Answered on: December 3, 2019
Client
How much deposit will I have to pay for a 7 day rental with a Fiat 500L at Cape Town Airport? And can I take a full cover Insurance?
Agent
I see Europcar are EURO 350, AVIS are EURO 200. You have to look here:-
Agent
At STEP2 of our 3 step online booking process, to the right of the car photo of your choice, is a link entitled "IMPORTANT INFORMATION". Click on this link and it will open an additional smaller window, where the terms and conditions appertaining to that particular car at your chosen location are displayed. Click on PAYMENT to see the deposit amounts.
Agent
Extra Insurance: Yes you can add the extra insurance which will cover all your excess. Extra insurance will be offered to you online during the process subject to your resident country. I would recommend you taking that.
Client
I did, thanks - but the Important Information sounds like a contradiction, ....or maybe not: now I see, the excess is applicable for tires, windscreen , glass, etc.
Agent
It's the best total coverage and most comprehensive you can get:- Reduce your liability. Most car hire suppliers have excess of between €300-1500. Some as high as 3000. If the car was damaged or stolen (for example) you would be liable to pay the excess amount. With the AXA Damage Refund Insurance this should cover your excess requirements. You can check the size of each suppliers excess amount by clicking on the link ¨ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ¨ next to each car photo. Each car supplier may have a different excess amount, so try a few different links. With the AXA Damage Refund Insurance you do NOT need to buy additional insurance at the desk. If there is damage to the car or it is stolen, the car hire supplier will keep the excess to cover the costs, which you can claim back in full with Damage Refund Insurance. What's covered Damage & theft excess refund Tyres, windows, mirrors & wheels Roof, undercarriage & misfuelling Administration charges Key cover & personal possessions This policy is underwritten by INTER PARTNER ASSISTANCE SA, member of the AXA Assistance Group, Avenue Louise 166, 1050 Brussels, Belgium. This insurance is the most comprehensive available and likely to be cheaper than any insurance offered at the desk. A copy of the full policy can be viewed here:- Italiano [link] Deutsch [link] Español [link] English [link] Français [link] Nederlands [link]
Client
How do I know what amount to keep in my account for the deposit if they say it can range from EUR 250 to EUR 1000
Agent
It will be whatever they can take, nornally EURO 250-300.
Client
Thanks for the info: So where do I get this AXA coverage?
Agent
Online on this website as you progress through the booking process, just accept the extra insurance that is offered.