Porto Vecchio Car Rental

Rental conditions apply for all additional drivers. A fee of 41.00 EUR per rental inclusive of VAT per rental applies. Only two additional driver's per rental is allowed.

To rent a vehicle, the renter must have held a full driving license for a minimum of 1 year for Mini, Economy and Compact (excl Elite) vehicles. 3 years for Intermediate & Standard vehicles (excl Standard Passenger Van) & Full size Commercial Van. 7 years for Compact Elite, Full size & Premium vehicles, Standard Passenger Van & Commercial Box Van. 10 years for Luxury vehicles. The minimum age to rent is 18 years old. All drivers under the age of 25 will be subject to an additional daily charge.

Cross border travel is not permitted. Rentals can only be driven within the territory of Corsica.

Damage Waiver (DW) reduces the liability of the renter in the event of damage to or theft of the vehicle. If DW is not included in the reservation, the renter has full liability for the vehicle. DW is available for purchase and reduces the applicable excess to zero for all cars and SUVs. For Small Cargo Vans the excess can be reduced to 250 EUR, for Medium and Intermediate Cargo Vans to 300 EUR and for Luton Cargo Vans with Tail Lift to 350 EUR.

If included in the reservation, the excess amount is 1500 EUR for Mini, Economy, Compact and Intermediate Cars and Compact SUVs. Standard vehicles, Minivans with up to 7 seats and all other SUVs have an excess of 2500 EUR. Elite, Premium and Luxury vehicles and 9-seater Passenger Vans have an excess of 3500 EUR.

Small Cargo Vans have an excess of 1500 EUR, Medium and Intermediate Cargo Vans 2500 EUR and Luton Cargo Vans with Tail Lift 3500 EUR.

Before purchasing DW it is advised to determine, if a personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If DW is declined, the renter will be required to pay these charges and seek compensation through their carrier of personal coverage. DW is not insurance.

Renters wishing to discuss or dispute any matters concerning damage to the rental vehicle may contact our damage recovery department. Please email fr.accidents@ehi.com.

One way rentals are permitted for all vehicle groups in Corsica with the exception of Compact, Intermediate,  Standard and Full size. A drop fee which is quoted at the time of reservation applies. One way rentals are not permitted between Corsica and France mainland. International one way rentals are also not permitted. 

Excess Protection (EP) is an optional coverage available only if Damage Waiver (DW) is included in the rate. EP reduces the applicable Damage Waiver excess amount to zero for all cars and SUVs. For Small Cargo Vans the excess can be reduced to 250 EUR, for Medium and Intermediate Cargo Vans to 300 EUR and for Luton Cargo Vans with Tail Lift to 350 EUR. 

If EP is not included in the reservation, it is available for purchase. Before purchasing EP it is advised to determine, if a personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If EP is declined, the renter will be required to pay these charges up to the Damage Waiver excess amount and seek compensation through their carrier of personal coverage. EP is not insurance.

If the renter does not choose to purchase an optional fuel product at the start of the rental period and does not return the vehicle with the same level of fuel as at the start of the rental period (as indicated on the Rental Agreement) the renter will be required to pay a refueling service fee calculated as the difference between the fuel level recorded on the Rental Agreement and that recorded upon the return of the vehicle multiplied by the fuel price displayed at the branch, plus a refueling charge of 15 EUR. Unused or excess fuel will not be refunded.

Where the vehicle is an electric vehicle and is returned with less charge than was provided at the start of the Rental Period (such level as indicated on the Rental Agreement Summary), a re-charging fee calculated as the kWhs needed to charge the vehicle to make up the difference between the charge level recorded on the Rental Agreement Summary and that recorded upon the return of the Vehicle multiplied by the kWh price displayed on the Rental Agreement Summary plus, an additional charge as indicated on the Rental Agreement Summary. No unused or excess charge will be refunded.

Personal Effects Coverage (PEC) is offered for an additional daily charge. PEC provides the renter and renter's passengers with insurance cover for personal effects while they travel.
In summary, the product provides cover for theft, damage or loss of baggage, electronic and mobile devices. In addition, delayed personal baggage and loss of travel documents are also covered. This is a summary only. The purchase of PEC is optional and not required to rent a car.
The coverage provided by PEC may duplicate your existing coverage and you may wish to determine if your personal coverage is adequate.
The PEC insurance coverage cannot exceed 50 days and / or a total amount of 200 EUR charged regardless of the duration of the rental period and is conditional on your compliance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement and PEC policy.

This product will be available from January 1st, 2023.

View the Insurance Product Information Document

View the Offer Letter

View the Policy Terms and Conditions

Amex, mastercard and visa accepted. Charge cards, vouchers are also accepted. Cash rentals are not allowed. Deposit: a valid credit card is always required for the deposit which will be held on the credit card until the vehicle is returned. Deposit held on credit card ranges for 950 eur to 1800 eur according to car group.

Roadside Assistance Protection (RAP) is an optional product and allows customers to waive financial responsibility for tires (excluding the rim), replacement keys costs and all recovery and call charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. RAP does not apply if there is a breach of the rental agreement. Before purchasing RAP, it is advised to determine if a personal coverage is adequate to cover these charges. If RAP is declined, the renter will be required to pay any applicable charges and seek compensation from the carrier of personal coverage.  RAP is not insurance.

For the categories Mini, Economy, Compact, Intermediate, Standard and Passenger Vans a deposit of 250 EUR is required. For Elite, Premium and Luxury Cars and Convertibles, the deposit is 1000 EUR. Cargo Vans require a deposit of 500 EUR. Cash and ‘cheques vacances’ are accepted as forms of payment but only at the end of the rental. The initial charges must be taken on a valid debit or credit card.

All drivers must present a full valid and unexpired driving license. If the driving license is written in a language and characters different to those of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licenses from countries who are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.

All renters must provide a valid identity card or passport. All drivers must have held their full license for a minimum of 1 year. All local renters must provide proof of home address in France with a utility or phone bill. Customers picking up at Charles de Gaulle Airport must provide flight itinerary or boarding pass showing arrival and departure. Local train tickets from Paris cannot be accepted.

Please note that we reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further identification checks if needed which may include an identity check with an external organization.

ATF - Franchisee operator at our Corsica South locations - Porto Vecchio and Figari Airport - Third Party Liability coverage which is included in all rentals provides unlimited cover for bodily injury and or death to third parties and up to 100,000,000.00 EUR for third party property damage.