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Rental Conditions in Uruguay

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Conditions

Currency

Uruguayan Peso (UYU).

Tax

22%.

Age information

The minimum age is 21.

Credit Cards

An International credit card on the renter’s name and accepted by Budget 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.

If LDW is purchased, the charge card hold is the estimated rental charges.

If CDW is included in the rate, the charge card hold is the estimated rental charges plus the deductible, ranging from USD 1,000.00 to USD 2,000.00 depending on car group rented.

If the customer presented a prepaid voucher, the charge card hold is the deductible only.

If none of the coverages are purchased, the charge card hold is USD 3,000.00 to >USD 5000.00 depending on car group rented.

Budget Uruguay accepts American Express, Budget charge cards, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa.

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.

Driver's License (Physical)

A valid driver's license from the country of residence and a passport are required.
An international driving permit is required if license is printed in non-Roman alphabet. The international driver's license is only one translation; it must be presented with a driver's license issued by the country of residence and passport.

Debit card

Debit cards are not accepted.

Additional Drivers

All additional drivers must meet the same minimum age and driver’s license requirements as the renter.
Additional Driver Fee: USD 10.00 per additional driver.

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

CDW - Collition Damage Waiver

If included in the rates, CDW reduces the customer’s financial responsibility for the Budget vehicle against damage caused by robbery, theft, fire, collision and/or accident and total vehicle loss.

GROUPS: B, D, E, H - DEDUCTIBLE: USD 1.000.00
GROUPS: F, M - DEDUCTIBLE: USD 2.000.00

LDW - Loss Damage Waiver

Purchase of LDW relieves the customer’s financial responsibility for the Budget vehicle against damage caused by robbery, theft, fire, collision and/or accident and total vehicle loss.

Exception: LDW is not available for groups F and M

If declined the customer is responsible for the full value of the vehicle.

MLI - Motor Liability Insurance

It is included in all rates with the coverage required by law.

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 refueling charges.

Additional information

One Way rentals

Cars can be returned to other locations in Uruguay based on car availability.
A one way fee may apply.

Driving restrictions

Cross the border

Cross Border Traffic is not allowed.

Optional services and equipment

Child Safety Seats

CSS - Child Safety Seats: are available at a cost of:
USD 6,55 per day plus tax
USD 40,00 per week plus tax.
USD 120,00 plus tax (maximun for rental).

GPS

Are available at a cost of:
USD 10.00 per day plus tax
USD 60,00 per week plus tax.
USD 180,00 plus tax (maximun for rental).

Mobile Wi-Fi

Available on request at a cost of:
USD 10.00 per day plus tax.
USD 70,00 per week plus tax.
USD 200,00 plus tax (maximum for rental).