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The minimum age is 25 for all car groups. The minimum age for renters with prepaid travel vouchers is 21.
The maximum age is 70. This applies for all car groups.
An underage fee of USD 5.00 per day (plus taxes) will apply to drivers 21-24 age.
Note: the minimum age for car groups Luxury, SUVs and Pickups are 25 for all renters, even with a travel voucher.
Budget accepts:
✓American Express
✓Discover
✓MasterCard
✓Visa
NOTE: Diners Club and Discover cards are ONLY accepted as final payment. The credit card and the contract must be with the name of the same person and that person must be present at the time of rental.
Please note that the credit card must have the renter's name and numbers embossed on it.
Physical credit cards that are not close to their expiration date must be presented; otherwise, delivery of the vehicle may be refused
Additional charge card hold: All rentals will require a deposit of two HOLDs on the credit card, one of the value of the total rental amount plus 20% and if CDW coverage is accepted.
See amounts in the following table:
Car group | Hold Amount |
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All Car Groups | USD 200,00 |
If CDW is declined, the customer is liable for full value of the vehicle.
At the beginning of the rental, a valid credit card is required for a minimum hold of USD 1,500.00 for non-waivable excess, in addition to the estimated rental charges.
The customer’s credit card will be charged for any damage incurred during the rental, any details required must be submitted to the counter.
NOTE: For the hold, American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.
CDW is mandatory for specialty car groups (G, K, L and M). See the amounts in the following table:
Car Group | Hold Amount |
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A, B, C, D, E | USD 800,00 |
F, I, G, H, K, L, N, M | USD 1500,00 |
Some credit cards provide insurance coverage, with certain limitations, as a benefit of using the card to rent vehicles.
The customer is advised to contact the card issuer before the rental and request written proof of the coverage to be presented at the counter.
Note: this should be from the credit card company on official letterhead noting they will specifically extend CDW coverage in the Dominican Republic.
Reservations are honored until 8 hours in low season, 6 hours in medium season and 2 hours in High Pick season.
Customer must call station and advise in case of delay arrive to can keep for long time the unit reserve.
CDW is optional except on group G, K, L and M.
Purchase reduces the financial responsibility of the vehicle in case of damage to the car (unless damages were from abuse, distraction, speed excess or negligence). If damage or theft occurs due to neglect (driving and texting, under the effects of alcohol, parking in unsafe places, leaving the vehicle open, etc.) the protection is invalidated.
If LDW is declined, the customer is advised to contact the credit card company before the rental and MUST get written proof on official letterhead noting that they will specifically extend LDW coverage inside the Dominican Rep. This letter MUST be presented at the counter at the time of rental. An additional hold will apply, depending on the selected vehicle and the rental days, use chart below for cost per day and deductible:
Car Group | Cost per day | Excess | Declined Plus additional hold |
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A, B, C, D, E | USD 30,99 | ZERO | USD 800,00 |
F, I, G, H, K, L, N, M | USD 30,99 | ZERO | USD 1500,00 |
In case of an incident/accident, the customer to make a present a transit report explaining the incident/accident to validate the coverage.
The coverage just applies if the incident/accident occurred with a movable object. Intentional damage or other damages, when customer cannot demonstrate how the car was damaged, could be charged, despite having chosen LDW/CDW.
Service is available at all locations at USD 2.50 per day.
Third party coverage provides assistance to the customer in case of accident / incident that affects a third person or property, providing legal assistance and reducing liability in legal cases.
Customers have the option to request the inclusion of third-party damage coverage for enhanced protection.
Purchase covers damage to the windshield and tires not caused for a collision.
Fuel is not included in the rates.
Vehicles must choose the Prepaid Gas Option or return with a full tank to avoid a refueling charge.
There are no refunds for the Prepaid Gas Option.
Cars can be returned to other Budget locations within this country. Fees vary according to distance between locations.
One-way fees may apply to any special equipment rented.
Vehicles are not available for one-way rentals outside of this country.
If the customer wishes to extend the rental, customer must contact Budget as soon as possible.
At the latest, this must be before the end date and time on the rental agreement.
Additional days will be charged at current location prices and an extension administration fee subject to contract negotiation at the Budget office.
Rental Extension Fee: USD 10 per day for each extended day.
Delivery and pick-up service is available from/to hotels in these areas:
Bayahibe Hotels (La Romana), La Marina-Seaport (any address inside Casa de Campo), Muelle la Marina (Romana), Punta Cana / Bavaro, Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo and Santiago.
Customer must advise the delivery and collection services previously or at the arrival’s moment to make rental.