Rent a Car at Ostersund Airport (OSD)

• Retain your reservation confirmation number as it is necessary for modification, cancellation or no-show refund requests. Changes to your prepay reservation must be made either on Budget.com, Budget.com.au or Budget.co.nz or at the rental counter. At time of change, current rates, taxes and fees apply.
• Your credit or debit card will be charged upon reservation confirmation. Method of prepayment toward your rental may not be changed after confirmation.
• Debit cards are not accepted at some Budget locations and are not a recommended form of prepayment.
• While a debit or prepaid charge card is an acceptable form of rental prepayment online, they may not be accepted for the credit hold required when you pick up your vehicle.
• Please review the terms and conditions on our confirmation page regarding credit or debit card acceptance at the location. To release the vehicle to you at time of pick-up, all rental terms and conditions must be met, regardless of your original prepayment.
• Prepaid Debit/Gift cards are not acceptable methods of credit identification to pick up a vehicle at any location. One of the above mentioned cards must be presented. Prepaid Debit/Gift cards are accepted at time of return only.
• The same credit or debit card used to complete an online Pay Now reservation must be presented at the rental pick-up counter as a form of identification.
• Generally, at the time of rental, we'll require an authorization hold on your credit card or debit card. A prepaid charge card is not accepted for this required hold.
• The card presented at pickup will be the card of record for the rental.
• If you use a debit card at a location that accepts them, we will perform a credit check to ensure credit worthiness before releasing the vehicle and you must also present a second form of current identification.
• Prepaid reservations are only offered at participating locations.
• Upon paying your rental with a Debit Card, Budget will generally request an authorization hold against your account for the estimated charges of the rental but reserves the right in its sole, discretion, to request extra value based on certain factors as we deem appropriate. Some exceptions may apply. THESE FUNDS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR USE.
• If you selected Fuel Service Option, fuel price isn't included in your reservation total, but prevailing market rate will be added when you return your vehicle .
• Budget accepts most major credit cards as credit identification at the time of rental. Accepted credit cards: Budget Charge Card, American Express, AT&T Capital, Diner's Club Intl, Discover, China Union Pay, GE Capital, JCB, MasterCard, PHH, Sears and Visa. Some locations may not accept each of the referenced cards.
• Coupons may be applied to prepay rentals. Vouchers or Budget rental certificates cannot be used in conjunction with a prepay reservation.
• Gift Cards (Budget or any other) are not allowed on prepay reservations.
• When the rental is over, we will process the reversal but the bank may take time to post it back to the account - unless you already paid toward your rental, in which case the hold will be only $100 USD. While this hold is in place, the funds will not be available for your use.
• Budget is not responsible for any returned checks or overdrafts based on this policy.
• Your quoted rental rate is based on the exact parameters (locations, dates, etc.) of your particular rental - changing your confirmed reservation parameters could result in a different rate.
• There is no fee for making the following changes: vehicle type, options (GPS, protections, etc.), rental period dates/times, adding other drivers, switching between participating prepay pick-up locations within the same country. To change to a non-participating location or one outside of the original pick-up country, you must cancel your original reservation (with applicable cancellation fee) and re-book at then current rates.
• Non-permissible changes include: method of prepayment; name on reservation; changing your pick-up to a non-participating prepay location or one outside of the original pick-up country. If you still wish to make these changes, you must cancel your original prepay reservation with applicable cancellation fee and re-book at then current rates.
• At time of rental pick-up, location rental qualification rules apply. The name on all rental credentials (license and credit or debit card) must match the name on the reservation. If the names do not match, it is deemed a non-permissible change to your prepay reservation and must follow procedures to cancel and re-book at then current rates (with applicable cancellation or no-show fees).
• At the time of pick up, driver must present a valid driver's license and credit card (or debit card at participating locations) in the driver's name. A prepaid charge card is not an acceptable credential. All drivers must have a safe driving record.
• At time of pick up, driver must present a valid, drivers license and credit or debit card in the driver's name. If the drivers license is not U.S.-issued, you must present your drivers license and either a passport or a Canadian enhanced license in the driver's name.
• At the time of rental, the renter or authorized driver may be subject to an electronic DMV check from the issuing state of the driver's license, or may be asked to sign a declaration attesting to specific criteria.
• Positive identification in addition to your driver's license may be required.
• Your total rental rate is calculated based on the information provided at time of reservation.
• Vehicles are rented on a daily (24-hour) basis. There is a 29-minute grace period for returns. After 30 minutes late, a 3/4-day late charge + $.01 + taxes apply. After 90 minutes late, full-day late charges + taxes apply. There is no grace period for rental fees, surcharges and optional equipment or protections charges, so full-day late charges will apply for these items.
• Extensions or late returns result in additional charges.
• Rather than requiring customers to be 25 to rent, Budget now rents to customers between the ages of 21-24 with a valid credit card and driver's license. At time of rental, we will automatically apply an additional underage surcharge for these drivers.
• The collection, use and retention of your information, including your personally identifiable information, provided to us in connection with payment for our services and products, or participation in our programs, whether directly by you or on your behalf through a payment service, is subject to our Privacy Notice.

Cancellation Policy

• Changes to a reservation must be done at Budget.com, Budget.com.au, or Budget.co.nz using the "Modify/Cancel" option.  Any changes to the reservation may impact the rental charges.  If a prepaid reservation is cancelled more than 24 hours before the pickup time, a $50.00 USD cancellation fee will be assessed.
• If you need to cancel during the 24 hour period prior to the scheduled pick-up time, we will refund the full prepaid amount less a $150 USD processing fee. 
• If you do not cancel the reservation prior to the time of pick-up and the rental vehicle is not picked up on the rental date, no portion of the prepaid amount will be refunded.
• If you return the vehicle before the original return date (early return), you will not be refunded any portion of the payment.
• All refund requests must be submitted within six months of the scheduled rental pick up date. No refunds will be granted after this six month window.
• Underpayments will be handled at the counter at time of rental return. Unfortunately, we can't promise that your prepaid daily vehicle rate will apply if you change vehicle types, lengthen or shorten your rental period or change your pick up location.
• Upon returning the vehicle, Budget will process a release of the unused portion of the hold subject to your bank's procedure. This hold may take up to two weeks to be released by your bank.
• If you have already paid toward your rental using a debit card, we will reverse any hold when the rental is over. The bank, however, may take time to post it back to your account. While this hold is in place, the funds will not be available for your use.

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Do I need to bring my driving licence with me?Yes. All drivers must bring all parts of their valid driving licence with them. They must bring both their driving licence and either an international driving licence or an official English translation, by a notary, of their driving licence if:

• a driving licence was issued in Europe and you are renting in a country outside Europe
• Or a driving licence was issued in a non-European country, and you are renting outside that country
• Or a driving licence was issued in a non-roman alphabet like Arabic, Greek, Russian, Hebrew or Japanese.

 

 

 

We do not accept digital driving licenses.

Is there a minimum length I must have held my licence for?Yes. All drivers must have held their licences for at least 1 year. If a licence does not show the driver has held it for the minimum period, then they must provide evidence, such as:

• Previous driving licences
• Or a letter from their driving licence authority stating that they have held it for this minimum period.

How old do I need to be to rent a vehicle?
To drive our vehicles, you and all of your drivers need to be at least 19 years old and have held a full, valid drivers license for at least 1 year at the start of your rental. A higher minimum age limit may apply to certain vehicles.

 I'm under 25, do I need to pay a young driver surcharge?

No, so long as you hold a full, valid driving license for at least 1 year.

Are there any maximum age restrictions?

No, so long as you hold a full, valid driving license for at least a year.

Estimated total includes base rate, taxes, and surcharges. Items such as coupon discounts, child safety seats and gas are NOT included in the estimated total. Optional coverages and one-way fees are subject to tax in certain locations. This tax is not reflected in the Estimated Total.

Estimated total is subject to change based upon exchange rates at the time of rental.

 

Electric Vehicles

How much battery charge should I return an electric vehicle with?

 

You must return the vehicle with at least a 70% battery charge, or the same % battery charge as it had at the time of pick-up.

What am i charged if I fail to return an electric vehicle with the required 70% battery charge, or the same % battery charge as it had at the time of pick-up?

We charge a fixed amount dependent on the battery life showing on the factory-installed battery gauge. This is the Pay on Return rate. the amounts charged are set out below:

Battery Charge	Fixed cost (inclusive of VAT)
If you return the electric vehicle with 70% or more battery charge.	No Cost
If you return the electric vehicle with between 11%-69% battery charge.	SEK 211.20
If you return the electric vehicle with 10% or less battery charge	SEK 379.15

• The payment card that was used to make your booking. For some vehicles, two payment cards in your name will be required. One of these must be the payment card used to make your booking.
• Photo ID featuring a recognisable photo taken in the last 10 years. We will accept your passport or driving licence if it contains a photo, a national identity card or any other form of government issued identification.
• You may also need to bring proof of where you live. This could include a recent utility bill or bank statement. If your driving licence shows your address we will accept it as proof of your address.

The amount of the pre-authorisation is calculated based on:
1) the vehicle rental price (including all optional extras you've requested), calculated at the start of the rental based on the intended length of the rental; and
2) the equivalent of $110 in Swedish Krona (SEK)
If you have selected our Pay Now option, when booking, the sum you have paid will be deducted from the pre-authorisation value.
If you'd like more details, please call the Reservations team or ask a member of our team.

BUDGET CUSTOMERS PROCEED TO THE AVIS COUNTER.

Can I let anyone else drive?
Yes, but only if we have approved them.  You must not let anyone else drive the vehicle.

We charge a fee for every Additional Driver we allow to drive the vehicle. The price you can expect it to be SEK 40.00 a day per driver. 
All additional drivers must meet our age, driving licence and ID requirements.

If any additional driver is outside of our age restrictions, we will also charge a driver surcharge.

Do you offer a 'meet and greet' service?

Yes, in some of our airport and train station rental locations.
The 'meet and greet' fee is between 200.00 SEK and 400.00 SEK.
You must give us at least 24 hours notice to organize a 'meet and greet' pick up. We may be able to provide the service at shorter notice, but you will need to check with the Reservations team.

Can I pick up the vehicle outside your normal opening hours?
Yes, some airport and train station rental locations offer an out of hour's pick-up service where you can collect the vehicle and any optional extras outside the rental location's normal opening hours.

The out of hour's pick up fee is SEK 200.00.

You must give us at least 24 hours notice to organize out of hour's pick-up.

My rental has a mileage allowance.  I have driven more than the allowance, how much will I pay for excess mileage
There is no mileage allowance. Your mileage charge will be stated on your rental agreement.

Can I smoke in the vehicle?
You are not allowed to smoke in the vehicle. If we believe anyone has smoked in the vehicle during the rental period, a specialist cleaning charge of PLN 492.00 will apply.

Are there any roads or zones where I need to pay a fee before I can enter?
Yes, certain areas, such as highways have congestion charging zones meaning you need to pay a fee if you wish to drive in certain areas, on certain days and during certain times. In addition, there are toll roads and toll bridges which require you to pay a fee if you wish to use them. If you do not pay these charges before you enter such areas or use such roads or bridges, you will incur a fine. 

We recommend you check websites such as www.urbanaccessregulations.eu provide useful information.  If the rental location is in or near a restricted area, we will tell you about it when you pick up the vehicle.  We are unable to tell you about any other restricted areas.

I have been caught speeding, and didn't pay a parking charge, what will I have to pay?
You are responsible for all fines and charges issued as a result of you or your additional drivers using the vehicle. Fines and charges could include:

• All parking fines or charges
• Toll charges
• Towing charges
• Clamping costs
• Traffic fines or charges
• Speeding fines
• And any other charges or fines

If a fine or charge is sent to us because you haven't paid a charge or complied with the law, we will take payment for:

• Our adminstration fee of £30 for each fine or charge issued in the United Kingdom to cover our costs of dealing with the fine or charge, or
• Our administration fee of between €24 and €45 for each fine or charge issued in any other country, which will be charged in the currency of the country where the fine occurred
• Plus the fine or charge if we have to pay it

I've left the interior of the vehicle very dirty and made it smell. Will I be charged to clean it?
Yes, if the interior of the vehicle is especially muddy, dirty, stained or smelly, and our standard cleaning procedure will not fix it, you will be charged a Specialist Cleaning Charge of 1500 SEK.

Congestion Charges
Renting a vehicle from a location in the congestion area, you will be charged a daily congestion fee. You might also be charged a congestion fee, when renting from a location, which is located close to a congestion area if you will be driving in the congestion area. The daily charge varies between 30SEK and 60SEK and is paid upfront upon the check out. 30SEK daily is applicable for the Gothenburg area and 60SEK daily for Stockholm area. The stated Charges are excl. Taxes.
Locations with mandatory congestion fee

• Stockholm Globen, Stockholm Klaraberg, Gothenburg City

Locations with possible congestion fee depending on your travel plans

• Barkarby, Rissne & Södertälje

What happens if I break down because of a mechanical failure?
All our vehicles are maintained to the manufacturer's standards, and they're roadworthy when you pick them up so mechanical failure in our vehicles is rare. So long as you're using the vehicle in a country we've agreed to, we provide roadside assistance or recovery free of charge. You can only use our roadside assistance provider to help you. You'll find their contact details inside the vehicle.
 
What happens if I break down because of a non-mechanical failure or in another country?
You must tell us if you break down or have an accident. If you need roadside assistance, we will arrange this for you but you will have to pay for it. You will also be charged for any costs we incur getting the vehicle back on the road in the country of rental. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Call out and recovery costs of around actual cost; ranging from 1500.00 SEK to 20,000.00 SEK
• Repair costs
• Loss of use
• Repatriation costs
• An administration fee of 0.00 SEK
• Any costs to take you, and/or any of your passengers, to another location.
• Electrical Charge for EV Vehicles (Where the cable is in working order)

What happens if I don't return the incident report form or European accident form?
If you are involved in an accident, or the vehicle, keys, any accessories, any vehicle documents or any optional extras are damaged, lost or stolen; you must complete and return an incident report form and if available, the European accident report form. If you fail to send them to us, we will charge you up to 17,500 SEK..

Can I pick up the vehicle from one rental location and return it to another?
Yes, some rental locations let you collect the vehicle and any optional extras from one rental location and return them to another.

How much is the One Way fee?
The price depends on the rental location. You can expect it to be between 400.00 SEK and 7500.00 SEK.

How do I get a One Way rental?
You can request a one-way rental when you book, or you can ask for it when you get to the rental location.
If you asked for a one-way rental when you booked, the fee will be included in your rental price.

How much will it cost if I did not request a One Way rental but return the vehicle to a different location?
You will be charged a one-way fee at the pay at location prices available on the day you return the vehicle.

The prices we give you for optional extras when you book will generally be the price you will pay. Exchange rates or other reasons beyond our control may alter prices.

Customers with disabilities

I have a disability, do you offer adapted vehicles?
No, regrettably, we do not currently offer specialty adapted vehicles at this time.

I have a disability, do you offer hand controls?

No, regrettably, we do not currently offer hand controls or panoramic mirrors at this time.

Popular optional extras to rent

I have small children, do you offer child seats?
Yes, we offer baby, infant, child and booster seats.  A baby seat is typically suitable for a child from birth to 12 months old and weighing no more than 13 kilos.  An infant seat is typically suitable for a child aged 9 months to 4 years old and weighing between 9 and 18 kilos.  A child seat is typically suitable for a child aged 4 to 11 years old and weighing between 15 and 36 kilos.  A booster seat is typically suitable for a child aged 8 to 11 years old and weighing between 20 and 45 kilos.

In some rental locations, we may arrange for a third party to fit the seat for you. But remember, it is always your responsibility to check the seat is fitted correctly before you drive away.

Please note: In Poland, all children must normally use a child car seat until they're 12 years old or 135 cm tall. 

How much are your child seats?
The fee for renting a seat will depend on where you're renting but you can expect it to cost between 100.00 SEK - 400.00 SEK per day.  
If the seat is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between 500.00 SEK and 3500.00 SEK on top of the hire fee. If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs. 

I'm not familiar with the area; can I rent a GPS (satellite navigation system)?
Yes, we offer a couple of products which provide satellite navigation systems:
GPS - Device the fee for renting a GPS will depend on where you¿re renting - but you can expect it to cost 125 SEK a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you¿ll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get to use the GPS for the duration of your rental, up to 31 days.
If the GPS is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between 500 SEK and 1500 SEK on top of the hire fee. If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.
Travel Companion Tablet - This provides a GPS service as well as other useful features you may need when travelling. The fee for hiring Travel Companion Tablet is 200 SEK a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get to use the device for the duration of your rental, up to 31 days. If the Travel Companion Tablet is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from 3200 SEK on top of the hire fee. If you can show the damage or loss was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund this cost to you.
Please note: In some countries, it is against the law to use a GPS that tells you where speed cameras are. If you plan to travel outside Sweden, you should check to see whether you can use our GPS as it will give you speed information.

Do you offer an audio tour guide service on your GPS?
No, unfortunately we do not offer an audio tour guide service at this time.

I want to be able to access the internet anywhere I go, do you offer a solution?

Yes, we offer a couple of products which provide access to the internet.
Mobile Wi-Fi devices - This provides 500MB data per day. We provide this service on behalf of a third party - so you will need to read and agree to separate terms and conditions with them. We'll give you these terms and conditions at the rental location. 

How much does Mobile Wi-Fi cost?
The fee for hiring mobile Wi-Fi will depend on where you're renting - but you can expect it to be 125 SEK a day.

If the mobile Wi-Fi device is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from 500.00 SEK to 1500.00 SEK on top of the hire fee. If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.
If the mobile Wi-Fi device, the sim card or any mobile Wi-Fi accessories are damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from 500.00 SEK to 1500.00 SEK on top of the hire fee. If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.

 

Travel Companion Tablet - This provides 1GB data per day, as well as other useful features you may need when travelling. The fee for hiring Travel Companion Tablet is 200 SEK a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get to use the device for the duration of your rental, up to 31 days.

 

If the Travel Companion Tablet is damaged, lost or stolen, you¿ll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from 3200 SEK on top of the hire fee. If any Travel Companion Tablet accessories are damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from 25 to 120 SEK on top of the hire fee. If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.

Please note: In many countries, it is illegal to drive while using a handheld mobile phone, tablet or other communications device. It is your responsibility to drive safely and according to the laws of the country you¿re driving in.

 

Winter equipment to rent

I'm concerned about the road conditions, do you offer all-weather tyres?
Yes, if the rental location you're hiring from is in an area where it's illegal to drive without all-weather tyres at certain times of year, the vehicle will automatically be supplied with them-and the fee will be included in your rental fee or contract.

I'm going skiing, do you offer snow chains?
No, unfortunately we do not offer snow chains at this time. However all our cars come with studded winter tyres as required by law.

I have brought my own skis with me, do you rent ski racks?
Yes, some rental locations offer ski racks. You can expect to pay between 175.00 SEK and 625.00 SEK a day to rent a Ski Rack from us. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get to use the ski rack for the duration of your rental, up to 31 days.
Ski racks can't be fitted to all our vehicles, so you may need to upgrade if you need one. This may increase the price of the vehicle and any excess you have to pay.
If the ski rack is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost 1250.00 SEK on top of the hire fee. If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.
Please give us at least 24 hours notice if you want to hire a ski rack. If you need it at shorter notice, please call the Reservations team.

I've left my hands-free kit behind, do you rent them?
No, unfortunately we do not offer hands-free kits at this time.

I'm moving items, do you rent blankets?
No, unfortunately we do not offer blankets at this time.

I'm moving items, do you rent trolleys?
No, unfortunately we do not offer trolleys at this time.

Optional extras available to buy

I've left my USB charger behind, do you sell them?
No, unfortunately we do not sell USB charges at this time.

I've left my mobile charger behind, do you sell them?
No, unfortunately we do sell mobile charges at this time.

I want to charge my device in the car, do you sell car chargers?
No, unfortunately we do sell car charges at this time.

I've left my iPhone 5 cable behind, do you sell them?
No, unfortunately we do sell iPhone cables at this time.

I want to keep the vehicle for longer, what should I do?

If you want to extend the rental please contact us as soon as possible. At the latest, this should be before the end date and time on your rental agreement. Extra days will be charged at pay at location prices.

What happens if I don't extend the rental?

If you fail to extend your rental and are late returning the vehicle, we will charge you for an extra days rental plus a late return administration fee for each day or part of a day until the vehicle is returned.

the late return administration fee is 200.00 SEK.

What countries am I allowed to take the vehicle to?

Depending on the make and model of vehicle, you are only allowed to use the vehicle in the European Union and/or the relevant countries shown on our country map www.budget.se.

 

Can I buy a product to allow me to drive in other countries?

Yes, if you buy Continental Cover, you may also take our vehicle to:
Andorra, Austria, Balearics, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Channel Islands (unless you are a resident of the Channel Islands), Corsica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, San Marino, Sardinia, Sicily, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey in Europe, and Uskudar.