We would rather you read this than skim it, so we have written it twice. Every clause below begins with a plain sentence explaining what it means in practice, followed by the formal term that actually binds. Nothing is buried, nothing is in six-point type, and there are no charges in here that we have not named.
These terms apply to every car rental arranged through SeyBooking.com. They sit alongside our Customer Agreement, Cancellation and Refund Policy and Privacy Policy. Where those documents and this page differ on a car rental booking, this page governs.
The short version
- No deposit and no card block. We do not pre-authorise your card and we do not hold funds. You pay when the car is delivered. The one exception is the Suzuki Hustler and XL6, which carry a €100 cash deposit handed back at return (clause 4).
- Delivery and collection are free anywhere on Mahé and Praslin, including both airports and both ferry terminals.
- Insurance is included on every vehicle. It is a collision damage waiver with an excess, and the excess for your car is confirmed in writing before you pay anything.
- Minimum age 18, with a licence held for at least twelve months. Any national licence is accepted, and no International Driving Permit is needed.
- Free cancellation, at any time. No deadline, no window, no fee. Right up to the delivery hour.
- Cars cannot travel between islands. Mahé and Praslin are booked separately.
- Beaches and unsurfaced mountain tracks are not drivable under any rental agreement in Seychelles, and driving on them removes your cover.
- We inspect the car with you at delivery and at collection. Damage charges are uncommon, itemised when they happen, and never exceed your excess.
1. Who you are contracting with, and why we exist
We arrange your car, officially licensed operators supply and insure it, and we stay accountable for all of it. One company, one number, one point of responsibility, from the moment you book to the moment you hand back the keys.
SeyBooking.com is a car rental broker. That word rather undersells the job, so here is the honest version. What we own is the standard, and the standard is the entire product.
The difference between a holiday that begins well and one that begins badly is almost never the car. It is whether somebody is genuinely standing at arrivals when your flight lands at half past eleven at night. It is whether the vehicle that turns up is the one you were promised. It is whether anybody answers the telephone on a Sunday afternoon when you are on the far side of the island. Those three things are the reason this company exists, and they are what we are paid for.
So we do not simply pass your booking to whoever is cheapest that week. We work with a small number of operators who hold full Seychelles operating licences and motor insurance, whose vehicles we see, whose maintenance we know, and who have proved over years that they turn up. Where an operator cannot meet the standard on a given day, that is our problem to solve before it ever becomes yours.
Operators we have vetted, not a marketplace
Fully licensed and insured under Seychelles law, chosen on reliability rather than price, and reviewed on how they actually perform.
Confirmed means confirmed
When we send your written confirmation the vehicle is committed to you. We would rather tell you at the point of booking that something is unavailable than surprise you at arrivals.
One number, all week
The same team from booking to return, on the island, in your time zone, including evenings and Sundays. You never chase a third party you have never met.
We carry the risk, not you
A vehicle that fails, an operator who lets us down, a flight that lands four hours late. These are ours to absorb, and absorbing them is the service.
That is the promise, and the rest of this page is the detail behind it.
The formal position. SeyBooking.com operates as a car rental broker. We arrange vehicle rental on your behalf with officially licensed Seychelles car hire operators who hold the required operating licences and motor insurance under Seychelles law. The vehicle is supplied under a rental agreement signed at handover between you and the licensed operator, and the insurance covering the vehicle is that operator’s policy.
Your booking, your price, your confirmation and your point of contact remain with SeyBooking.com for the duration of the rental. If something goes wrong, you contact us and we resolve it. We do not ask customers to negotiate directly with operators, and we do not treat a supplier problem as your problem.
2. Making a booking
A request is not yet a booking. It becomes one when we send you a written confirmation, usually the same day.
A booking request submitted through our website, by email, by telephone or by WhatsApp constitutes an offer and does not by itself create a reservation. A binding rental arrangement is created only when SeyBooking.com issues a written confirmation identifying the vehicle category, the rental period, the delivery and collection arrangements, the total price and the applicable excess.
We aim to confirm within a few hours during Seychelles business hours and we will always tell you if a vehicle is not available rather than substitute one without asking. Where a request is made at short notice, availability is confirmed before any price is treated as firm.
3. Prices, what is included, and payment
The price you are quoted is the price you pay. Insurance, delivery, collection and all taxes are already in it.
Rental rates are quoted in euro. Every car is charged per started 24-hour period from collection. On Mahé, the Celerio, Picanto, Swift, Dzire, Pegas, Fronx, Brezza and Vitara Brezza and both Hustlers normally have a two-day minimum. Their one-day checkbox requests the listed one-day price; a checked next-calendar-day return counts as one day regardless of time. Other Mahé cars have no car-specific minimum. One charged day uses the listed one-day price; from two charged days the ordinary daily rate applies. Praslin uses started 24-hour periods with a strict three-day minimum and no one-day exception. Collection and return must be on the same island. The Kia Picanto, Hyundai Grand i10, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Suzuki Fronx and Suzuki Brezza are available on both Mahé and Praslin; every other car is Mahé only. Availability and the final quote must be confirmed. The quoted price includes the vehicle, collision damage waiver insurance, unlimited mileage, all applicable Seychelles taxes and levies, and delivery and collection within the covered areas set out in clause 6.
Payment is taken at the point of delivery, by cash or by Visa or Mastercard. No payment is required at the time of booking. Where a customer specifically requests to settle in advance, we will issue an invoice, and prepayment does not alter any other term of this agreement.
| Included in every rate | Charged only if it applies |
|---|---|
| The vehicle for the full rental period Collision damage waiver insurance Unlimited mileage Delivery and collection on Mahé or Praslin All taxes and government levies Local support for the whole rental |
Damage assessed under clause 11, up to your excess Refuelling, if the car is returned with less fuel Traffic fines and their administration Late return beyond the grace period Optional extras you have asked for in writing |
For a plainer explanation of how the excess works, what the waiver does not cover and whether excess reduction is worth buying, see our guide to car rental insurance in Seychelles.
4. Deposits and card holds
There is no deposit, except €100 in cash on the Suzuki Hustler and XL6. We do not take your card details in advance and we do not freeze money on your card. This is unusual, and it is deliberate.
SeyBooking.com does not require a security deposit, does not take a pre-authorisation, and does not place a hold or block on any payment card as a condition of rental. No card details are collected at the time of booking.
Exception. The Suzuki Hustler 2WD, Suzuki Hustler 4WD and Suzuki XL6 carry a refundable security deposit of €100. It is paid in cash at handover and handed back in cash when the vehicle is returned. No card is held on these vehicles either.
This does not remove your liability for damage under clause 11. It means that liability is settled at the point it arises, against an itemised assessment, rather than by withholding your money for the duration of your holiday against damage that in the great majority of cases never occurs.
5. Who may drive
Eighteen or over, licence held at least a year, and your own national licence is all you need. Anyone else who will drive has to be on the agreement.
The minimum age to rent and drive is eighteen years. Each driver must hold a full, valid and unexpired national driving licence that was first issued not less than twelve months before the first day of the rental. A national licence is accepted in Seychelles for driving periods of up to three months.
A national driving licence from any country is accepted, whatever the alphabet or script it is written in. An International Driving Permit is not required. The driver must produce the original national licence at delivery.
Only drivers named on the signed rental agreement are authorised to drive. Additional drivers are welcome and are arranged on request. Every named driver must be present at handover with their licence and passport. A vehicle driven by a person not named on the agreement is uninsured, as set out in clause 10.
6. Delivery and collection
We bring the car to you and take it away again, free, wherever you are on the island. Pick-up and drop-off do not have to be the same place.
Delivery and collection are provided at no charge within the following areas.
| Mahé | Praslin |
|---|---|
| Seychelles International Airport, international and domestic terminals Victoria and the Inter-Island Quay Hotels, guest houses, villas and private addresses island-wide |
Praslin Island Airport Baie Sainte Anne and Amitié jetties Hotels, guest houses, villas and private addresses island-wide |
Your delivery location, collection location and times are recorded on your confirmation and need not be identical. Where delivery is at an airport or ferry terminal, our representative meets you in the arrivals area with a name board.
Please send your flight number or ferry sailing with your booking. We monitor arrivals and adjust to delays at no cost to you. If your plans change while you are travelling, a message to our WhatsApp line is enough. There is no charge for a delivery we have been told about in reasonable time.
A note about waiting. Our representative will wait for a delayed arrival, however late it runs, and there is no charge for it. All we ask in return is a message. Knowing you are two hours behind lets us keep a driver with you rather than sending them away, and it is the single most useful thing a traveller can do for us.
A rare exception. In a small number of cases a one-off delivery and return fee of €20 per rental may apply, paid in cash or by card either at delivery or at return. It is used only at our discretion and almost never: for some two-day rentals, for a delivery or return before 8:00 or after 19:00, or for an address that is unusually remote or hard to reach. If it applies to your booking, we tell you before you confirm. It is never added at the car door.
7. Your vehicle and category substitution
You book a category, and we work hard to give you the exact model. If the specific car is off the road, you get the same category or better, never worse, and never at a higher price.
Vehicles are supplied by category. We make every effort to provide the specific make and model shown on your confirmation. Where that vehicle becomes unavailable through accident damage, mechanical fault, servicing or a preceding customer’s late return, we will supply a vehicle of equivalent or superior category at no additional charge, and we will tell you before delivery rather than at it.
Where no equivalent vehicle can be supplied and you do not wish to accept an alternative, the booking is cancelled with a full refund of anything paid, and no charge of any kind applies.
8. Insurance and the excess
Every car is insured. The insurance has an excess, which is the most you can be asked to pay towards damage. You will know your exact excess in writing before you pay anything, and you can reduce it if you would rather.
Collision damage waiver insurance is included in the price of every vehicle. The waiver limits your financial liability for damage to the bodywork of the vehicle to the excess amount applicable to that vehicle, and covers the vehicle and third party liability in accordance with the operator’s policy and Seychelles motor insurance law.
The excess is the fixed maximum you may be asked to contribute towards damage, irrespective of the total repair cost. It depends on the car and on the island you collect it on, because each island has its own fleet. The figure for your car is printed in your WhatsApp booking message and stated on your written confirmation before any payment is taken. If it is not on your confirmation, ask us and we will put it in writing.
Collected on Mahé
| Cars | Excess |
|---|---|
| Toyota Rumion | €1,000 |
| Suzuki Hustler 2WD, Suzuki Hustler 4WD, Suzuki XL6 | €1,300 |
| Suzuki Celerio, Kia Picanto, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Dzire, Kia Pegas, Suzuki Fronx, Suzuki Brezza, Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Toyota Urban Cruiser | €1,800 |
| Hyundai Grand i10, Suzuki Jimny, Mini Moke, GWM Tank 300 | €3,600 |
Collected on Praslin
| Cars | Excess |
|---|---|
| Suzuki Fronx | €950 |
| Kia Picanto, Hyundai Grand i10, Toyota Urban Cruiser | €1,000 |
| Suzuki Brezza | €1,500 |
Reducing your excess
The excess above is what applies as standard, at no cost. On the Hyundai Grand i10, Suzuki Jimny, Mini Moke and GWM Tank 300 collected on Mahé there are two fixed ways to lower it, chosen when you book and charged per rental day.
| Level | Your maximum liability | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Included in every rental | €3,600 | Included |
| Reduced Lowers your excess to €2,000 | €2,000 | €10 per day |
| Full cover Nothing to pay for damage | €0 | €30 per day |
Full cover means you pay nothing towards damage to the vehicle, including the glass, tyres, wheels, underside, roof and interior that clause 9 otherwise excludes. The circumstances in clause 10 still apply: driving on sand or through salt water, any alcohol, failing to report an accident to the police, a roadside settlement or an unnamed driver void all cover, including full cover.
On every other car, excess reduction is available on request. Ask when you book and we quote it for your car and your dates, in writing, before you pay anything. It must be arranged at the time of booking rather than at handover.
Plenty of customers take no reduction and drive home perfectly happily. The people who most often take one are those planning long cross-island days, the mountain roads between Victoria and Port Glaud, or a rental running beyond a week, simply because more days on the road is more opportunity for someone else to reverse into you in a car park.
9. What the included insurance does not cover
The waiver covers the bodywork. Glass, tyres, the underside, the roof, the interior, the engine and the keys sit outside it. This is standard across Seychelles, and it is the part most people are never told.
The collision damage waiver covers damage to the bodywork of the vehicle. The following are excluded from the waiver and remain your responsibility in full, not limited to the excess.
- Glass, including the windscreen, side and rear windows and exterior mirrors
- Tyres, wheels and wheel trims
- The underside, undercarriage, sump and exhaust
- The roof and, on open vehicles, the soft top and its fittings
- The interior, upholstery, trim and internal accessories
- The engine, transmission and clutch, where damage arises from misuse
- Locks, and the loss or replacement of vehicle keys
- Personal belongings left in or stolen from the vehicle
- Towing, recovery and associated administration fees
Tyre and roadside protection covering several of the above is available on request and is quoted per day with your confirmation. On an island where kerbs are high, verges are unmade and mountain roads are steep, tyre and underside damage are the two most common claims we see.
10. Circumstances in which cover does not apply at all
A short list of things that void the insurance completely, leaving you liable for the full value of the vehicle. None of them happen by accident.
Insurance cover and any excess reduction purchased are void, and liability for the full cost of repair or replacement passes to the renter, in the following circumstances.
- An accident that was not reported to the Seychelles Police
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, at any level. Note that although the legal limit in Seychelles is 0.08%, the motor policies covering rental vehicles require the driver to be entirely free of alcohol
- Reckless driving or gross negligence
- Driving by any person not named on the signed rental agreement
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Breach of Seychelles traffic law and road regulations
- Use of the vehicle beyond the agreed rental period without authorisation
- Refuelling with the wrong type of fuel
- Theft where the vehicle was left unlocked, or with the keys in it
- Loss of the vehicle keys
- Smoking inside the vehicle, including electronic cigarettes and vaping devices
- Driving on a beach, on sand, through standing or salt water, or on unsurfaced mountain tracks and other routes not open to ordinary vehicles
The one that catches visitors. Driving or parking on sand is not permitted under any car rental agreement in Seychelles, and salt water damage to a vehicle’s underside is both expensive and uninsurable. Every beach worth visiting has hard standing or a road-side parking area within a short walk. Our team will tell you where, for any beach on either island.
11. Vehicle condition, joint inspection and damage assessment
We check the car with you at the start and again at the end, and we photograph it both times. The overwhelming majority of rentals end with a handshake and nothing else. Occasionally a car comes back damaged, and when that happens we will show you exactly what we found, what it costs, and why.
At delivery, our representative inspects the vehicle jointly with the named driver and records its condition, including existing marks and damage, in a condition record supported by photographs. The condition record forms part of the rental agreement. You are entitled to take your own photographs and we encourage it. The vehicle is released to you only once the inspection is complete and you are satisfied that the record is accurate.
At collection, the vehicle is inspected again on the same basis. Where the returning inspection identifies damage not present in the delivery condition record, SeyBooking.com reserves the right to assess that damage and to recover its cost from the renter, subject always to the limits in clause 8 and the exclusions in clause 9.
Certain categories of damage, in particular to the undercarriage, suspension, transmission or cooling system, are not apparent on visual inspection at the point of return. Where such damage is subsequently identified, we reserve the right to assess it for a period of seven days from the collection date. Any assessment raised after collection will be notified to you in writing within that period, accompanied by the delivery condition record, the collection condition record, dated photographic evidence and an itemised statement of cost.
Where a charge is raised, the following apply without exception.
- The charge will never exceed the excess stated on your confirmation, except where the damage falls within the exclusions in clause 9 or the voiding circumstances in clause 10
- The charge will be itemised, evidenced and explained before any payment is requested
- You may dispute an assessment in writing, and we will provide the underlying repair quotation
- Fair wear and tear consistent with the rental period is never charged for
- We do not charge administration fees for raising an assessment
We want to be straightforward about why this clause exists. It is not here because we expect trouble. In the ordinary run of a season it is invoked rarely. It is here because a small number of vehicles are returned with damage that somebody has to pay for, and we would rather set out in advance exactly how that is handled, with evidence and a ceiling, than leave it to a conversation at a kerbside with a flight to catch.
12. Where the vehicle may be driven
Public roads on the island you rented on. Not the other island, not the beach, not the unmade tracks.
The vehicle may be driven on the public road network of the island on which it was delivered, by drivers named on the rental agreement, for private purposes.
Vehicles may not be transported between Mahé and Praslin. Rental vehicles are not carried on the inter-island ferry service, and a booking is required separately for each island. If your itinerary covers both islands, tell us and we will arrange delivery on each so that a car is waiting when you step off the ferry. Our ferry schedule page sets out the sailings.
The vehicle may not be used for hire or reward, for driving instruction, to tow or push any vehicle or trailer, in any competition or trial, or to carry more persons than the number of fitted seat belts.
For road conditions, speed limits, fuel stations, parking and whether you need a four wheel drive, see our full guide to driving in Seychelles.
13. Fuel
Bring it back with as much fuel as it had. No refuelling fee, no full-to-empty games.
Vehicles operate on a like-for-like fuel policy. The fuel level is recorded in the condition record at delivery and the vehicle should be returned at the same level. Where it is returned with less, the difference is charged at the prevailing pump price without surcharge or service fee. We do not sell prepaid fuel and we do not operate a full-to-empty policy.
14. Extensions, early return and late return
Want to keep it longer? Tell us and we will try. Bringing it back late without telling us is the one thing that causes real trouble, because somebody else is waiting for that car.
Extensions are subject to vehicle availability and must be agreed with SeyBooking.com in advance. Where the same vehicle is not available for the extended period, we will arrange a replacement where we can. An extension taken without agreement constitutes unauthorised use of the vehicle and voids insurance cover under clause 10.
Returns are charged using the model-specific day-count rule above and your confirmed quotation. There is no automatic extra hour beyond a started 24-hour period. Any agreed extension or exception must be confirmed in writing before the return time.
Early return does not of itself generate a refund of unused days, as the vehicle has been withdrawn from availability for the booked period. Where a rental is cut short by circumstances outside your control, contact us. We deal with these case by case and we have a good record of finding something sensible.
15. Cancellation and amendment
Cancel whenever you like, free. There is no deadline and no cancellation fee, because there is nothing of yours being held in the first place.
Car rental bookings may be cancelled at any time, free of charge, up to the delivery time stated on your confirmation. There is no cancellation window, no late cancellation fee and no penalty. As no deposit or pre-authorisation is taken, there is nothing to refund and nothing to reclaim.
This is deliberate. Plans change, flights are cancelled, and a company that charges you for changing your mind is a company protecting itself at your expense. We would rather you booked with us early and confidently, knowing it costs nothing if your plans move.
All we ask is a message. If a car is no longer needed, telling us releases it for another traveller and saves a driver a wasted journey across the island. There is no charge if you forget, and there is no charge for failing to appear. We would simply rather know.
Amendments to the vehicle, dates, times or locations are made without charge subject to availability. Where an amendment changes the vehicle category or the duration, the price is adjusted accordingly and reconfirmed in writing before it takes effect. The amendment fee in our general Cancellation and Refund Policy does not apply to car rental bookings.
16. Accidents, breakdown and theft
If anything happens, call us first and the police second, and do not settle anything privately at the roadside. A private settlement cancels the insurance.
In the event of an accident, the following steps are required and are a condition of insurance cover.
- Do not move the vehicle from the scene
- Assist anyone who is injured, and call emergency services on 999 if required
- Report the accident to the Seychelles Police and obtain a report
- Contact SeyBooking.com immediately on any of our lines below, by call or WhatsApp
- Record the other party’s name, address, licence and insurance details
- Do not admit liability and do not agree any private settlement at the scene
Our lines, day or night
One main line and two company emergency lines, so you are never left listening to a ring tone. Any of them reaches a person on the island. All three take calls and WhatsApp.
In a medical or police emergency, call 999 first. Then call us.
A private settlement invalidates the insurance in its entirety and transfers the full cost of the incident to the renter. This is the single most important line on this page.
In the event of a mechanical breakdown, contact us and do not attempt repairs or arrange recovery yourself. A vehicle that fails through no fault of the renter is replaced, and the rental continues on the replacement. Where a replacement cannot be provided, unused days are refunded.
In the event of theft, report it to the police immediately, obtain a report, and notify us. Cover applies where the vehicle was locked and the keys were not left in or with it.
17. Traffic offences and fines
Your ticket, your fine. We will pass it to you with the paperwork.
The renter is responsible for all traffic offences, parking penalties, fixed notices and associated costs incurred during the rental period. Where a notice is served on the registered keeper after the rental has ended, we will forward it to you together with the identifying evidence. Speed limits are 40 km/h in built-up areas, 60 km/h on open roads, and 80 km/h on the Victoria to airport dual carriageway, with a 40 km/h limit across the whole of Praslin.
18. Liability
We take responsibility for what we arrange. We cannot take responsibility for the weather, a cancelled flight, or a road being closed.
SeyBooking.com is liable for the proper arrangement of the services it contracts to provide, and for the selection of licensed operators to fulfil them. We are not liable for loss or damage arising from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including adverse weather, flooding, landslip, road closure, industrial action, flight or ferry cancellation, or acts of government.
We are not liable for indirect or consequential loss, including missed flights, missed connections, missed excursions or loss of enjoyment, save where such loss results directly from our own failure to perform. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud, or any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Personal belongings carried in the vehicle are not insured and remain your responsibility at all times.
19. Our commitment to you
The obligations in a rental agreement should run both ways. Here are ours.
A clean, roadworthy, serviced car
Delivered on time, at the agreed place, fuelled and inspected with you.
The price we quoted
No fee introduced at handover that was not on your written confirmation.
Your excess in writing
Before you pay, not after. Ask and we will confirm it in a message you can keep.
A person, on the island, who answers
One number for the whole rental, including outside office hours.
Evidence before any charge
Photographs, both condition records and an itemised quotation, or no charge.
A replacement if it fails
Mechanical failure that is not your fault is our problem to solve, not yours.
20. Complaints, data and governing law
Any complaint should be raised with us during the rental wherever possible, as almost everything can be resolved while you are still on the island. Complaints may be sent to [email protected] and are acknowledged within two business days.
Personal data provided in connection with a rental, including driving licence and passport details required by law at handover, is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and shared with the licensed operator only to the extent required to supply the vehicle and to satisfy Seychelles motor insurance requirements.
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Seychelles, and the courts of Seychelles have jurisdiction. If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in force.
We may update these terms. The terms that apply to your rental are those published on the date your booking is confirmed, and material changes are not applied retrospectively to a confirmed booking.
Car rental terms: frequently asked questions
Do I need a credit card to rent a car in Seychelles?
No. We do not require a credit card, we do not take card details at the time of booking, and we do not place a hold or pre-authorisation on any card. You can book without a card entirely and pay on delivery in cash or by Visa or Mastercard.
Is there a security deposit?
Not on most cars. The Suzuki Hustler 2WD, Hustler 4WD and XL6 carry a €100 deposit, paid in cash at handover and handed back in cash when the car is returned. No other vehicle we rent has a security deposit. Your maximum liability for damage is the excess stated on your written confirmation, and it is only payable if damage occurs and is evidenced.
What is the excess on a hire car in Seychelles?
It depends on the car and the island you collect it on. On Mahé it is €1,300 on the Suzuki Hustler 2WD, Hustler 4WD and XL6, €1,800 on the Suzuki Celerio, Kia Picanto, Suzuki Swift, Dzire, Kia Pegas, Fronx, Brezza, Vitara Brezza and Toyota Urban Cruiser, and €3,600 on the Hyundai Grand i10, Suzuki Jimny, Mini Moke and GWM Tank 300. On Praslin it is €950 to €1,500. The figure for your car is printed in your booking message and confirmed in writing before you pay.
How much does excess reduction cost in Seychelles?
On the Hyundai Grand i10, Suzuki Jimny, Mini Moke and GWM Tank 300 collected on Mahé, €10 per day lowers the €3,600 excess to €2,000 and €30 per day buys full cover with nothing to pay for damage. On every other car, reduction is available on request and we quote it for your car when you book. It must be arranged at the time of booking rather than at handover.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Seychelles?
Eighteen, with a driving licence held for at least twelve months. There is no young driver surcharge and no upper age limit.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
No. Seychelles accepts your national driving licence from any country, in any script, including Russian, Chinese, Arabic and Greek licences. No International Driving Permit is needed. Your own licence is sufficient on its own for stays of up to three months.
Can I take the rental car from Mahé to Praslin?
No. Rental vehicles are not carried between the islands on the inter-island ferry, and each island is booked separately. Tell us your itinerary and we will have a car waiting on each island as you arrive.
Can I drive on the beach?
No. Driving or parking on sand is not permitted under any car rental agreement in Seychelles, and it voids your insurance completely. Salt water and sand damage to the underside is expensive and is not covered at any excess level. Every major beach has hard standing or roadside parking nearby.
What happens if the car is damaged?
We inspect and photograph the car with you at delivery and at collection. If damage appears that was not there at the start, we raise an itemised assessment with photographs from both inspections and the repair quotation. Any charge is capped at your excess, unless the damage falls within the listed exclusions such as tyres, glass and the undercarriage. Fair wear and tear is never charged.
Is delivery to the airport really free?
Yes, at both Seychelles International Airport and Praslin Island Airport, and at both islands’ ferry terminals, hotels and private addresses. Send us your flight number and we track the arrival.
What is the cancellation policy for car rental?
Free cancellation at any time, right up to your delivery hour. There is no cancellation window, no late fee and no penalty. Because no deposit or card pre-authorisation is taken before delivery, there is nothing to refund and nothing to reclaim. We only ask that you send us a message so the car can be released to another traveller.
What fuel policy do you use?
Like for like. The car is delivered at a recorded fuel level and should come back at the same level. Any shortfall is charged at the pump price with no service fee. We do not operate a full-to-empty policy.
Ready when you are
Automatic, insured, delivered free to your airport, ferry or hotel. No deposit, no card hold, and free cancellation at any time.
Related reading: Driving in Seychelles · Airport car rental · Fleet and prices · Customer Agreement · Cancellation and Refund Policy