RENTAL POLICIES & INFORMATION

Our standard insurance covers UK/EU License holders. License holders must have 2 years driving experience and be older than 25 and younger than 75 years of age. 

 We can cater for license holders from Australia, New Zealand, the United States of America and Canada without prior clearance from our insurer. Drivers require at least 2 years driving experience and must be over 25 years old and under 75 years old. 

Anyone from outside of these territories will need an International Drivers permit to authenticate/supplement the license and to assist in translation.  

• Fully comprehensive insurance (subject to excess) 
• Unlimited mileage

• Additional driver at £5 per day per vehicle 
• Childs seats/booster seats at £5 per day 

We operate a complete NO SMOKING policy in all our business premises and vehicles, as it is illegal to smoke in a self-drive rental vehicle. 

All our rates quoted are for one driver. Fuel is NOT included.

We require a 50% deposit on advanced bookings.

If hire is cancelled before 48 hours before the hire, full refund is given.  If it is not cancelled before then full payment is taken, and no deposit is returned. 

Both the deposit and hire may be paid in cash, debit or credit cards (AMEX not accepted) or a bank payment. 

While every effort is made to provide the vehicle reserved, it may be necessary to either substitute an alternative vehicle. 

The quoted cost of hire includes: the rental, insurance for one named driver, VAT, breakdown assistance and road fund tax. We do not charge mileage. 

While in charge of our vehicles the client is responsible for the following excess. Which starts from £650-£1000.

All our vehicles are provided with a full tank of fuel and it is the clients responsibility to refuel the car after hire, even if it is only for one day. 

Details and opening hours for the Crossapol Filling Station can be found HERE

Single Track Roads 

In the inner Hebrides there is 439 miles of Classified Roads, which are made up of a combination of dual and single track. 

On single track roads there are small laybys or “passing places” every 200 meters or so, at appropriate places. These are for use when passing cars approach from the opposite direction, to allow cars to pass each other. These passing places are marked with a white square or white diamond shaped signposts. They may be on either side of the road. In general, the car that is closest to a passing place pulls in, either into or opposite the passing place and waits for the oncoming car to pass. 

Check your mirror frequently and if someone is close behind you, let them pass by pulling into one of the passing places. 

Do not use the passing places for parking. They are essential for passing, so do not obstruct them. 

Keep your speed down to safe levels. The speed limit can be up to 60 miles per hour on these roads, but that does not mean it is always safe to go that fast 

Other Tips 

• • Beware of animals on the roads. Sheep often wander along the road verges (and roads!). Take extra care as they may, at the last minute, decide to cross the road.  
  • There are lots of cyclists and walkers on the road. Take extra care when passing. 
  • Please also pay special attention near schools, residential townships (outside houses) and other areas where children tend to congregate – keeping in mind their unpredictable behaviour.
  • Please do not park on roads, passing places or field accesses but please do use the designated parking spaces instead 

On UK roads the speed limits are always in miles per hour and unless stated are: 

• Built up areas: 30 mph 
• Single carriageway: 60 mph 

It is compulsory to wear seat belts, both front and rear. Small children and babies must be restrained in an appropriate child car seat or carrier. Children must normally use a child seat until they are 12 years old or 135 centimeters tall, whichever comes first. Child car seats should be ordered when you book your car.  

EU drivers must possess a driving license and either a passport or ID card. 

Drivers out with the EU must possess a valid domestic driving license with English translation. If English translation is not available, an international driving permit is required in addition to a domestic driving license. A passport must also accompany a domestic driving license. 

It is an offence to drink and drive. If caught and convicted, the criminal penalties are severe. 

It is an offence to drive a vehicle whilst using a mobile phone. Police can issue spot fines, which may be as high as £1000. 

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