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Rental Qualifications & Requirements
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PART I. ENROLMENT AGREEMENT TERMS
RENTAL QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSThe information provided in these Terms and Conditions is exclusively valid for bookings created in this website. I. RENTAL POLICIES & REQUIREMENTSVehicle Group PolicyAlthough we have a wide variety of vehicles, specific brands, models or fuel cannot be guaranteed. The vehicle images shown on our website are examples of the most representative vehicle model in a certain car group and may be substituted by any other similar vehicle within the same vehicle group. We adhere to ACRISS, which sets worldwide standards for which vehicles can be considered part of each vehicle group. The groups and ACRISS code are as follows:
In case of damage or accident we will provide you with a similar vehicle from within the group you booked or, if no similar vehicles are available within that group, a vehicle from a superior group for no extra charge or compensate you if no suitable vehicle is available. Documents NeededYou will need to present 3 documents at the rental counter:
Age RequirementsYou need to be at least 19 years old the day your rental starts. If you are aged 19 to 24 years (inclusive), we will apply an additional Young Driver Fee to cover the higher insurance risk we incur for this category of driver. If applicable, we will automatically apply this fee to your quote once you have told us your age during the booking process. There is also a Senior Driver Fee for drivers in ages 70 or above to cover the higher insurance risk we incur for this category of driver. If applicable, we will automatically apply this fee to your quote once you have told us your age during the booking process
If you want an additional driver when you pick up the vehicle, any applicable Young, Senior Driver Fee will be applied at that time. Airport Service ChargeAll rentals served in any of our offices located within the facilities of an airport in Spain, are subject to an additional charge of 8% on the rental rate, extras and fuel tank (VAT not included). The rental rate (which includes insurance for third parties, CDW and TP) has the charge already included in the price you have reserved. On all other concepts, 8% will be applied at the time of formalizing the contract at the office counter. This charge does not apply to offices located outside the airport area. Renter Not DrivingIf the renter (i.e. the person contractually responsible for the vehicle during the rental) is not able or willing to drive the vehicle, Firefly reserves the right to authorize another person as driver, subject to them meeting our driver requirements and payment of an additional charge to cover our costs of amending the rental agreement. An Additional Driver charge will also apply. The Renter Not Driving charge will be applied as follows:
Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change Driving abroadIt is absolutely forbidden to drive the vehicle outside of the Spanish Mainland (e.g. Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla). If you do so, you will be in breach of contract and you will be fully responsible for all resulting costs and expenses we incur as a result, including the cost of repatriation of the vehicle. In addition, your insurance and waiver products will be void in these territories. Exceptionally, Firefly will authorize your travel to Portugal, Andorra, France and Gibraltar, although the vehicle must be returned to the pick-up location. An additional charge to cover extra Road Assistance costs will be applied for the full length of the rental as follows:
Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change One-Way Rentals (not available)Firefly does not provide one-way rentals (where you rent the vehicle in one place and drop it in another). You must return the vehicle to the location you rented it from. If you do not comply with this requirement you will be charged 200 €. Post-midnight serviceIf you pick-up the vehicle within opening hours but after 23:59 (either because this was your original plan or as the result of a late arrival of your flight) an additional fee will be applied to your rental to cover the extra labour costs arising from post-midnight operations.
Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change If you arrive once the location is closed, your vehicle will be available the next day. Out of hours pick-upIf your flight arrives late, out of hours pick-up is available if you show at the counter no later than 60 minutes after Rental Office closing hours and have provided your flight details. An additional service fee will apply as follows:
Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change If you show at the counter later than 60 minutes after Rental Office closing hours and have not provided your flight details, your vehicle will be available for collection during Rental Office opening hours next day. Traffic Fines and PenaltiesYou are responsible for payment of any fines and charges (including for traffic violations, speeding fines, parking fines, private parking charges, road tolls, congestion or other charges) imposed on the vehicle during your rental. If the vehicle you are driving incurs a fine or charge, the relevant authority will contact us to identify the driver of the vehicle at the time of the incident. Our staff process these communications, identify the renter and communicate back to the authorities before informing the renter via email or post. To recover our fine processing costs we apply a fine management charge of 40€ to the renter. Kilometer policyAn additional charge may apply if you exceed the maximum kilometers allowed for your rental, as follows:
*Applies to every km beyond the limit specified This extra charge may be eliminated if you take SuperCover, Free KM or any other product available for this matter. Free KMYou can purchase Free KM in order to have applied an unlimited kilometer policy.
Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change II. INSURANCE & WAIVERS EXPLAINEDIntroductionFirefly provides 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: Included In Your Rate- Third Party InsuranceCar rental rate automatically includes third party liability insurance which provides driver with coverage on: • Bodily injury to persons other than the driver; and • On property damage to anything other than the Firefly vehicle. - Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection (TP)These two waivers reduce your financial liability to us for damage to, or loss of, the vehicle, its parts and accessories to the applicable Non-Waivable Excess (‘NWE’), as follows.
The NWE is the maximum amount we will charge you for loss or damage (even if the vehicle is stolen or cannot even be repaired) unless one of the Limitations & Exclusions apply (such as if you are in breach of our Rental Terms), in which case your liability will be up to the full value of the vehicle.
You can reduce your maximum liability to us to zero by taking SuperCover (see below). Optional Products- SuperCoverThis option reduces your maximum liability to us for damage to or loss of the vehicle to €0 (zero). So, if you want to avoid any bad surprise during your rental and would like to completely forget about the maximum NWE liability for CDW and TP, you should take SuperCover. In addition:
Please note that if any of the Limitations & Exclusions apply (such as if you are in breach of our Rental Terms), Supercover will be void. SuperCover is available at all Firefly locations and can be purchased at the time of pick-up or pre-booked on this website at the following prices: per rental
Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change. - All includedThis option includes SuperCover and eliminates the kilometer limitation in those rates where applicable. It also includes the Service Charge in full to empty products: per rental
Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change. - Smart CoverIf you have already purchased insurance from a third party to cover your liability to us for the excess applicable for damage to or loss of the vehicle, you can purchase Smart Cover, which includes: • Eliminates the credit authorization held on your credit card up to the amount described under Reservation of Credit below • Waives your liability for all charges arising from road assistance service in case of breakdown (regardless of fault); and • Enables you to drive unlimited kilometres (no charge for KMs driven beyond the number agreed in the rate) To purchase Smart Cover, you will need to provide us with your third party cover or insurance details. Note: your non-waivable excesses for CDW and TP will not be eliminated, so you will still be responsible to Firefly up to these amounts for any damage when you return the car as stated in our terms and conditions and then claiming these amounts back from your third party excess insurance provider. Please see Third Party Insurance Products. per rental
Smart Cover is available at all Firefly locations and can be purchased at the time of pick-up or pre-booked on this website. Charge are payble at pick up and are subject to change - Glass & TyresGlass & Tyres is a good option for cost conscious customers who want to eliminate at least partially their potential liability for damage: • Eliminates your responsibility for the non-waivable Excess otherwise applicable for damage to the windows (including sunroof) and tyres (including flat tyres) – some of the most frequently damaged parts of the vehicle • Eliminates the credit authorization held on your credit card up to the amount described under Reservation of Credit below; and • Waives your liability for all charges arising from road assistance service in case of breakdown (regardless of fault). per rental
Glass & Tyres is available at all Firefly locations and can be purchased at the time of pick-up or pre-booked on this website Charge are payble at pick up and are subject to change - Personal Insurance (PI)This is an optional insurance product which provides cover for all occupants of the vehicle for death, injury and medical expenses arising from an accident and damage to or loss of personal possessions in the vehicle.
Charge are payble at pick up and are subject to change Please see below for a brief summary of our insurance policy: Section A - Personal Accident:
Please note that no excess applies to Section A. Section B – Medical and Emergency Expenses:
Please note that an excess of EUR 50.00 per insured person will apply for Medical Expenses. Section C – Additional Hospital Benefit:
Please note that no excess applies to Section C. Section D – Personal Effects:
Please note that an excess of EUR 75.00 per insured person will apply for every claim in respect
of Section D.
As with any insurance policy, there are exclusions which affect the cover provided. Full details of the cover and conditions are contained in a leaflet that is available from each rental location. Limitations & ExclusionsAll insurance & waiver products:To the extent allowed under applicable law your insurance and waiver products will be void and no longer protect you if: • You are in breach of your obligations under the Rental Agreement – see in particular the Rental Restrictions section of the Rental Terms. • The loss or damage is caused intentionally. • The driver was not authorised by Firefly as the main or additional driver. Waiver products only (CDW, TP, SC, Glass & Tyres etc):In addition to the limitations listed above, your waiver products will be void – meaning that your liability to us for damage or loss will not be reduced or eliminated - where you or an authorised driver are grossly negligent (e.g. act in a way they know or should know is likely to cause harm or damage) including in particular in the following circumstances (NB: these are illustrative and non-exhaustive examples):
Additional limitations:
Personal Insurance (PI) onlyCover is provided as fixed lump sum payments subject to small applicable excesses and may be void if you are in breach of your obligations under the Rental Agreement unless you can show the incident was totally unconnected with the breach. Exclusions include: • Loss of or damage to certain items, including jewellery, cash, animals, work related items and cargo. • Stolen items where the vehicle was not locked or they were left in plain sight or overnight in the vehicle. • Pre-existing illnesses or medical conditions. Third Party Insurance ProductsPlease note that if you purchase damage insurance (e.g. excess waiver insurance) from a third party, you will remain contractually responsible to us for any damage arising from your rental. You will need to pay us for the amount of damage charged (plus an administration charge) and then claim this amount back from your third party insurer to the extent you can under the terms of the policy. If, however, you take our optional SuperCover you will not have any liability to us for damage, including for any damage administration charge. In Spain, you can also avoid any liability to us for damage or any administration charge by taking All Included. PERS (Premium Emergency Road Service)A basic break down service is included in your rental to cover call outs for mechanical faults and accidents (it does not include the call out costs for services such as towing or transportation to the closest location for vehicle replacement). PERS covers call outs relating to breakdowns that are your fault, including flat batteries, lost keys, use of the wrong fuel or keys locked in the vehicle. All call out costs related to the incident such as towing or transportation to the closest location for vehicle replacement are also covered.
Prices subject to change without notice. Total Cover PackTotal Cover Pack offers Personal Insurance and Premium Road Service (PERS) at a lower price when purchased altogether with SuperCover, available at the counter and on our website..
Prices subject to change without notice. FINES COVER Complete, fast and easy management of your traffic fines before any Spanish organisation from €4,63/day. By signing up, you will waive the fine management fee that we will charge you in case of a violation as stated in the Terms and Conditions of our contract, and you will have free access to the payment platform. If you commit a violation, we will inform you by SMS or email of its existence. In addition, we provide you with a customer support service to answer legal queries about the offence or its handling. III. FUEL OPTIONSYour Firefly vehicle is provided with a full tank of fuel which is not included in your rental rate. These are the option you have in order to manage your fuel needs:
The prices for the refueling Service on the full empty policy depend on the vehicle driven as follows:
Please note that fuel will be charged according to the prices applicable at the time the rental starts. Due to the high fluctuations in fuel prices, check the prices applicable with our staff at the collection office when you pick up your vehicle. IV. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT & SERVICESChild Seats / Booster SeatsChild safety seats are mandatory in the following cases: Children under 1,35 meters tall. We provide Toddler (suitable for 0 months – 6 years old children) and Booster (suitable for 6 – 11 years old children) child seats for an additional charge as below. Please book your child seats in advance on our website.
Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change. Please note: 1. Due to security regulations Firefly is not allowed to install child seats on your behalf, so you will be responsible for installation in accordance with the instructions provided. 2. If a child seat is damaged during your rental you will be charged a replacement fee of 75.-€ (in addition to the child seat rental fee). This charge is not covered by SuperCover. Firefly Freedom (Navi & Mifi)This device can be rented on two different levels: Freedom Navi:
Freedom Mifi:
This device is subject to availability and may be not available in all locations. You will have liability over any damage or loss of the device or any of its parts and accessories. This liability is not covered by SuperCover. Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change. GPSYou can either pre-book your GPS unit online or ask for it over the counter. Please note that in case you decide to pre-book it will always be subject to availability, but you will have preference versus those customers that have not pre-booked. GPS fees are as follows:
Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change. Please note: In the event of damage or loss, you will be liable for a replacement fee up to 150€. This charge is not covered by SuperCover. Additional DriversAdditional drivers can be added to your Rental Agreement when you collect your vehicle. They need to be present at pick-up time and we will need to review their driving licences. As with your own vehicle insurance policy, an additional charge will apply per driver. We may authorize a maximum of 4 additional drivers for each Rental Agreement.
Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change. Firefly Fast TrackWe are proud to offer this Priority Check-in service online at selected airports (*). If you choose to purchase Fast Track, you will collect your vehicle at a dedicated area, skipping the queue. Fast Track, however, is much more than just jumping the queue, as it intends to get you on your way in a fraction of the standard time. To enjoy the full benefits of Fast Track you should: - Fully pre-register your details online - our booking process will take you to the web form where you can input all required information in advance. - Purchase SuperCover or All included - so we don’t need to take time to tell you about your liability for damages and our damage inspection policy.
*Available today in Barcelona, Alicante and Malaga airports. Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change. V. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE POLICYInclusions & ExclusionsIf your vehicle breaks down or you have an accident, Firefly provides a free, but basic, Roadside Assistance service to all customers, as follows:
If you do not purchase Super Cover or All Included, and in case breakdown is caused by an incorrect use of the vehicle or due to a cause beyond our responsibility, you will be liable for: Taxis or any other type of transport supplied to reach closest Firefly location:
Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change. ProcedureWhen you pick-up your Firefly vehicle, we will provide you with our Roadside Assistance
phone number, which will be available to you 24 hours a day during your rental.
This number will also be present in the car documents wallet and displayed in the vehicle,
for your convenience.
RequirementsPlease note:
VI. DAMAGE POLICYYour responsibility for damage to the vehicle is set out at the Vehicle Care 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. Vehicle InspectionWe will provide a summary of any damage on the Vehicle Condition Report (VCR) at the start of the rental. Please check to make sure it is correct. We will also inspect the vehicle on your return and provide a VCR to record any new damage. At peak times you should allow 20 to 30 minutes to complete the inspection with our staff and agree any damage. If you don’t have time to do this any new damage will be assessed in your absence. Note:
Damage assessment and chargingThere are three common scenarios for damage incurred during a rental:
Damage matrix We aim to deal with simple damage in a quick and practical way by using our damage matrix. This contains the average cost of repairing the most common and minor damage based on the costs of body repair shops for parts and labour. Notification, evidence and charging We will provide evidence of any damage charge we make, which should include: (i) the Rental Agreement number, date and return location, (ii) a damage appraisal from a repair body shop and/ or the invoice for the repairs, and (iii) a signed VCR, any Accident Report Form, photographs of the damage in situ and of the odometer. We will also add a damage management charge of €60 to the damage assessment to cover our costs for identifying, assessing and documenting the damage and providing you with sufficient evidence. DisputesPlease note the following options available to you if you dispute the damage charges assesses by us:
VII. RETURNInstructions for returnYou must return the rental vehicle during normal opening hours of rental location. If you return the vehicle outside business hours, you must comply with our instructions for returning out of hours and you will remain fully responsible for the vehicle the rental location reopens. In case you fail to follow these instructions you will remain responsible for the vehicle until we can have access to it. Early ReturnPlease note that we cannot give you a refund if you return the vehicle before the date and time specified in your rental. Late ReturnOur rental rates are calculated based on 24-hour periods starting from the beginning of the rental. We allow you to return your vehicle up to 30 minutes (our “ grace period”) after the agreed time specified in your Rental Agreement without incurring an extra fee. If you exceed this grace period you will be charged an extra day´s rental at the current daily rate for each additional 24 hour period you have the vehicle. This applies to your rental rate and any other optional coverage, service or fee included in your Rental Agreement. If you fail to agree with the renting location that you can extend your rental term you will be charged an additional Late Return Charge of 40.00€ on top of the daily rate mentioned above to compensate us in part for the costs we incur in finding an alternative vehicle to satisfy the next booking for your vehicle plus our administration costs in contacting you to return the vehicle.
Important: dates and rates may vary due to fleet constrains and seasonality Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change. Out of Hours ReturnAll of our locations allow you to return the vehicle outside opening hours – with their permission - provided you comply with their instructions on how to return the vehicle, rental documents and keys. Please note that although we will not charge you an extra fee for this service, you will remain fully responsible for the vehicle until the location reopens and we locate the vehicle. Wrong Parking FeeThis fee is applicable for rentals where the vehicle is not returned as per Firefly return instructions, and therefore our employees must locate the vehicle and bring it back to our facilities. The minimum fee is € 40.00, plus any parking costs and additional transport expenses we may incur. VIII. PAYMENTMethods of PaymentAlthough we identify anticipated charges at the start of the rental and reserve credit on your credit card to cover these (see below) we do not take payment from you until the end. This is because there are a number of uncertain or unexpected costs that may arise during the course of the rental that we are unable to estimate on pick-up (see Potential Additional Charges below). Your payment options are as follows:
IMPORTANT: Payment by debit card is only allowed for customers who have contracted the Supercover option. *If you use your credit card to pay your rental charges a small fee will be added to cover the costs imposed on us by the credit card company for processing the payment, as follows:.
If you choose to use a debit card (see above) to pay, no charge will apply. Reservation of CreditAt pick-up, you will be asked to present a valid credit card in the renter’s name. An authorization is obtained in that card (this amount will not be available for your use). The total amount of the authorization is based on these two conditions:
Please find below a summary of these conditions:
* For prepaid rates, the deposit will not include the amount paid at the time of booking. For non-prepaid rates, the deposit will include the daily rate. Please note: As soon as the invoice is processed and the rental charges paid at the end of the rental, the authorization will be released, however this process can take up to 15 days, depending on your bank. From the time we submit the release request, we are not responsible under any circumstances for the time that this amount will remain unavailable for you, and we encourage you to contact your bank for any query related. Regardless, please do not hesitate to contact us if there is any information we could provide to help you to speed up the process. Potential Additional ChargesTypical additional charges that may arise as a result of your use of the vehicle, and which cannot be estimated in advance, include the following items (each explained in full elsewhere in these terms):
Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change. Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC)DCC is an optional service that provides foreign rental charges in your home currency. All Firefly locations offer this convenient service. When you use your credit card to pay for transactions abroad you generally pay in local (i.e. foreign) currency. Your credit card company then converts the charges you paid into your home currency, if different, and shows them on your credit card statement. DCC 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 and applying a currency conversion charge of 3% of the transaction. 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. We will ask you at the start of the rental if you wish to see your rental charges in your home currency (through DCC) or in local currency:
Your choice will be recorded on your Rental Agreement. We will ask you to confirm your choice when you return the vehicle and your final selection will be recorded in your Statement of Charges. IX. CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS & NO SHOWSChanges to ReservationYou can change your booking on our website through the "Modify/ Cancel a Reservation" link. Changing a booking is completely free of charge however if you change any of the elements that drive our rental rate calculations, namely pick-up location, date and time of pick-up, date and time of return and category of vehicle, a new rate will be calculated and applied to your booking according to these changes. Also, we cannot guarantee availability as a result of these changes. Note: the name of the customer in the original booking cannot be changed. If you need to do so, please cancel your original booking and create a new one. Changes at Pick UpIf at the time of pick-up you wish to rent a larger vehicle or want to modify any element of your booking, you may do so. Our rental agent will re-quote your original booking based on the changes you want to make. This is obviously subject to availability and may result in higher charges than those previously calculated and communicated when you booked. Flight Route ChangeIf a flight lands in a different airport than initially booked you may take your rental from that airport (subject to availability and to Firefly being present) for a flat fee per rental.
Charge are payable at pick up and are subject to change. Rental Not Taken (No Show Fee)The vehicle will be available for you at the time agreed in your reservation. If you do not pick it up within an hour of the agreed time, or in the case of airport rentals, within 2 hours after the scheduled arrival time of your flight ( provided you have told us your flight number), your reservation status will be changed to “No Show”. As we have incurred into operating costs to have the car available for you, we reserve the right to apply a non show fee. X. CONTACT INFORMATIONContact UsIf you have any questions or problems during your rental (e.g. to change the return time or place) you can email the location at any time using the email address provided on the Rental Agreement or alternatively fill in our Customer Query Form present in the Customer Support section of our website. You can also raise any issues arising from the rental with our location staff on return. Independent AdviceECRCS If we are unable to resolve an issue to your satisfaction you can contact the European Car Rental Conciliation Service (ECRCS) provided you are an EU resident and you were renting in a different EU country. The ECRCS is an independent conciliation service staffed by people who understand the car rental industry. They review any complaints against a Code of Conduct for car rental companies, prepared by Leaseurope on behalf of the industry, which we have signed up to. If a company has acted outside the requirements of the Code, the ECRCS will automatically find against them. Otherwise, they will decide on the merits of the case. We will comply with the decision of the ECRCS. You can contact the ECRCS at complaint@ecrcs.eu or visit their website at www.ecrcs.eu. Other Options Alternatively, if your issue is not eligible for the 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 to get more information about your rights. You can also take your complaint to the Arbitration Board of Transportation, whose resolution will be binding for our company, ( https://www.fomento.gob.es/transporte-terrestre/servicios-al-transportista/juntas-arbitrales/juntas-arbitrales-del-transporte-funcionamiento ). You are, of course, free to continue to seek redress through any other means, such as through the courts, if you remain unsatisfied. CODE OF CONDUCTAll our practices are developed in accordance with the provisions of the legislation and the Code of Conduct of the National Federation of Business Rental Car without Driver (FENEVAL). See this code at your rental location. XI. PRIVACY POLICY
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