Art. 13 Verification of Personal Information
(1)We verify and copy the identification documents (passport/ID card) and driver's license of the renter and all drivers before the rental commences.
(2)By submitting personal information, the renter and driver consent to the collection and processing of such data to the extent necessary for the performance of the Rental Agreement and compliance with legal obligations, for the purposes set out in Art. 32 (Chapter 10) of these T&Cs.
Art. 14 Additional Driver
(1)Any person wishing to drive the rental vehicle other than the primary renter must be registered as an additional driver in the Rental Agreement.
(2)Additional driver fee: 7€ per day per person (see Art. 37).
(3)Unregistered persons are not permitted to drive. If an unregistered person drives the vehicle, all additional insurance coverage (CDW/ZDW) is void. Only the mandatory third-party liability insurance remains in force. The renter is fully liable for all damages caused by an unregistered driver.
Art. 15 Driver Obligations
(1)The renter and driver must comply with all of the following obligations during the rental period:
- Return the vehicle to the agreed location by the agreed date.
- Keep the keys and the vehicle registration certificate received at pickup in a safe place.
- Drive and handle the vehicle with care, in an environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient manner.
- In the event of an accident or vehicle damage, immediately notify us and the relevant authorities (police, insurance).
- Immediately inform us of any damage, breakage or soiling of the vehicle (including tobacco odour, ash and cigarette butts).
- When parking, close and lock the windows and doors and activate the alarm and immobiliser.
- Inspect and confirm vehicle condition at handover, noting any pre-existing damage.
- Check fluid levels, tyre pressures, and general vehicle condition before driving.
- Take necessary action when dashboard warning lights illuminate (fuel, washer fluid, AdBlue, coolant, tyre pressure).
- Comply with all local traffic laws and regulations.
- In winter conditions or on snow-covered roads, comply with the applicable national regulations regarding approved winter tyres and snow chains. Fines, accidents, and rescue costs resulting from non-compliance are fully borne by the renter.
- Stop immediately if a critical warning light appears and contact us before continuing to drive.
- Return the vehicle with the same fuel/charge level as at handover.
- Keep the vehicle clean.
- Ensure all windows and mirrors are clean and unobstructed.
- Do not park on private or unauthorised property.
- Ensure the vehicle, keys, and accessories are returned in good condition.
(2)The renter is responsible for the care of the vehicle during the rental period. If the AdBlue (urea) warning appears on a diesel vehicle, the driver must top up 5–10 litres when refuelling; the same applies to the washer fluid warning. These costs are not reimbursed by us.
(3)The driver is liable under Section 6:142 of the Hungarian Civil Code for any damage arising during the use of the vehicle.
Art. 16 Prohibited Acts
During the rental period, the renter and driver must not engage in any of the acts listed below. If any of these acts occur, we may immediately object verbally or in writing.
If any of the following occurs, the renter is liable for all costs, damages, losses and harm caused to us or the rental vehicle as a result, and we may terminate the Rental Agreement pursuant to
Art. 30.
- Driving the vehicle after consuming any amount of alcohol – Hungary and Czech Republic apply a strict Zero Tolerance policy of 0.00‰ BAC. Insurance coverage is immediately voided upon detection of drink-driving.
- Driving under the influence of drugs, prescription psychoactive substances, barbiturates, or any other substance (legal or illegal) that may impair driving ability
- Deactivating the passenger airbag (exception: when installing a child safety seat)
- Off-road driving – undercarriage damage is not covered by insurance and is fully borne by the renter. This includes driving at speed over heavily uneven surfaces or cobblestones typical of European old-town areas.
- Taking the vehicle to a country that is neither an EU Member State nor a Schengen Area country without our prior written authorisation. Travel within EU Member States and Schengen Area countries is permitted without a separate application. To travel to any other country, the renter must consult us before departure and obtain our written authorisation. If the vehicle is taken without authorisation into a country not listed in Art. 29 among the countries where insurance applies, insurance is immediately void and the renter bears full liability
- Using the vehicle for racing, test driving, driving lessons, or commercial transport (courier, food delivery, etc.)
- Transporting hazardous materials in bulk or items that could affect driving safety
- Transporting animals without prior written authorisation from us
- Using the vehicle for any criminal purpose
- Smoking or allowing smoking inside the vehicle
- Causing serious contamination inside the vehicle (food, animal hair, etc.)
- Exceeding the legal passenger capacity of the vehicle
- Performing repairs or modifications without authorisation
- Transporting children without a child safety seat (Child seats are available on request for an additional fee; if not requested, the renter must provide their own)
- Forging the vehicle's number plate or making unauthorised modifications
- Towing or using the vehicle for similar purposes without prior authorisation
- Subletting or pledging the vehicle to a third party
- Loading items on the roof of the vehicle without our written authorisation
- Filling the vehicle with the wrong type of fuel (misfuelling) – all towing and repair costs are fully borne by the renter (not covered by insurance)
- Tampering with the odometer – results in immediate contract termination and full compensation claim
- Loss of vehicle keys or registration documents – full replacement costs borne by the renter
- Tyre sidewall damage from road kerbs or curb impacts – considered driver negligence; tyre and replacement costs are borne by the renter (not covered by insurance)
- Leaving valuables, cash, or personal items in plain view inside the vehicle, thereby provoking theft – any theft resulting from such behaviour is the renter's responsibility
If an unregistered person (not listed in the Rental Agreement) drives the vehicle, all additional insurance coverage (CDW/ZDW, etc.) becomes void and only the mandatory third-party liability insurance remains in effect. The renter is fully liable for all damages caused by the unauthorised driver.
Art. 17 Traffic Fines
(1)The renter and driver must immediately notify us if they receive or become aware of a traffic fine related to the rental vehicle.
(2)We pay all fines imposed in connection with the vehicle to the issuing authority. We inform the renter of the fine and charge the renter the fine amount plus an administration fee of 30€ per fine. However, fines imposed by an authority directly on the driver are paid by the driver.
(3)Even if the renter wishes to pay a fine directly, we may already have paid it. We charge the renter for any fine we have paid, together with the administration fee, even if the renter has also paid it. The renter must request a refund of any double payment directly from the issuing authority.
(4)If the renter or driver loses the fine notice left on the vehicle or handed over on the spot, we do not contact the issuing authority about it. The case is handled once the unpaid-fine notice is later sent to us, and the renter then pays the amount charged plus an administration fee of 30€ per fine.
(5)For fines requiring driver identification, we may be required to disclose driver personal information to authorities. The renter and driver consent to this.
(6)Where an authority requests driver identification and we handle that request on the renter’s behalf, we charge an administration fee of 30€ per case, whether or not a fine is ultimately issued. If the renter fails to identify the driver within the deadline and a penalty is imposed on us as a result, that penalty is also borne by the renter.
(7)We do not object to or appeal against decisions of the authorities, such as fines, and we do not lodge complaints or enquiries with the authorities about their content. A renter or driver who wishes to object must do so directly with the issuing authority. In that case, the renter and driver are responsible for the objection and its outcome, and we bear no liability whatsoever.
(8)The renter understands that traffic fines may be issued more than 2 years after the rental period ends and agrees to comply with this article accordingly.
(9)Fines and administration fees are not subject to VAT. However, if the renter wishes them to be included in an invoice, VAT of 27% is added.
(10)Payment of fines is the renter's obligation regardless of who was driving.
(11)Any increase in the amount due to late payment of a fine is the renter's responsibility.
(12)If the vehicle is towed, the renter must retrieve it and pay the towing fee directly. If a wheel clamp is applied, the renter must pay the release fee directly.
Art. 18 Renter Confirmations and Payment Obligations
(1)By signing the Rental Agreement, the renter confirms that they have read, understood, and agree to these T&Cs.
(2)The renter confirms that all information provided is accurate and that they meet all requirements to rent and drive the vehicle.
(3)The renter must pay all amounts owed to us under these T&Cs and the Rental Agreement by the due date. If an invoice is not paid by its due date, late interest under Art. 41 is also charged.
(4)Any rental fee not paid at the time of reservation and any extension fees are settled in full at return or, at the renter's request, during the rental.
(5)Where amounts other than the rental fee arise (additional charges, penalties, fines, etc.), the renter must pay them in full within the payment deadline set by us.