Cancellation Policy
Purchase of Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) is optional. Exception: LDW is MANDATORY for pickup, luxury and all SUV, specialty and van groups.
Purchase reduces the customers financial responsibility in case of damage to the car. If LDW is declined, customer will be responsible for full value of the car. LDW is MANDATORY for pickup, luxury and all SUV, specialty and van groups. To decline, customer needs to present a Budget valid credit card. An additional hold will apply.
Counter Sale Only - Check at counter for pricing, availability and details.
See CID hold for additional information. In case of an incident/accident, customer must present a transit report explaining the incident/accident to validate the coverage. The coverage just applies if the incident/accident occurred with a movable object. Intentional damages, when cuswtomer cannot demonstrate how the car was damaged, could be charged, despite having chosen the LDW/CDW.
Customer is advised to contact the card issuer to be sure about the coverage before the rental. The coverage or insurance sales for suppliers that are not Budget agencies are an agreement between the suppliers and customers. For these cases, the LDW is MANDATORY at Budget locations at the moment of the rental.
Some credit cards provide insurance coverage, with certain limitations, as a benefit of using the card to rent vehicles. The customer is advised to contact the card issuer before the rental and get written proof of the coverage to be presented at the counter for special category car groups, such as pickups, luxury and premium SUV, specialty cars and vans. Any waiver must be discussed with the location upon arrival. NOTE: Written proof should be obtained from the credit card company on official letterhead noting they will specifically extend LDW coverage in the Dominican Republic.
Loss of Use - Covers the time the vehicle is being repaired when the location can not rent out the vehicle.
Super Coverages - Not available.
Partial Damage Waiver (PDW)
Windshield Damage Waiver (WDW) covers damage to the windshield.
Theft Protection (TP) is not available.
Budget Dominican Republic accepts Budget Charge Cards, American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, Visa. Diners Club and Discover cards are ONLY accepted as final payment. Note: Credit Cards without raised numbers are not accepted in the Dominican Republic without purchasing LDW - Loss Damage Waiver.
Additional charge card holds: All rentals will require a deposit of two HOLDs on the credit/debit card, one for the value of the total rental amount and if LDW coverage is accepted, the second hold will be for $200.00 USD. If LDW is declined, the customer is liable for full value of the vehicle. The second hold required will be for $800.00 USD or $1500.00 USD depending on the category reserved. The customer’s credit card will be charged for any damage incurred during the rental, any details required must be submitted to the counter.
NOTE: For the hold just American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. LDW is mandatory for specialty car groups G (LFAR) (Luxury SUV), group K (FQMR) (Full-size Pickup Truck Ext Cab), group L (UFAR) (Premium Elite SUV), and group M (IVAR) (Intermediate Van).
A valid driver's license from country of residence is required. Foreign renters must also present their valid passport in the driver's name. International driving permit (IDP) is required only for countries with non-Roman alphabet to serve as a translation.
Public liability insurance is with in accordance of the insurance laws of the country. Customer may inquire for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance at the time of rental.
All additional drivers must meet the same drivers license requirements as the renter and must be present at the time of rental.
An additional fee of 5.00 USD per day per driver (taxable)will apply. An additional underage fee may apply for underage drivers.
At this location, the minimum age is 25 for all car groups. Maximum age is 70 for all car groups. An underage surcharge of 5.00 USD will apply to drivers 21-24 years of age. NOTE: The minimum age for car groups Luxury, SUV and Pickups are 25 for all renters, even with a travel voucher.
Fuel is not included in the rates. Vehicles must take a prepaid tank or decide to return with a full tank (or equal to the level at pickup) OR a refueling charge may apply. If prepaid tank is taken, there will be no refund.
Reservations are honored:
In case of delay, customer must call the station and advise of the new
approximate arrival time to retain the reservation.
Cars can be returned to other Budget locations within this country based on car availability. Fees vary according to distance between locations and depending on car group rented. One way fees may also apply to any special equipment rented. Vehicles are not available for one-way rentals outside this country.
- A local driving permit of .95 USD per day will apply for all locations, this value is on the rate chosen.
- Roadside SaftetyNet (RSN) service is available at all locations, .95 USD per day taxable.
- Cars can be returned on any Budget location within this country based on car availability. Fees must apply on rental and vary according to distance between locations. Outside country returns are not available.