Anyone had experience renting a car in Ukraine ???
I have Googled, and plenty of Companies available and costs seem pretty good (650Euro for a month) BUT
what about the hidden costs or potential problems with Bond repayments etc
I tried doing a search of the prior Posts but kept getting blank results.
I found and used www.carrentalgroup.com a couple of weeks ago. I was renting a car in The Netherlands and when I picked the car up at Rotterdam airport not even the 'Europcar' lady could believe the price I was paying.
When you go thru the online booking process it tells you what, if anything, is not included in the price and Europcar pre-authorised my card for a EUR400 damage excess, but I could have reduced this to EUR100 had I paid an extra EUR5, and that was it.
www.carrentalgroup.com deal only with the recognised car rental companies and I'm about to use them again because I can't find anything cheaper in the countries I need car(s) in.
Maxirat,
Guessing that you might be from USA where add-on charges to car rentals are infamous please do not think it is likewise around the world.
AS I said above if one goes for a quote online at www.carrentalgroup.com one can read what is, or is not included. I have just done that for a pick-up/drop-off at Borispol airport and from 01-30 June it quoted EUR784.74 (from Budget rent a car) and here are the T&C's, basically there are no add-on's unless the car becomes damaged:
--UNLIMITED MILEAGE--
Included in the rental rates.
--AIRPORT SURCHARGE--
Included in the rental rates.
--COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER (CDW)--
This insurance reduces the renters financial liability in event of an accident to an non waivable excess which varies depending on car group:
--THEFT PROTECTION (TP)--
This insurancde provides partial cover in the event of theft or atempted theft of the rental vehicle up to an excess which varies depending on car grouop:
--ADDITIONAL DRIVER--
The cost for each additional driver is EUR 6,00/Day with a max. charge of EUR 24,00/rental.
--BABY / CHILD SEAT--
Available upon request at an extra fee of EUR 6,00/Day with a max. charge of EUR 24,00/rental.
--WINTER TYRES--
Available upon request when neccesary and free of charge.
--GPS NAVIGATOR--
Available on request at an extra fee of EUR 12,00/Day with a max. charge of EUR 168,00 per rental.
--MEET LATE ARRIVAL--
A late arrival meet and greet service is available out of office hours only on request and at an extra fee of EUR 24 per service.
--ONE WAY RENTALS--
Available upon request and depending on distance. Rates are on request.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Rentalcargroup will not charge you for the full rental amount at the time of confirmation. We ONLY charge you a deposit to ensure your vehicle is reserved. The balance is payable at the time of rental to the local agent.
The deposit is partially refundable in the case of a cancellation depending on the time notice we receive. All cancellations must be made by e-mail to cancel@rentalcargroup.com We must receive a cancellation notice a minimum of 24 hrs before vehicle collection. There will be a small administration fee which in some cases may be as much as the original rental deposit. No refund will be given for 'No shows', early returns or voluntary down-grades of booked vehicles.
For all cancelled reservations with a deposit of less then 10€, there will be no refund.
CANCELLATION CHARGES
More than 28 days 25% of your deposit
Between 8 & 28 days 50% of your deposit
7 days or less 100% of your deposit
--DRIVERS REQUIREMENTS--
Driver must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must hold a valid driving license.
--FUEL POLICY--
Cars will be given with a full tank of petrol and must be returned full or the cost of the missing fuel plus a refueling charge might apply. Please, enquire locally.