YOUR

RENTAL TERMS

Everything you need

to know about your
Hertz rental

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 CONTENTS

KEY FACTS ABOUT YOUR RENTAL 4

BASICS 6
Rental agreement
Responsibility (yours and ours)
Disputes
Privacy
Rentals over 28 days

PICK UP 7
Charges at pick up
Vehicle
Rental restrictions

DURING YOUR RENTAL 9

Fines, tolls and other charges
Breakdown
Accidents
Damage and theft

RETURN 12
Return procedure
Variations to return time/place
Charges on return

ANNEXES 14
1 Charges explained
2 Fuel policy
3 Damage policy
4 Insurance & waivers
5 Privacy policy
6 Contacts
7 Currency conversion

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 KEY FACTS ABOUT YOUR RENTAL
This summary aims to help you understand what is included or excluded in your Rental Agreement
and the options available to enhance your journey. Please ask our counter staff if you need
further clarification.

HELPFUL TIPS CONTACTS AND REMEDIES

1 Your Responsibility 1 You may check with our location staff
You are responsible to us if the vehicle is lost at end of rental or telephone the renting
or damaged, as well as for traffic fines and location at any time using the number on
other charges that arise during the rental. the back of this Rental Terms booklet.

2 Damage 2 
Post rental, you may contact Hertz
You should check the vehicle for damage Customer Services during office hours
before you drive away and record any (using the number on the back of this
variations on the Vehicle Condition Report. Rental Terms booklet) and our team will
This helps to avoid damage disputes on help resolve any issues.
return. 3 If we are unable to resolve your issue to
3 Insurance & Waivers your satisfaction, and you were renting in
Read the Rental Agreement carefully to another European country, you can contact
understand your obligations for use of the the European Car Rental Conciliation
vehicle and be aware that your insurance and Service (ECRCS), which is an independent
waivers may be void if you are in breach. conciliation service, or seek online dispute
resolution (ODR).
4 Return
You might incur additional charges if you return See Annex 6 (Contacts) of the Rental Terms
the vehicle at a different time or place to that for full details.
agreed with us or if it is in a particularly dirty
or smelly condition. Smoking in the vehicle will
incur an extra charge.

5 Out of Hours Return

If we agree to you returning outside location
hours, please be aware that you will be
responsible for the vehicle until our staff locate
it when the location re-opens.

For full information, please read the Rental

Terms in this booklet. You can also refer to our
website hertz.com (and national variations)
for our Guide to Car Rental and additional
details about prices, products and location
information. Thank you for choosing to rent
with Hertz.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
INSURANCE
Third party insurance is included in your rate You can add an additional driver with our
and protects you or any authorised driver agreement. We will need to see their driving
against claims from any other person for licence and a charge will apply.
death, injury or damage to property if you have You can also buy additional cover for injury
an accident. to the driver and loss of or damage to the
possessions of you and your passengers by
purchasing Personal Insurance (PI).

DAMAGE WAIVERS
Most rates include Collision Damage Waiver You can reduce your liability to us for the CDW or
(CDW) and Theft Protection (TP). These limit TP excess to zero by purchasing SuperCover (SC).
your liability to us for damage to or loss of the As a cheaper alternative, where available, you
vehicle to the excess amount stated on your can take Glass & Tyres (G&T) to eliminate your
Rental Agreement. liability for the CDW or TP excess for damage
to the vehicle’s windows and tyres.

FUEL
Your rental is provided with a full tank of fuel. You can choose to pay for a whole tank of fuel
You can either return the vehicle full or pay for in advance so you don’t need to fill the tank on
us to refill the tank for you at the rate shown return (although no refund will be given for any
on your Rental Agreement. unused fuel). Ask for Fuel Purchase Option (FPO).

BREAKDOWN SERVICE
A basic breakdown service is included in your You can buy additional cover for the call out
rental to cover call outs for mechanical faults costs relating to breakdowns that are your fault,
and accidents. including for flat batteries, lost keys, use of the
wrong fuel or keys locked in the vehicle with our
Personal Emergency Roadside Service (PERS).

EQUIPMENT
Your rate includes all compulsory equipment. You can choose from our range of additional
equipment and services, including Hertz
Neverlost, child seats, winter tyres, snow chains
and Wi-Fi, subject to availability at each location.

MILEAGE
Although there is normally no limit on distance We do not cover you for any parking fines,
covered during your rental, some exceptions private parking charges, road tolls or traffic
may apply which will be shown on your violations you incur on your trip. We will process
Rental Agreement. these on your behalf, pass on the charge and
add an administration fee.

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 BASICS
RENTAL AGREEMENT DISPUTES
Your Rental Agreement is the document you We aim to resolve all disputes amicably. For
sign when you pick up your vehicle (generally contact details and information about any
headed “Rental Agreement” or “Rental available independent dispute resolution
Record”) which includes a summary of your services, please see Annex 6 (Contacts).
rental (e.g. length, services taken and an If we are unable to resolve a dispute, the law
estimate of charges to be paid). By signing, of the country where you signed the Rental
you indicate that these details are correct as Agreement will apply. Any part of this Rental
well as your acceptance of: Agreement which is held to be illegal or
–– these Rental Terms; and unenforceable under applicable law shall be
considered to have been deleted, leaving the
–– any Country Specific Terms provided (i.e.
remainder in full force and effect.
local variations and additions to these
Rental Terms). PRIVACY
The Rental Agreement is made with the Hertz When you rent with us, you consent to us
company or franchisee named on it and all processing your personal information in
references to “Hertz”, “we”, “us” and “our” accordance with our Privacy Policy. Please see
are to that company. Annex 5 (Privacy Policy) for further information.

RESPONSIBILITY LONGER TERM RENTALS

Ours: We are responsible to you for providing If your rental is for 28 days or longer you
the vehicle in good overall and operating must return the vehicle to one of our rental
condition and for replacing the vehicle in the locations at least every 28th day or at any
event of breakdown. Our responsibility covers time when requested by us. We reserve the
death or personal injury resulting from our right to terminate this Rental Agreement at
acts or omissions. It does not extend to other any time by giving you 30 days’ notice either
losses arising from your rental unless they orally or in writing.
are a direct and foreseeable result of our
negligence or breach of these Rental Terms.
In this case our responsibility to you will not
cover loss of profits or loss of opportunity.

Yours: You must care for, use and return the

vehicle in accordance with this Rental Agreement.

IMPORTANT
You are responsible to us if the vehicle is
returned late, lost or damaged, as well as
for traffic fines and other charges that
arise during the rental.

Please read the Rental Agreement carefully

to understand your obligations in full.

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 PICK UP
CHARGES
Your Rental Agreement shows any charges Condition: It is important that you check
agreed at the start of the rental (which have not the condition of the vehicle at the start of
been prepaid) and your agreement to pay these the rental and on return. We will provide a
and any other charges that arise by the end. summary of any pre-existing damage on our
Vehicle Condition Report. Please see Annex 3
IMPORTANT (Damage Policy) to understand how we will
We typically reserve an amount on your
process damage caused during your rental.
credit card (or take a deposit) at least
equal to the estimated charges shown on Care: You are responsible for looking after the
your Rental Agreement. This will be vehicle and reducing the risk of breakdown
released (or repaid) on return following
and damage by complying with our Rental
payment of the rental charges. For full
details please check with the location at Restrictions (below). You must also make sure
time of pick-up or online before travelling. you use the correct fuel and check the tyres, oil
and other fluid gauges, refilling as necessary.
Please see Annex 1 (Charges Explained) for
IMPORTANT
an explanation of the principal charges and You are responsible for returning the
potential additional charges that may arise vehicle in the condition we provided it in,
from your rental. We will provide you with a subject to fair wear and tear. You will be
final invoice on return. responsible to us, to the extent allowed
under applicable law, for any additional
Currency conversion damage found on return.
If you are travelling we may give you the
option to pay in your home currency Fuel: We will supply your vehicle with a full tank
using a competitive rate of exchange.
of fuel. You will need to return the vehicle with a
Please see Annex 7 (Currency Conversion)
for further details in those countries full tank or pay for the additional fuel required
providing this service. to fill the tank on return, including a Refuelling
Service Charge for the convenience of having
us refuel the vehicle for you.
VEHICLE
Definition: All references to “the vehicle” Fuel Purchase Option (FPO)
in these Rental Terms are to the vehicle we You might find it more convenient to pay
supply to you for your rental, including any for a full tank at the start of the rental and
replacements, plus all parts and accessories save time refuelling on return by taking
belonging to the vehicle and any additional this option.
equipment provided to you, such as child seats,
NeverLost units, DVD players, ski chains etc. Please see Annex 2 (Fuel Policy) for a full
explanation of your options.

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 PICK UP
RENTAL RESTRICTIONS
Use: The vehicle belongs to us and you may Driving abroad: You may drive the vehicle in
not sub-rent, transfer or sell it. You may not any of the countries indicated in the Country
use the vehicle: Specific Terms. If you want to drive the vehicle
in any other country you must gain our
–– To carry passengers for remuneration (e.g.
prior permission.
as a taxi or car sharing arrangement or
similar). Multiple rentals: You may not rent more than
2 vehicles at any time unless you have set up a
–– Off road or on roads unsuitable for the
corporate account with us and have our prior
vehicle (including racetracks).
permission to do so.
–– When it is overloaded with passengers and/
or baggage. IMPORTANT
If you do not comply with these Rental
–– To tow or push any vehicle, trailer or other
Restrictions:
object (without our express permission). – You will be responsible for any damage,
–– To carry anything which may harm the losses and expenses we suffer as a result.
– You may lose the benefit of any insurance
vehicle (including explosive or combustible
or waivers of liability you have taken.
materials) or delay our ability to rent the – We may terminate the Rental Agreement
vehicle again (because of its condition or and take the vehicle back at any time at
smell). your expense.

–– To carry cargo for remuneration (except in

the case of trucks and vans).

–– To take part in any race, rally or other

contest.

–– In restricted areas, including airport service

roads and associated areas.

–– In contravention of any traffic or other

regulations.

–– For any illegal purpose.

Authorised drivers: Only the renter and any

other person authorised by us may drive the
vehicle, although they may not drive if they
are over-tired or under the influence of any
substance that may impair their consciousness
or ability to react, such as alcohol, drugs or
certain medication.

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 DURING YOUR RENTAL
FINES, TOLLS AND OTHER CHARGES ACCIDENTS
You are responsible for all fines, road tolls, If you have an accident you agree to co-operate
congestion charges and other similar charges with us and our insurers in any investigation or
(including parking fines or charges) incurred subsequent legal proceedings. You must also
in relation to the vehicle during your rental. take the following steps:
Some of these will be sent to us for payment, Notification: You must inform the location
which we will pay and recover from you by way in any event, and Emergency Roadside
of reimbursement. Alternatively, we may be Assistance if there is damage to the vehicle,
required to provide your details to the relevant using the numbers on the Country Specific
authority, who will contact you directly. Terms or the Rental Agreement. Report the
accident to the police as soon as you can
IMPORTANT
In addition to any fine or charge you if anyone has been injured or property has
incur, we may also apply an been damaged. Please check Country Specific
administration charge to reimburse us Terms (given to you at the counter) for any
for the time and costs we incur in dealing additional requirements or variations.
with these matters.
Accident Report Form (ARF): Complete the
ARF (available either in the vehicle or by
BREAKDOWN
request on return) and hand it to a member of
Assistance: If you experience any problem
staff. The ARF must be completed, signed and,
with the vehicle due to mechanical failure or
where possible, agreed with any third party
accident you should call Emergency Roadside
even if there is no damage to the vehicle.
Assistance (see the Country Specific Terms or
the Rental Agreement) and they will arrange Do Not Admit Fault: Take the name and address
help. Although this service is included in your of everyone involved, including witnesses, and
rate, you will be responsible to us for any collect the information requested on the ARF.
breakdown call out costs we incur where you
IMPORTANT
are at fault. Please note that you must not
If you fail to comply with these accident
allow anyone to service or repair the vehicle instructions your waiver products may be
without our permission. void. Please check your Country Specific
Terms for full requirements.
Premium Emergency
Roadside Assistance (PERS)
In some countries you can buy this
additional product to cover breakdown
call out costs where you are at fault. For
full details see Annex 4 (Insurance &
Waivers).

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 DURING YOUR RENTAL
DAMAGE AND THEFT
Insurance and Waiver Options
Responsibility: You are responsible for all
Your rate automatically includes Third Party
losses incurred by us to the full value of the Liability Insurance which protects you and
vehicle if the vehicle is lost or damaged during any authorised driver against claims from
your rental and our costs unless the loss or any other person for death, personal injury
damage is directly due to us or we have been or damage to property caused by the vehicle
during the rental. In addition (if not already
reimbursed by a third party or their insurers.
included in your rate) you can choose:

IMPORTANT – Optional Waivers such as SuperCover,

Your liability to us may include (amongst CDW and TP): to reduce or eliminate your
others): liability to us for damage to or loss of the
– Cost of repairs - loss of rental income. vehicle; and
– Towing and storage charges. – Personal Insurance (PI): to provide cover
– Loss in value of the vehicle. for you and your passengers for (i) death,
– An administration charge to recover our injury and medical expenses, and (ii) loss
costs for dealing with these issues and any of or damage to possessions, when using
related claim. the vehicle.
– If you accept our optional products you
Security: You are responsible for the security agree to the terms set out in Annex 4
(Insurance & Waivers).
of the vehicle and should try to minimise
the risk of theft or vandalism by parking in
Third party insurance: If you have purchased
a safe place. Always remove valuable items
excess waiver insurance or similar from a third
(including any removable radio, DVD player or
party to cover your liability to us for the excess
NeverLost unit) from sight and make sure the
under our waiver products, you will remain
vehicle is locked. You must also comply with
liable to us for any amount due up to the
our return instructions (see Return below).
excess and must seek reimbursement from
Theft: If the vehicle is stolen you need to your insurer.
inform the police, call Emergency Roadside
Assistance as soon as you can and complete IMPORTANT
an ARF (see the Accident procedure above). To the extent allowed under applicable law,
our insurance and waiver products will be
You must be able to show that you have taken
void if you breach these Rental Terms, or if
appropriate care by returning the keys to us, the loss or damage is caused intentionally.
otherwise our applicable waiver products will Our waivers may also be invalid if the loss or
be invalid. damage is caused by the gross negligence
of you or an authorised driver. For full details
of exclusions see Annex 4 (Insurance
& Waivers).

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 RETURN
RETURN PROCEDURE
Requirements: You need to return the vehicle may involve additional charges.
to the return location by the time stated on Late return: Your rental charges are calculated
your Rental Agreement, or as otherwise agreed in 24 hour periods from the time shown on the
with us, or additional charges may apply (see Rental Agreement. If you return the vehicle late
Variations below). you enter into a new 24 hour period and will be
Outside Operating Hours: You may return the charged for that and every successive 24 hour
vehicle outside location opening hours with our period you enter before return at a current,
prior agreement, in which case you must:
To help you, we typically allow a short
–– Parking: lock the vehicle and park in our car ‘grace period’ to return the vehicle without
park or, if unavailable, a secure place nearby. being charged an extra day. See Annex 2
(Charges Explained) or ask at the counter
–– Information: complete the Return Details on for details.
the back of this Rental Terms booklet and
leave it in the vehicle with any other standard rate.
documents (such as an Accident Report In certain circumstances, we may also apply
Form). a small Early Return Charge or Late Return
–– Keys: do not give the keys to anybody when Charge towards costs we incur if you return
you park the vehicle, even if they appear to the vehicle other than at the agreed time. For
be our employee, but post them with clear details, see Annex 1 (Charges Explained).
instructions where to find the vehicle CHARGES
Notification: We will check the vehicle on your
IMPORTANT
If you return the vehicle out of hours you return and add any additional charges arising
will remain fully responsible for the vehicle, from your use of the vehicle, such as for fuel,
including any damage, until we are able to vehicle condition/ damage and early/ late return,
locate it. to your invoice. Please see Annex 1 (Charges

IMPORTANT
through the location’s key box.
Some charges can’t be finally determined
VARIATIONS on return, such as for major damage or
Change to time or location: If you want to any fines we receive relating to your
rental. We will notify you of any such
change the time or place of return or arrange
charges and arrange for payment when
for us to collect the vehicle, you should call the these are identified.
location at the number provided on the Rental
Agreement. Any amendment to the agreed Explained) for a detailed list of potential charges.
return arrangement is at our discretion and
Invoice and payment: We will provide an
IMPORTANT invoice on your return or by email or post.
A change to the Return Time might involve If you don’t pay your charges in the time
an increase to your rental charges, because
indicated on your invoice we may charge you
a different (current) rate may apply. If you
change Return Location we may charge a the applicable statutory commercial interest
One Way Fee to cover our cost of returning on the outstanding charges.
the vehicle to its original location.
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 ANNEX 1 — CHARGES EXPLAINED
(A) YOUR ESTIMATE OF CHARGES (SEE YOUR RENTAL AGREEMENT)
Your Rental Agreement provides an estimate of the charges applicable to your rental. These charges
may typically include the following:

COMPULSORY CHARGES
Rental Rate The agreed rental rate is shown as a per week or per day amount,
includes third party insurance and may include Collision Damage
Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection (TP).

Mileage An estimated mileage may also be included in your rental rate.

A fee may apply if you exceed this estimate.

Location Service Charge Included at certain locations (e.g. airports and railway stations) to
reflect the higher cost of providing services from there.

Vehicle Licence Fee Passes on your share of the charges we incur for keeping the vehicle
on the road.

Young Driver Surcharge May apply if you or any additional driver is under 25 years old.

OPTIONAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Additional Driver We apply a standard fee for each additional driver added to your
rental to cover our additional insurance costs.

One Way Fee May apply if you return the vehicle to a location different from the
start location. You will be advised at the time of reservation if your
journey is permissible.

Delivery & Apply if you request that your rental vehicle is delivered to or collected
Collection Charges from a location other our rental location.

Insurance & The Rental Agreement will show if our insurance and waiver options
Waiver Options have been accepted or declined by you or are otherwise included in
your rate. We also show the excess applicable to Collision Damage
Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection (TP) and the full charge for the
agreed rental period, inclusive of tax.

Optional equipment The Rental Agreement lists any optional equipment you have
selected, such as baby/ child seats, winter tyres, Neverlost and Hertz
Entertainment (Wi-Fi), showing the full charge for the agreed rental
period. inclusive of tax.

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 TOTAL
Estimated Rental Your total estimated charges at the start of the rental including tax.
Charges Charges are ‘estimated’ because they exclude any potential fuel or
other charges you may incur through your use of the vehicle during
your rental.

Total Estimated The Estimated Rental Charges plus the maximum fuel charge you
Rental Charges could incur if you return the vehicle empty (i.e. a full tank of fuel with
a refuelling service charge at current rates).

(B) POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL CHARGES

You may incur additional charges as a result of your use of the vehicle or other incidents that occur
during the rental. These include the following:

FUEL
Fuel Purchase You pay for a full tank upfront (although no refunds are given for any
Option (FPO) unused fuel).

Refuelling Price If you don’t fill up the vehicle on return and haven’t opted for FPO, we
will charge you a price per litre to fill the tank.

Refuelling Service Applies on top of the amount charged for refuelling if we fill the tank
Charge for you on return and you have not taken FPO.

VEHICLE CONDITION
Damage/Loss Charges Apply if the vehicle is lost or damaged either (i) if you have not
purchased our waiver products (e.g. CDW & TP), to the full value of
the vehicle, or (ii) if you have taken our waivers to the excess amount.
Not applicable if you take SuperCover.

Damage Administration Fixed charge to recover our costs for dealing with damage caused to
Charge* the vehicle. Not applicable if you take SuperCover.

Extra Cleaning Charge* Applies if you return the vehicle needing more than our standard
cleaning to make it ready for its next rental.

Smoking Charge* Smoking is prohibited in all vehicles. This covers our costs of preparing
the vehicle for the next rental.

*For rentals in Germany this charge will not be applied if you can show that you are not responsible for the fine, that we do
not have any additional costs or that our costs are less than the specified charge.

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 ANNEX 1 — CHARGES EXPLAINED
VEHICLE USE
Local Road and You are responsible for paying all local road and toll charges
Toll Charges applicable to your rental.

Traffic Fines You are responsible for paying the full penalty for any parking fine
and Penalties or charge, traffic fine or other penalty you incur during your rental.

Fines Administration Standard charge to recover our costs of dealing with any road
Charge* charge, parking fine or charge, traffic fine or other penalty you incur
during your rental.

EARLY/LATE RETURN
Early Return Charge* Applies if you did not prepay your rental charges, committed to a
rental term and then brought the vehicle back early. You will only
pay for the days used, but we reserve the right to make this charge
to compensate us in part for our inability to rent your vehicle during
the remaining time reserved for your use.

Additional Rental Days You may be charged an extra day’s rental for each 24 hour period
entered into following the return time at then current rental rates,
although you are allowed a ‘grace period’ of 29 minutes to return
the vehicle after the agreed return time.

Late Return Charge* In addition to charging Additional Rental Days for late return, we
reserve the right to make this charge to compensate us in part for
the costs we incur in finding an alternative vehicle to satisfy our next
booking for your vehicle plus our administration costs in contacting
you to return the vehicle.

All charges are calculated in accordance with our current rates and subject to final calculation at
the end of the rental. Please ask at the counter for details or check the Charges section of
our website.

*For rentals in Germany this charge will not be applied if you can show that you are not responsible for the fine, that we do
not have any additional costs or that our costs are less than the specified charge.

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 ANNEX 2 — FUEL POLICY
Fuel is not included in your rental rate. Your vehicle will be provided with a full tank of fuel and you
can decide how you wish to pay for the fuel you use during your rental. You have the following options:

BUY A FULL TANK AT THE START… ...OR WITHOUT REFUELLING

Often referred to as a “full to empty” policy – A good option if you are in a hurry, did not
this is our Fuel Purchase Option (FPO). take FPO and do not have time to refill the
tank on return.
If you purchase a full tank of fuel from us at the
start of your rental, you will not need to refill
Fuel charges
the tank before returning and will have nothing We will charge you a price per litre to refill
more to pay for fuel. the tank, including or in addition to a
Refuelling Service Charge for our service of
This is a good option for high mileage journeys
re-fuelling for you. These prices are indicated
where you are likely to use a full tank. on your Rental Agreement.

Fuel Purchase Option (FPO) For your convenience we generally provide

We charge you at the start of your rental
for a full tank of fuel at a price competitive two estimates of charges on your Rental
with local fuel stations. You will have Agreement to illustrate the potential cost of
nothing more to pay to us for your fuel. returning the vehicle without refuelling:
Please note that we do not provide a
refund for unused fuel. –– without fuel (i.e. assumption that the
vehicle is returned full); and
RETURN WITH A FULL TANK... –– with a full tank of fuel included (i.e.
Often referred to as a “full to full” policy. assumption that the vehicle is returned
Return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel empty to show the maximum charge);
purchased from a local petrol station.

This is a good option for low mileage journeys.

IMPORTANT
Fuel gauges may still indicate that the tank
is “full” many miles after it was last re-filled.
To deal with this practically, we ask you to
refill the tank within 10 miles/15 km of the
return location and bring your fuel receipt
with you when returning the vehicle. If you
do not do so, we reserve the right to apply a
small charge – please ask at the counter for
details.

If you have any further questions,

please ask at the counter when
you pick up your vehicle.

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 ANNEX 3 — DAMAGE POLICY
Your responsibility for damage to the vehicle is set out at the Damage and Theft section of the
Rental Terms. This policy covers how we assess and charge for damage and how we deal with any
disputes relating to damage assessed.

CHECKING THE VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND CHARGING

We will provide a summary of any damage on There are three common scenarios:
the Vehicle Condition Report (VCR) at the start i. Simple damage – agreed on return
of the rental. Please check to make sure it is
correct. We will also inspect the vehicle on your For simple damage agreed with you on return,
we will charge you in line with our damage
return and provide a VCR to record any new
matrix (see below) and include the cost in your
damage, which will not include any fair wear
final invoice.
and tear.
ii. Simple damage – not agreed because you
Fair wear and tear are not present
This means “ordinary wear due to reasonable
use” and includes minor scratches and chips, If you are not present on return, but the
small dents and normal wear on tyre treads damage is simple, our counter staff will
and wiper blades. Exact criteria can vary evaluate the charge using the damage matrix,
from country to country – check the back of
notify you by mail/ email and charge you
your VCR for details.
through the final invoice. We aim to complete
this within 24 hours of the end of the rental.
At peak times you should allow 20 to 30 minutes
We will shortly amend this process to ensure
to complete the inspection with our staff and
that you are notified of the damage at least
agree any damage. If you don’t have time to do
seven days before we charge your credit card.
this any new damage will be assessed in your
absence.
Damage matrix
Hidden damage: Some damage will not be We aim to deal with damage in a quick
apparent on post-rental inspection, such as and practical way by using our damage
repair matrix. This contains the average
damage caused to inaccessible parts of the
cost of repairing the most common and
vehicle (e.g. the engine, fuel tank or clutch) or minor damage based on the costs of body
hidden by adverse light or weather conditions. repair shops for parts and labour.
If we find any such damage we will notify you,
with evidence, before we charge you.

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 iii. Significant damage DISPUTES
1 If you dispute a damage charge we will
If the damage is significant and is not covered
send full information, including any
by the damage matrix we will refer it to our
arguments and supporting evidence you
damage assessors for evaluation. They will
provide, to our Collections Department,
write to you identifying the damage and the
who will re-evaluate the case. If they agree
charge, with evidence, seven days before
with you, no charge will be made or you will
charging your credit card. We aim to complete
be refunded in whole or in part. If they do
this assessment in 30 to 90 days.
not agree, they will proceed to collect the
Notification and evidence sum invoiced.
We will provide evidence of any damage
2 If you are not satisfied with our assessment,
charge we make, which should include (i)
the Rental Agreement number, date and you can contact our Customer Relations
return location, (ii) a damage appraisal Department, who will review the matter in
from a repair body shop and/ or the invoice full, refunding you as appropriate if they
for the repairs, and (iii) a signed VCR, any disagree with any charge made. They aim
Accident Report Form, photographs of the
to deal with all customer contacts within
damage in situ and of the odometer.
14 days.

3 If we are still unable to resolve the matter

to your satisfaction we will refer you, where
possible, to an independent adjudicator,
whose decision will be binding on us.

For full details and contact information, please

see Annex 6 (Contacts).

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 ANNEX 4 — INSURANCE & WAIVERS
We provide insurance and waiver products to cover the principal risks you incur when driving the
vehicle. These may be included in your rate or available as optional extra products. Key benefits,
limitations and exclusions for these products are summarised below.

DESCRIPTION AND BENEFITS KEY LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

THIRD PARTY LIABILITY INSURANCE (TPLI)
YOUR LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES (I.E. OTHER THAN TO HERTZ)
TPLI is automatically included in your rental To the extent allowed under applicable law
rate. It: your insurance and waiver products will be
 Meets all legal requirements for third party void and no longer protect you if:
liability.  You are in breach of your obligations under
 Protects you and any authorised driver the Rental Agreement – see in particular
against claims from any other person the Rental Restrictions section of the
(including your passengers) for death, Rental Terms.
personal injury or damage to property  The loss or damage is caused intentionally.
caused by your use of the vehicle during your  The driver was not authorised by Hertz as the
rental. main or additional driver.

WAIVER PRODUCTS (CDW, TP, SUPERCOVER, GLASS & TYRES)

YOUR LIABILITY TO HERTZ (FOR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE)
Your liability to us for loss of or damage to In addition to the limitations listed in the
the vehicle may extend to the full value of the TPLI section above, your waiver products
vehicle. You can reduce or eliminate this liability will be void – meaning that your liability to
by taking the waiver products set out below. us for damage or loss will not be reduced or
eliminated - where you or an authorised driver
NB: some of our waivers (e.g. CDW and TP)
are grossly negligent (e.g. act in a way they
might be included in your rate (check your
know or should know is likely to cause harm or
Rental Agreement) and are subject to an
damage) including in particular in the following
excess. The others (e.g. SuperCover and Glass
circumstances:
& Tyres) are optional and supplement CDW
and TP by eliminating the excess in whole or Failure to assess the vehicle’s height: examples:
in certain circumstances.  Striking overhead or overhanging objects.
 Driving into a barrier that is too low for the
vehicle to pass beneath.
 Driving into a barrier in a car park before it
fully opens.

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DESCRIPTION AND BENEFITS KEY LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER (CDW) Driving on unsuitable road conditions: examples:
CDW is often included in your rate and reduces Driving on a road in bad condition without due
your liability to us to the amount of the applicable care resulting in damage to the undercarriage.
excess (stated on your Rental Agreement) which Driving on a beach causing damage by salt
applies to each incident of damage caused other water and/or sand.
than by theft, attempted theft or vandalism. Driving through flooded roads causing damage
Examples of damage covered by CDW include: to the engine.
Impact with a fixed or moving object (e.g. Improper use of the vehicle: examples:
damage caused if you have an accident). Putting wrong fuel in the vehicle or otherwise
Loss of control of the vehicle. contaminating the fuel.
Natural events, such as snow, hail, flood or Damage occurring as a result of ignoring a
rock fall. warning light.
Fire caused by vehicle defect, including electrical Burning a clutch (which requires persistent ill
fault, or from adjacent fire or explosion, criminal use) or using the hand brake incorrectly.
or terrorism acts. Damage to the wheel rim caused by driving with
Tyres and window damage caused by objects a flat tyre.
on or thrown up from the road. Fitting unauthorised objects to the interior or
exterior of the vehicle.
THEFT PROTECTION (TP) Carrying especially dirty or smelly materials that
TP is often included in your rate and reduces your require extra cleaning costs or that damage or
liability to us to the amount of the applicable burn the interior.
excess (stated on your Rental Agreement) which Contribution to damage to/theft of the vehicle:
applies to each incident related to loss of or examples:
damage to the vehicle caused by theft, attempted Damage resulting from locking the keys in the
theft or vandalism. vehicle or losing the keys.
Examples of incidents covered by TP include: Damage resulting from leaving the windows
Damage caused by breaking and entering the open.
vehicle. Loss of the vehicle caused by failure to use the
Attempted theft of the vehicle or its accessories anti-theft system (if provided).
(e.g. radio). Loss of the vehicle when you are unable to
Vandalism (e.g. bent aerial, broken mirror). return the keys.
Theft of the vehicle. Additional limitations:
SUPERCOVER (SC) Accessories. Our waivers do not extend to any
accessories (e.g. NeverLost® units, Wi-Fi and
SC is an optional product and gives you peace
of mind for your rental by: child seats) you rent. You will be charged for
replacement of these items if they are lost or
Eliminating your potential liability to us for the
damaged for any reason.
CDW or TP excess for loss of or damage to the
Damage Administration Charges. CDW, TP
vehicle during your rental.
and Glass & Tyres do not reduce or eliminate
Waiving your responsibility to us for any
the damage administration fee that may be
damage administration charges that would
applied in case of each event of damage during
otherwise be payable.
the rental.

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 ANNEX 4 — INSURANCE & WAIVERS
DESCRIPTION AND BENEFITS KEY LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
GLASS & TYRES (G&T) Theft of your possessions. Damage to or
G&T is an optional product and a cheaper theft of personal and work-related effects
alternative to SC. Where available, it eliminates and goods transported in the vehicle are not
your potential liability to us for the CDW or TP covered by our waivers. You can buy cover
excess for damage to the vehicle’s windows for personal effects that you own by taking
(including sun roof) and tyres only. Personal Insurance (PI).

PERSONAL INSURANCE (PI)

PROTECTION FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND LOSS OF/DAMAGE TO YOUR POSSESSIONS
PI is an optional insurance designed to meet Cover is provided as fixed lump sum payments
the demands and needs of those seeking subject to small applicable excesses and may
cover for risks not met by the above insurance be void if you are in breach of your obligations
and waiver products. Cover is provided for all under the Rental Agreement unless you can show
occupants of the vehicle for: the incident was totally unconnected with the
Death, injury and medical expenses arising breach.
from an accident. Exclusions include:
Damage to or loss of personal possessions Loss of or damage to certain items, including
in the vehicle. jewellery, cash, animals, work related items and
cargo.
For full details about PI, ask for a leaflet at the
Stolen items where the vehicle was not locked
counter or visit our website.
or they were left in plain sight or overnight in
the vehicle.
Pre-existing illnesses or medical conditions.

PREMIUM EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE (PERS)

YOUR LIABILITY TO HERTZ FOR BREAKDOWN COSTS (WHICH ARE YOUR FAULT)
PERS is an optional product which supplements You will remain responsible for:
the Emergency Roadside Assistance included Cost of any replacement battery or keys.
in your rate. It provides cover for the vehicle Damage incurred to the vehicle as a result
recovery and call out costs you would of the call out, including replacement glass.
otherwise be responsible for if the reason for Replacement fuel where wrong fuel was used.
the breakdown or call out was your fault. Travel costs for any replacement vehicle.
Examples of call out costs covered include: In each case arising from call out incidents
Lost keys or keys locked inside the vehicle. that were your fault.
Running out of fuel or using the wrong fuel.
Flat battery.

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 ANNEX 5 — PRIVACY POLICY
We need to collect and store personal information about you to provide the services you request.
The key points are as follows:

OPERATIONAL USES MARKETING USES

When you rent with us, you consent to us We will only use your personal information for
processing your personal information in marketing purposes with your consent (where
accordance with our Privacy Policy. you have been given the opportunity to decline).

In particular, you consent to us using your ACCESS TO YOUR PERSONAL DATA

personal information for our legitimate interests, You have the right to access, correct and/or
including statistical analysis, credit control request deletion of the personal information we
and protection of our assets. This may include hold about you – see our Privacy Policy for details.
disclosing your personal information to insurers
and other organisations to assist in recovery
procedures and counter fraudulent claims.

If you use a CDP number (price discount) linked

to a company, you agree that we may share
your personal information with that company in
relation to your rental.

Please note that we track the location of certain

vehicles via GPS technology for security reasons
and may retain such information as necessary
for those purposes.

Our Privacy Policy

For full information about how we
process your personal data please
see our global Privacy Policy, which is
available online at hertz.com or any
of our country websites. Alternatively,
please ask at the rental counter.

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 ANNEX 6 — CONTACTS
If you need to discuss any aspect of your rental or, ultimately, are not happy with your rental
experience, you have the following options:

ASK US… INDEPENDENT ADVICE

DURING YOUR RENTAL ECRCS
Check with the rental location… If we are unable to resolve an issue to your
If you have any questions or problems during satisfaction you can contact the European Car
your rental (e.g. to change the return time or Rental Conciliation Service (ECRCS) provided you
place) you can telephone the location at any are an EU resident and you were renting in a
time using the number provided on the Rental different EU country.
Agreement.
The ECRCS is an independent conciliation service
You can raise any other issues arising from the staffed by people who understand the car rental
rental with our location staff on return. industry. They review any complaints against
a Code of Conduct for car rental companies,
prepared by Leaseurope on behalf of the industry,
AFTER YOUR RENTAL
which we have signed up to.
Ask our Customer Services…
If you disagree with any charges on your return, If a company has acted outside the requirements
or have a complaint relating to your rental of the Code, the ECRCS will automatically find
experience, you should: against them. Otherwise, they will decide on
the merits of the case. We will comply with the
call the Customer Help Desk; or
decision of the ECRCS.
email Customer Support,
You can contact the ECRCS at complaint@ecrcs.
using the contact details provided in the Country eu or visit their website at www.ecrcs.eu.
Specific Terms or the Rental Agreement and our
team will help resolve any issues.
OTHER OPTIONS
We aim to deal with all customer contacts
Alternatively, if your issue is not eligible for the
within 14 days.
ECRCS, but concerns a European country, you
can seek online dispute resolution (ODR) through
http://ec.europa.eu/odr or contact the European
Consumer Centres Network (www.ECC-Net) to get
more information about your rights.

You are, of course, free to continue to seek

redress through any other means, such as
through the courts, if you remain unsatisfied.

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 ANNEX 7 — CURRENCY CONVERSION
Choose your currency (CYC) is an optional service that provides foreign rental charges in
your home currency.

WHAT IS IT? YOUR CHOICE…

When you use your credit card to pay for At participating locations in Europe, we will ask
transactions abroad you generally pay in local you if you wish to see your rental charges in your
(i.e. foreign) currency. Your credit card company home currency, through CYC, or in local currency,
then converts the charges you paid into your by leaving the conversion to be made after the
home currency, if different, and shows them on rental by your credit card company. Your choice
your credit card statement. will be recorded on your Rental Agreement.

CYC replaces the currency conversion normally

carried out by your credit card company with
a service provided by our acquiring bank, who
convert the charges using a competitive rate of
exchange for the day you receive your rental
receipt. The charges for your rental will then
appear on your rental invoice in your home
currency rather than in the local currency of
the rental location.

HOME CURRENCY LOCAL CURRENCY

If you choose to receive your rental charges in If you choose to receive your rental charges
your home currency, CYC will apply and the in local (i.e. foreign) currency, your invoice
conversion will be made at the rental location. will show your rental charges in the currency
Your invoice will show your rental charges in of the rental location. These charges will be
your home currency, the exchange rate used sent to your credit card company which will
(including a conversion fee) and the original convert them into your home currency and post
charges in local (i.e. foreign) currency. The them to your credit card statement indicating
home currency charges will then be sent to the rate of exchange used. Many credit card
your credit card company and will appear on companies charge a fee for this service.
your credit card statement.

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 TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

FIN
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RUS

EW

LR
IRL DK
LT
RUS
GB
BY
NL
PL
PL
B D
CZ UA
SK
F A
CH H
SLO
S LO H R RO
MD
BH
RS
P BG TR
SP I
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MA DZ TN LAR ET

Allowed for all vehicles except van and trucks in the UK or Ireland

Forbidden for Mercedes, BMW, Prestige, convertible cars, SUV’s

(Sport Utility Vehicles) and all vans and trucks

Forbidden for Mercedes, BMW, Prestige, SUV’s (Sport Utility Vehicles)

and convertible cars

Forbidden for all vehicles

If you do not comply with these driving restrictions your Rental

Agreement will be invalid and you will lose benefit of all insurance
and waiver coverage you have taken. You will also be responsible
to us for any additional costs we may incur as a result.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Reservation Center 24hr Emergency

01806 33 35 35* Roadside Assistance
Monday–Sunday: 08.00–23.00 0800 8 01 48 01
Customer Service Calling with a foreign
01806 00 36 90* mobile phone
Monday–Friday: 08.30–17.00 +49 (0)30 514 89 200
Closed on Saturday & Sunday
*0,20 Euro pro Anruf aus dem Festnetz der deutschen Telekom
und max. 0,60 Euro pro Anruf aus dem Mobilfunk.

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COUNTRY SPECIFIC TERMS

Our insurance and waiver products will be invalid if you breach the
Rental Terms, or if the loss or damage is caused intentionally or by
the gross negligence of you or an authorized driver. In case of
gross negligence, our waivers will be invalid depending on the
degree of responsibility of you or the authorized driver.

You are responsible for returning the vehicle in the condition we

provided it in, subject to fair wear and tear. You will be responsible
to us for any additional damage found on return, unless you can
provide evidence that you are not responsible for the damage.

For any charges which are classified as a lump-sum under

German Law, the following will apply: the charge is not applicable
if you verify that you are not responsible for the fine, that we do
not have any additional costs or that our costs are less than the
specified charge. Please check Annex 1 “Charges explained” for
the relevant charges.

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PICK UP DETAILS
NAME

DATE

TIME AM/PM

CAR REGISTRATION

MODEL

PARKING BAY NUMBER

RETURN DETAILS
DATE

TIME AM/PM

MILEAGE READING

1/8 2/8 3/8 4/8 5/8 6/8 7/8

FUEL LEVEL E F
If applicable provide a receipt as evidence
of recent refuelling.

DAMAGE If the vehicle was damaged during the rental

please complete the ‘European Accident
Statement’ in the glove box.

EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

GERMANY (GE) BELGIUM (BE)
0800 8014 801 or 0049 30 514 89 200 0032 800 13465

ITALY (IT) LUXEMBOURG (LU)

800 250 761 OR +39 02 66165011 00352 800 23272

NETHERLANDS (NL) SPAIN (ES)

0031 900 2354 3789 0034 900 314 100

FRANCE (FR)
0033 800 824 824