Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is Optional and includes Theft Protection (TP)
Customer is liable for full value of the Budget vehicle if Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is not taken. Purchase of CDW reduces liability in the event of an accident to the Budget vehicle to 250.00 USD or 1,000.00 USD depending on car group rented. Purchase of CDW reduces liability in the event of theft of the Budget vehicle to 2,500.00 USD for all car groups. Purchase of CDW reduces liability in the event of a turnover, rollover or flipped Budget vehicle to 2,500.00 USD for all car groups. CDW does not cover car accessories such as radio, hub caps, etc.
Note: If you require additional insurance coverage you may purchase locally to reduce/remove the insurance excess. Just ask at the Budget rental desk when you collect your car.
Global insurance coverages are always subject to change. Please verify at time of rental.
If a customer declines the CDW coverage, they will have to sign 2 vouchers of a credit card with a statement indicating that in case of collision, damages, or theft, the customer will be fully responsible for the amount of the rental vehicle, theft, third party expenses and all expenses associated to the accident or theft. If the credit card does not have the amount requested as guarantee from Budget, the client will have to accept and pay for CDW.
SLI insurance is offered at all locations in Chile, at the cost of USD 10.00 per day for all car groups and it will increase the maximum liability coverage to USD 87,000.00. PAE (Personal Accident and Effects) is offered at USD 3.00 per day, plus tax. SARA (Accessory Theft Coverage) is also offered, cost USD 4.00 per day, plus tax.
NULLBudget Chile accepts Budget Charge Cards, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard and Visa. At the time of rental, there will be a charge card hold which varies depending on the car group rented. If CDW is accepted, the charge card hold is the estimated rental charges plus 400,000 CHP or 600,000 CHP depending on car group rented. If CDW is declined, the charge card hold is the estimated rental charges plus 3,000,000 CHP.
Debit cards are not accepted.
Valid driver's license from country of residence and passport are required. International driving license is required only for countries with non-Roman alphabet. International driving license is a translation only.
Third Party Liability Coverage is up to approximately 15,000.00 USD for damage to individuals in the other vehicle involved, regardless of LDW purchase.
Public liability insurance is with in accordance of the insurance laws of the country.
Customer may inquire for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance at the time of rental.
Note: Some credit cards provide insurance coverage, with certain limitations, as a benefit of using the card to rent vehicles. The customer is advised to contact the card issuer before the rental. Any waiver must be discussed directly with the location upon arrival.
Third Party Liablility is provided by the local government.
All locations: Only one additional driver allowed. The additional driver must meet the same restrictions as the primary driver and must be present at the time of rental. No additional charge.
At this location, the minimum age is 22 for all car groups.
Specific information is not available at this time.
No Budget cars may travel outside of Chile.
For now, the Border Crossing Permit service is suspended, so it is not possible to leave the country with a rented vehicle.