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Rental Conditions in Guatemala

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Conditions

Currency

Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ).

Tax

12%.

Age information

The minimum age is 21 years.
An underage fee will apply for renters 21-24 of USD 15.00 per day.
There is no maximum age.

Credit Cards

Budget accepts: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa.

Major credit cards are accepted when issued in the renter’s name.
Customer may be subject to a credit check to determine and ensure credit worthiness before releasing the vehicle.
Customer may be required to present a second form of ID to complete the rental contract.

A credit card deposit is required.
The amount varies from USD 1,000.00 to USD 1,250.00.

Budget reserves the right to request extra value based on certain factors. These funds will not be available for use.

When the rental is complete the amount will be credited back to the account but the bank/credit card company may take more time to post it.

Additional charges may apply depending on the rental and car group rented.

At the time of rental we will request an authorization on your credit card for the estimated rental charges, plus a deposit of:

Car GroupsEstimated rental charges, plus
B (ECAR), C (CCAR)
D (IDAR), E (FDAR), F (CDAR)		USD 1000,00
All other car groupsUSD 1250,00


Cash Rentals are not allowed.

Driver's License (Physical)

A valid driver’s license from the country of residence is mandatory.
An international driving license is required for countries with a non-Roman alphabet.

Debit card

Debit cards are not accepted.

Additional Drivers

All drivers must meet the same minimum age and driver’s license requirements as the renter.
The additional driver charge is USD 10.00 plus tax per day for each additional driver, including spouse.

Travel vouchers

The amount of the rental must be paid at the beginning of the rental.
A valid prepaid voucher should be presented at the counter at pick-up.
A credit card must be presented to cover charges not included in the prepaid voucher.
All additional charges not included in the voucher will be charged to the credit card once the vehicle is returned.

Smoke free cars

Budget Guatemala is a smoke free company.
Smoking is not allowed in vehicles.

A violation of this rule will be subject to a USD 250.00 fee

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

ALI - Additional Liability Insurance

ALI provides coverage up to USD 50,000.00 in case of bodily injury and/or property damage to a third party (excluding the renter and/or driver of the Budget vehicle) without deductible, provided the customer complies with all terms and conditions of the rental agreement.

An official report issued by the police must be shown in order to apply this coverage.

CDW - Collition Damage Waiver

Purchase of CDW relieves the customer’s financial responsibility for damages to the Budget vehicle in case of accident or theft, provided the customer complies with all terms and conditions of the rental agreement.

Theft protection is included with a non-waivable excess of 20% of the value of the vehicle rented.

CDW does not cover damage to windshields, windows, mirrors, rings, or tires.
An official report issued by the police must be shown in order to apply this coverage.

LDW - Loss Damage Waiver

Buying the LDW relieves the customer's financial responsibility for damage to the Budget vehicle in the event of an accident or theft, provided the customer complies with all the terms and conditions of the rental agreement.

The protection covers a total loss of the rented vehicle and damage to the bodywork, glass and tires.

LDW does not cover for damages or losses caused by negligence.
An official report issued by the police must be shown in order to apply this coverage.

PAI - Personal Accident Insurance

PAI provides coverage up to USD 12,500.00 for medical expenses caused to the people who are inside it, the amount is due for the number of seats in the vehicle up to a maximum amount of USD 3,125.00 per person.

WPP - Windscreen Protection Product

Purchase of WPP relieves the customer’s financial responsibility for damages for the breakage of windshields, windows and tires of the rented vehicle, without deductible.
WPP does not cover damage to the mirrors and the rings of the car.

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.

Additional information

One Way rentals

One way rentals are subject to request and availability.
Border Crossing Permits will apply for all countries* that allow cross border travel.
*Mexico does not apply.

One way fee including the Border Crossing Permits:

City
(Country)		Price
(plus TAX)
Flores, Petén
(Guatemala)		USD 200,00
Puerto Barrios, Izabal
(Guatemala)		USD 150,00
Tegucigalpa
(Honduras)		USD 400,00
San Salvador
(El Salvador)		USD 350,00

Delivery and collection

Contact the local office for availability and fees.
No shuttle service available.

Airport locations are located in the terminal.

Driving restrictions

Cross the border

Cars can be driven into the following countries if returned to Guatemala:

✓Belize
✓El Salvador
✓Honduras
✓Nicaragua
✓Costa Rica

1 Payment for permit:

✓Honduras, El Salvador &/or Nicaragua: USD 30,00 + VAT
✓Belize: USD 150,00 + VAT.

Permits are required for all countries noted and are issued at the Budget counter.

Optional services and equipment

Child Safety Seats

Child Safety Seats (CSS) – can be requested for USD 5.00 per day.

In case the chair is lost or stolen, there will be an additional charge of USD 200.00.

24 hour advance reservation recommended.

GPS

Navigation System (GPS) – can be requested for USD 12.00 per day.

24 hour advance reservation requested.

Mobile Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi – is available, the cost is USD 10.00 + VAT per day and USD 200.00 if lost or stolen.

An advance reservation of 24 hours is recommended.