The Renter shall keep the vehicle(s) in a safe and secure place with the windows and doors locked and the keys removed and with the burglar alarm, kill switch and other safety devices activated when the vehicle(s) is/are normally parked or immobilized or similarly otherwise not in use wherever.
The renter and the driver have to be in possession of a valid driving license.
All documents must be valid for at least 30 days from the return of the vehicle and accepted by SIXT in accordance with the rental information (available at sixt.com.gy)
The driver has to be in possession of a valid driving license for at least 2 years.
If the renter or driver has been in Guyana for longer than three (3) months, he needs to present a driving license issued in Guyana.
Please show a valid driver's license and ID card/ passport at time of pick up. Driving license printed with non-Roman Alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic etc) must be complemented by an International driving license.
In Guyana, the following rules apply for the minimum age and possession of a driver's license:
| Minimum Age | License Requirements | Car Category |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | License held for 2 years | ECAR, CDAR, EFAR |
| 25 | License held for 2 years | SFAR, RFAR, CFAH, SFAH, RFAH, SPAR |
Maximum age is 70.
All major international Credit Cards - such as American Express, Discover Card, Eurocard/MasterCard and Visa - are accepted. Sixt CarExpress Service card (Advantage Circle) is only accepted in combination with a valid Credit Card.
Please note, that payments with credit card may require the PIN of the credit card.
An advance charge approval is obtained for the chosen means of payment as a security. The exact deposit is determined on collection since the amount is dependent on the vehicle.
| Advance Charge Approval (Deposit) | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Group | USD |
| ECAR | 400.00 |
| CDAR | 500.00 |
| EFAR | 500.00 |
| SFAR | 600.00 |
| RFAR | 700.00 |
| CFAR | 550.00 |
| CFAH | 550.00 |
| SFAH | 600.00 |
| RFAH | 700.00 |
| SPAR | 650.00 |
| LFAR | 650.00 |
| LDAR | 750.00 |
| XFAR | 1000.00 |
Once the rental period has ended, the Owner will return the deposit to the Renter — provided that the Renter has complied with all terms and conditions, and that the vehicle(s) have not been involved in any accident or suffered any loss or damage of any kind.
When booking at a prepaid rate, the payment will be charged along with the total rental price (incl. booked extras and charges) prior to the rental. The driver and mode of payment shall be finalised at the time of reservation and cannot be changed. The confirmed credit card should be valid and available for presentation on collection of the vehicle. All extra costs that occur during the car rental will be charged to this credit card. A refund shall not be issued for non-collection, vehicle being collected late or returned early.
Reservations are binding only for the vehicle category, not for vehicle types. If the Renter has not collected the vehicle by no later than one hour after the agreed time there shall no longer be a binding reservation.
Changing booking
A booking can be changed up to 48 hours before the start of the rental (on availability) in return for an alteration charge of 11.25 USD. Any payment already made towards the rental will not be refunded; nor shall any differential amount be refunded if this alteration leads to a lesser rental cost.
Cancellation
A booking can be cancelled before the rental begins. In the event of cancellation, the payment in advance already made towards the rental shall be paid back subject to a cancellation charge, which will be withheld and shall be in the amount of the rental charge (including any extras and charges) for a maximum of 3 rental days. Cancellations can be made online or in writing and must be addressed to: SIXT Rent A Car Franchise held by SIR Auto (Guyana) Inc., Lot 405, Podium Level 4, Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, Seawall Road, Georgetown, Guyana. Tel: +011-592-700-7498, Email: cjia-reservations@sixt.com.gy.
Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours of booking can be completed free of charge
No-show
In the event that the booked vehicle is not collected or not collected at the agreed time, the rental charge already paid shall be withheld in full.
Protection coverage for the vehicle rented includes Third Party Liability with a limited cover for personal injuries and material damages: A) material damages (Property): 1 million USD for any one claim; 1.15 million USD for any series of claim from one event. B) personal injuries-(bodily injuries for passengers): 1 million USD for any one claim; 1.15 million USD for any series of claim from one event.
Excluded from the protection is the use of the vehicle for the transport of dangerous goods. All protection as part of the rental contract will become void, in particular, if an unauthorized driver has used the vehicle or if the driver of the vehicle does not possess the required driver's license at the time of the event giving rise to claim.
With Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), the customer is responsible for the following Excess values:
3000,00 USD (ECAR, CDAR, EFAR) 5000,00 USD (CFAR, CFAH, SFAR, SPAR) 7000,00 USD (RFAR, SFAH, RFAH, LFAR, LDAR, XFAR)
If LDW is already included in the rates, the renter can choose Loss damage waiver (including Theft Protection) with reduced excess to reduce/eliminate the Non-Waiverable Responsibility.
If loss damage waiver (incl. theft protection) with reduced excess is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts: 1500,00 USD (ECAR, CDAR, EFAR) 2500,00 USD (CFAR, CFAH, SFAR, SPAR) 3500,00 USD (RFAR, SFAH, RFAH, LFAR, LDAR, XFAR)
If loss damage waiver (incl. theft protection) with reduced excess (BE) is not accepted the customer will be held liable for the full value of the car.
If the renter chooses the Loss damage waiver (including Theft Protection) with minimum excess (BF), they will not be responsible for any cost of repairs to the vehicle.
The roadside protection is an extended breakdown protection during the rental and assists you for the following incidents caused by you: key locked in vehicle, Tow truck in case of an accident and/or mechanical problems, assistance with starting necessitated by flat battery, loss of key and vehicle stuck.
Every accident, theft or other loss or damage involving the vehicle(s) must be reported AT ONCE to the Owner and a report form provided by the Owner must be completed within twenty-four (24) hours of the accident, theft, loss or damage. The Owner shall in the event of any accident, theft, loss or damage to the motor vehicle(s) in its absolute discretion supply a replacement vehicle(s) to the Renter provided however that such theft, loss or damage is not caused by any act or omission of the Renter.
The Renter or any authorized driver(s) shall, in connection with the accident, theft, loss or damage: - (i) Obtain the names and addresses of witnesses if possible; (ii) Make no admission of liability; (iii) Deliver to the Owner all Summonses, Writs and documents received; (iv) Not aid or abet any claimant but co-operate fully with the Owner and its insurance company in the investigation and defense of any claim.
One-Way-Rentals are not allowed. In the case of unannounced and unauthorized one-way rentals, we reserve the right to charge an additional fee.
International One-Way Rentals are not allowed.
Cross Border Rentals are not allowed.
In case of offence against Cross Border & Territorial Restrictions all protections lose their validity. The Renter will be liable for the full cost of the vehicle in the event of any damages or loss of vehicle.
Accessories are bookable without obligation and subject to availability.
A charge is levied for the additional driver, whose details are noted in the lease only if the additional driver presents a valid driver's license.
Baby seats are available subject to a fee.
All vehicles are supplied with a full tank of fuel and should be refilled prior to return to Sixt, otherwise the current prices per litre of petrol or diesel will be charged in addition to a refueling fee.
Alternatively, you may purchase a tankful of fuel at the time of rental at a price that is competitive with local fuel stations and return the tank empty. No refunds will be given for unused fuel.
Delivery/Collection Service is on request. Please contact the local rental station. An out of opening hours charge for Delivery/Collection Service may apply. The renter is obliged to report the vehicle back to SIXT at the end of the rental period.
A premium location fee occurs for rentals at airport.
Out of opening hours service is available at selected stations. In this case, an additional charge applies for the provision of the service.
The renter is liable for payment of all traffic/parking fines occurring during the rental.
If the renter has a traffic/parking fine during the rental, the renter will be charged an Administration Fee of USD$45.00 together with the first settlement-proposition.
A Loss Of Key Fee applies.
In case the car requires a special cleaning procedure after returning, a charge will apply.
In case the car requires a special cleaning procedure after returning, a charge will apply. It is also possible to book the vehicle cleaning beforehand.
An overview of all charge prices is provided under the following link.
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