of driver is 75 years.
CHILD & BOOSTER SEATS: Child Seats can be selected and reserved during the booking process. Please note that these seats have a standard "one size fits all" design and are suitable for a child up to 16 kg. If you have any concerns, we recommend bringing your own. Child seat will be charged at £3 per day
DALAMAN AIRPORT CAR PARK FEE: This Arrivals parking fee paid by costomers (£2 to £3) while they leave the Airport car park, on your return, there is no charge for quick departure parking.
ROAD ASSISTANCE: This service is 24 hours in English also Turkish. 0090 532 474 3200
FUEL POLICY: Vehicles are not delivered with full tank. However, we try to provide a minimum amount of storage so you can get on with it. It is located at the first Opet Gas Station, approximately 2 km from the airport. Since it is open 24 hours, you can refill from here or at one of the many stations you will find on the way to your destination. On signing over the vehicle, the amount of fuel included will be noted on the hire agreement and it is the responsibility of the client to return the vehicle with the same amount of petrol. There is no refund for unused fuel and if the vehicle is returned with less than given on delivery, a charge equivalent to the missing fuel will be incurred. Should a client prefer, they may request a full tank of pre-paid fuel on delivery. This should be requested when booking. The vehicle should then be returned empty otherwise there is no refund for unused fuel. Our staff will be able to assist you if you have any queries regarding fuel consumption.
MILLAGE: The mileage limit varies according to the rented vehicle class.
DELEYAD RETURNS: For each full hour the charge is 1/3 of the daily rate. If it exceeds 3 hours then it will be counted as an extra day.
TRAFFIC FINES: Legal responsibilities resulting from traffic violations incurred during the rental period must be paid by the renter. Sometimes these are paid on-the-spot, however, occasionally they are sent by post. In this instance, any traffic penalty incurred during the rental period but after the client has left the country, will be charged to your credit card and you will be informed by e-mail.
CAR HIRE INSURANCE: CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) NO EXCESS This means your liability for damage caused to the rental vehicle is relinquished if it is involved in a collision. The waiver is limited to a certain amount and excludes glass , Windows, tyres and any towing. (This can be covered by taking HTW optional insurance) HTW Insurance (optional) Additional, Optional Insurance Cover. All local taxes, insurance and delivery charges are included in the rates we quote you, but please note that damage to headlights, tyres and windscreens is not covered by Turkish insutrance policies. Turkey is working very hard to improve the national grid of roads particularly in this fast-developing region. Inevitably this leads to sometimes heavy and constant roadworks in one region or another and even the most careful of drivers often incur unexpected damage. For peace of mind whilst driving in Turkey we highly recommend this extra cover which is a very small amount compared to the cost of a repacement tyre or windscreen or headlight, but we do stress that this cover is entirely optional. It can be selected at the time of booking or can be added to your total cost on your arrival should you choose. The cost is ã5 per day for economy cars and jeeps and ã10 per day for minibuses, SUV and luxury jeeps or saloons.
FDW (Full Damage Waiver) NO EXCESS. We will not charge you if the following procedure has been faithfully followed. In case of accident or damage to the vehicle;
1. You have to immediately inform the Carettacarental.com contact. Details which is provided on your copy of the agreement.
2. In case of an accident you have to contact the police and take a written report. In Turkey you also need to contact the police even for minor damage. You need to get a damage report and a police report. When you pick up your rental car, please ask for this information!
3. In the event of an accident, the vehicle must not be moved until the Traffic Police or Jandarma arrive. Do not attempt to move the vehicle even if it is blocking a route.
4. When you return the car you have also to make a damage report with our representative. We will not pay back the excess due to damages caused by not following the terms and conditions on our web page and/or the car rental agreement. Please check the "Exceptions to an all inclusive insurance" section in the Terms and Conditions.
Theft insurance with (Vehicle Theft Waiver) NO EXCESS This removes or reduces the rente a cars liability for the attempted theft or theft of the rented vehicle. The waiver may carry an excess/deductible amount, which means that the renter will be liable for a certain amount of the value of the vehicle damaged or stolen If the vehicle is stolen and the renter cannot return the key i.e. the renter was negligent and left the key in a prominent and vulnerable location, the renter may be liable for the full cost of the vehicle. Exceptions To An All Inclusive Insurance : Charges for any of the damages below will be charged directly to the client, the most important are the following: Antenna, damage to car lock, loss or damage to keys, windshield wipers, glass, mirrors, wheels, tyres, interior of the car, spare key and car jack, hubcap, lights, gas cap, warning triangles, damage to the upholstery of the car, damages to the roof, damages caused by roof racks, extreme dirtiness in the car, underside damage, personal belongings in the rented car, damage due to negligence, tyre punctures and burst tyres, fuel errors, damage to child seats and baby seats, flat battery because of electrical devices not being turned off, loss of the car documents, loss of registration plate. The car rental company, in any case, is not obligated to replace any part or appliance that has been damaged due to the clientâ's negligence. Towing costs are not covered by any insurance. Damage caused by drunk driving or negligent driving will never be excluded from the client's direct responsibilities.
