Rent a Car at Haifa Downtown

• Retain your reservation confirmation number as it is necessary for modification, cancellation or no-show refund requests. Changes to your prepay reservation must be made either on Budget.com, Budget.com.au or Budget.co.nz or at the rental counter. At time of change, current rates, taxes and fees apply.
• Your credit or debit card will be charged upon reservation confirmation. Method of prepayment toward your rental may not be changed after confirmation.
• Debit cards are not accepted at some Budget locations and are not a recommended form of prepayment.
• While a debit or prepaid charge card is an acceptable form of rental prepayment online, they may not be accepted for the credit hold required when you pick up your vehicle.
• Please review the terms and conditions on our confirmation page regarding credit or debit card acceptance at the location. To release the vehicle to you at time of pick-up, all rental terms and conditions must be met, regardless of your original prepayment.
• Prepaid Debit/Gift cards are not acceptable methods of credit identification to pick up a vehicle at any location. One of the above mentioned cards must be presented. Prepaid Debit/Gift cards are accepted at time of return only.
• The same credit or debit card used to complete an online Pay Now reservation must be presented at the rental pick-up counter as a form of identification.
• Generally, at the time of rental, we'll require an authorization hold on your credit card or debit card. A prepaid charge card is not accepted for this required hold.
• The card presented at pickup will be the card of record for the rental.
• If you use a debit card at a location that accepts them, we will perform a credit check to ensure credit worthiness before releasing the vehicle and you must also present a second form of current identification.
• Prepaid reservations are only offered at participating locations.
• Upon paying your rental with a Debit Card, Budget will generally request an authorization hold against your account for the estimated charges of the rental but reserves the right in its sole, discretion, to request extra value based on certain factors as we deem appropriate. Some exceptions may apply. THESE FUNDS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR USE.
• If you selected Fuel Service Option, fuel price isn't included in your reservation total, but prevailing market rate will be added when you return your vehicle .
• Budget accepts most major credit cards as credit identification at the time of rental. Accepted credit cards: Budget Charge Card, American Express, AT&T Capital, Diner's Club Intl, Discover, China Union Pay, GE Capital, JCB, MasterCard, PHH, Sears and Visa. Some locations may not accept each of the referenced cards.
• Coupons may be applied to prepay rentals. Vouchers or Budget rental certificates cannot be used in conjunction with a prepay reservation.
• Gift Cards (Budget or any other) are not allowed on prepay reservations.
• When the rental is over, we will process the reversal but the bank may take time to post it back to the account - unless you already paid toward your rental, in which case the hold will be only $100 USD. While this hold is in place, the funds will not be available for your use.
• Budget is not responsible for any returned checks or overdrafts based on this policy.
• Your quoted rental rate is based on the exact parameters (locations, dates, etc.) of your particular rental - changing your confirmed reservation parameters could result in a different rate.
• There is no fee for making the following changes: vehicle type, options (GPS, protections, etc.), rental period dates/times, adding other drivers, switching between participating prepay pick-up locations within the same country. To change to a non-participating location or one outside of the original pick-up country, you must cancel your original reservation (with applicable cancellation fee) and re-book at then current rates.
• Non-permissible changes include: method of prepayment; name on reservation; changing your pick-up to a non-participating prepay location or one outside of the original pick-up country. If you still wish to make these changes, you must cancel your original prepay reservation with applicable cancellation fee and re-book at then current rates.
• At time of rental pick-up, location rental qualification rules apply. The name on all rental credentials (license and credit or debit card) must match the name on the reservation. If the names do not match, it is deemed a non-permissible change to your prepay reservation and must follow procedures to cancel and re-book at then current rates (with applicable cancellation or no-show fees).
• At the time of pick up, driver must present a valid driver's license and credit card (or debit card at participating locations) in the driver's name. A prepaid charge card is not an acceptable credential. All drivers must have a safe driving record.
• At time of pick up, driver must present a valid, drivers license and credit or debit card in the driver's name. If the drivers license is not U.S.-issued, you must present your drivers license and either a passport or a Canadian enhanced license in the driver's name.
• At the time of rental, the renter or authorized driver may be subject to an electronic DMV check from the issuing state of the driver's license, or may be asked to sign a declaration attesting to specific criteria.
• Positive identification in addition to your driver's license may be required.
• Your total rental rate is calculated based on the information provided at time of reservation.
• Vehicles are rented on a daily (24-hour) basis. There is a 29-minute grace period for returns. After 30 minutes late, a 3/4-day late charge + $.01 + taxes apply. After 90 minutes late, full-day late charges + taxes apply. There is no grace period for rental fees, surcharges and optional equipment or protections charges, so full-day late charges will apply for these items.
• Extensions or late returns result in additional charges.
• Rather than requiring customers to be 25 to rent, Budget now rents to customers between the ages of 21-24 with a valid credit card and driver's license. At time of rental, we will automatically apply an additional underage surcharge for these drivers.
• The collection, use and retention of your information, including your personally identifiable information, provided to us in connection with payment for our services and products, or participation in our programs, whether directly by you or on your behalf through a payment service, is subject to our Privacy Notice.

Cancellation Policy

• Changes to a reservation must be done at Budget.com, Budget.com.au, or Budget.co.nz using the "Modify/Cancel" option.  Any changes to the reservation may impact the rental charges.  If a prepaid reservation is cancelled more than 24 hours before the pickup time, a $50.00 USD cancellation fee will be assessed.
• If you need to cancel during the 24 hour period prior to the scheduled pick-up time, we will refund the full prepaid amount less a $150 USD processing fee. 
• If you do not cancel the reservation prior to the time of pick-up and the rental vehicle is not picked up on the rental date, no portion of the prepaid amount will be refunded.
• If you return the vehicle before the original return date (early return), you will not be refunded any portion of the payment.
• All refund requests must be submitted within six months of the scheduled rental pick up date. No refunds will be granted after this six month window.
• Underpayments will be handled at the counter at time of rental return. Unfortunately, we can't promise that your prepaid daily vehicle rate will apply if you change vehicle types, lengthen or shorten your rental period or change your pick up location.
• Upon returning the vehicle, Budget will process a release of the unused portion of the hold subject to your bank's procedure. This hold may take up to two weeks to be released by your bank.
• If you have already paid toward your rental using a debit card, we will reverse any hold when the rental is over. The bank, however, may take time to post it back to your account. While this hold is in place, the funds will not be available for your use.

Supplemental Liability Insurance is not available at this location.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection (TPC) are mandatory unless customer is paying with a major credit card known to provide such coverage benefits for vehicle rental that are VALID IN ISRAEL. The credit card coverage policy is subject to change without notice by the credit card companies.

Third Party Liability is included in the rental price.

Collision Damage Waiver - CDW -
Collision Damage waiver varies by car group confirmed
the minimum amount is 12.00 USD per day not to exceed 26.00 USD per day.
Purchase of CDW reduces the customers financial responsibility to the vehicle. There is a minimum
deductible of 600.00 USD not to exceed 2000.00 USD.
If declined the renter is responsible for up to the full value of the vehicle.

Theft Protection Coverage - TP-
Theft Protection Coverage varies by car group confirmed the minimum amount is 4.00 USD per
day not to exceed 13.00 USD per day.
Purchase of TP reduces the customers financial responsibility to the vehicle. There is a minimum
deductible of 600.00 USD not to exceed 2000.00 USD for theft of parts or all of the Budget vehicle.
If declined the renter is responsible for up to the full value of the vehicle.

Third Party Liability planThis program replaces the CDW & TP program and is intended exclusively for customers with credit cards that provide comprehensive insurance valid in Israel. It is the customer's responsibility to inform the credit company, and their duty to ensure that this coverage is indeed valid in the State of Israel. Subject to presentation of an appropriate certificate at the rental counter. Customers who will not present the appropriate certification will be charged CDWTP according to the lessor's rates.

In such cases, it is mandatory to purchase coverage for damage to third parties, which is not covered by the credit card companies.
Damage to the lower chassis, and / or tires and / or windshields and / or the interior of the vehicle is not covered, and in the event of such damage, the Lessee will be fully liable for the damage.

A major credit card in the name of the primary driver must be produced at the time of rental.  This location accepts American Express, Budget Charge Cards, Mastercard / Eurocard / Access, Visa.  Two Credit Cards issued on the renters name required for car group O. 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. Any waiver must be discussed directly with the location upon arrival. All reservations made on the budget.com website must be secured by a valid credit card.  A charge card hold will held on the customer charge card of the total estimated rental charges. Debit cards and Maestro cards are not accepted.

Debit cards are not accepted.

Each driver must show photographic proof of identity and their passport at the start of the rental.
All drivers must present a full and current driving license which has been held for at least 2 years.
To rent car group O , driver must hold a driving license for at least 3 years.
The license must be valid for use in the renting country. If your license was issued outside the European Community you must provide an International Driving License or a driving license written in Roman alphabet.

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.

Additional driver must meet the same requirements as the primary driver. 
There is a fee of USD 3.00 per day.

Airport Surcharge of 39.00 USD per rental will apply picking up or returning to TLV.

Extensions or late returns result in additional charges.

You must be at least 18 years old to rent at this location with a valid Driving license - over 2 years . Driver age 23 and below may rent car groups A, B , C , D, E and additional $15 daily cost will apply for under 23 years old drivers. You must be at least 23 years old to rent car groups F, G, at least 25 years old to rent car group H, P, K, L & M, and at least 28 years old to rent car group O. Maximum age: none.

 

Estimated total includes base rate, taxes, and surcharges. Items such as coupon discounts, child safety seats and gas are NOT included in the estimated total. Optional coverages and one-way fees are subject to tax in certain locations. This tax is not reflected in the Estimated Total.

Estimated total is subject to change based upon exchange rates at the time of rental.

Specific information is not available at this time.

VAT is applicable for rentals of commercial vehicles and vehicle seating 10 people or more. Israeli Citizens will have to pay VAT on all rental charges. Customers with a tourist visa B2; B3; B4 are exempt of paying VAT. For further information please contact the office directly.

Vehicles at this location are not allowed to travel outside of the country. One-way rentals are also not permitted.