sixt st maarten - new zealand car hire companies
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Sixt St Maarten Rental Terms
General Rental Information
The renter and the driver have to be in possession of a valid driving license for at least 2 years.
Driving license printed with non Roman Alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic etc) must be complemented by an International driving license.
Please show a valid ID card or passport at time of pick up.
Special rental information by booking of Prepaid rates
Changing booking
A booking can be changed up to 24 hours before the start of the rental (on availability) in return for an alteration charge of 22.00 USD. Any payment already made towards the rental will not be refunded; nor shall any differential amount be refunded if this alteration leads to a lesser rental cost.
Cancellation
A booking can be cancelled before the rental begins. In the event of cancellation, the payment in advance already made towards the rental shall be paid back subject to a cancellation charge, which will be withheld and shall be the amount of the rental charge ( including any extras and charges) for a maximum of 3 rental days. Cancellations can be made directly through your booking agent.
No-show
In the event that the booked vehicle is not collected or not collected at the agreed time the rental charge already paid shall be withheld in full.
Age Restrictions
In St. Martin, the following rules apply for the minimum age and possession of a driver's licence:
21 years for vehicles in groups MCAR, ECAR and CCAR
25 years for vehicles in groups CDAR, CTAR, IDAR, SDAR, FDAR, SFAR, FFAR, PFAR, FVAR.
A Young Driver Surcharge of USD 7.44per day applies for drivers under 25 years.
Conditions of Payment
Flexi-Tariff
We accept all credit cards from internationally recognised credit card companies - such as American Express, Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa.
Cash Payment is not accepted.
We do not accept any prepaid cards or debit cards (Visa Electron).
Sixt CarExpress Servicecard is only accepted in combination with a valid Credit Card.
Prepaid Tariff
The following credit cards are accepted: Eurocard/Mastercard, AmericanExpress Card, VISA Card.
We do not accept any prepaid cards or debit cards (Visa Electron).
The renter must be the owner of the indicated credit card. The authorised driver details and method of payment will be confirmed at reservation stage and cannot be amended. The confirmed credit card should be valid and available for presentation on collection of the vehicle. All extra costs that occur during the car rental will be charged to this credit card.
By booking a prepaid rate, the credit card will be charged before the start of rental, directly with the estimated total amount of rental. The amount that will be charged on your credit card comprises the price of the rental as well as all additional extra fees.
The rental charge (plus any other charges agreed, e.g. exemptions from liability, delivery charges, airport charges etc.) plus Value Added Tax in the statutory amount applicable from time to time must, as a matter of principle, be paid in full for the agreed rental period, i.e. if the vehicle is collected late or returned early there shall be no refund.
Generally
An advance charge approval is obtained for the chosen means of payment as a security. The exact deposit is determined on collection since the amount is dependent on the vehicle.
Please note, that payments with credit card may require the PIN of the credit card.
General Protection Conditions
Third Party Insurance (TI)
Protection coverage for the vehicle rented includes Third Party Liability with a maximum cover of 10,000.00 USD for personal injuries and material damages.
Excluded from the protection is the use of the vehicle for the transport of dangerous goods. All protection as part of the rental contract will become void, in particular, if an unauthorized driver has used the vehicle or if the driver of the vehicle does not possess the required driver's license at the time of the event giving rise to claim.
Liability coverage/Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI)
If purchased Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI) protects you against claims made by a third party for -bodily injury- and/or property damage sustained as a result of an accident while you are operating a -rental vehicle-.
This coverage removes any financial liability caused as a result of third party damage. The deductible is 0.00 USD.
Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI) does not cover all situations that may arise while operating a -rental vehicle-. SLI does not cover all risks. There may be exclusions for unauthorized or intoxicated drivers, no first party uninsured motorist coverage, no coverage for certain passengers in the Vehicle, and other exclusions.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
Collision Damage Waiver removes the drivers responsibility to a part of the vehicle in case of damage.
If CDW is not accepted the customer will be held liable for the full value of the car.
If CDW is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts:
groups MCAR, ECAR, CCAR, CDAR, CTAR, IDAR 1000.00 USD
groups SDAR, SFAR, FDAR, PFAR, FFAR 1600.00 USD
groups FVAR 2000.00 USD
Top Cover CDW
If CDW is already included in the rates, the renter can choose Top Cover CDW to reduce the Non-Waiverable Responsibility.
The cost of Top Cover CDW is as follows: see table
If Top Cover CDW is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts:
groups: MCAR, ECAR, CCAR, CDAR, CTAR, IDAR, SDAR, FDAR, FFAR, FVAR, PFAR 350.00 USD
Theft Protection (TP)
Theft Protection removes the drivers responsibility to a part of the vehicle in case of theft.
If TP is not accepted the customer will be held liable for the full value of the car.
If TP is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts:
groups ECAR, CDAR, IDAR 1000.00 USD
groups FDAR, PFAR, FFAR 1600.00 USD
groups FVAR 2000.00 USD
Top Cover TP
If TP is already included in the rates, the renter can choose Top Cover TP to reduce/eliminate the Non-Waiverable Responsibility.
The cost of Top Cover TP is as follows: see table
If Top Cover TP is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts:
groups: MCAR, ECAR, CCAR, CDAR, CTAR, IDAR, SDAR, FDAR, FFAR, FVAR, PFAR 350.00 USD
Personal Accident Protection (PAP)
By taking out personal accident protection can also be extended to cover the consequences of an accident.
CRS Code
Collision Damage Waiver
Personal Accident Protection
USD/Day
USD/Day
ECAR, CDAR, IDAR, MCAR, CCAR, CTAR
12.75
5.31
FDAR, PFAR, FFAR, SDAR, SFAR
18,08
5.31
FVAR
23.39
5.31
CRS Code
Top Cover CDW
Top Cover TP
USD/Tag
USD/Tag
ECAR, CDAR, MCAR, CCAR, CTAR
10.10
10.10
IDAR, FDAR, SDAR, SFAR
15.94
15.94
FFAR, PFAR, FVAR
23.39
23.39
Delivery & Collection
Delivery/Collection Service is on request. Please contact the local rental station Sint Maarten.
For Delivery/Collection a Service charge of 15.94 USD applies.
Out Of Hours
Out of hour service is available at selected stations.
A charge of 37.21 USD applies.
An Out Of Hours pick-up is on request only.
One-Way Rentals
National
For One-Way-Rentals within Sixt locations in St. Martin a charge of 13.82 USD applies.
International
International One-Way Rentals are not allowed.
Cross Border Rentals & Territorial Restrictions
Cross Border Rentals are not allowed.
Premium Location Fee
A Premium location fee of 15.94 USD occurs for rentals at airport and train stations per month or part thereof.
Extras
Accessory
USD/Day
Max. USD/Rental
Baby Seat (guaranteed)
(9-36 kg)
5.31
26.58
Child Seat (guaranteed)
5.31
26.58
Roadside Assistance 5.31
Navigation System
8.50
Accessories are bookable without obligation and subject to availability.
Additional Driver
An Additional Driver Surcharge of max. 26.58 USD per rental applies.
Road Side Assistance
The Road Side Assistance covers assistance with tire repairs, refueling of vehicles on the road, loss or misplacing of keys and break downs. Spare parts, fuel and tires themselves are not included.
Refuelling Charge
All vehilces are supplied with a full tank of fuel and should be refilled prior to return to Sixt, otherwise our current refuelling charges will apply.
Alternatively, you may purchase a tankful of fuel at the time of rental at a price of 1.33 USD per litre of petrol and return the car empty. No refunds will be given for unused fuel.
Other Fees and Taxes
Vehicle Cleaning
In case the car require a special cleaning procedure (i.e. animal hair, sand etc) after returning, a charge of 31.90 USD will apply.
Administration Fee For Fine
If the renter has a traffic/parking fine during the rental the renter will be charged an Administration Fee of 28.71 USD together with the first settlement-proposition.
18%
Terms of booking on this website
Information disclaimer
The rates on this website are often heavily discounted. This is due to our negotiated rates and bulk buying power. On very rare occasions, a rate may be displayed incorrectly due to our, or a vehicle supplier's error. In such a case, if you book with us at a quoted rate that is incorrect, we will notify you of any price change and give you the option to proceed or cancel. We make every effort to keep information on our site up to date, but we cannot guarantee this website is free of errors or omissions and retain the right to update or change the information published at any time.
Liability
To the extent permitted by law we/the owners of this website will not be liable to you or to any third party (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including but not limited to any accident, injury, delay or loss of enjoyment) arising out of your reliance upon information contained on this website, including but not limited to your use (or inability to use) any products or services described or procured through this website.
When you pick up your vehicle, you will be required to sign a rental agreement with the supplier of the vehicle. Your rental and use of the vehicle will be governed by the terms of the rental agreement and any other documentation or information provided to you by the supplier at the time you pick up your vehicle. The rental agreement is between you and the supplier and we will not be liable to you or to any third party in relation to the terms of the supplier's rental agreement or any other documentation provided to you by the supplier at the time of pick up.
While we will make reasonable efforts to ensure we are representing only reputable suppliers, we make no warranty about the fitness or suitability of any third party (supplier) product or service and will not accept responsibility for the quality or fitness of any vehicle. We welcome feedback from our customers on their experience with our suppliers. We may, at our discretion, provide you with reasonable assistance in resolving any dispute you may have with a supplier.
Our total liability to you in relation to your use of this website and the information contained on this website will not exceed the dollar amount of the deposit we have received from you in relation to your booking/rental. Refunds will not be made for bookings cancelled due to inclement weather. Again, we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance. Your use of this website is governed by the laws of New Zealand and the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
Booking information
To make a booking you must complete our booking form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your form, we will, subject to availability, confirm your booking by emailing you a confirmation voucher and invoice.
If you are booking via phone, please make sure you have read the terms and conditions of the vehicle you wish to rent first. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.
Information disclosure
In booking on this website you acknowledge that we disclose your information to your selected Supplier in order to provide the requested rental services.
Vehicle capacity and fitness to drive
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vehicle you rent is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of seatbelts (and passengers) is indicated next to each vehicle on this website. Luggage capacity where shown is an indication only and we will not be responsible should you be unable to fit your entire luggage into a vehicle. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A vehicle supplier can refuse to rent a vehicle to any person who is in their opinion unfit to drive or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.
Refund Policy
In the event of cancellation, any deposit amounts paid at the time of booking are non-refundable.
Disputes
If you are unsatisfied with our service, please contact us within 48 hours of placing your booking or request and we will work to resolve any issues and determine if compensation is due. In the event you have completed your rental and are unhappy with your vehicle, we are happy to assist you in seeking compensation from the operator of the vehicle.
This website is owned and operated by Online Republic Ltd. Our financial centre and marketing office is based at Level 4 Excelsior House, 6 Commerce St , Auckland, New Zealand. In Australia, we are based at Suite 3.01, 11 Queens Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. Thank you for booking with us.
Sixt St Maarten Rental Terms for travel between 29-Sep-2016 and 30-Sep-2019
General Rental Information
The renter and the driver have to be in possession of a valid driving license for at least 2 years.
Driving license printed with non Roman Alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic etc) must be complemented by an International driving license.
Please show a valid ID card or passport at time of pick up.
Special rental information by booking of Prepaid rates
Changing booking
A booking can be changed up to 24 hours before the start of the rental (on availability) in return for an alteration charge of 22.00 USD. Any payment already made towards the rental will not be refunded; nor shall any differential amount be refunded if this alteration leads to a lesser rental cost.
Cancellation
A booking can be cancelled before the rental begins. In the event of cancellation, the payment in advance already made towards the rental shall be paid back subject to a cancellation charge, which will be withheld and shall be the amount of the rental charge ( including any extras and charges) for a maximum of 3 rental days. Cancellations can be made directly through your booking agent.
No-show
In the event that the booked vehicle is not collected or not collected at the agreed time the rental charge already paid shall be withheld in full.
Age Restrictions
In St. Martin, the following rules apply for the minimum age and possession of a driver's licence:
21 years for vehicles in groups MCAR, ECAR and CCAR
25 years for vehicles in groups CDAR, CTAR, IDAR, SDAR, FDAR, SFAR, FFAR, PFAR, FVAR.
A Young Driver Surcharge of USD 7.44per day applies for drivers under 25 years.
Conditions of Payment
Flexi-Tariff
We accept all credit cards from internationally recognised credit card companies - such as American Express, Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa.
Cash Payment is not accepted.
We do not accept any prepaid cards or debit cards (Visa Electron).
Sixt CarExpress Servicecard is only accepted in combination with a valid Credit Card.
Prepaid Tariff
The following credit cards are accepted: Eurocard/Mastercard, AmericanExpress Card, VISA Card.
We do not accept any prepaid cards or debit cards (Visa Electron).
The renter must be the owner of the indicated credit card. The authorised driver details and method of payment will be confirmed at reservation stage and cannot be amended. The confirmed credit card should be valid and available for presentation on collection of the vehicle. All extra costs that occur during the car rental will be charged to this credit card.
By booking a prepaid rate, the credit card will be charged before the start of rental, directly with the estimated total amount of rental. The amount that will be charged on your credit card comprises the price of the rental as well as all additional extra fees.
The rental charge (plus any other charges agreed, e.g. exemptions from liability, delivery charges, airport charges etc.) plus Value Added Tax in the statutory amount applicable from time to time must, as a matter of principle, be paid in full for the agreed rental period, i.e. if the vehicle is collected late or returned early there shall be no refund.
Generally
An advance charge approval is obtained for the chosen means of payment as a security. The exact deposit is determined on collection since the amount is dependent on the vehicle.
Please note, that payments with credit card may require the PIN of the credit card.
General Protection Conditions
Third Party Insurance (TI)
Protection coverage for the vehicle rented includes Third Party Liability with a maximum cover of 10,000.00 USD for personal injuries and material damages.
Excluded from the protection is the use of the vehicle for the transport of dangerous goods. All protection as part of the rental contract will become void, in particular, if an unauthorized driver has used the vehicle or if the driver of the vehicle does not possess the required driver's license at the time of the event giving rise to claim.
Liability coverage/Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI)
If purchased Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI) protects you against claims made by a third party for -bodily injury- and/or property damage sustained as a result of an accident while you are operating a -rental vehicle-.
This coverage removes any financial liability caused as a result of third party damage. The deductible is 0.00 USD.
Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI) does not cover all situations that may arise while operating a -rental vehicle-. SLI does not cover all risks. There may be exclusions for unauthorized or intoxicated drivers, no first party uninsured motorist coverage, no coverage for certain passengers in the Vehicle, and other exclusions.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
Collision Damage Waiver removes the drivers responsibility to a part of the vehicle in case of damage.
If CDW is not accepted the customer will be held liable for the full value of the car.
If CDW is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts:
groups MCAR, ECAR, CCAR, CDAR, CTAR, IDAR 1000.00 USD
groups SDAR, SFAR, FDAR, PFAR, FFAR 1600.00 USD
groups FVAR 2000.00 USD
Top Cover CDW
If CDW is already included in the rates, the renter can choose Top Cover CDW to reduce the Non-Waiverable Responsibility.
The cost of Top Cover CDW is as follows: see table
If Top Cover CDW is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts:
groups: MCAR, ECAR, CCAR, CDAR, CTAR, IDAR, SDAR, FDAR, FFAR, FVAR, PFAR 350.00 USD
Theft Protection (TP)
Theft Protection removes the drivers responsibility to a part of the vehicle in case of theft.
If TP is not accepted the customer will be held liable for the full value of the car.
If TP is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts:
groups ECAR, CDAR, IDAR 1000.00 USD
groups FDAR, PFAR, FFAR 1600.00 USD
groups FVAR 2000.00 USD
Top Cover TP
If TP is already included in the rates, the renter can choose Top Cover TP to reduce/eliminate the Non-Waiverable Responsibility.
The cost of Top Cover TP is as follows: see table
If Top Cover TP is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts:
groups: MCAR, ECAR, CCAR, CDAR, CTAR, IDAR, SDAR, FDAR, FFAR, FVAR, PFAR 350.00 USD
Personal Accident Protection (PAP)
By taking out personal accident protection can also be extended to cover the consequences of an accident.
CRS Code
Collision Damage Waiver
Personal Accident Protection
USD/Day
USD/Day
ECAR, CDAR, IDAR, MCAR, CCAR, CTAR
12.75
5.31
FDAR, PFAR, FFAR, SDAR, SFAR
18,08
5.31
FVAR
23.39
5.31
CRS Code
Top Cover CDW
Top Cover TP
USD/Tag
USD/Tag
ECAR, CDAR, MCAR, CCAR, CTAR
10.10
10.10
IDAR, FDAR, SDAR, SFAR
15.94
15.94
FFAR, PFAR, FVAR
23.39
23.39
Delivery & Collection
Delivery/Collection Service is on request. Please contact the local rental station Sint Maarten.
For Delivery/Collection a Service charge of 15.94 USD applies.
Out Of Hours
Out of hour service is available at selected stations.
A charge of 37.21 USD applies.
An Out Of Hours pick-up is on request only.
One-Way Rentals
National
For One-Way-Rentals within Sixt locations in St. Martin a charge of 13.82 USD applies.
International
International One-Way Rentals are not allowed.
Cross Border Rentals & Territorial Restrictions
Cross Border Rentals are not allowed.
Premium Location Fee
A Premium location fee of 15.94 USD occurs for rentals at airport and train stations per month or part thereof.
Extras
Accessory
USD/Day
Max. USD/Rental
Baby Seat (guaranteed)
(9-36 kg)
5.31
26.58
Child Seat (guaranteed)
5.31
26.58
Roadside Assistance 5.31
Navigation System
8.50
Accessories are bookable without obligation and subject to availability.
Additional Driver
An Additional Driver Surcharge of max. 26.58 USD per rental applies.
Road Side Assistance
The Road Side Assistance covers assistance with tire repairs, refueling of vehicles on the road, loss or misplacing of keys and break downs. Spare parts, fuel and tires themselves are not included.
Refuelling Charge
All vehilces are supplied with a full tank of fuel and should be refilled prior to return to Sixt, otherwise our current refuelling charges will apply.
Alternatively, you may purchase a tankful of fuel at the time of rental at a price of 1.33 USD per litre of petrol and return the car empty. No refunds will be given for unused fuel.
Other Fees and Taxes
Vehicle Cleaning
In case the car require a special cleaning procedure (i.e. animal hair, sand etc) after returning, a charge of 31.90 USD will apply.
Administration Fee For Fine
If the renter has a traffic/parking fine during the rental the renter will be charged an Administration Fee of 28.71 USD together with the first settlement-proposition.
18%
Terms of booking on this website
Information disclaimer
The rates on this website are often heavily discounted. This is due to our negotiated rates and bulk buying power. On very rare occasions, a rate may be displayed incorrectly due to our, or a vehicle supplier's error. In such a case, if you book with us at a quoted rate that is incorrect, we will notify you of any price change and give you the option to proceed or cancel. We make every effort to keep information on our site up to date, but we cannot guarantee this website is free of errors or omissions and retain the right to update or change the information published at any time.
Liability
To the extent permitted by law we/the owners of this website will not be liable to you or to any third party (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including but not limited to any accident, injury, delay or loss of enjoyment) arising out of your reliance upon information contained on this website, including but not limited to your use (or inability to use) any products or services described or procured through this website.
When you pick up your vehicle, you will be required to sign a rental agreement with the supplier of the vehicle. Your rental and use of the vehicle will be governed by the terms of the rental agreement and any other documentation or information provided to you by the supplier at the time you pick up your vehicle. The rental agreement is between you and the supplier and we will not be liable to you or to any third party in relation to the terms of the supplier's rental agreement or any other documentation provided to you by the supplier at the time of pick up.
While we will make reasonable efforts to ensure we are representing only reputable suppliers, we make no warranty about the fitness or suitability of any third party (supplier) product or service and will not accept responsibility for the quality or fitness of any vehicle. We welcome feedback from our customers on their experience with our suppliers. We may, at our discretion, provide you with reasonable assistance in resolving any dispute you may have with a supplier.
Our total liability to you in relation to your use of this website and the information contained on this website will not exceed the dollar amount of the deposit we have received from you in relation to your booking/rental. Refunds will not be made for bookings cancelled due to inclement weather. Again, we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance. Your use of this website is governed by the laws of New Zealand and the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
Booking information
To make a booking you must complete our booking form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your form, we will, subject to availability, confirm your booking by emailing you a confirmation voucher and invoice.
If you are booking via phone, please make sure you have read the terms and conditions of the vehicle you wish to rent first. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.
Information disclosure
In booking on this website you acknowledge that we disclose your information to your selected Supplier in order to provide the requested rental services.
Vehicle capacity and fitness to drive
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vehicle you rent is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of seatbelts (and passengers) is indicated next to each vehicle on this website. Luggage capacity where shown is an indication only and we will not be responsible should you be unable to fit your entire luggage into a vehicle. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A vehicle supplier can refuse to rent a vehicle to any person who is in their opinion unfit to drive or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.
Refund Policy
In the event of cancellation, any deposit amounts paid at the time of booking are non-refundable.
Disputes
If you are unsatisfied with our service, please contact us within 48 hours of placing your booking or request and we will work to resolve any issues and determine if compensation is due. In the event you have completed your rental and are unhappy with your vehicle, we are happy to assist you in seeking compensation from the operator of the vehicle.
This website is owned and operated by Online Republic Ltd. Our financial centre and marketing office is based at Level 4 Excelsior House, 6 Commerce St , Auckland, New Zealand. In Australia, we are based at Suite 3.01, 11 Queens Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. Thank you for booking with us.
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