Key rental terms
- Pickup and return are during office hours 09:00–17:00 (latest return 17:00). Minimum rental is one day = 24 hours.
- Extra hours after the 24-hour period: $20.00 per hour.
- Minimum driver age: 23 years. The renter is liable for all parking and traffic violations.
- Payment is made at pickup (cash or card). A refundable deposit may apply.
- Gasoline is not included in the rate and is non-refundable; the vehicle must be returned with the same fuel level.
- Damage from driving in white sand, dunes or water, tire repair/change and towing cost are NOT covered by the rate or the C.D.W.
- If the C.D.W. is declined, the renter accepts full responsibility for all loss or damage to the vehicle.
- Third-party liability insurance is mandatory.
Terms & Conditions
The lessor declares that he has leased out and has delivered in good condition to the customer and the latter declares that he has rented and he has received in good condition from the lessor; the motor vehicle of which a description is shown on the reverse side hereof; the motor vehicle and thereto pertinent documents and appurtenance, against payment of the rental price stated there and during the lease period agreed upon, while the customer declares that he is in agreement with the conditions stated on the reverse side hereof, as also with the following conditions and stipulations.
ARTICLE I
The rental starts and terminates on the date and point of time as stated on the reverse side hereof. The customer is obligated to return to the lessor the motor car that he has received in good condition, together with the thereto pertinent documents, tools and spare tire, in the same condition, normal wear and tear excepted, on the site and at the time expressed on the reverse side hereof. An extension of the Rental or Lease shall only be possible after a new Rental Agreement has been prepared, paid for and signed by the customer. If the customer is in default of doing so, he shall owe to the lessor the rental price per hour of the motor car.
ARTICLE II
Only the customer and the additional driver, whose name and possibly other data are shown on the reverse side hereof, shall be entitled to drive the motor vehicle. Wherever hereinafter reference is made to the customer, shall also be meant the additional driver. Both the customer and the additional driver are severally liable towards the lessor for any damage and cost arisen to the motor car, one and the other as specified.
ARTICLE III
The customer declares that he is willing to acknowledge as correct the number of kilometers which the odometer of the motor car shows as having been traversed.
ARTICLE IV
1) During the time the customer has the motor car at his disposal, all cost entailed by the use of the motor, inter alia those for gasoline, lubricating oil, storage, tire repairs etc, are for account of the customer. Any towing costs and transportation cost of the motor car and/or the passenger, are for account of the customer. 2) The customer is obligated to use the motor car in a judicious manner and as a good housefather. The customer must watch out against overloading the motor car. The customer is obligated to check on a daily basis, or at least when filling the gasoline tank, to have a check made of the oil level in the engine sump, the cooling water and the pressure of the tires. In case one of the warning lamps on the dashboard lights up, or when the temperature indicator shows too high an engine temperature, the customer must stop the motor car at once. The motor car must be serviced for maintenance as much as is possible in accordance with the maintenance chart which is among the motor car documents. For work entailed by repairs and for maintenance purposes the customer must deliver the motor car to the lessor, and receive it from him again. Repairs to the motor car, effected without the consent of the lessor, are for account and risk of the customer.
ARTICLE V
The customer is liable for any and all damage which during the lease period might have been inflicted on the motor car, with or without the fault of the customer, and irrespective of whether this happened in or out of a superior force. The customer holds the lessor harmless against any and all damage inflicted to passengers or third parties, for which the lessor might be liable on the ground of any stipulation of the law, insofar as such damage is not at all or at least not sufficiently covered by the insurance referred to hereinafter. The customer holds the lessor harmless against any and all fines that might be imposed upon the lessor by reason of violation and/or by passengers. As provided on the back of this page, Renter and Additional Driver confirm herewith that insurance has been contracted against liability towards third parties, which has an own risk (deductible) part of $500 / $750 / $1000, which sum is in full for account of the renter or additional driver; the renter or additional driver shall, however, be fully liable for all damages of any nature if the vehicle described herein shall be operated in violation of any of the provisions of this rental agreement. Insurance charges are mandatory. The third-party insurance policy referred to herein above is available for perusal by the customer at the head office of the lessor, and the customer confirms that he will abide by the conditions of the policy, to which reference in full is here being made and which are deemed to have here been inserted and to constitute an integral part of the present agreement.
ARTICLE VI
In case of damage inflicted to or with the motor car, the customer is obligated to notify the lessor of this immediately by telephone or in some other manner and to confirm such notification forthwith in writing, in case of a collision with simultaneous presentation of a layout drawing, a clear description of the facts of the case, a statement of the time and place of the accident, name and address of the counter party, his insurance company if any, the license plate number of the vehicle involved in the accident, as also a listing of witnesses and additional particulars concerning the accident. The customer is obligated to comply with the instructions to be given to him by the lessor, and extra-judicial documents having a bearing upon the accident must be sent immediately to the lessor by the customer. The customer is obligated to refrain from making any and all statements, promises or acts that might contain an acknowledgment of guilt or an obligation to indemnify third parties; likewise the customer must refrain from acceptance thereof, and any damages that arise from this for the lessor shall be for account of the customer.
ARTICLE VII
It is prohibited for the customer: To transport more persons and/or luggage than for which the motor car is equipped, as also to transport luggage that can cause damage to the motor car or the upholstery. To use the motor for any other purpose than that for which it is destined according to its nature and equipment, as also to transport persons and/or goods against payment therefor. To give driving lessons with the motor car, to tow other vehicles with it, or to participate with it in matches, test trials and similar events, as also to allow the motor car to be driven by a person whose name, address and signature have not been stated on the reverse side hereof. To transport the motor car outside of Aruba. To drive it under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any narcotics, or to allow the motor car to be driven by any person who is under such influence.
ARTICLE VIII
The lessor has the right to terminate this lease agreement at any time with immediate effect, and to take back the motor car wherever it may be. In case the customer has caused the foregoing because of his not complying at all or not properly with his obligation, the lessor shall not be obligated to make any refund or pay any indemnification to the customer.
ARTICLE IX
If the customer has directed the billing for charges to be transmitted to another person, firm or organization who fails to make payment promptly when due, the customer will promptly pay the lessor said charges upon demand.
ARTICLE X
Lessor shall not be responsible or liable for loss or damage to any property left, stored, or transported at any time by the lessor at the request of or with the knowledge of the customer or any other person in or upon the vehicle either before or after the return thereof to lessor, whether or not said loss or damage was caused by or related to the negligence of lessor, its agents, servants, or employees. Customer hereby assumes all risk relating to the above incidents or loss or damage and waives all claims against lessor by reason thereof, and shall indemnify lessor against all claims based upon or arising out of the loss and damage referred to herein.
ARTICLE XI
With relevance to the present agreement, Aruban Law shall be applicable exclusively.