Terms of Service

Wisecars (collectively “we”, “our”, and “us”) is an international vehicle rental broker. These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute our agreement with the user (collectively “you” and “your”) of the services we provide in mediating car rental. By using our website, you are declaring that you accept and understand all aspects of our Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy of our website. We may change these Terms of Service from time to time and you are advised to check the website to consider any changes to these Terms of Service which apply to you.

Wisecars does not own or operate any Car Rental Companies. The rental vehicle will be provided to you directly by our partnering Car Rental Companies in our capacity as acting agent. Your contract for car rental will be between you and the Car Rental Company. Your signature on any rental agreement is definite proof of the acceptance of the services and terms imposed by the Car Rental Company and to the respective laws of the country in which the rental will take place.

Both our Terms of Service and those of the Car Rental Companies we work with contain some exclusions and limitations of liability. If you do not agree with any part of them, you must not proceed with your booking. Please note that the car rental contract at the offered price will not be concluded until your booking has been confirmed and the necessary payment received. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Booking confirmation and voucher

The Wisecars voucher must be presented to the Car Rental Company when picking up your rental vehicle. Your voucher is normally issued within 48 hours after receiving your booking request. You can present the voucher either in a printed version or a digital form (such as from your smartphone). When you use Wisecars’ car rental application, you can find the information you need to present in the application under rental details. There is no separate voucher in the application, but the Wisecars voucher is also sent to your email address. We cannot be held responsible for rentals rejected if a voucher or rental details are not presented.

Please read carefully the summary of the Car Rental Transaction detailed in the voucher or the rental application. If you discover any discrepancies in the summary of the Car Rental Transaction contained in the voucher or the application, please inform us of this as soon as possible.

Please note, if you have booked a Contactless Rental, you must install Wisecars’ car rental application since all the rental transactions are made via the application.

Car Rental Agreement

The Car Rental Transaction is subject to the terms of the Car Rental Agreement executed between you and the Car Rental Company at the time of the pick-up of the car. Please read carefully the terms of the Car Rental Agreement before signing it. Should you find any discrepancies between the summary of the Car Rental Transaction specified in the voucher or the application and those specified in the Car Rental Agreement, you are requested to notify us of this as promptly as possible and before signing the Car Rental Agreement.

We recommend that you keep a copy of the Car Rental Agreement and any other document related to the Car Rental Transaction, including documents pertaining to the drop-off of the car, in case of a future inquiry related to the Car Rental Agreement signed by you.

Age limits for drivers

The policy relating to the age of the renter and any additional drivers and the minimum driving experience they hold is determined by the Car Rental Companies at their sole discretion, and according to the legal restrictions applicable in the relevant country. You must verify in advance that your age meets the renter’s age determined in the Car Rental Company’s policy.

In most locations, the minimum renting age is 21 years. Additional fees can apply with certain Car Rental Companies and in certain countries for drivers aged under 25 years or over 65 years. Minimum age requirements on larger cars may also be higher at some locations. In addition, most Car Rental Companies also require that the renter and any additional drivers have at least 12 months of driving experience.

Additional drivers

Only the main driver is allowed to drive the rental vehicle, but any number of additional drivers can be added to your booking. Fees may apply for additional drivers, payable at the car rental counter (unless specified otherwise on the Wisecars voucher). Please note that all additional drivers must also show a valid driving licence at pick-up.

Driving licence

Every driver must have a full, valid driving licence that they have held for at least 1 year (2 or more years required at certain locations; this will be confirmed during the booking process). Expired or provisional licences will not be accepted. When picking up the car, every driver must present their licence. Some Car Rental Companies in some rental countries may also require an International Driving Permit. All drivers must also keep their driving licence with them at all times throughout the rental, to present them to the local authorities, if necessary.

No refunds will be given if a Car Rental Company refuses to supply a car because of undisclosed endorsements or because you cannot provide a driving licence, its counterpart, or the required information about endorsements.

Fuel policies

As part of our commitment to provide competitive, honest, fair and transparent pricing, we at Wisecars aim to only work with partners offering you a fair fuel policy so you will get no unpleasant surprises with hidden extras. This option is available in most countries, however, always check the fuel policy of the Car Rental Company. A fair fuel policy means that you return the car with the same amount of fuel you picked it up with.

Full to Full policy

You are given the car with a full tank of fuel and asked to bring it back with a full tank of fuel. If you do not bring it back with a full tank, you may be charged a refuelling charge plus an inflated cost for the missing fuel.

Return as received policy

On collection, your rental car will have a certain amount of fuel, which will be marked on your Car Rental Agreement; return it with the same amount of fuel as you collected it with. Always check that the fuel level in the rental car’s tank is the same as on the Car Rental Agreement before you leave the rental station.

Pre-purchase policy

If you choose this option, you pay for the fuel at the pick-up time and return the car as empty as possible. This option comes in handy if you are in a rush on your return to the rental station as you will not have to worry about finding a petrol station on the way to drop off the car.

Please note, under no circumstances is the fuel included in the rental price. We recommend that upon pick-up of the car you shall check the fuel gauge to ensure that the condition of the fuel tank is consistent with that specified in the Car Rental Agreement.

Wisecars products

Coverages

When you rent a car, you will usually need deductible coverage. Please read the following to know what is included/excluded in our coverage offers. Should you decide to purchase coverage directly from the Car Rental Company, we recommend that you check before or upon picking up the car what are the exclusions to the coverage included in the Car Rental Transaction.

Car Rental Company coverages usually do not cover damages to the tires, car glass and undercarriage, neither costs for the loss of car keys. You can safeguard yourself against such extra expenses by purchasing one of our Deductible Protection Products before your rental begins. Please note, in most cases Car Rental Companies will reserve a security deposit even if you purchase one of our Deductible Protection products. If you extend your booking directly with the Car Rental Company, only the period booked with Wisecars is covered.

With Wisecars Protection Package:

Please note, Wisecars Protection Package does not cover damages to the clutch, upholstery or any towing fees. See the full list of exclusions under section “Deductible Protection Products will not cover”.

Deductible Protection

Deductible Protection covers up to EUR 1000 of your deductible. Deductible Protection also covers damages that are usually excluded from Collision Damage Waiver which is offered by the Car Rental Companies.

Deductible Protection covers theft, vandalism, and damage to the vehicle, including:

Exclusions of DeductibleProtection products

Wisecars Deductible Protection products do not cover the following:

Claiming Deductible refund

Should your vehicle get damaged during your rental, you must notify Wisecars within 24 hours of the date on which the incident took place and no later than 48 hours after the rental period is completed. This information must be sent via email and give Wisecars the relevant details of the incident. Failure to comply with the correct procedure will result in your protection coverage becoming invalid.

To claim a refund, you will need to provide:

Damage claim investigation process takes up to 28 calendar days. If additional information is required, the process may be extended for another 28 calendar days. If no further information is required, your claim will be sent to our refunds department and the refund will be made within 28 calendar days.

Please note, it is your responsibility to provide all the above-mentioned documents. If you do not contact Wisecars and do not provide any documents or evidence within the time specified, the case will not be considered. Only when all documents are present and severe negligence can be excluded, a refund will be processed.

Please note, all Deductible Protection Products become invalid and no refund will be made when:

In some cases, if you follow the Car Rental Company’s instructions and they determine that you are not responsible for the damage that occurred to the vehicle, the deductible fees might be returned to you directly by the Car Rental Company and you do not need to claim a refund from Wisecars.

Cancellation Protection

Usually, you can cancel your booking up to 48 or 24 hours before the pick-up. With Wisecars Cancellation Protection, the cancellation time frame will be extended to 2 hours before your pick-up time. Cancellation Protection can be purchased only at the time of booking and is not refundable.

Please note, due to COVID-19 pandemic, all refunds take longer than usual. Processing a refund will take at least 60 days.

Amendments and changes

No charge will be made for amending your booking before the start of your rental. This excludes any changes to the booking which result in the change of the price of the booking, such as changing the duration of the rental period or the rental car’s class, or the Car Rental Company changing its rates following the original booking. With certain Car Rental Companies, amending the driver’s name or the pick-up location may require cancelling and rebooking the rental. Please note, Terms and Conditions vary per Car Rental Company but these will be clearly communicated during the booking process.

The rental period can be extended by either arranging it with the Car Rental Company or making a new booking via Wisecars. Please note, making a new booking may result in the change of the Car Rental Company. The extension of the rental period and a delayed return of the vehicle will be calculated and charged in accordance with the local daily price (which can be higher than the daily price of your original booking) by the Car Rental Company and penalty fees may apply. If the customer wishes to drop off the car earlier than stated in the voucher or the rental details, Wisecars will not refund any amount for the unused days. It is entirely up to the Car Rental Company whether they decide to do so or not.

Cancellation

If you wish to cancel a booking, the only accepted method is through the Wisecars website. Do not cancel your booking with the Car Rental Company directly as additional fees may apply. Depending on the Car Rental Company, you can cancel your booking up to 48 or 24 hours before the starting date of your rental period. In the event that your booking is cancelled by the Car Rental Company, a full refund will be made to the person that originally paid for the booking. You can also extend the free cancellation time frame by purchasing our Cancellation Protection.

No refund will be made if:

Please keep in mind that different Car Rental Companies have different requirements for accepted methods of deposit authorisation and payment.

Please note, 15% compensation of the prepaid value will be deducted, when you cancel the booking without Cancellation Protection.

We reserve the right to cancel your booking in the event we have reasonable grounds to believe it is fraudulent. In such circumstances, we will cancel your booking with no liability whatsoever.

Picking up and dropping off the rental vehicle

Please note, the Car Rental Company is not obligated to wait for your arrival, and if you fail to arrive at the pick-up station at the time indicated in the voucher, it may constitute a No-Show on your part. At the end of the rental period, you must return the vehicle undamaged and in a clean condition to the correct location and at the agreed time. Please make sure you return the vehicle to the same rental company from which you collected it.

In the event the car is dropped off unreasonably dirty, as determined solely by the Car Rental Company, the Car Rental Company may charge you for special cleaning fees.

No-Show

A "no-show" is when you

In all these cases, you will receive no refund of the money you have paid.

The Car Rental Company reserves the right to refuse to rent a car to any customer who fails to arrive on time and does not have the necessary documentation and a credit card with enough funds. In such a case, unless the rental has been cancelled in advance, the customer will not be entitled to a refund.

Out of hours service

Please note, if the car is delivered to you outside the pick-up station's operating hours or is dropped off by you outside the drop-off station's operating hours, you will be charged an additional fee for this service in accordance with the rate indicated in the voucher. We will let you know whether an additional fee will apply when you confirm your pick-up and drop-off time in your booking request. We can accept no further responsibility when there is no out-of-hours service available.

Force majeure

Wisecars is not liable for any delay in meeting its obligations due to causes outside its reasonable control including acts of God, riot, war, malicious acts of damage, fires or electricity supply failure. For a confirmed booking, if the local provider is unable to perform its obligations in providing the vehicle due to insolvency, we will do our best to redirect your booking to another Car Rental Company. In peak periods this may not be achievable. In the case where we have no alternative provider, you will be notified, the booking will be cancelled, and the advance payment returned.

Complaints

Wisecars is committed to customer satisfaction, so if you have a problem or dispute, we will try to resolve your concerns regarding our service. If you are dissatisfied in any way with your rental, please report this to the Car Rental Company directly as soon as possible.

Technical problems

In case of technical problems with the vehicle, you must inform the Car Rental Company immediately. You will find the telephone number in the Car Rental Agreement. The Car Rental Company must give its consent to repairs and replacements. If you are involved in an accident, the local police and the Car Rental Company must be contacted. Keep copies of all relevant documentation you are asked to complete. They may be needed if you wish to make a claim.

Breakdown/Accident

In the event of a breakdown or an accident, you must contact the Car Rental Company immediately for instructions and assistance. It is highly recommended to call the police even for the smallest of damages. All related documentation must be kept if an insurance claim is submitted. If you fail to act accordingly, the Car Rental Company may charge you for damages incurred to it as a result. Please note, if an accident is caused by your negligence or in any other circumstances in which the insurance coverage of the insurer is excluded, you shall be responsible for all the damages incurred to the Car Rental Company.

Privacy

Wisecars believes in protecting your privacy. We respect and take the privacy of our customers very seriously, which is why we do NOT sell or rent any information collected through our website to third parties. Sensitive data, such as personal details and credit card information, which we receive from customers, is encrypted and secured for use on the Internet. Due to this protection, it cannot be read by any third party. Wisecars does not store credit card details. If you choose to pay for the service using a credit card, your credit card details are not stored by us.

Cookies

To improve our service and website, we may use small data files known as Cookies. Some Cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly and others are there to improve our website’s efficiency and the user experience. Wisecars employs limited use of cookies for your safety and does not store any personal data. Your browser settings can be set to inform you before receiving a Cookie.

Termination of usage

User access to all or part of this website may be terminated or suspended at any time, without notice and for any reason.

Copyright

It is forbidden to use the website of Wisecars for any purpose other than for the personal use of booking a car rental. We continually control the activity on and usage of our website and any abnormal activity on our site deemed as suspicious will result in access being denied. The use of our website signifies your acceptance of these Terms of Service.

Third party disclosure

Wisecars never discloses personal information about its customers to third parties without prior consent, except if legally obligated to or in case of an emergency. Wisecars will not sell or rent any personally identifiable information. We may provide statistics about our customers, sales and booking patterns and related information to third parties but in such cases, this information will not contain personally identifiable information.

Car images

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