GENERAL CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION
1- MINIMUM RENTAL PERIOD – One day (24 hours). Extra hour is 1/4 of the daily rate.
2 – DRIVER´S LICENCE – Valid in Portugal.
3 - AGE OF DRIVER – Minimum of 23 years. One year driving experience is required; Scooters minimum of 18 years.
4 – FUEL AND OIL LEVELS- Cars must be delivered and returned with a full tank of (lead free) gas. Customers must check levels of oil and water for rentals over 15 days. Ilha do Sol Rent a Car Lda will reimburse for oil and small repairs made to the car. Scooters must be returned with both tanks filled with (Super) gas and 2TX oil. Lack of oil will destroy the engine which will then become the customer´s responsibility.
5 - INSURANCE – Price includes, limited 625.000.00 thounsand euros public liability valid in Portugal, being the client responsible for damages caused to the hired car. This responsibility can be reduced or eliminated with the payment of an additional tax in Euros and per day according to our price list.
The client (renter) will be always responsible for all damages caused to third parties or in the hired car in case of:
- Being driven by a person who is not legally qualified or authorized by Ilha do Sol Rent a Car Lda-
- Any damages intentionally caused by the client ( renter ) or any person whom he deems responsible.
- Whenever the car’s driver, drives under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or any other drugs or toxic products or insanity.
-Acts of vandalism such as broken locks, broken glass or any other damage to the car including damaged wheels or blown out tires when the cause is not an accident are all considered the responsibility of the client (renter).
- Being used in sport competitions, races, rallies or challenges, contests, bets, etc.
- Any accident which is not notified to Ilha do Sol Rent a Car Lda as soon as possible.
6 – PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURNACE:
For xxx Euros per day we offer an insurance of  € 5000 per passenger for medical expenses.
7 - DEPOSIT - A minimum estimated rental deposit of €200,00 or more is required.

 

8 - DELIVERY CHARGE - None, rental agency will pick-up and drop-off customers. Out of Vila do Porto and Airport a service charge of € 0, 50 per kilometer. 9 – LEAVING THE ISLAND USING A FERRY BOAT; Client may be authorized by Ilha do Sol Rent a Car Lda with a payment of an extra tax which will be specified in the rental contract. In case the client does not follow this obligation he will be responsible for all expenses and it will be considered as breaking the contract and notification will be made to the traffic authorities.

10 - FINES - It is always the client’s (renters) responsibility for all fines that may occur during the rental period.
11 – RENTAL - Ends at the established day, hour and place agreed. If client wishes to extend it, he must contact Ilha do Sol Rent a Car Lda, 24 hours before ending the contract in order to get permission. Without this permission the car will be considered stolen and against the law. This will be a reason to communicate to the authorities and will be punished by Portuguese civil law.
12 – SEATS - It is not allowed to exceed the number of seats and maximum weight, the client is responsible in case of accident and fines.
13 - ACCIDENTS – Traffic authorities and Ilha do Sol Rent a Car Lda must be called immediately, insurance form must be filled out. If the client causes significant damages to the rented vehicle no refund will be due for the missing period agreed, and another vehicle will only be provided with a significant deposit to cover possible damage in the new vehicle.
14 – BREAKDOWN – Call Ilha do Sol Rent a Car Lda or the travel assistance number 213816617. You should indicate the number of the international motor insurance card and the identification of the vehicle. Ilha do Sol Rent a Car Lda will not be obliged to substitute the vehicle out of order, however the amount of the days not used will be obviously refunded.
15 – DOCUMENTS – The client is responsible for any missing documents.
16 - Any legal dispute by either party can only be settled by the competent jurisdiction of the Court of Vila do Porto, and we reserve the right to decline any other court.

17- REFUNDS - Will not be due for days booked and not used.
VERY IMPORTANT: Payment is due at the time of the billing. An itemized receipt will be provided to the client at that time. Otherwise Ilha do Sol Rent a Car Lda has the right to charge interest according to Portaria 807-VI/83 30 July. We reserve the right at any time to cancel a confirmed reservation. The client may also expect to have the contract terminated and the car repossessed if the terms and conditions are not met under the contract Decreto-lei 354/86 de 23 de Outubro art.17.