The contract / terms and conditions
Rental contracts are often long and complex, even in Tahiti. Be sure to read it anyway as they may hold some surprises.
You will find :
- No information regarding the number of kilometers given the small size of the island
- Not possible to take the ferry with (Tahiti-Moorea crossing chargeable / additional with insurance)
- Filling up with gasoline which is billed very expensive….
Look in particular at the conditions such as the minimum age, the price for insuring a second driver, the cost of extending the rental, etc.
Type of car
Like most rental companies in the world, you reserve one vehicle category and we can offer you another.
Namely if you book a Fiat 500, you can end up with a Fiat Panda … and it’s unpleasant so go ahead and ask for the car you reserved, even if it is to be upgraded.
In particular if you want to rent a « premium » car, check the condition and that it is almost new because the vehicles wear out quickly.
Don’t hesitate to take a look at the average types and rental prices of vehicles in Polynesia.
Insurance
Third party insurance is included basic, but be aware that there may be theft and damage in Tahiti in particular.
If you wish, choose insurance and if the rental company does not offer, do not hesitate to ask for it, they will find a solution. Similarly, vehicles can be multi-driver insured, in this case, no supplement for another driver, check carefully.
Depending on the bank card you use when paying, you may be reimbursed for the deductible in the event of a problem. You should check with your bank to be sure once there.
The deposit and the condition of the vehicle
Depending on the rental companies there are guarantees or not.
In most cases, it is not retained, but it can be if the lessor finds damage. This is why we must be vigilant about the inventory at the start of the vehicle.
The Tahitians can be ignored to make the papers and the tour of the vehicle, but watch out for their bosses who can pass behind, some could be malicious.
Before returning your vehicle
If you have a plane to take and you leave your car before: take some extra time, nothing more unpleasant than having to negotiate with the rental company when it seems that his flight will leave without us …
Ditto on the additional services that we forgot. If you have to pay for a scratch, refueling and washing the car, it’s a wasted vacation.
One simple thing: take photos when picking up the vehicle.
The price
Some on-site services are chargeable or included, such as the transfer of the vehicle to your hotel which is often free but it can be chargeable, in this case, prefer a rental company which will bring you free of charge at its agency.
We put at your disposal the average prices that we observed in Polynesia with our research, this allows you to compare with the prices that we offer.
Hotels tend to take their « commission » when you ask them for service, renters pay them accordingly to bring them contracts, but it may happen that they charge you for the service without really notifying you (20 to 30 % more expensive than directly with the rental company).
Consult our map on the home page or the list of vehicles and their average prices to find out all the prices.