4x4 Hire in South Africa - Terms & Conditions

Rental Duration & Kilometres

• Minimum rental period is 5 days (unless specifically agreed otherwise)
• Unlimited Kilometres
• Special conditions apply for rentals of more than 50 days
• The vehicle will be supplied with full fuel tanks (gas cylinders included); you will be required to return the vehicle with full fuel tanks
• You will also be required to return the vehicle in a clean condition. Failure to clean the vehicle will result in a valet charge

Drivers License, Minimum Age & Driver Competence

• A valid unendorsed driver's licence required (international licence preferred)
• The minimum age is 25 and the maximum age is 69 (exceptions made upon special requests)
• No other persons than those who have signed the rental agreement may drive the vehicle
• The driver's of the hired vehicle will need to demonstrate their competence at driving such a vehicle, both on and off-road (4x4 vehicle videos and training is available upon request)

Insurance - 4x4 hire in South Africa

• All vehicles are fully comprehensively insured for collision damage and theft
• The renter/driver is only liable for the applicable excess for the vehicle in case of any damage or loss of vehicle or parts thereof
• Collision and Theft excess amounts differ depending on vehicle and insurance options chosen (the excess amount will be quoted prior to the rental)
• The renter/driver will be liable for damage to windscreen, windows, lights, damage/loss of tyres and damage caused by sand blasting
• If the vehicle is rolled or written-off, a double excess may apply
• All additional equipment that is firmly attached in or on the vehicle is included in terms of this policy
• All extra equipment hired such as pots, pans, tents, table, chairs, crockery, cutlery and other loose items may not covered by insurance and you may be held liable for loss or damage to the extra equipment

Road Use - 4x4 hire in South Africa

• The vehicles may only travel on designated roads and tracks
• No bundu-bashing permitted or entry into unauthorised areas
• The vehicles may not be used in any competitive events
• The vehicles may enter the following countries subject permission by the rental company: Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Kenya

One-Way Rentals / Vehicle Delivery & Collection

• Within South Africa - up to R3500.00
• Outside South Africa - from R200.00

Cancellation - 4x4 hire in South Africa

• 31+ days 25% of total rental cost
• 15 – 30 days 50% of total rental cost
• 7 – 14 days 75% of total rental cost
• 0 – 7 days 100% of total rental cost

Payment

• 25% due on confirmation of booking
• Balance due 28 days before rental to commence
• Payment can either be made directly into our bank account or we honour most major credit cards
• An excess deposit is payable (credit card, cash or cheque) on all rentals and is refundable in the same currency received at the safe return of the vehicle and its equipment
• All payments are payable in advance

NOTE: The conditions for 4x4 hire in South Africa are subject to change without notice.