TOURING CARS MOTORHOME HIRE ICELAND - 2012 RATES
  

Touring Cars
Motorhome RV Hire in Iceland

01 May - 30 September 2012 Rates

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15 - 21 Days Rental - 3% off
22 - 28 Days Rental - 7% off
29 - 35 Days Rental - 11% off
36 - 42 Days Rental - 15% off
43 Days Rental - 20% off

Discounts are calculated on daily rental charges only. Base charge, extra items, transfer fees, one-way fees, and insurance payments are not discountable.

Depot Location:
Reykjavik

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Daily Rates are in Euros
Valid from 01 May - 30 September 2012
Vehicles
01 May-
16 June
17 June-
16 July
17 July-
16 Aug
17 Aug-
16 Sept
17 - 30 Sept**
Small Class
2 Berth
206
263
288
€263
€206
Medium Class
4 Berth
220
€281
€316
€281
€220
Family Class
6 Berth
€234
€295
€330
€295
€234
Large Class
6 Berth
€240
€303
€336
€303
€240

**Shoulder seasons on request

Please Note: If vehicle returns on the last rental day before 11:00 AM,
we grant EUR 50 early return Discount. This Discount has to be requested upon booking.

If vehicle pick up on the first rental day between 21:00 (09:00 PM) and 23:00 (11:00 PM),
we grant EUR 50 late pick up Discount. This Discount has to be requested upon booking.

Please note that we charge EUR 149 if the pick up time is between 1800 and 08:00.

A Base Charge of EUR 325 applies to All Rentals


Available Motorhomes

One Way Rentals can be offered between depots and the following locations: Ivalo, Kuopio, Bergen and Trondheim.

* Please note, these vehicles are only licenced to carry 5 people.
Click here to see Children Travelling in Large Class Motorhomes requirements
Rates are charged per Calender Day

The Daily Rates Include:

  • Modern rental vehicle
  • 23% Tax
  • Compulsory insurance againts loss or damage
  • Vehicle Insurance (with an excess of €2400 per incident or damage )
  • Kitchenware and Vehicle Equipment
  • Instruction Booklets (multi language)
  • Free Luggage Storage at the depot


Base Charge Includes:

  • Exterior Cleaning
  • Basic interior cleaning (maximum time 2 hours)
  • Technical check-up
  • Transfer from and to airport / airport hotels in all locations (Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport, Arlanda International Airport, Gardemoen International Airport, Keflavik Airport and Rovaniemi Airport).
  • Guidance for using a camper (Service language is English) This service can be given in video format.
  • Delivery and collection 24 hours in a day & 7 days a week between 8.00 - 18.00 by appointment only.
  • Information package with guides, maps, and instruction manuals


Rates Do NOT include:

  • Fuel used. The tank is provided full and must be returned full. Clients can choose to purchase refueling service if they wish to return a vehicle with non full diesel tank.
  • Gas bottles are provided full and must be returned full. €50 charge for each used gas bottle.
  • Blankets and Pillows are not part of standard accessories
  • Parking at the depot ( there is a charge €8 per rental day if a client leaves his / hers vehicle at our Rental station (available in Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Stockholm and Oslo).


Minimum Rental Period:
Minimum Rental period of 2 Days all year round

Additional Kilometres:
The daily Rental Rate includes 300kms per day.
You can save over 30% on additional kilometres by pre-purchasing these:

  • 100kms pack - €40 per pack
  • 200kms pack - €80 per pack
  • 300kms pack - €120 per pack
  • 400kms pack - €160 per pack
    There is no refund for unused kilometers.
    Otherwise any additional kilometers that you travel over the pre-paid amount are paid for at the end of your rental at €0.60c per kilometer.

Additional Extras and Charges
Ready To Go Package
Airport transfers, personal customer service and orientation, kitchenware, bed linen, final cleaning, toilet chemical, navigator, camping set, camping card and a BBQ-set,
€120 per person
Bedding and Towel Sets
Blanket, Pillow, Towels, Pillowcase, Sheets
€39 per person
Extra Bedding and Towel Sets
Extra Towels, Pillowcase, Sheets
€25 per person
Camping Set
Camp Table and a Chair for each person
€4 per day
Toilet Chemicals
Required if using the vehicle toilet
€17 per bottle
GPS System €5 per day
Electric Coffee Maker
Only works when plugged in at a powered site
€18 per rental
Additional Drivers
1st Additional Driver -
2nd Additional Driver -
3rd (or more) Additional Driver -
€7 per day (max rental €49)
€5 per day (max rental €35)
FREE of charge
BBQ Set
Grill, Coals, Igniting Liquid, Utensils, Matches
€29 per rental
Baby Seat
Children upto 135cm must be in a child seat
€38 per seat
Please inform us the height, age and weight of each child! Baby seats can be attached to the house part seating group by using the three-point seat belts available. The client is always responsible for attaching and using the baby seat.
Booster Seat
For children over 135cm
€18 per seat
Baby Cot
Folding (pop-up) baby bed: Weighs less than 1 kg, Dimensions length: 89 cm, width: 54 cm, height: 60 cm, Suitable from birth until baby can sit up unaided, approx. 6 months
€38 per rental
Bicycle Set
1 Bicycle, helmet, pump, repair kit. Size available: 21", 24", 26'
€4 per day
Baby Bicycle Seat
Fits to the back of a normal bike (Please inform us the height, age and weight of each child!)
€38 per rental
Fishing Rod
Includes Basic fishing equipment
€18 per rod
Vehicle Parking
You may park your own car at the depot during your rental
Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Stockhom and Oslo only.
€8 per day
Kilometer Package
Save over 30% by purchasing additional kms in advance
€40 per 100kms
Camping Card
Discount Card for selected Camp Grounds
€10 per family
Mosquito Set
Includes Spray, Wipes, and treatment lotion
€12 per set
Rain Coat
1 x Plastic rain coat
€6 per coat
Motorhome Toy
Miniture Camper Toy
€39 per toy
Final Cleaning (optional)
Grey Water, septic tank, emptying bins, and separating bedding
€149 per rental
TC Plus Insurance (min 7 days charge)
Reduces your damage excess from €2400 to €1200 per incident
€12 per day
TC Premium Insurance (min 7 days charge)
Reduces your damage excess from €2400 to €600 per incident
Also covers one Windscreen and one Tyre Damage
€19 per day
TC Total Insurance (min 7 days charge)
EUR 0 deductible per damage / Minimum purchase 10 rental days
€49 per day
Tire Wedge pair
For vehicle elevation
€2 per day
City Transfers
From / to Downtown locations (one-way price)
Finland, Helsinki € 59
Finland, Rovaniemi € 29
Airport Transfers
Tampere - Finland
€259 each way
Winter Tyre - are mandatory between 01 Dec to 28 Feb.
they are included in the rental price unless requested outside above time frame
€ 60 per rental
& € 5 per day
Fuel Purchase Option
Touring Cars rentals commence with a full tank of diesel. A refueling charge of EUR 26 + EUR 2 per litre will be applied to a rental if a vehicle is returned with less than a full tank of diesel. Client may choose the Fuel Purchase Option. Full Purchase Option is available at the time of rental and allows client to return vehicle without refueling diesel tank.
Helsinki Card
Discount card to Museums, attractions and public transport in Helsinki
24 hours:€ 33 A / €11 C
48 hours :€ 43 A / €14 C
72 hours:€ 53 A / €17 C
Inverter 12v to 230v €4 per day
Toilet Chemical
Required if clients wish to use chemical toilet
€17 per bottle

Depot Hours:
Pick up is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Standard Office operating times is between 0800hrs to 1800hrs 7 days a week by appointment only.
Any pick up / drop off between 1800hrs and 0800hrs will incur an additional fee of €149.00

Early Return Discount: Return your vehicle before 11:00am and receive a €50 refund -
This discount has to be requested at time of booking.

Reykjavik depot is open from 01 May to 30 September 2012

If you drop off later than you specified return time, you are subject to a fee of €50 for each hour that you are late.
The Client has to give a minimum 24-hour notice of being late or the surcharge will be issued. However, it is essential to confirm any changes in the scheduled service times with Touring Cars. In addition to above mentioned fee, Touring Cars may charge monetary losses from the client, if the client returns the vehicle later
then scheduled and if this delays the next rental of the rental vehicle.


Winter Rentals:

Rentals are available throughout the winter period.
Water system: Client will be responsible to make sure that rental vehicle is
heated properly at all times. Client takes full responsibility for water system damages. Additional winter conditions are given at rental.

Winter Tyres are mandatory in Scandinavia between 01 Dec and 28 Feb.
During this period winter tyres are included at no additional cost. If you wish to have winter tyres fitted outside of these dates, an additional charge of €60 per rental and €5 per day applies.

Transfers:
Airport Transfers free of charge
We offer transfers free of charge for the following main airports:
• Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport
• Rovaniemi Airport
• Arlanda International Airport
• Gardermoen International Airport
• Keflavik International Airport
airport hotel transfers are only available for these airport areas!


Damage Insurance:

The insurance coverage is divided into two different parts in Scandinavia; a compulsory and collision insurance.
The compulsory insurance covers all the damages or accidents to the third party caused by client.

The second one and more important insurance is the collision insurance which covers damages to clients own rental vehicle caused by an accident.

Collision insurance covers damages to the vehicle due to an accident, fire or theft. The insurance is NOT valid if the vehicle is being used under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs or if damage is caused due to reckless behavior . The collision insurance does not cover any interior damages which are not caused by a traffic accident. All Touring Cars rentals include a TCBasic insurance which has a 2 400 euro deductible. In a case of an accident caused to the rental vehicle, there is a deductible to be paid by the rentee. Moreover, rentee is liable to cover all monetary damages caused by him or her for up to 2 400 Euro per damage, per accident, per lost items or per punitive sanctions (please see the returning policy). The collision
insurance covers the part of the monetary loss, which exceeds 2 400 Euro per damage. Also, please notice that deductible is per monetary loss and not per rental period. Moreover, it does not cover interior damages which are not caused by traffic accident.

Touring Cars offers three insurance packages for client to choose from to reduce the amount of deductible. TC Plus insurance will reduce the deductible to 1200 euro per damage for a payment of only 12 euro per rental day. TC Premium costs 19 euro per rental day and it will reduce the deductible to 600 euro per damage. The minimum reduction period d is 7 rental days
or equivalent monetary payment. All additional drivers need to be named for the insurance for it to be valid. If a non designated driver drives the rental vehicle TC Basic insurance terms and conditions apply with a 2400 Euro deductible per damage. All other rental and insurance conditions remain the same.

TC Total Insurance (min 10 days charge) - Reduces your damage excess from EUR 2400 to EUR 0 per incident (in case of more then one claim - following claims EUR 600) for a payment of EUR 49 per day.

If the rental vehicle is being driven to the Baltic Countries (Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania) or Russia an additional insurance, – “green card” –, is required. TC Plus and TC Premium insurance packages can still be purchased but the deductible for the theft coverage will be 20 per cent of the value of the vehicle. Minimum deductible is in all cases 600 euro. Client will be given details of the current defects on the damage form. Client, as a rentee, is responsible to discover the damages prior of
signing the document. Client is liable for all new damages found on the vehicle upon the end of clients rental period. All new damages, which were not marked on the agreement upon pick- up, will be charged from client. This notice is given for clients’ protection. If an unauthorized driver causes an accident or damages the vehicle, TC insurance and its rules will be voided.

  TC Basic TC Plus
TC Premium*
TC Total
Deductible
€2400
€1200
€600
€0
Daily Charge
0
€12
€19
€49
Minimum Charge
0
€84
€133
€490

*TC Premium also includes One Tyre Damage and one windshield damage. No deductible will be charged for one windsheild / one tyre damage.

Maximum liability for:

  • Windscreen / tyres (Cost of repair or replacement)
    Single vehicle damage (interior damages not covered)
    Third party accident
    **No deductible will be charged for one windshield damage or one tyre damage


If an unauthorized driver causes an accident or damages the vehicle, deductible follows TC Basic insurance package and its rules.

Deductible cannot be reduced when renting a camper in Russia or in Estonia. Deductible in the case of theft is €6000 in Russia and Estonia.


Theft Insurance:

Deductible in the case of theft is 20% of the vehicle's retail value and lost items (minimum amount is €600).

Security Deposit:

Deposit, amount will be unstated, is required upon departure to ensure that the vehicle is returned in the same condition as it was upon pick-up.

Deposit is made with a credit card imprint, which will be taken at pick-up. We will authorize one full deductible from client's card at pick-up, so client's credit limit should be sufficient to cover the deductible and other purchases that they plan to do during their holiday. Authorization will be cancelled if no new damages will be discovered at drop-off.


Driver Requirements:

Minimum age is 18 years, and must have held a full driver's license for driving passenger cars for at least one year. The main driver must also present an acceptable credit card (not debit card).
 
Additional Drivers:

Minimum age is 18 years, and must have held a full driver's license for driving passenger cars for at least one year.
Additional Drivers must be present at the time of pick up, and must present a credit card (in their own name).
 
Charges apply for additional drivers:

  • 1st additional driver €7 per day (maximum €49)
  • 2nd additional driver €5 per day (maximum €35)
  • 3rd additional driver free
  • 4th additional driver free

Traveling abroad:
Generally speaking, travelling abroad is possible in all European countries. However, special insurance coverage is required for Russia, Poland, Belarus, and the Baltic States. It is possible to travel to these countries with Touring Cars motorhomes, but you have to follow the special insurance requirements. If your client plans to travel outside of Scandinavia, you have to inform us, when you book the trip.

  *Driving to these countries is permitted with a notation on the Rental Agreement from the Touring Cars counter to present at customs.
  * If a client wishes to enter these countries, Touring Cars obtains a green card, an insurance document. In case an additional traffic insurance is required, it will be sold to the client at customs.
  * Client has to stay inside the rental vehicle between 20:00 (08:00 PM) and 06:00 (AM). Otherwise, theft insurance is not valid. If clients are not using the vehicle, they should organize secured and / or locked parking area for it.
  * Deductible in case of theft is 25% of retail value of the rental vehicle or lost items. Minimum amount is 600 euros. Damage case deductible minimum level is 2 000 euros.
  * Deductible for theft case is 20% of retail value of the rental vehicle or lost items. Minimum amount is 1200 euros.


Cleaning
The vehicle must be returned clean inside, with empty waste water tank and lavatory cassette.

  • Failure to comply will entail a cleaning surcharge of €150 and a labour charge of €60 per hour.
  • Smoking is prohibited in the camper, we will charge €850 if this rule is broken
  • Animals are not allowed in the campers, the penalty fee is €400.
Penalties:
  • The vehicle must be returned with an empty waste water tank and an empty lavatory cassette. Also, vehicle has to be moderately clean inside. Failure to comply will entail a cleaning surcharge of 150 euro and labor charge of 60 euro per hour.
  • Smoking is prohibited in the camper, 850 euros penalty will apply if this rule is broken.
  • Animals are not allowed in the campers. The penalty fee is 400 euro.
  • Touring Cars will automatically charge all parking fines which clients have received during their holiday from their credit card.
  • If a client does not comply with the agreed returning time, Touring Cars reserves the right to charge 50 euros per hour for each hour that a client is late. The Client has to give a minimum 24-hour notice of being late or the surcharge will be issued. However, it is essential to confirm any changes in the scheduled service times with Touring Cars. In addition to above mentioned fee, Touring Cars may charge monetary losses from the client, if the client returns the vehicle later
    then scheduled and if this delays the next rental of the rental vehicle.

Driving In Iceland:
Many roads in Iceland are loose gravel roads. Others are covered with asphalt concrete. The surface of the gravel roads can be very loose, especially along the sides. You must therefore slow down whenever you go from an asphalt road to a gravel road and show precaution when approaching an oncoming car by slowing down. The Icelandic roads are in many cases very narrow. The same goes for many bridges; they are often wide enough for one car at a time. While driving on gravel roads speed.

should be kept to a minimum and driving over rivers that do not have bridges is strictly forbidden. The most important thing to keep in mind while in Iceland is to be aware of the fact that the weather can change suddenly and that the wind speed can become very high. It is strictly forbidden also to drive the vehicle when the wind speed exceeds 15 meters per second. In this case find a spot where you can park the vehicle with the front facing the wind and stay in the vehicle until the weather calms down.

driving on highlands roads is prohibited! driving on all roads marked with an “F” is strictly prohibited!

The Icelandic weather
The Icelandic weather can change suddenly. If the weather forecast is bad and your safety or the
safety of the vehicle could be in danger you need to keep the following things in mind:

  • 1. Never drive the vehicle if the wind speed reaches more than 15 meters per second.
  • 2. If the wind speed exceeds 15 meters per second you must stop the vehicle and position it facing the wind. Motorhomes are not suitable for driving in high winds and can easily be blown off the road.
  • 3. Try to “read” the wind. Look for waves on small lakes, pay attention to trees or grass along the roadside. The rain can help you to estimate the wind direction. Remember that the wind which blows on the side of the car is the most dangerous one.
  • 4. Remain in the vehicle until the weather has calmed down.
  • 5. If you are in doubt whether to continue with your journey or not because of the weather conditions, you should remain where you are.
  • 6. Call Touring Cars service phone +354 891 7875 for information if you have any questions.
  • 7. You can also call the public Road Service in Iceland if you have any doubts over the weather conditions: +354 1778. Please note that you will get an answering machine, which is in English, where you will be able to find your location by pressing the numbers on your cell phone as requested.
  • 8. Ask the locals. Icelanders love to talk about the weather and they are helpful.
  • 9. If you choose to ignore the weather conditions you do so at your own risk.
  • 10. Call the weather service phone, +354 1778, which is an answering machine and can give you information on wind speed in the area you are in.
  • 11. Call us in: +354 891 7875, for information.

The following places in Iceland are windier than other . Risk of wind blowing in gusts. (note that the list is not exhaustive)

  • Kjalarnes
  • Hafnarfjall
  • South of Eyjafjöll mountain (Steinar)
  • Snæfellsnes (South; Suðursveit, North; Grundarfjörður, Fróðárheiði)
  • South of Vatnajökull glacier; From Svínafell – Hof (Eastern winds) and Kvísker (N-West winds)
  • East Coast from Lón to Berufjörður (Vattarnes, Hvalnes)
  • Ingólfsfjall (Near Selfoss)
  • Ennisháls (Strandir)

Cancellation Fees:
Once we make a reservation on your behalf cancellation fees apply. We therefore suggest that you take out Travel Insurance at this time.

Cancellation Fees
45 days or more prior to departure
30% of rental costs
44 - 30 days prior to pickup
45% of rental costs
29 - 16 days prior to pickup
70% of rental costs
15 - 01 days prior to pickup 100% of rental costs
Day of Pickup 100% of rental costs
Amendments: EUR 30 / EUR 60 once documents are issued
NO REFUNDS FOR EARLY RETURNS

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