FAQ
My driving licence has been stolen. Can I optionally present a police report in order to be able to pick up the vehicle?
Can the car I rented be driven by anyone other than me?
In addition to the basic price of the car rental, are there any other costs?
Can I return the car later, after the time stated in the contract?
Please note that our contracts offer a 29-minute grace period. After this period has elapsed, an additional amount will be charged in 24-hour slots, according to our prevailing National Public Rates.
24-hour period between 00.00hrs and 23.59hrs.
My contract includes several additional products. When I extend the contract, does the additional value only consist of the daily price of the car?
Can I chose a specific make or model of car in advance?
Can the value of the excess be reduced to 0€?
Packs cost between €20 and €41.50 per day, for a maximum of 15 days per rental contract (28 days).Glass and wheel protection costs €8 per day, for a maximum of 15 days per rental contract.
The limitations of liability do not apply in cases of violation of the rules of use of the vehicle, wilful or negligent conduct, non-compliance with the Highway Code or whenever the situations giving rise to liability occur when the Car is not driven by the Customer or by an Authorised Driver.
What payment methods are accepted by Guerin?
Payments by cheque or cash are not accepted.
A physical credit card in the name of the main driver is always required for fuel deposits or excesses.
Can the payment / deposit be made at a different station from the pick-up location?
What is the minimum age for renting a car from Guerin?
All drivers who have held their licence for more than 1 year but are under the age of 21 may drive a Guerin vehicle, subject to payment of an additional supplement. The "Young Driver Fee" only applies to groups MI, MIA, MIE C, CA, CE E, E1, EA, EE J, J1,JA, SM, SMA, SME SC, SCA , SCE and F, FA and F1A. For commercial vehicles, the age of 21 applies.
Can I use the vehicle outside Portugal?
Yes, however, it is mandatory to add the Cross Border product to your reservation. This product allows the customer to travel outside the country with the vehicle and drive within the mainland territory of the following selected countries: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland.
Failure to purchase this option before entering a selected country and/or entering a non-authorized country will result in penalties, including the application of a fine.
This product is only available for stations in mainland Portugal. By purchasing this product, the customer may drive the vehicle in the authorized countries; however, returning the vehicle outside a station in mainland Portugal is not permitted, unless expressly authorized by Guerin or, where applicable, arranged through Guerin’s digital channels (if available).
How should I proceed if I decide to change / cancel and request a refund for my reservation?
How can I get a copy of my invoice?
How can I make a complaint?
How does Guerin protect my personal information and my credit card information online?
How will I know that my online booking has been confirmed?
How can I sign up on the Guerin website? And how can I change my password?
What are promotional codes and how can I use them?
Do I gain any advantages by renting directly from Guerin?
Where can I rent commercial vehicles?
Is a specific driving licence required to drive a commercial vehicle?
I have made a reservation through the GUERIN online portal and I want to change its terms: I wish, for example, to add two days to the rental and / or to subscribe an extra product. How should I proceed?
Please be advised that, if cancellation is not made at the minimum time mentioned, the booking costs will be charged.
Do I have a limit on the number of kilometers that I can drive during my rental?
If I want to extend my rental by 1 or more days, will the price be the same?
Is there any pick-up and drop-off service for vehicles at locations other than Guerin stations?
There is an additional charge per service, which varies according to the distance between the location and our nearest station, as follows:
Up to 20 km - €24.60
Up to 50 km - €61.50
Up to 75 km - €98.40
For this service, a 20-minute grace period is provided for both delivery and pick-up. After this grace period, we will not return to the location, and the vehicle must be collected or returned to one of our stations. If the vehicle is collected after the grace period, an additional day will be charged. This service is not available on weekends or public holidays.
It is subject to availability, and offered on weekdays between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.