Terms & Conditions

The AGREEMENT (“agreement”) is between the person signing (“Hirer”) and SUNSHINE RENTALS for the rental of the vehicle described in this agreement.

  1. I shall return the rental vehicle on the return date I selected on the booking form no later than close of business.
  2. The Hirer agrees that once the payment is processed, there will be “NO REFUND” under any circumstances.
  3. WHO MAY OPERATE THE VEHICLE – Only the “Hirer” and “authorized drivers” may use the vehicle during the period of rent. The Hirer and authorized drivers must hold a current and valid driving license.
  4. CONDITION AND RETURN OF VEHICLE
  5. Hirer acknowledges that the vehicle is in good overall condition and has those details of body damage stated in the attached Vehicle Condition Checkbook. The vehicle must be returned in that same condition with all tyres, tools, accessories and equipment to SUNSHINE RENTALS at the location, date and time specified in this agreement.
  6. The Hirer is responsible for returning the vehicle with the same level of fuel as when rented.
  7. Sunshine Rentals may repossess the vehicle at your expense without notice to you if the vehicle is abandoned or used in violation of law or of this agreement.
  8. The Hirer is still responsible for the vehicle until the final inspection of vehicle is done upon return of the vehicle.

HIRER’S RESPONSIBILITY

  1. The Hirer agrees to take good care of the vehicle while it is hired and to comply with all the provisions of the relevant traffic laws in Tonga.
  2. The Hirer is responsible for all damage to, loss of, or theft of the vehicle during the rental period resulting from any cause. The Hirer is also liable for any damage(s) caused to the hired vehicle or any other vehicle, person or property, IRRESPECTIVE OF FAULT.
  3. The vehicle shall not be used for illegal purposes or be driven by anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs or any race, speed test or contest.
  4. Smoking is prohibited inside the rental vehicle.
  5. The Hirer is responsible for keeping the rental vehicle clean and not spill any liquid that may cause awful odor/smell inside the vehicle.
  6. It is the Hirer’s choice whether to pay for rental insurance or not. If the Hirer pays for insurance, he/she will only pay the excess amount of TOP$3,000.00 if the following conditions are met during or after an accident occurs;
  7. The driver at the time of the accident is the Hirer or additional driver(s) who signed the agreement.
  8. The driver or additional driver(s) is/are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident.
  9. The driver or additional driver(s) has a valid driving license.

If the Hirer or additional driver(s) does not meet the above conditions, they MUST pay the damage amount/vehicle value in full, even if the vehicle is in a written-off state or beyond repair.

PAYMENT & CHARGES

  1. The Hirer/Additional driver shall pay these fines if the following occur:
  2. FOR CARS (ALL CARS CAT) – AFTER ONE HOUR, A LATE FEE OF $30 IS CHARGED PER LATE HOUR
  3. FOR TRUCKS, SUV’S, 4WD’S SHUTTLES (BIGGER VEHICLE CAT) A LATE FEE OF $50 IS CHARGED PER LATE HOUR.
  4. $50TOP for on-road-costs for delivery of a replacement vehicle, if cause of fault is due to negligence of hirer also including delivery of replacement keys.
  5. $50TOP each way for airport delivery (pick up & drop off).
  6. $80TOP for cleaning fee if vehicle is returned with excessive spill marks or stain or heavy mud and dirt stains.
  7. $2,000.00TOP will be charged for remote-key replacements if the hirer lost the key of the vehicle.

I accept the above conditions:

I agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement. I accept to pay any amounts due under this agreement whether by cash or card.