Your Safety is very important to us. Please read the three options of insurance protection which are offered during your reservation process.
A. Third Party Waiver / Supplemental Liability Waiver (TP/SLI)
TP/SLI protects from liabilities resulting from injuries to bystanders and damages to third party property.
This policy covers:
(1) personal injuries of individuals outside the rented vehicle of up to ?150 Million or about $300,000 USD (at 500 Colones per $1.00 USD, as of 27-May-2011), and
(2) are limiting the total liability to third party property damage a Zero ($0) Deductible.
The Supplemental Liability Waiver (TP/SLI) is optional at Vamos Rent-A-Car, provided that at the time of rental, the customer can present proof of current SLI coverage in Costa Rica.
SLI coverage is mandatory in Costa Rica and if coverage cannot be validated, the acceptance of liability coverage will be a condition of rental and costs $9.95 per day.
At the time of booking request the Mandatory Third Party Waiver option to select the Third Party Waiver. The Mandatory Third Party Waiver is always included in the Basic- and Full Coverage options (see below).
B. Basic Coverage (CDW) with a Deductible of $ 975
The renter or authorized driver is responsible for any loss or damage to the rental vehicle, regardless of who is at fault. Vamos provides the renter and authorized drivers with a way to minimize or eliminate the financial responsibility for loss of, or damage to, the rental vehicle through the purchase of Collision Damage Waiver (CDW).
CDW is not insurance! It is a waiver of Vamos Rent-A-Car´s right to collect from the renter or authorized driver for the loss or damage of the rental vehicle.
The waiver limits the vehicle damage liability to a deductible of $975 USD and limits your liability in case of vehicle theft to a deductible of $975 USD. The cost for this waiver is between $14.95 and $16.95 per day depending on make and model of rented vehicle.
This waiver is optional, however if proof of alternate insurance is not provided, the renter is fully liable for 100 percent of damages and/ or theft of vehicle.
Basic Coverage includes the Third Party Waiver.
At the time of booking request the Basic Coverage (CDW) option to select CDW with a Deductible of $975 USD.
C. Full Coverage (CDW) with a Deductible of $0
Frees you from all liabilities for paying damages in case of an accident, theft, or total loss, except in case of negligence (see below). SLDW increases your protection by lowering your CDW waiver to deductible to $0; the daily rate for this insurance is between $24.95 and $29.95 per day depending on make and model of rented vehicle.
Full Coverage includes the Third Party Waiver.
At the time of booking request the Full Coverage option to select a CDW with a Deductible of $0 USD.
Credit Card Insurance Programs
We accept most credit card rent-a-car insurance policies. Many credit card rental policies insure the rented vehicle against Damage and Theft (CDW) of the rented vehicle, but may not protect against Third Party liability (SLI).
Please inquire with your credit card provider about the details of the rent-a-car insurance protection plan. If you decide to use your credit card as the provider of LDW coverage the deposit for the rented vehicle is $2000 USD.
Using an insurance program provided by some types of gold or platinum credit cards is a good advantage since these credit cards often cover small scratches, dents as well as the entire rented vehicle in case of collision or theft.
Visit the links below for more info on VISA, MasterCard and American Express Rental Auto Protection Plans. However, we suggest calling the phone number on the back of your card and inquiring about coverage details.
VISA - http://usa.visa.com/personal/cards/benefits/bft_dmg_waiver_personal.html
MasterCard - http://www.mastercard.com/us/personal/en/cardholderservices/index.html
American Express - https://www124.americanexpress.com/cards/
Coverage and Deductible Regulations
Coverage is void if
(a) the driver is not authorized by our company to operate the vehicle
(b) the driver is under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal substances
(c) the vehicle is operated in a manner that is against the laws of Costa Rica
(d) the driver cannot provide an accident report from the local authorities.
Collision Damage Waiver and Theft Protection deductibles are doubled for drivers between ages 18 to 21.