CAR
HIRE IN KENYA
The fleet
of modern motor vehicles at Run Wild Tours
and Safaris are available for hire at the rates given below
payable in any easily convertible foreign currency or in kenya
shillings. Given below the car rental prices are some of the conditions
that apply for the rental or leasing of a car: -
|
Car Model |
Group |
Engine
Capacity |
1
- 7 Days |
8
Days and above |
| Saloon/Sedan
(Toyota 110, Nissan) |
A |
1600CC,
AC, PS |
US$
75 |
US$
55 |
| Suzuki
4WD/ Nissan Safari Minibus |
B |
1800CC,
AC, PS |
US$
85 |
US$
75 |
| Toyota
Rav 4 (Wheel Drive) |
C |
2000CC,
AC, PS |
US$
100 |
US$
90 |
| Mitsubishi
Pajero (Wheel Drive) |
D |
2500CC,
AC, PS |
US$
145 |
US$
130 |
| Prado
(Luxury Wheel Drive) |
E |
3800CC,
AC, PS |
US$
185 |
US$
165 |
| Toyota
Land Cruiser (Wheel Drive) |
F |
4000CC,
AC, PS |
US$
165 |
US$
150 |
RATES
ABOVE EXCLUDE FUEL & DRIVER EXCESS LIABILITY
Definations:
-
AC - Air Conditioned / PS - Power Steering
Excess Liability
US$ 1,000 FOR GROUP A
US$ 1, 300 GROUP BCDE
This is the amount required by the insurance firm in the event of
excessive damage to the motor vehicle or theft
Prestige Chauffeur Drive
Offers a discreet and comfortable service on most luxurious vehicles
with specially trained chauffeurs available at US$ 20 per day (eight
hours), extra chauffeur hours are charged at US$5 per hour.
Payment
FULL PAYMENT FOR PERIOD OF HIRE PLUS THE ESTIMATED DISTANCE
IS MADE AT THE TIME OF HIRE WHILE A 30% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE
A VEHICLE.
Driver’s License
The hirer and/or authorized driver must have held a full and valid
driving license for a minimum of 2 years up to and including the
time of hire. That license must bear no current endorsement during
the last two years. A driving license from the country of residence
or an International Drivers Permit are generally acceptable, provided
that the above terms apply. Where regulations require a local
permit, our office will give immediate assistance.
- Chauffeur
driven vehicles are available on request.
- Driver’s
working hours is 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs.
- Driver’s
overtime after 1800 hrs US$5 per hour
Driver’s
Age
The hirer and/or authorized driver must be over 23 years of age
and under 70 years of age. The hirer and/or authorized driver
must also be in possession of proper means of identification other
than a driving license.
Deposit
Full payment for the period of hire and the estimated distance
is to be made when taking over the vehicle in addition a deposit
of US$900 for class A,B,C. Class E is US$1,200 is required from
every hirer.
Insurance
A compulsory daily insurance charge is payable by the hirer. All
our vehicles are insured but in all cases the first US$1200 of
any damage is payable by the hirer. Windscreen and broken glasses
are the responsibility of the hirer. The Collision Damage Waiver
does not cover loss of tyres and tools.
Car hire Agreement
Self-drivers are hired subject to the company’s standard form
of agreement, notwithstanding the above conditions apply. The
Company reserves the right to refuse a hirer at any time, without
assigning any reason.
Security
The vehicle must be locked when unattended. The vehicle must not
be parked in a public area for long periods. The hirer is responsible
for the security of the vehicle and in the event of theft is liable
for payment of Kshs US$1, 200. The hirer must not carry passengers
for reward or gain.
Terms of Payment
Payment can also be made by charge cards (i.e. Visa, MasterCard
etc) and total cost of the rental will be charged on completion
excluding petrol. Minimum of 150Km per day charged. Cars hired
in Kenya can be driven to Tanzania and Uganda at an additional
cost of US$180 for processing the regional motor vehicle insurance
and paying other charges for taking a vehicle across the common
borders.
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