Overview of Rental Policies

RENTAL REQUIREMENTS

All drivers must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the rental. A valid driver’s license is required for each driver. Temporary driver’s licenses will not be accepted.

A maximum of three drivers is permitted per vehicle. All drivers must register in person prior to driving the vehicle, otherwise insurance coverage is void.

Persons using driver’s licenses issued by a foreign country are required to obtain a temporary driving permit which is valid for 30 days. We issue temporary driving permits at the cost of $25. A second form of I.D. such as a passport or other state issued I.D. is required for a temporary driving permit.

A major credit card is required for rentals. AMEX, VISA, MASTERCARD and Discover are accepted. No debit or check cards are accepted as payment for the rental.

RENTAL DAY

Our business hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The rental day runs from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. the following day. A 1-hour grace period is allowed for returns. A return later than 10:30 a.m. counts as an additional rental day. All rental extensions must be preauthorized and are subject to availability.

Vehicles returning later in the day must be returned either by 5:30 p.m. that day or by 10:30 a.m. the following day.

No refunds will be issued for late arrivals or early returns.

Cancellations of reservations require a minimum 3-week written notice (email or fax) prior to the pickup date. Acknowledgement of cancellation will be emailed to the customer once we receive your notice of cancellation and the reservation has been cancelled.

VEHICLES

Always drive on the left.

Use of seatbelts and child restraints are required by law.

Vehicles may not be taken off the island of St. John.

Vehicles may not be taken off the paved road (asphalt / concrete) except for place of residence. Damage to the vehicle due to driving off-road, is the responsibility of customer. Driving on beaches, trails or washed-out roads is prohibited.

Customer is responsible for tire and other damages to the vehicle due to driver’s operation of vehicle and / or road conditions.

Vehicle tops may not be opened, lowered or removed at any time. Customers are responsible for any damage to the vehicle, including the top due to opening or removing the top.

St. John experiences sudden downpours. Close vehicle windows and doors when the vehicle is unattended. Additional charges may apply for returning a vehicle with a wet interior.

Do not leave valuables in vehicles.

Vehicles must be returned in the same condition as received. Loss or Damage to the vehicle is the responsibility of the customer.

Additional cleaning fees may apply for returning an excessively dirty or sandy vehicle.

All vehicles are equipped with a spare tire and jack. Flat tires are the responsibility of customers.

Vehicles may not be overloaded at any time whether by exceeding the passenger capacity or cargo capacity or both. The maximum number of persons allowed in a vehicle at one time is determined by the number of seatbelts. Overloading vehicles may result in nullification of the rental agreement.

Items may not be transported on vehicle roof tops at any time. When reserving a vehicle be sure to take into account the number of persons and the amount of luggage. Note that the 2-Door Jeep Wranglers do not offer a separate cargo area and can accommodate only about two small carry-on sized suitcases when occupied by more than two persons.

Customers are responsible for all parking tickets, traffic fines, towing charges and other violations and are required to present the traffic citation and payment to the car rental office immediately upon issuance.

Customers are responsible for flat tires, lost or damaged keys.

CCG&S /dba Conrad Car Rental / Conrad Sutton Car Rental is not responsible for personal articles left in vehicles.

Customers are responsible for returning the vehicle with the same amount of gas as when the vehicle was issued. A $25 refueling fee plus the cost of gas is applied if vehicle is returned with less gas. No refunds will be granted for returning a vehicle with more gas.

PAYMENT

A major credit card is required for all rentals. We accept American Express, VISA and MasterCard. Debit or check cards are NOT accepted.

Customers may pay by cash or traveler’s checks at the end of the rental. Debit cards and check cards will not be accepted for rentals, even if marked with the AMEX, VISA or MC logo.

The credit card presented for your rental must match the name and driver’s license of the primary driver.

INSURANCE AND THE LIMITED COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER (CDW)

A $1,500 deductible applies to rentals. Customers assume responsibility for all damages not covered by insurance. Charges for damages are charged directly to the customer’s account. We cooperate with insurance agencies by providing necessary documentation and information required for your insurance claim.

Customers are urged to obtain additional insurance coverage. Some common avenues are via an existing auto or personal liability insurance, credit card company or travel insurance policy that covers rental car coverage in the US Virgin Islands.

Proof of insurance is required. Acceptable proof of insurance may be in the form of a letter from the Customer’s insurance agent on company letterhead or the declaration page or other pertinent pages from the insurance policy. Customers are responsible for obtaining verification of coverage from their insurance carrier.

The following are important points to consider regarding insurance coverage:

  1. Type and limits of coverage.

  2. Who is covered? Are additional drivers covered? If so, do the additional drivers have to be a spouse or other family member?

  3. Does your coverage extend to the U.S. Virgin Islands?

  4. Does my insurance cover rental SUVs?

  5. Is there a limit on the length of the rental? For example, will my policy cover me if I rent a car for longer than two weeks?

  6. Does my policy require that I decline any other coverage offered by the car rental agency, or will my policy pick up any excess not covered by the car rental’s policy, such as the deductible?

RESERVATIONS

Requirements

  1. All drivers must be a minimum of 25 years of age at the time of rental.

  2. A $200 nonrefundable deposit is required for reservations. The deposit is applied to the cost of your rental.

  3. Customers have up to 3 weeks prior to their arrival to cancel a reservation without being charged for the entire rental. With a minimum 3-weeks notice, customers may apply the $200 deposit to a new reservation that must be confirmed within 1 year of the original reservation. All reservations are subject to availability at the time of booking.

  4. A major credit card (AMEX, VISA, MASTERCARD) is required to secure a reservation. The name on the credit card should correspond with the name on the reservation. No debit or check cards are accepted. Third party credit cards will not be accepted.
    Please note: The person who picks up a car will be required to present a credit card and driver’s license in his or her own name.

  5. A minimum 5-day rental is required for reservations. During some peak periods including Christmas week, a minimum rental of 6 days may be required to reserve a vehicle.

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Email notification on the status of your reservation request will be emailed to you within 24 hours. Set your email setting to accept emails from info@conradcars.com. If after checking your mail filters, you still do not receive an email confirmation, please email us at info@conradcars.com. In addition to the confirmation email, customers are also sent a deposit payment receipt when reserving a car via our website.

Phone Reservations

Reservations may be made by phone by contacting us at 1-340-776-6479. Confirmations and communication regarding your reservation will be emailed to the email address provided.

Changes to existing Reservations

Changes to existing reservations must be emailed to info@conradcars.com. Once we receive your change request, an updated email confirmation will be sent to you. If the new dates or vehicle change requested are not available, you will be notified by email.

Please notify us of any change to your arrival schedule by emailing us at info@conradcars.com.

Cancellation of Reservations

Customer is obligated for the full rental amount as indicated in the reservation confirmation if customer fails to provide at least three weeks prior notice of cancellation. Customers have up to 3 weeks prior to their arrival to cancel a reservation without being charged for the entire rental. With a minimum 3-weeks notice, customers may apply the $200 reservation deposit to a new reservation that must be confirmed within 1 year of the original reservation. All reservations are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Cancellations must be submitted by email.

Cancellations must be submitted by email to info@conradcars.com. Acknowledgment of cancellation will be emailed to the customer once we have received the cancellation request and the reservation has been cancelled.

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