Easy Drive Car Rental

Terms and Conditions of Hire

This Self-Drive Car Hire Contract is as advised by the Seychelles Car Hire Operators Association. On signing this Contract, the hirer confirms having read these Terms and Conditions of Hire and acknowledges all conditions herein and hereon so described.

1. Car Use and Custody of Vehicle

The hirer shall drive the vehicle only when qualified to do so and whilst holding all necessary current licences and permits and shall at all times drive the vehicle in a careful and skilful manner in accordance with all legal requirements and with the owner's standard policy of insurance which is available for inspection at the owner's offices. The hirer shall not use the vehicle for racing, rallying, pace-making or for any purpose other than domestic and social purposes and shall not carry passengers in the vehicle for hire or reward, except by previous arrangement with the company.

The vehicle is delivered to the hirer in good running condition and is subject to an inspection test. The hirer agrees to take proper care of the vehicle, paying for normal upkeep of the vehicle and is fully responsible for all damage to the vehicle due to neglect such as omission to check and/or change of oil, water, tyre pressure etc. The hirer will also be responsible for any tools, tyres, car documents or accessories, which are either missing or damaged on the return of the vehicle. In the event of any fault, defect or malfunctioning of the vehicle, it must be reported immediately and, if of a serious nature, the vehicle must not be driven at all until contact has been established with the company. The full rental cost is payable in advance on delivery of the vehicle. Unless the vehicle is returned on time and at the agreed location as specified on the contract of rental, the hirer is liable to be charged a full day's rental cost in excess. On renting the vehicle, any part of the day will count as a full day. Gasoline is at the hirer's expense. If the hirer desires to change the rental period after taking possession of the vehicle, either reducing the rental days or prolonging the hire or changing the place or agreed hour of termination of the agreed rental, three (3) days written or verbal notice must be given to the company. This is necessary to guarantee the availability of cars. No discount shall be enjoyed by the hirer in case of cancellation; three (3) days full rental tariff shall be charged.

The vehicle shall not be operated:

  1. To transport goods in violation of traffic regulations or in any other illegal manner.
  2. To carry more than four persons in total in either a Moke or a jeep and five in a Saloon car, including the driver.
  3. To propel or tow any vehicle or trailer.
  4. In motor sport events.
  5. By any person under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  6. By any learner driver.
  7. By any person under the age of 23 years. The vehicle shall only be driven by the hirer or by the persons who have been expressly designated and authorised and whose names shall appear on the contract and insurance forms.

2. Third Party Risk Insurance

The hirer is insured against third party public liability risk and property damage for unlimited coverage and risks collision, hirer bearing first Euro 3600 each and every claim.

If the hirer has paid for a collision damage waiver (CDW) of Euro 10/- in the event of an accident an excess insurance charge Euro 2000/- will be levied.

If the hirer has paid for a collision damage waiver (CDW) of Euro 30/- in the event of an accident no excess insurance will be levied.

If the hirer has paid for a collision damage waiver (CDW), the following items damages and losses are not included and/or covered by the CDW:

  • Cost of transportation and/or towing of the damaged vehicle to our workshop.
  • The time of immobilisation of the vehicle while being repaired.
  • The loss suffered by depreciation of the damaged vehicle.
  • The cost of repair.
  • Further, not included or covered is damage caused by drunkenness or while the hirer is under the influence of drugs.

NOTE: The driver is not insured. The Insurance policy covers passengers only. In case of any accident in which the vehicle is damaged, the hirer undertakes to inform the company immediately and have the case investigated on the spot by local police authorities. Under no circumstances should the vehicle be moved. The hirer is further required to make a sketch of the place of accident, obtain names and addresses of persons who have witnessed the accident, and those who have been a party to the accident, and any other pertinent details. The hirer should avoid making any verbal or written promises without first informing the company. The said data and sketches are to be hand-delivered at once to the company which will file them with the police and the insurance company. In case of non-compliances with these requirements the hirer is fully responsible for damage to and/or losses sustained by the vehicle.

3. Parking and Traffic Offences

The hirer will be legally responsible for parking, traffic and other offences and penalties arising therefrom that may be committed during the period of the hire.

4. Date of Return of Vehicle

The company reserves the right to repossess the vehicle or to report it as stolen should it not be returned by the due date and time as declared over-leaf, all costs incurred thereby being charged to the hirer.

No relaxation forbearance or indulgence by the company in enforcing any of the terms and conditions of this agreement shall prejudice or affect the right and powers of the company hereunder nor shall any waiver or any breach operate as a waiver of any subsequent or continuing breach. The vehicle must not be left parked unattended in any public area overnight or for any long period during the day. When necessary, the vehicle may be parked at our office premises free of charge. When parking the vehicle in a public area for a short period during the day, or at any time when the vehicle is unattended, it must be securely locked, including the fuel tank, the steering column, all doors and boot. If the above is not complied with, the hirer will be liable for the sum of Rupees 50,000 in the event of theft of the vehicle. Any loss of keys whilst the vehicle is in the possession of the hirer will be the direct responsibility of the hirer who will make good the loss. Delivery fee may also be levied for its replacement. Any abnormal damage to tyres other than a puncture will be the responsibility of the hirer. Under no circumstances will the vehicle be driven on a flat tyre, otherwise the hirer assumes full responsibility for any damage whatsoever. Under no circumstances shall the vehicle be driven on the beach otherwise the hirer assumes full responsibility for any charges to remove or tow the vehicle from the beach and any damage caused. A signed credit card imprint will be taken at the start of all rentals for security reasons, even when the cost of the rental is covered by a voucher. This imprint may be used to cover any additional charges not covered by the voucher, such as fuel, rental period extension, accident or damage charges.