WHO ARE WE?
County Car Rentals is Ireland’s largest Independent Car Rental Company. County is Family owed and managed and have been in business since 1952. County keeps its rates low by running an efficient operation and not having an Expensive Franchise Name or Major Advertising. County has built its business over the years simply by giving Good Value and Good Service.
WHY RENT FROM COUNTY?
We never lose track of how important our customers are. County has to work even harder because it is competing with major Multinational Car Rental Companies who have huge promotions budgets. County has a network of Repeat Customers and Excellent Representatives World Wide, who have been working with County for many years and who understand County’s commitment to Service and Value. In Ireland, all County Staff from Family Members to Administrative Staff are involved in serving our customers.
COUNTY’S FLEET
County offers a Large Range of late Model and Current Year Vehicles. Some special equipment and automatic vehicles may not be current year as is standard in the Irish Car Rental Industry.
All vehicles have power steering and radio and CD player, and Anti Theft ignition systems. Some vehicles are equipped with power windows and central locking, regretfully these options cannot be requested. Irish drivers mostly drive standard shift vehicles, and these are more popular and less expensive to rent. Automatics are available in some vehicle sizes. The County Fleet is listed in Section “COUNTY FLEET”. Vehicles can be booked by Group, you cannot book a specific model within a Group.
There are currently no terms and conditions for travel during this period. If your rental is during these travel dates, new terms and conditions may apply. Please contact us before booking.
County Car Rentals Insurance INSURANCE WAIVERS AND PROTECTIONS
INSURANCES, WAIVERS, PROTECTIONS ISSUED BY OTHERS: COUNTY CAR RENTALS ONLY RECOGNISE INSURANCES, WAIVERS, PROTECTIONS SUPPLIED BY COUNTY CAR RENTALS OR BY AN IRISH BASED INSURANCE COMPANY.
Without Insurances, Waivers, Protections supplied by County Car Rentals or supplied by an Irish based Insurance Companies, the renter is Totally Responsible for, and must pay County Car Rentals directly for, all damage to the rental car irrespective of how it is caused and irrespective of who is at fault.
Insurances, Waivers, Protections issued by Companies outside of Ireland do not apply to the rental vehicle, there is no direct cover arranged with County Car Rentals. Whatever arrangement exists is between the renter and the issuing Company.
RENTER’S RIGHT TO DECLINE INSURANCES, WAIVERS, PROTECTIONS
County Car Rentals permits renter to decline Insurances,
Waivers, Protections offered by County Car Rentals.
RENTER’S RESPONSIBILITIES IF DECLINING INSURANCES, WAIVERS, PROTECTIONS
If renter declines Insurance, Waivers, Protections offered by County Car Rentals and renter does not transfer cover by an Irish based Insurance Company, then renter personally assumes total financial responsibility for damage to or loss of the rental vehicle and will be charged by County Car Rentals for all damage to or loss of the rental vehicle.
RENTER’S BOND REQUIREMENTS
If renter declines Insurances, Waivers, Protections offered by County Car Rentals, then, at commencement of rental, renter will be required to leave a bond of €15,000 or the value of the vehicle whichever is greater, and this must be deposited with County Car Rentals. This will be held as guarantee for renter’s commitment to pay for damage to or loss of the rental vehicle. This bond must be in the form of Euro Cash or Bank Guarantee. Credit Cards, Personal Cheques or other forms of payment for bond are not acceptable. Refunds of bond will only be made if vehicle is returned undamaged. Refund will be made only at County Car Rentals Head Office Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, excluding Irish Public Holidays.
USE OF VEHICLE FOR HIRE OR REWARD
Rental Vehicle may not be used for hire or reward for carriage of Passengers and goods. No Insurance applies in this case.
RENTAL OPTIONS AND CHARGES
RENTAL CHARGES
(For Pre Booking there are Excellent Value Packages incorporating many of the charges)
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Charges
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Basic Rental.
This covers the rental of the vehicle with one driver and unlimited kilometres over three days. Basic Rental charges also include Liability Insurance.
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Rates will vary
Best Rates available with
Pre-Bookings
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Liability Insurance.
This is the most important insurance cover you will require in Ireland. It covers the driver against claims by third parties for property and injury claims. This insurance does not cover the rental vehicle for damages.
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This Insurance is mandatory in Ireland and is included in the Basic Rental Charge
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Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
Discount rates may apply where combined with Basic Rental. Payment for C.D.W covers the rental vehicle in the event of damage by the renter or by another vehicle. Without this cover the renter will be responsible for all damages to the rental vehicle. We recommend that this cover be taken.
C.D.W is subject to an excess.
The excess will be higher for Higher Risk Drivers (under 25 or over 70, and all drivers from country where driving is not on left)
Note: Collision Damage Waiver Does Not Apply if the Renter uses or permits the vehicle to be used in a reckless, careless or wanton manner, or is in violation of Irish Road Law or has consumption of Alcohol or prescribed substances.
In this case renter will be responsible for all damage to the vehicle.
Excess
May be abbreviated to DEDUCTIBLE or DED on Rental Contract
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Groups Rate/Day Excess
High Risk
Excess
A – C €14.00 €1100 €1700
D – F €18.00 €1400 €2200
G – X €22.00 €2100
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THEFT PROTECTION (T.P.)
Payment for Theft Protection covers the rented vehicle in the event that it is stolen or damaged while attempted to be stolen. This cover does not apply if the renter leaves the vehicle unlocked, or parked in an unsecured area or leave the keys unsecured. This does not cover theft of renter’s property. An excess applies. We recommend that T.P. be taken out.
Excess
May be abbreviated to DEDUCTIBLE or DED on Rental Contract
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Groups
Rate/Day
Excess
A – C € 6.00 € 550
D – F € 6.00 € 850
G - X € 6.00 €1150
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Master Cover (MC) (Supercover)
Payment for Master Cover reduces the CDW and TP excess to a nominal amount. We recommend that this cover be taken.
The excess will be higher for higher risk drivers (under 25 or over 70, and all drivers from country where driving is not on left)
Note: Master Cover Does Not Apply if the Renter uses or permits the vehicle to be used in a reckless, careless or wanton manner, or is in violation of Irish Road Law or has consumption of Alcohol or prescribed substances.
In this case renter will be responsible for all damage to the vehicle.
Excess
May be abbreviated to DEDUCTIBLE or DED on Rental Contract
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Groups Rate/Day Excess High Risk
Reduced Excess
To: Reduced
To:
A - C €12.00 €150 € 700
D - F €14.00 €250 € 900
G - L €16.00 €400 €1000
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EXTRA DRIVER
Basic Rental covers one driver. Extra Drivers can be added at an extra charge. Rentals Less than 7 Days may only have a Second Driver where the driver is from a country with driving on the left.
Maximum Extra Driver’s is one.
Extra Drivers, are subject to the same conditions as the renter.
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7.00 Euro per day
Maximum Charge per rental 84.00 Euro
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TYRE AND WINDSCREEN PROTECTION (TWP)
Payment for TWP covers the Tyres for Punctures and Windscreen Cracks and Replacement. Does not apply for collision with potholes, side of road, driving while tyre is deflated or any other collision. We recommend that this protection be taken.
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€6.00 - PER DAY
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PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE (PAI)
PAI provides extra cover for the driver and passengers for permanent total disablement, loss of eyes or limbs as a result of an accident in the car.
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€6.00 - PER DAY
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CROSS BORDER PREMIUM
This charge covers the vehicle if a renter takes the vehicle between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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€ 25.00 - PER RENTAL
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LOCATION CHARGE
This is a charge to cover local taxes and overheads at the location where the County Car is collected.
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€25.00 - PER RENTAL
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CHILDREN’S SEATS
County Children Seats are offered in three Categories. It is a Legal requirement that all Children under 12 must be in a secure belted seat in the rear of the vehicle.
1. Infant Seat. (Up to 6 or 8 months) This is a Rear-facing Seat and is secured with the vehicle’s seat belt system.
2. Child Seat (8 months to approximately 4 years) This seat is incorporated in the Vehicle’s Rear Seat Belt System and the child is buckled in with three-point buckle.
3. Booster Seat (approximately 4 years and up). This is a booster platform with no back placed on the flat surface of a rear seat. The child sits on it with the child’s back supported on the rear seat, and the child is buckled in with the cars rear seat belt.
For Legal Reasons, County Car Rental Staff will not install the seat in the vehicle. This must be done by the renter.
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1 to 3 days €10.00 per day
4 day + € 5.00 per day
Maximum Per Rental €40.00
Booster Seat 5.00 Euro per day
Maximum Per Rental €20.00
A charge of 100.00 Euro will be processed if seats are not returned clean and undamaged
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LOCAL ONE WAY
Dublin Area is the most popular and best value port of entry into Ireland. County offer best value when renting from Dublin.
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PER RENTAL
Dublin Airport/Dublin North
to Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port : €35.00
Dublin Airport/Dublin North
to Dublin South/Dun Laoghaire: €30.00
Dublin South / Dun Laoghaire
to Dublin Airport/Dublin North
1 – 3 days rentals €50.00,
4+ days rentals €30.00.
Dublin South/Dun Laoghaire
to
Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port: €5.00
Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port
to Dublin South/Dun Laoghaire : €5.00
Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port
to Dun Laoghaire Ferry Park: €10.00
Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port
to Dublin Airport/Dublin North: €30.00
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ONE WAY TO
Shannon Airport, Cork Airport, Knock Airport, Rosslare Ferryport
County offers rentals at These locations. Prices and overall value will not be as good as Dublin.
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Requires prior written approval. For Rentals over 7 days minimum €155.00.
No other Return Locations are permitted. Vehicles returned elsewhere will incur a large location recovery fee,
(minimum €500.00)
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FUEL.
Vehicles are supplied full of fuel and this is to be pre-paid. Vehicle must not be refilled prior to return.
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Cost of pre-fuelling
varies by vehicle group
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SATELLITE NAVIGATION UNITS (GPS)
This will help to make your journey more pleasant and ensure that you don’t get lost on your trip.
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1 to 3 days €11 per day
4 day + €9 per day
Maximum Per Rental €50.00
A charge of €150 will be made if unit is not returned or damaged in any way.
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