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Rental Conditions in Italy

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Conditions

Currency

Euro (EUR).

Tax

22%.

Age information

The customer must be at least 21 years old to rent at this location.
For car groups A, B and E you must be at least 19 years old.

No maximum renting age restrictions apply.

Customer must have a driving license that is at least 12 months old (exceptions: young drivers aged 19 and 20 can only drive car groupos A, B and E with a driving license that is at least 12 months old and subject to surcharge; young drivers aged 21-24 can rent any other group but must have held a driving license valid for at least 2 years and subject to surcharge).

If the customer is between 21 and 25 years of age, a young driver surcharge of EUR 20.00 per day must be paid.

The maximum young driver surcharge per rental is EUR 300.00.

Credit Cards

The renter will be required to present an international credit card at his name accepted by Budget at the time of rental.

Budget accept:

American Express (excluding American Express Traveler’s Cheque cards)
Diners cards
Visa
MasterCard

We do not accept Digital Payment Cards.

Please note that the credit card must have the renter's name and numbers embossed on it.

Driver's License (Physical)

All Drivers must bring all parts of their valid driving license with them.
If the driving license was issued in a non-European country, the customer must bring both the driving license and an International Driving License.

All drivers must have held their licences for at least 12 months (2 years if aged 21-24 and renting a vehicle category bigger than C)

ID requirements: At time of rental the renter and authorized drivers must present the Driving License together with the passport issued by the country of origin.

 

We do not accept digital driving licenses.

Debit card

We don’t accept Visa Electron cards, Maestro cards, Cirrus cards, JCB cards, any pre-paid cards – even if they carry the Visa or MasterCard logo – or any other cards not listed above

Additional Drivers

All additional drivers must meet Budget age, driving license and ID requirements. All additional drivers must be present at time of pick-up of the rental vehicle.
There is a fee for every Additional Driver Budget allows driving the vehicle. The price is EUR 12,95 per day, per driver up to a maximum charge of 15 days.

Driving Restrictions

ZTL Zone (Restricted Traffic Zone): is a restricted traffic area in Italy. There are around 200 schemes that are enforced with cameras, plus 100 low emission zones. They help protect historic city centres from excessive traffic, which would otherwise make the city less attractive.

Only authorized vehicles are allowed into this area. Each city has its own rules and regulations regarding the ZTL zones. For this reason complete details are not available. Please check with the location at the time of pickup.

Hold Amount

The amount of the pre-authorisation taken on pick-up of the rental vehicle is calculated as follows:
(The vehicle rental price* + EUR 200**) MINUS (Any sum you have already paid when making a booking) 


* The "vehicle rental price" includes the vehicle rental cost and all optional extras you’ve requested, calculated at the start of the rental based on the intended length of the rental. For the avoidance of any doubt, any “Pay at Location” amount you owe in relation to the vehicle rental (including any optional extras) will be included as part of the pre-authorisation and will be charged to you at the end of the rental (using the card provided for the purposes of the pre-authorisation, unless agreed otherwise).


** If you buy our “Fuel Up Front” product, we will reduce the EUR 200 by the amount we charge you for the “Fuel Up Front” product.

 

The EUR 200 is included as part of the pre-authorisation in case we have to charge you at the end of the rental for any of the following: 


costs to refuel the vehicle (where relevant); 
additional rental charges in circumstances where you fail to return the vehicle or any optional extras at the end of the agreed rental period [or 
to the agreed return location]; 

any additional charges or fines you incur relating to your use of the vehicle (which we have been notified of prior to you returning the vehicle, which will include, for example, charges relating to traffic violations); and/or 
costs incurred as a result of exceeding any relevant mileage restrictions. 
Where the pre-authorisation we take does not cover the charges you incur, we will request you make a further payment for the additional amounts owed.

 

In relation to certain high value vehicles, we may require you to provide us with two payment cards for the purposes of the pre-authorisation.

 

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.

Fines and Accident Management Fee

You are responsible for all administrative sanctions attributable to the use of the vehicle by you or other drivers during the rental period. 

 

Administrative sanctions are understood to be:

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  • Administrative sanctions for violations of the rules governing road traffic in the Country where the vehicle is conducted (e.g., for failure to comply with speed limits and/or for failure to comply with traffic and/or parking regulations, etc.);
  • Any other sanction or payment request (for example, failure to pay for parking/tolls).
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If we receive an administrative sanction attributable to the Customer during the rental period, we will charge the following:

 

  • The amount of the administrative sanction, if the Customer has failed to pay it and the Company proceeds to pay the sanction;
  • Any expenses incurred as a result of non-compliance with vehicle parking regulations (for example tow truck costs and towing costs).

Smoke free cars

Smoking is not permitted in Budget vehicles. If we believe anyone has smoked in the vehicle during the rental period, a specialist cleaning charge will apply.
In case the interior of the vehicle is left especially muddy, dirty, stained or smelly, and our standard cleaning procedure will not fix it, renter will be charged a Specialist Cleaning Charge between EUR 61.00 and EUR 194.63

Insurances & Coverages

CDW - Collition Damage Waiver

Is an OPTIONAL coverage (taxable) that reduces the amount that the renter has to pay if the vehicle is damage during the rental.

If CDW is not purchased or it is not included in the rate of the reservation, the customer will be responsible for the total value of the car plus the loss of profit and an administrative fee.

If CDW is purchased and the vehicle is damaged, the renter`s liability is reduced to the excess stated on the rental agreement plus a damage processing fee of EUR 93.71

Car groups CDW Deductible
A EUR 1000,00
B EUR 1000,00
C EUR 1000,00
D EUR 1000,00
E EUR 1000,00
F EUR 1500,00
G EUR 1500,00
H EUR 1500,00
I EUR 1500,00
J EUR 1000,00
K EUR 1500,00
L EUR 2000,00
M EUR 2000,00
N EUR 2000,00
O EUR 2000,00
P EUR 2000,00

TPL - Third Party Liability

Third Party Liability covers drivers in case of damage, including damage to passengers and their property, when using a Budget vehicle.
Third party liability is included in the rental price.

Maximum coverage in case of damage to property is not lower than EUR 2.500.000,00
Maximum coverage in case of personal injury is not lower than EUR 5.000.000,00

TP - Theft Protection

If TP is not purchased or is not included in the rate, in case of theft the customer will be responsible for the total value of the rental car plus the loss of profit and an administrative fee.

If TP is purchased and the vehicle is stolen, the amount he will have to pay will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on the rental agreement, which will depend on the car group and the rental location. Theft Protection is mandatory in Italy.

Car groups TP Deductible
A EUR 1900,00
B EUR 1900,00
C EUR 1900,00
D EUR 1900,00
E EUR 1900,00
F EUR 2300,00
G EUR 2300,00
H EUR 2300,00
I EUR 2300,00
J EUR 1900,00
K EUR 2300,00
L EUR 2800,00
M EUR 2800,00
N EUR 2800,00
O EUR 2800,00
P EUR 2800,00

Super CDW / Super TP

Super Damage Waiver (SCDW) is an excess reduction product which reduces the excess to zero in case of accidental damage to the rented car. Renter can purchase this coverage when starting the rental if it is not included in the rate.

Super Theft Protection Waiver (STP) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero in case the vehicle is stolen.

Car groupsCost per dayCost per month Deductible with SCDW / STP
AEUR 31,47 EUR 472,05EUR 0,00
BEUR 31,47 EUR 472,05EUR 0,00
CEUR 31,47 EUR 472,05EUR 0,00
DEUR 35,50 EUR 532,50EUR 0,00
EEUR 38,70 EUR 580,50EUR 0,00
FEUR 38,52 EUR 577,80EUR 0,00
GEUR 38,52 EUR 577,80EUR 0,00
HEUR 42,55 EUR 638,25EUR 0,00
IEUR 40,55 EUR 608,25EUR 0,00
JEUR 38,70 EUR 580,50EUR 0,00
KEUR 35,50 EUR 532,50EUR 0,00
LEUR 45,71 EUR 685,65EUR 0,00
MEUR 45,71 EUR 685,65EUR 0,00
NEUR 38,70 EUR 580,50EUR 0,00
OEUR 45,71 EUR 685,65EUR 0,00
PEUR 40,55 EUR 608,25EUR 0,00

PAI - Personal Accident Insurance

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle in the event of an accident.

The cost es EUR 6,00 per day.

Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:

The maximum coverage in case of disability (per person) is EUR 100,000
The maximum coverage in case of death (per person) is EUR 100,000

SPAI - Super Personal Accident Insurance

Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) provides the following enhanced benefits:

The maximum coverage in case of disability (per person) is EUR 200,000
The maximum coverage in case of death (per person) is EUR 200,000

The cost is EUR 9,00 per day.

Important

In all cases, an administrative fee will be charged in the event of damage, theft or traffic offenses.

Additional charges

Fuel and Electricity Charges

Vehicles are supplied with a full tank of fuel at the start of the rental.
To avoid refuelling charges please return the car with a full tank of fuel.
If the fuel tank is not full we will fill the tank and charge you for the fuel. Fuel is charged at market price plus tax.

A refuelling service charge is EUR 5.00.

EZ Fuel Fee:
Where you have driven 120 kms or less there will be a flat fuel fee of EUR 12.30 (regardless of whether the fuel gauge shows the fuel tank as full) unless you can prove the vehicle has been refuelled by providing a refuelling receipt from a petrol station.

Additional information

Late / Early return charge

Unless agreed differently, all customers must return the vehicle and any optional extras at the time/date and location stated on their rental agreement.
If the customer believes they will be late, it is in their best interest to request an extension from us.

If the customer is then late in returning their vehicle ,they must pay for an extra day's rental for the vehicle and any optional extras plus a late return processing fee for each day/part of a day they are late.

The late return administration fee is EUR 15.00.

One Way rentals

Some rental locations allow renters to pick up the vehicle from one rental location and return it to another.

Domestic One-Way fee:
One way rentals are available from this location at a charge of EUR 61.00.
Return location must be in the same country.

Domestic one way rentals, within the same urban area, are free of charge.
One way rentals are not allowed to / from Sardinia
One way rentals to / from Sicily are available at a charge of EUR 85.40

Driving restrictions

Cross the border

Budget cars rented in Italy are permitted outside of borders, with restrictions. Renters are only allowed to use the vehicle in the following countries:

Austria
Andorra
Belgium
Croatia (luxury vehicles H and L categories excluded)
Denmark
France
Germany
Luxembourg
Norway
Netherlands
Portugal
United Kingdom
Slovenia (luxury vehicles H and L categories excluded)
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland

Vatican City

Gibraltar

Greece

Liechtenstein

Monaco

San Marino

Hungary

Cars cannot be taken into the Italian Islands except for Sicily.

You are not permitted to take your Budget rental vehicle into Albania, CIS countries, Poland, Bulgaria, Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Russia, Serbia, Romania, Ex Yugoslavian countries (e.g. Bosnia and Herzegovina), Greece, Latvia, Czech and Slovak Republics, Ukraine, Moldavia (and all Eastern European countries), Africa, Malta, Cyprus or the Middle East.

You may drive into Slovenia and Croatia with the following car groups: A, B, C, D, E, F, I, M and K.

You may travel into and return your Budget rental vehicle to Croatia and Slovenia with the following car groups: A, B, C, D, E, F, I, M and K
Customers driving Budget cars on highways in Slovenia have to pay a tax of EUR 35.00 for all the period they stay in this country.You are not allowed to take you Budget rental vehicle into Croatia via ferry. Cars can be driven into Slovenia and Croatia; customers are completely insured if the supercover package is accepted.

The blue stamp must be put on the front window of the vehicle and can be bought at the entry in Slovenia in tobacco shops, gas stations and newspaper shops.
Should you not display the required stamp on the windscreen a fine of between EUR 300.00 and EUR 800.00 will be charged.

For the Czech Republic, Croatia and Slovenia the transit of vehicles through the ports is not allowed.

Travel to Switzerland: For all vehicles on the Swiss Highways, you must purchase a special vignette to be able to travel on the Swiss highways. The cost is SFR 40.00 and can be purchased at the border. A fine of SFR 100,00 shall be imposed if the absence of a label affixed to the windscreen is detected.

Travel to Austria: All vehicles travelling in Austria must have a label that can be bought at the border. It is available for specific periods of use, with the purchase of at least one day. Fines for failure to comply with the vignette purchase is EUR 200.00 or more.

Travel to France: If you wish to enter France, please note that it is mandatory to bring, while driving in that country, two alcohol kits that detect the presence of alcohol in the breath. Not having them before a police injunction will result in a fine. Kits can be purchased at gas stations. We recommend buying the same as soon as we cross the border with France.

Optional services and equipment

Child Safety Seats

Please note: In the Italy, all children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 11 years old or 36 kg.

Budget Italy offers Infant seats – Baby Seats and Child Booster Sets.

A baby seat is typically suitable for a child from birth to 12 months old and weighing no more than 13 kilos.
The cost is EUR 32,39

An infant seat is typically suitable for a child aged 9 months to 4 years old and weighing between 9 and 18 kilos.
The cost is EUR 32,39

A booster seat is typically suitable for a child aged 4 to 11 years old and weighing between 15 and 36 kilos.
The cost is EUR 12,96

Remember, it is always the renter’s responsibility to check the seat is fitted correctly before you drive away.

If you rent the vehicle for more than 3 days, you’ll only be charged for a maximum of 3 days and get to use the seat for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.

If the seat is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between EUR 30.50 and EUR 148,50 on top of the hire fee.

GPS

The fee for renting a GPS is EUR 18,93 a day up to a maximum of 10 days.

If the GPS is damaged, lost or stolen, you’ll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost:

Loss, Theft and damage EUR 100.00
Charging cable EUR 25.00
Support tool for GPS EUR 25.00
GPS bag EUR 20.00

Travel Partner

Travel Partner gives you access to a translation service over the phone. Travel Partners translators can speak directly to the person you’re trying to talk to in English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian or Gulf Arabic, and will ensure that everything is clearly understood.

Offers support and assistance with the reporting and investigation, and can help to trace lost luggage, including liaising with the airline and providing twice daily updates.
Use Travel Partner to report the loss or theft of mobile phones and tablets.
Can help to report all lost or stolen credit, debit and charge cards and advise on the best procedure to follow.
Provide the telephone number, address and opening hours of the nearest embassy or consulate as well as offer support on the processes for arranging a replacement passport.
Find addresses or contact information for local restaurants, hotels, hospitals or museums.

The fee for this service is EUR 23.75 a day, or EUR 166.27 a week up to a maximum charge of 20 days.

RSN - Roadside Assistance

Towing Call out and recovery costs (up to a maximum of EUR 200, unless there is need of an special towing rescue, repatriation, or breach of contract in which the maximum charge could be up to EUR 400).

24/7 Roadside Assistance / Emergency Breakdown: 800 801 180+39 0258240477

Winter equipment

In some areas of Italy having Winter Tyres fitted or a set of Snow Chains on board when hiring a vehicle is recommended between November 15th and April 15th.

We have specific car groups equipped with winter tyres and price is included in the rate.
Please give us at least 2 hours’ notice if your rental does not automatically include all-weather tyres and you want to hire them.

If the rental location you’re hiring from is in an area where it’s illegal to drive without Snow Chains or all-weather tyres at certain times of year, the vehicle will automatically be supplied with snow chains – and the fee will be included in your rental fee. You can ask not to have these but we recommend that you take either snow chains or all-weather tyres at these locations.

Snow chains are also available in some other rental locations. The fee for snow chains depends on where you’re renting – but you can expect it to be EUR 7.60 a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 5 days, you’ll only be charged for a maximum of 5 days and get to use the snow chains for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
If any snow chain is damaged, lost or stolen, you’ll have to pay for a replacement pair. This is likely to cost between EUR 75.64 and EUR 118.22 on top of the hire fee.

Some rental locations offer ski racks. Fixed price is EUR 40.15 to rent a Ski Rack. Ski racks can’t be fitted to all our vehicles, so you may need to upgrade if you need one. This may increase the price of the vehicle and any excess you have to pay.

If the ski rack is damaged, lost or stolen, you’ll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between EUR 125.66 and EUR 148.50 on top of the hire fee. Please give us at least 4 hours’ notice if you want to hire a ski rack.