Exploring Scotland Self Drive Tour - Sanitary and Health Measures

All hotels and providers that our DMC includes in tours are approved by the Good to Go label (UK). Please see further information at the following link: https://www.visitscotland.org/news/2020/launch-of-were-good-to-go

Please note: the bed for the 3rd/4th guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed. If any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found.

Please note that due to the current global health pandemic (COVID-19), certain restaurants and buffets may be closed or places and tables may be limited. We strongly recommend that you contact the hotel for further information two days before your arrival.

Please note that due to the current global health pandemic (COVID-19), the cultural, leisure and wellness activities, as well as the outdoor swimming pools at this hotel, may be closed or limited in terms of access. We advise you to contact the hotel or the tourist office two days before your arrival.

Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process.

The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.

Car Hire: For the freedom to explore your destination at your own pace, choose to add car hire.

T&C's for car hire (Category B)  

All items/rates are subject to change at any time. All values are stated in local currency and are exclusive of tax, unless otherwise stated. All rates are VAT inclusive. Pick up and drop off at Edinburgh Airport

Included
- Third party liability included. 
- Collision damage waiver included (CDW). 
- Theft protection included (TP).
- Unlimited mileage included (UM). 
- Licensing fee and road tax included (VLF). 
- Location service charge included (LSC).

Optional Extras
To be paid locally at the Rental Station (Rates are approximate and are provided as a guide only)

- Additional driver charge - £ 15.00 per day per each additional driver.
- Personal accident insurance - £ 10.00 per day or £ 68.00 per week.
- Baby seats - £ 12.00 /day. Booster seats - £ 12.00 / day, baby / booster seats are suitable for children aged between 6 months - 11 years.
- GPS: £ 20.00 per day / £100.00 per week
- Super Cover (waivable excess) – Varies dependent on vehicle – rates start from £ 27.00 per day / £ 185.00 per week
- One way rentals - Free mainland UK drop-offs for groups B, C, D, E, F, G & J

Important Information
- Deposit - Credit Card (CDW Excess & Petrol deposit).
- Credit card at commencement of rental is mandatory – to cover all toll fees, speed cameras, parking offenses, etc. Credit Card must be in driver’s name
- Minimum age - 23 years. Drivers aged 23 or 24 may rent (Groups B, c & E only. A young driver surcharge of £36.00 per day will be applicable to drivers aged 23 & 24 years including tax, maximum charge per rental £360.00).
- Maximum age - 79 years. Clients aged 76–79 years must have additional documentation from their insurer and doctor (must provide a statement of good health from GP, must provide a statement from insurance company stating client has not been in an accident in the last 5 years, that they hold a current policy of motor insurance with them and that they are driving on a regular basis.
- Driver’s license - Must hold a current national license valid for at least 1 year or more at time of rental.
- Provisional / learner drivers or seriously endorsed license holders are not eligible to rent a car e.g. drink driving disqualification.
- Non-waivable excess - £ 1,200.00, for groups B, C, D, E, F and I; £ 1,800.00 for groups G and M.
- Fuel - 10% refueling charge applies if vehicle is not returned with a full tank.
- Traffic fines are charged directly to the client, an additional admin fee of GBP 42.00 will be applied on top of any fine by Hertz. (E.g. Parking or Speeding Tickets)
- Billing - Applicable rate on the date of pick-up will be the applied for the entire rental period.
- We cannot be held responsible for any upgrade charges or damage to vehicles under rental. Please ensure clients understand what is included and what is not included prior to travel.

Please note that the supplier won't be able to process any booking unless they have the flight details and at least 1 name per room 5 days prior to the check in. They will not book the car rental if they're missing the flight details or the accommodation if they're missing one name per room if we do not have it on time. For bookings of more than 1 room, unless the member states otherwise the supplier will book 1 car per room. If guests would like 1 car per booking, this needs to be requested via our customer service team.

Please note that for any name change the supplier needs at least 10 days notice and it will have a minimum extra charge of 50€. Any other modifications/cancellations will be 100% cost.