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Rental Conditions in El Salvador

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Conditions

Currency

American Dollar (USD)

Tax

13%.

Age information

The minimum age is 25 years.
Maximum rental age is 65 years.

Customers between the ages of 21 and 25 must rent with our Under Age Program.
The cost is USD 10.00 per day in low season and USD 20.00 in high season.

Drivers under the age of 21 cannot rent.

Credit Cards

An International credit card on the renter’s name and accepted by Budget El Salvador will be required at the time of rental. Budget will request a pre-authorization on the credit card. The pre-authorization is determined and varies according to the responsibility waiver selected and the type of vehicle rented.

Customers who choose to decline minimum coverage will require an additional credit card security deposit in the amount of USD 3,000.00. Customers who choose minimum coverage accept ultimate financial responsibility for the rental vehicle.

While this hold is in place the funds will not be available for use. When the rental is over Budget will process the reversal but the bank may take time to post it back to the account.

Budget El Salvador accepts American Express, Budget charge cards, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa.

Driver's License (Physical)

A passport and valid driver’s license from the country of residence must be presented in person at the time of rental.

An International Driving License is required for countries with a non-Roman alphabet that must be presented along with the driving license issued by the country of residence.

The rental must start within 30 days of the renter's arrival in the country (after 90 days, a license from another country is not considered legal).

Debit card

Debit cards are not accepted.

Additional Drivers

All drivers must meet the same minimum age, driver’s license and credit requirements as the renter and be present at the time of rental.

An additional driver fee of USD 5.00 per day for each additional driver will apply.

Important

Budget and Budget licensees reserve the right to refuse any request for rental including requests for persons under age, persons not in possession of a recognized full and valid driver's license, persons unable to satisfy credit or cash requirements, or persons who, in the opinion of Budget, constitute a risk.

Insurances & Coverages

LDW - Loss Damage Waiver

Purchase of LDW is optional.
If LDW is declined the renter would be responsible for up to the full value of the vehicle.

Purchase reduces the customer’s financial responsibility (NWE) to the following:

Car Group: A, C
NWE - LDW Accepted: USD 1000.00
LDW Declined: Full Value

Car Group: E
NWE - LDW Accepted: USD 1200.00
LDW Declined: Full Value

Car Group: F, H
NWE - LDW Accepted: USD 1300.00
LDW Declined: Full Value

Car Group: G, L
NWE - LDW Accepted: USD 1500.00
LDW Declined: Full Value

Car Group: I, M, N
NWE - LDW Accepted: USD 1600.00
LDW Declined: Full Value

Car Group: O
NWE - LDW Accepted: USD 1800.00
LDW Declined: Full Value

Car Group: J, K, X
NWE - LDW Accepted: USD 2000.00
LDW Declined: Full Value

Purchase does not cover vandalism.

TPL - Third Party Liability

Public Liability coverage and Property Damage is included in the rate for medical and death benefits for up to 5 passengers in accordance to the laws of the country.

Check at the counter upon arrival for availability and additional information.
Verify the scope and limitations of this coverage.

SLI - Supplemental Liability Insurance

SLI is mandatory.
Purchase of SLI protects renter and all authorized drivers from third party bodily injury and property damage claims.

Verify the scope and limitations of this coverage.

Additional charges

Fuel and Electricity Charges

A full tank of gas is provided at the time of rental and the vehicle should be returned with a full tank of gas to avoid additional charges.
Refueling charge may result in a rate higher that the local retail gasoline price and is subject to taxes and fees.

Additional information

One Way rentals

Cars can be returned to other Budget locations in El Salvador based on car availability.
One-way fees may apply.

Driving restrictions

Cross the border

Cross Border Traffic is not allowed.

ExceptionCross border is allowed into Guatemala and Honduras with an additional charge of USD 50.00, plus tax.

The vehicle must be returned in El Salvador.

Optional services and equipment

Child Safety Seats

(CSS) - Child safety seats are available at USD 3.00 per day.

An advance reservation of at least 24 hours is recommended.

GPS

Is available at USD 10,00 per day.
In case it is damaged, lost or stolen, a fee of USD 500,00.

An advance reservation of at least 24 hours is recommended.

Cell phone

Cell phones are available for USD 3.00 per day.
There is a lost/stolen fee of USD 70.00