Own Contribution, or Deposit

Last update: 13/10/2020

Own Contribution, or Deposit

Own contribution is the amount to which the lessee is responsible for any damage to the car. Blocking a certain amount on the driver’s credit card is a standard procedure used by all car rentals.

The amount of own contribution depends primarily on the vehicle class. It is determined in advance, you will learn it already at the car reservation stage. Money is blocked on the card upon collecting the vehicle. It may take up to 7 business days till the blocked deposit is returned.

You can also purchase Full Security to minimise the costs associated with possible repairs of the rented vehicle.

This article was created with the help of AI. The advice and suggestions contained in this and related articles are provided for information and guidance purposes only and shall not form the basis of any claims against eSky.co.uk.

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