Rental Information - Terms & Conditions

BOOKING
A booking shall be complete when the reservation document is returned with a non-refundable €300 per week deposit. Balance of hire to be paid at least 4 weeks before departure or reservations cannot be guarantied. The hirer shall receive written confirmation of all hire details. Full payment shall be required no later than 4 weeks before departure or reservation may be cancelled. Payment is only acceptable by credit card or bank transfer. Debit card can only be accepted from UK or Irish residents. Three proofs of ID are required, one showing current address.
Motorhomes may be left-hand drive or right hand drive. Please state preference at booking, we will do our best to provide your choice.

Inclusions
Included in Rates
- Vehicle Rental with unlimited kilometers
- Vehicle insurance with €1600 excess per incident
- Third party insurance with cover up to €1 million
- Initial provision of propane gas
- Standard vehicle equipment
- Diesel full tank at start of hire
- VAT
- Maps and camping guides at the rental depot

Cancellations
The cancellation fees apply as follows:
- If the vehicle is collected later than the pick-up day booked, or returned earlier than booked no refunds will be provided.
- 6 weeks or more notice - €95 fee is kept from deposit
- 4 to 6 weeks notice - full deposit is kept
- less than 4 weeks notice - full rental is charged however if we can rehire the vehicle, deposit is held and balance of hire is refunded

Additional Costs
Not Included in Base Rental Rates
- Diesel, propane gas (except for first fill), daily vehicle running costs
- Additional driver fees (€80 per week)
- Personal kits (€20 per person)
- Camping table and chairs (€50 per hire)
- Baby/booster seats
Baby/Booster Seats
Child seats are compulsory in Ireland and should ideally be booked in advance with the vehicle.
Cost: €30 per seat per rental plus tax.
These items remain the property of Breena Motorhome Hire Ltd and must be returned with the vehicle at drop-off time.

Insurance
Comprehensive Insurance
this is included in the rental rates for all motorhomes. This insurance limits the driver's liability in the event of damage to the rental vehicle (regardless of who causes the damage and how), theft (see 'Insurance Exclusions' section for exceptions), break-ins and vandalism to max. €1600 per incident. For a list of incidents that are not covered by the insurance see below under 'Insurance Exclusions.
Supplementary insurance options are available at pick-up time:
An insurance fee of €100 is payable per week for each additional driver.

Bond
A bond (€1000) is required in cash or credit card form (Visa, Mastercard or American Express) at pick-up time, otherwise the vehicle can not be handed over.
In the event of Fire or Theft, malicious structural or accidental damage, under the terms and conditions of the underwriter "ROYAL AND SUNALLIANCE" the hirer is liable for the first €1,600 arising from the cost of replacement or repairs.
The bond is deducted from your credit card at pick-up and is reimbursed 48 hours after dropping off the vehicle as long as it is free of damage and has been fully checked by Breena Motorhome Hire Ltd. Breena Motorhome Hire Ltd is not responsible for any credit card fees or fluctuations in foreign currency that occur while your bond is held.
Please ensure you have adequate credit available on your credit card.
The bond applies on a per-incident basis. If there is an accident where third party property is damaged a further bond is taken for the remaining rental days to cover the excess for any further incidents.
It is reimbursed in full as long as the vehicle is undamaged, clean and the fuel tanks are full (not the propane gas tank). The rental company reserves the right to charge fees for damage, post-hire cleaning, a late drop-off, etc.
Any such fees are deducted from your credit card in arrears or offset the reimbursement of the bond. Hirer is responsible for any fines or parking tickets.

Excess
The excess is always banked in the first instance, regardless of who is at fault and is owed to the rental company by the renter. If an accident occurs with an uninsured driver or if another driver flees the scene of an accident the renter is liable for the full amount of the excess. The excess is refunded as soon as the rental company receives a payment from a third party. This can of course take some time.

Insurance Exclusions
All insurance cover will be null and void if the terms of the Breena Motorhomes Hire Ltd rental agreement are breached. Any damage that is caused by the fact the renter acts outside of the rental company conditions is not covered by the insurance.
Any water and/or saltwater related damage where the renter is at fault are not covered by the insurance. This includes any damage to the under body or roof appendages.
The insurance also doesn't cover any loss of property as a result of a break-in or accident. Leaving keys in ignition and leading to vehicle being stolen invalidates insurance, hirer is liable for loss.
The insurance does not cover damage in the following cases:
- Any vehicle submersion
- The vehicle being stranded in a water area
- Creek or river crossings
- Driving through causeways
- Beach driving
- Activities that are in breach of the rental agreement conditions, e.g. driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or dangerous driving (especially with regard to camping appendages)
Drivers of motorhomes must be aware of low bridges and height of vehicle, also driving in the area of Connor Pass, Area Dingle is out of bounds and not permitted. Doing so invalidates insurance.
In the following cases the renter is liable for the full amount of damage caused either to the rented vehicle or to the property of a third party involved:
- Damage caused by the use of the wrong fuel or when water or oil, etc are not topped up to minimum required levels (causing overheating, frost damage, etc) or where warning signals in the vehicle are ignored
- Damage that is a result of not considering the measurements of the vehicle (height, width), of appendages (including TV antennae) and the under body
- Costs that arise for towing and recovery of vehicles that have been stranded or submerged as a result of the driver's negligence.
- Repairs and towing costs that are incurred because of driving on no permitted roads or in forbidden areas.
- Glass damage (e.g. the windscreen, lights or other glass)
- Tyre damage that is not a result of faults in the welding
- Costs for vehicle keys that have either been lost or locked in the vehicle
- If people drive the car who have not been registered in the rental agreement
- Personal property that is damaged in an accident or is either stolen or damaged during theft is not insured.
- If damage is caused as a result of other people using the vehicle without the permission of the rental company there is also no insurance cover.
- If the vehicle is stolen where the keys are left in the vehicle of if the vehicle is not locked

Traveling to mainland Europe
Traveling to mainland Europe incurs extra 50 % insurance loading and requires European cover cert issued by the hirer at time of pick up.

Prohibited Activities
The renter is prohibited from using the vehicle:
- To participate in motor sport or vehicle testing activities
- As a means of transportation for inflammable, poisonous or otherwise dangerous substances
- To commit crimes of any kind (including cross-border activities) even if such activities are only punishable by the laws prevailing where such crimes are committed
- To rent to a third party for any activities that are outside of those approved in the rental agreement terms and conditions - especially those that involve driving the vehicle on terrain that is not permitted.
Further Insurance & Local Payment Information
The renter is liable for any fees, costs, fines or penalties that occur during his/her use of the rental vehicle unless any such costs that have taken place are the fault of the rental company.
If speeding tickets and parking fines and/or accidents, etc (e.g. that have not been mentioned to the rental company) come to light the rental company reserves the right to invoice or charge the customer for these costs in arrears as well as a processing fee.
The insurance options offered by the rental company do not include luggage insurance, nor do they included cover for any damage to passengers. It is therefore recommended to obtain travel insurance that covers accidents, sickness and loss of luggage prior to departure.

Requirements
Driver's License
All drivers must have held their license for a minimum of 2 years on the pick-up day and have to be over 25 years of age. Irish, UK and European Licenses (Category B) are valid as long as the details on the license can be read in English, otherwise an international license is recommended. European and international licenses are liable for 50% insurance loading. All details of these licenses to be sent with deposit or minimum 28 days prior to pick up.

Minimum/Maximum Age Requirements
The minimum age for any registered drivers is 25 years. The maximum age is 70 years. Anyone younger or older than these limits are not permitted to drive the vehicles.

Additional Drivers
Additional drivers can be registered locally. Only one additional driver is permitted. The cost for the driver is €100. Any person wishing to drive must have all of his/her details entered in the rental agreement. The renter is required to have access to the name and address details for any person who drives the vehicle - even if they drive for a short amount of time, and to provide these details to the rental company upon request. The renter is responsible for the actions of all registered drivers. Same terms and conditions apply to additional drivers as Driver’s License Requirements.

Documents Required at Pick-up
Before you can collect your vehicle you are required to present a valid driver's license, credit card and your passport at the depot. Two updated utility bills showing your name and address are required at pick up time.

Minimum Hire
4 days minimum hire.

Maximum Number of Passengers
Please note carefully the maximum number of passengers allowed per vehicle as per the details provided when you click on the picture of your vehicle and view the vehicle specifications on our website.

Equipment / Extras
Vehicle Equipment
All vehicle equipment is included in the rental rates. This includes:
General vehicle equipment:
Brush, dustpan, bucket, coat hangers, fresh water hose, waste water hose, electricity connection, tool kit, safety equipment as required for the vehicle concerned such as spare tyre, hazard warning triangle and instruction manual and fire extinguisher.
Kitchen equipment for 2-6 people (depending on vehicle size):
tea towels, cutlery, cooking utensils, various plates, glasses, cups, bowls, cutting board, tin opener, corkscrew, serving spoons, pots, pans, etc.
Extras
The 'extras' listed below as well as baby/booster seats should be booked in advance with the vehicle wherever possible.
Payment for these items is made locally when you pick up the vehicle.
These can also be rented at pick-up time. However, you then run the risk that the item you want is not available. All items remain the property of Breena Motorhomes Hire Ltd and must be returned with the vehicle when you drop it off.
- Camping table: €20 per table per rental
- 2 camping chairs: €15 for a set of 2 chairs per rental
- Personal kits for 2-6 people (depending on vehicle size): available at extra charge
pillows, blankets, bed sheets, pillow cases, hand towel and bath towel.

Baby/Booster Seats
- Baby/Booster seats: €30 per rental
- Cots/baby bed: €30 per unit per rental
If you wish to reserve any of these items please provide the age and weight of the child (children) with your booking.
The following are available:
Baby seats for babies aged between 0-9 months, or between 9-18 months
Child seats for children between 18 and 48 months
NB: It is compulsory for children to use a baby or booster seat and to wear a seatbelt in Ireland.
Regulations covering seatbelts has changed in Ireland and UK:
All children under the age of 12 & under the height of 135cm must use a child seat. It is important that child seats are pre booked as Breena Motorhomes Hire Ltd cannot be held liable where the appropriate child seat is not available because it has not been
pre-booked. The children cannot legally travel without the correct seat.

Driving Restrictions
Driving Restrictions / Driving Abroad
The vehicles are only permitted for use on sealed, public and authorized roads within Ireland and the UK, with the exception of Connor Pass.
If you drive on any unsealed or unauthorized roads or to forbidden areas such as Connor Pass, County Kerry, you do so at your own risk. You are liable for any costs incurred such as damage, vehicle retrieval or towing resulting from a breakdown or accident and no insurance cover is provided here. The vehicle is not allowed to come in contact with saltwater.
Note: Please take the time to obtain information from the authorities responsible for the country in which you plan to drive, or from an automobile association with regard to special rules that may apply in that country.

Opening Hours
Breena Motorhomes Hire Ltd rental depot is open as follows:
Monday to Saturday from 0900 - 1700hrs. Closed between 1300 - 1400
Sunday strictly by appointment (between 1400 - 1600), pre booked time only

Pick-up
You can pick up a rental vehicle between Monday and Saturday between 1200 at the earliest and 1700 hrs at the latest at the rental depot only.
The vehicle is provided full of fuel and the gas bottles are full.
You are required to allow the experts at the pick-up depot to provide you with a detailed vehicle briefing and to allow at least 1 hour for instructions on the vehicle. Breena Motorhomes Hire Ltd reserves the right to withhold the handover of a rental vehicle until this has taken place and does not take responsibility for any delays that may be incurred as a result.

Drop-off
You can drop off your rental vehicle between Monday and Saturday in the morning between 0900 hrs at the earliest and no later than 1130 hrs and only at the rental depot.
There are no refunds if you return the vehicle earlier than the drop-off date booked.
If the vehicle is not returned to the agreed depot and/or not at the agreed time Breena Motorhomes Hire Ltd will charge an additional rental day.
The rental company reserves the right to charge the customer for any revenue lost as a result of a vehicle being returned late where other rentals are then delayed or missed. It is not permitted to unilaterally alter the rental agreement to one with an open-ended drop-off date beyond the date agreed with the booking.
If the vehicle is returned in a damaged state the rental company will charge the appropriate fees.
The motorhome must be returned with a clean interior. The toilets and waste water tank need to be emptied before drop-off, otherwise a fee of up to €150 will apply. If the fuel tank is not full on return there will be an additional fee of €120.
For any small breakages in the living area, will incur a minimum €50 fee per item.
The gas bottle does not have to be returned full.

Guaranteed Vehicle Model or Category
Breena Motorhome Hire Ltd will make every effort to ensure that the booked vehicle model and vehicle lay-out is provided. However, it reserves the right, if due to unforeseen circumstances it has to provide a different or larger vehicle if the model booked is not available or has been damaged by a previous renter. No additional rental costs will be charged if this happens.
If Breena Motorhome Hire Ltd is forced to provide you with a smaller vehicle than the one you have booked they will reimburse the difference. Any additional costs such as higher petrol costs, tolls or ferry costs, etc will not be reimbursed and need to be paid by the renter. This does not give the renter the right to cancel his/her booking.
Note: You will be guaranteed a vehicle from a certain category but not of any specific size, make, colour or design. Even though vehicles within a category have similar equipment, the design, size, measurements and floor plan (e.g. bed sizes or interior features, etc) may differ slightly within one vehicle category.
All measurements and size indications are approximate values and are based on the information provided to us by the rental company. We cannot accept responsibility for any mistakes or human error in the provision of these details. This kind of information on our website can be changed at any time without prior notice.

Miscellaneous
Breakdowns & Repairs
In the event of an accident, breakdown or technical difficulties (including problems with tyres) you are required to inform the rental company immediately.
If you have an accident, there is a fire or theft or you hit a wild animal, etc the police and Breena Motorhome Hire Ltd need to be contacted immediately. Third party demands are not to be agreed to.
In an accident the police report must include the name and address of the people involved as well as any witnesses along with the vehicle registration details of any vehicles involved. Even in the case of minor damage the renter is required to provide
Breena Motorhome Hire Ltd with a detailed written report and a sketch outlining the situation.
Note: If you do not inform the rental company and police immediately and if the company is not given the opportunity to provide assistance there will be no grounds for compensation.

Post-hire Cleaning
The vehicle must be returned with a clean interior. The toilet and waste water tank must be emptied prior to drop-off and the fuel tanks full, otherwise fees of up to €200 will apply. The gas bottles do not have to be returned full.

Pets / Smoking
Pets or other animals are not permitted inside the rental vehicles, with the exception of registered guide dogs for visually impaired passengers.
Smoking is also not permitted in the vehicles. Breena Motorhome Hire Ltd charges a fee of at least €100 if either of these rules is not adhered to.