Terms and Conditions

Discover the essential terms and conditions for renting a car with us. Learn about our rental policies, age and license requirements, payment methods, insurance options, fuel policies, mileage limits, and additional driver guidelines. Ensure a smooth rental experience by understanding our detailed terms and conditions. Rent with confidence and clarity.

Rental Rates:

• Daily Rental rates are based on a 24 hour “rental day” starting at the time of rental. The renter will be charged for each hour and/or any part of an hour in excess of a rental day the renter keeps the vehicle, until the vehicle is returned, up to the applicable daily rate.   Late returns beyond 30 minute grace period may be subject to extra hour and/or extra day charges, in addition to any other rental charges.
• Late return – $10 US Per hour.
• Rates do not include Gasoline, puncture repair, or personal accident insurance.
• At time of rental, we require authorization hold on your credit card.
• As Forms of Payment we accept CASH, VISA, MASTERCARD, DINERS, DISCOVERY and AMERICAN EXPRESS.
• While a debit or prepaid charge card is acceptable for payment. They are NOT ACCEPTED for the credit hold required when you pick up your vehicle.
• The customer is liable for all parking and driving violations occurring during the term of rental. All parking Summons must be turned in with payment upon check-in.

Authorized Drivers:

• Drivers must be 25-70 years of age with at least two years driving experience.
• Learner drivers need not apply.
• All additional authorized drivers are required to qualify to drive the vehicle. To qualify, all additional drivers must satisfy our minimum age requirements, have a valid driver’s license. However, we only allow two (2) additional drivers per vehicle.
• All drivers MUST be present at time of rental with their drivers licenses.
• Inernational drivers MUST purchase an Antiguan Temporary drivers license to qualify driving in Antigua. This can be obtained at the time of rental from the rental agent. The Antiguan Drivers permit is at a cost of US$20.00 cash or US$21.00 on the Credit Card. 
• International Drivers Permit does not qualify renters to drive in Antigua. Renters must present drivers license from home country and purchase an Antiguan Temporary drivers permit. Permit is valid for 90 days.

Rental Return

• Early returns (before office opening) and after hour returns at the airport are available by appointment only and with flight information (Flight Number and check-in time)
• The customer is responsible for the loss of and/or any damage to tyres, rims, jack, jack-handle, and wrench.
• Vehicles returned in an excessively dirty or sandy condition will incur a US$25.00 cleaning fee. Excessive sand is defined by sand being between seats, on seats, under the mats and in console areas.
• The Customer (Driver) received the vehicle in good order and condition and will return the same together with all tires, tools, car documents, accessories and equipment in the same condition.
• Renters must return vehicle with the same amount of gas as when it was collected. If returned less renters will be charged cost of refuel.
• Renters will be charged for any damages not recorded in the Maintenance checklist.

In the event of any breach by renter of any of the terms and conditions hereof, the St. John’s Car Rental may without notice repossess the vehicle.