Rental Qualifications and Requirements
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Collision Damage Waiver is an optional service which, if accepted, reduces your financial liability for damage to the Hertz vehicle, its parts and accessories, except for theft, attempted theft or vandalism, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. CDW may be mandatory and included in some contract or preferential rates.
Please note CDW cover is mandatory when renting a vehicle in group Luxury.
If CDW is declined, you will be responsible for the amount of the deductible – see table below.
In Madeira, if CDW is declined, you will be required to leave an additional amount on your credit card.
Regardless of whether CDW is accepted or included, all rentals are subject to a non-waivable excess for which you are responsible in the event of damage to the Hertz vehicle during the rental – see table below.
You can waive your excess liability – Please refer to "Super Cover (Excess Waiver)".
Please note your liability for damage to or loss of the vehicle will not be reduced where you or an authorised driver are grossly negligent (for example failure to assess the vehicle’s height, driving on unsuitable road conditions, improper use of the vehicle, contribution to damage to / theft of the vehicle) and in particular, but not limited to, in the following circumstances:
- Striking overhead or overhanging objects;
- Driving into a barrier that is too low for the vehicle to pass beneath;
- Driving into a barrier in a car park before it fully opens;
- Driving on a road in bad condition without due care resulting in damage to the undercarriage;
- Driving on a beach causing damage by salt water and/or sand;
- Driving through flooded roads causing damage to the engine;
- Putting wrong fuel in the vehicle or otherwise contaminating the fuel;
- Damage occurring as a result of ignoring a warning light;
- Burning a clutch (which requires persistent ill use) or using the handbrake incorrectly;
- Damage to the wheel rim caused by driving with a flat tyre;
- Fitting unauthorised objects to the interior or exterior of the vehicle;
- Carrying especially dirty or smelly materials that require extra cleaning costs or that damage or burn the interior;
- Damage resulting from locking the keys in the vehicle or losing the keys;
- Damage resulting from leaving the windows open;
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Vehicle group |
Deductible |
Non Waivable Excess |
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(A) Fiat 500 or similar |
€ 18,750.00 |
€ 2,300.00 |
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(A1) Kia Picanto or similar |
€ 19,250.00 |
€ 2,300.00 |
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(A4) Opel Corsa Van or similar |
€ 11,600.00 |
€ 1,400.00 |
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(A6) BMW 3 Series or similar |
€ 60,000.00 |
€ 6,000.00 |
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(B4) Citroen Berlingo or similar |
€ 28,500.00 |
€ 3,000.00 |
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(B6) BMW 5 Series or similar - Prestige Collection |
€ 70,000.00 |
€ 8,000.00 |
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(C) Ford Focus or similar |
€ 35,000.00 |
€ 3,000.00 |
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(C4) Mercedes Vito 111 Cdi or similar |
€ 46,000.00 |
€ 3,500.00 |
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(C5) VW T-Roc 2 Pax Rooftop Tent or similar |
€ 26,750.00 |
€ 3,000.00 |
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(C6) Mercedes C220 Cabriolet or similar – Prestige Collection |
€ 40,000.00 |
€ 5,500.00 |
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(D) Peugeot 308 SW or similar |
€ 36,000.00 |
€ 3,000.00 |
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(D4) VW Crafter or similar |
€ 52,000.00 |
€ 4,250.00 |
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(D6) Mercedes CLE or similar - Prestige Collection |
€ 76,500.00 |
€ 8,250.00 |
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(E) Nissan Qashqai or similar - Fun Collection |
€ 40,000.00 |
€ 3,500.00 |
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(E1) Nissan Qashqai or similar - Fun Collection |
€ 43, 500.00 |
€ 3,500.00 |
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(E4) Mercedes Sprinter 316 Cdi or similar |
€ 53,500.00 |
€ 4,250.00 |
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(E5) VW T-Roc 3 Pax Rooftop Tent or similar |
€ 26,750.00 |
€ 3,000.00 |
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(E6) Mercedes Class E SW or similar – Prestige Collection |
€ 72,500.00 |
€ 8,000.00 |
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(F) BMW 320d or similar - Family Collection |
€ 43,000.00 |
€ 5,000.00 |
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(F4) Mitsubishi L200 or similar |
€ 40,000.00 |
€ 4,000.00 |
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(F6) Mercedes S-Class or similar – Prestige Collection |
€ 160,000.00 |
€ 12,000.00 |
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(G) VW Multivan or similar |
€ 64,000.00 |
€ 5,000.00 |
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(G4) Mercedes Sprinter Open Box or similar |
€ 53,000.00 |
€ 4,250.00 |
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(H6) Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio – Dream Collection |
€ 155,000.00 |
€ 12,000.00 |
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(I) Ford Focus or similar |
€ 38,750.00 |
€ 3,000.00 |
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(I1) BMW 116i or similar |
€ 40,000.00 |
€ 3,750.00 |
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(I6) Mercedes GLS |
€ 170,000.00 |
€ 12,000.00 |
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(J6) Ford Mustang |
€ 120,000.00 |
€ 7,500.00 |
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(K) Fiat 500 Abarth or similar |
€ 35,000.00 |
€ 3,500.00 |
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(K6) Mercedes Benz AMG GT Roadster – Dream Collection |
€ 150,000.00 |
€ 11,500.00 |
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(L) Nissan Pathfinder or similar |
€ 35,000.00 |
€ 4,500.00 |
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(L6) Jaguar F-TYPE – Dream Collection |
€ 81,500.00 |
€ 7,500.00 |
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(M1) BMW 1 Series or similar |
€ 26,500.00 |
€ 2,500.00 |
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(M6) Mercedes G-Class EQ – Dream Collection |
€ 160,000.00 |
€ 12,000.00 |
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(N) VW Polo or similar |
€ 27,500.00 |
€ 2,300.00 |
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(N6) Volvo EX90 - Dream Collection |
€ 120,000.00 |
€ 10,000.00 |
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(O) Peugeot E-2008 BEV or similar - Green Collection |
€ 40,000.00 |
€ 3,000.00 |
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(O1) Renault 5 BEV or similar - Green Collection |
€ 33,500.00 |
€ 2,300.00 |
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(O5) BMW X1i or similar |
€ 58,000.00 |
€ 4,250.00 |
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(P) Renault Talisman or similar - Family Collection |
€ 25,000.00 |
€ 3,100.00 |
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(P5) Tesla Model 3 or similar |
€ 70,000.00 |
€ 6,000.00 |
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(P6) Polestar 4 or similar - Green Collection |
€ 75,000.00 |
€ 8,000.00 |
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(Q) Mercedes Vito or similar |
€ 60,000.00 |
€ 4,750.00 |
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(Q6) Mercedes V250 or similar – Prestige Collection |
€ 101,250.00 |
€ 8,000.00 |
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(S) Smart Fortwo or similar |
€ 10,000.00 |
€ 1,300.00 |
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(T) Seat Leon or similar |
€ 42,000.00 |
€ 3,000.00 |
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(U) Dacia Jogger or similar |
€ 22,000.00 |
€ 3,000.00 |
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(V1) Volvo XC40 or similar - Fun Collection |
€ 50,500.00 |
€ 4,250.00 |
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(W) Renault Captur or similar - Fun Collection |
€ 26,750.00 |
€ 3,000.00 |
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(W1) VW Taigo or similar |
€ 28,500.00 |
€ 3,000.00 |
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(W5) Mercedes GLC or similar – Fun Collection |
€ 85,000.00 |
€ 8,500.00 |
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(W6) Mercedes GLE or similar - Prestige Collection |
€ 120,000.00 |
€ 10,000.00 |
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(Y) Renault Clio or similar |
€ 23,500.00 |
€ 2,300.00 |
If you choose to rely on your credit card for cover, we strongly recommend that you fully understand the terms and conditions of any cover provided by your credit card company before you decline any of our optional services.
