Damage
What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is damaged during the rental?
If you have Damage Waiver (CDW) and the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged, the amount you have to pay for the damage will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you'll pay for the cost of repair or replacement or the excess, whichever is less. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference.
How much is the excess?
The excess will be from EUR 400.00 to EUR 1100.00 depending on vehicle type rented. You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
How do I get Damage Waiver?
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it's included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it is not included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between PLN 78.35 and PLN 138.62 a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 15 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 15 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further? Yes, Super Damage Waiver (SCDW) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location - but you can expect it to costs between PLN 73.80 and PLN 166.05 a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 15 days, you’ll only be charged for a maximum of 15 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
Will I need to pay if the windscreen [or any other window] is damaged?
Yes. However, Windscreen Protection reduces the amount you have to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged to zero. Having windscreen protection also means you won't pay an administration fee.
How do I get Windscreen Protection? If you’ve bought Windscreen Protection, it will be stated on your rental agreement. You can expect it to cost PLN 14.76 per day but if you rent the vehicle for more than 15 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 15 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
What happens if I damage any optional extras I rent from you?
If any optional extras are damaged, you have to pay for the cost of replacement, or their estimated repair costs in addition to the rental fee.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if damage was caused by - or as a result of:
- Driving the vehicle without due care and attention
- Driving or using the vehicle in breach of your contract
What do I have to pay if I don't have Damage Waiver?If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged during your rental, unless you can prove the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you'll have to pay:
- Either the cost of replacement, or the estimated repair costs - whichever is cheaper
- Plus our loss of use
- Plus an administration fee
Where can I find information of damage charges I've paid?If we find damage, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card.
Theft
What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is lost or stolen during the rental?If you have Theft Protection waiver (TP) and the vehicle is stolen, the amount you have to pay will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you'll pay for the cost of repair or replacement or the excess, whichever is less. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference. If you can show the loss or theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.
How much is the excess?The excess will be stated on the rental agreement and will be from EUR 700.00 to EUR 1500.00 depending on the vehicle type rented. You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
How do I get Theft Protection waiver?In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it isn't included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between PLN 36.16 and PLN 78.35 a day.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further? Yes, Super Theft Protection waiver (STP) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location - but you can expect it to cost between PLN 73.80 and PLN 166.05a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 15 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 15 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
What happens if I lose any optional extras I rent from you or if they are stolen?If any optional extras are lost or stolen, you have to pay for the cost of replacement in addition to the rental fee, unless you are not responsible for the loss.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if the loss or theft was caused by wilful act or gross negligence - or as a result of:
- Keys being left in the vehicle
- Keys being lost or stolen
- Using the vehicle in breach of the contract
What do I have to pay if I don't have Theft Protection?If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are lost or stolen during your rental, you'll have to pay:
- The cost of replacement
- Plus our loss of use
If you can show theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.
Where can I find information of theft charges I've paid?If a loss or theft has occurred, unless you can prove the theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we'll charge your card with the amount you have to pay.
Damage to people and their property
What do I have to pay if I injure someone whilst driving?Third Party Liability (TPL) cover is provided with the vehicle as standard. This means that if you have an accident in our vehicle and you injure someone, including any of your passengers, or you damage anything which belongs to them, you will not have to pay any of their costs. Third Party Liability cover does not cover any death or injury suffered by the driver of our vehicle or any damage to personal items in our vehicle.
Are there any times when third party liability cover would not apply?If the law requires us to provide you with third party liability cover, the minimum cover required by law will still apply but we, or our insurer, may seek to recover our costs from you if the accident was caused by:
- By you breaking the contract (for example allowing someone we had not approved drive the vehicle of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other unlawful substance),
- By you breaking the law
- As a result of your negligence or recklessness.
What products cover the driver of the vehicle and personal items in the vehicle?Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle in the event of an accident. Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:
- A maximum of 100.000 PLN in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
- A maximum of 20.000 PLN towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
- Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)
Who provides Personal Accident Insurance? Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by Warta company. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions.
How do I get Personal Accident Insurance? If you've bought Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. You can expect it to cost 49,20 PLN a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 15 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 15 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
Can I increase my cover and reduce my excess? Yes, Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) provides the following enhanced benefits:
- A maximum of 100.000 PLN in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
- A maximum of 20.000 PLN towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
- Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)
- Baggage up to 4.000 PLN per vehicle - excluding any items you rented through us.
Is Super Personal Accident Insurance available when renting any vehicles? Yes, you can buy Super Personal Accident Insurance not matter what vehicle you rent.
How do I get Super Personal Accident Insurance? If you've bought Super Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. You can expect it to costs 55,35 PLN a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 15 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 15 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
For information, passengers are considered third parties and would benefit from the third party liability cover provided with the vehicle as standard.
Protection packages
I want to buy more than one protection product, can I get a protection package? Yes, we offer a variety of protection packages:
- Super Cover & SPAIincludes Super Damage Waiver, Super Theft Protection, Windscreen Protection, Super PAI.
- The price depends on the vehicle and location - but you can expect it to costs between 98,40 PLN and 190,65 PLN a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 15 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 15 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
- Complete Protection Package includes Super Damage Waiver, Super Theft Protection, Windscreen Protection, Super PAI and RSN. The price depends on the vehicle and location - but you can expect it to cost between 123,00 PLN and 215,25 PLN a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 15 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 15 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
Third party protection products
I have bought a protection product from an external provider, can I use it?
If you decide to buy cover from someone else, you will have to pay our full costs, then you'll need to make a claim with the external provider to get your money back. It is your responsibility to ensure you understand the terms of any cover you buy from an external provider and for any claim you make. We are unable to help you with your claim.