Category: Vacations

Jul 09

Car Rental Glossary

Car rental can sometimes be a little confusing with lots of phrases being thrown around. To help you out, we have put together a glossary which will hopefully help with your next car rental booking.Additional Driver: Additional to the main driver, registered and listed on the Rental Agreement. May be an extra charge for an additional driver, depending on the supplier.Additional Liability Insurance (ALI): Provides additional protection for bodily injury or death plus property damage.Airport Fee: Charge applied by airport authorities for terminal and off terminal locations. In most cases, this charge is also applied to additional charges, such as one way fees, fuel option, child seat rental etc which are not included in the daily rate and are paid at the counter.Collision Damage Waiver (CDW): Covers the rental vehicle in the event of accidental damage to the rental vehicle oth mosquito repellent er than by theft or attempted theft. An excess usually applies and the amount will vary depending on the pick up country and/or vehicle type.Excess Reduction (ER): Optional charge offered by the car rental company to reduce or waive the insurance excess in the event of an insurance claim against damage or theft.Gazetted Roads: A sealed or unsealed road regularly maintained by a local, state or government body or council.Insurance Excess: The amount the client is responsible for in the event the rental vehicle is damaged (whether the driver is at fault or not) or stolen.Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): Covers the rental vehicle in the event of accidental damage and theft. An excess usually applies and the amount will vary depending on the pick up country and/or vehicle type.One Way Fee: This fee is imposed to cover the costs of returning the vehicle back to the originating location.

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