These terms apply to bookings arranged through MASAFA DRIVE. The confirmed quotation and signed rental agreement may include vehicle-specific conditions. Where a specific written condition differs, the confirmed quotation and signed agreement apply.
1. Eligibility and documents
- Minimum rental age is 18. Drivers aged 18–21 inclusive pay a young-driver fee of OMR 25 per booking.
- Every driver must present an original valid driving licence and valid passport or identification document at collection.
- Clear document copies may be requested before arrival. An international driving permit may be required depending on the issuing country and insurance conditions.
- Only drivers named in the rental agreement may drive the vehicle.
2. Rates, payment and confirmation
- Displayed and confirmed rates include VAT.
- A 10% advance payment confirms the booking. It is deducted fully from the rental total and is not an additional fee.
- The remaining 90% is payable at vehicle collection.
- Accepted methods may include cash, credit or debit card, bank transfer, PayPal and Binance, as agreed before collection.
3. Refundable security deposit
- Standard vehicles require no deposit from a driver holding a valid Omani driving licence.
- Without an Omani licence, a refundable OMR 60 deposit is held for possible traffic fines.
- Luxury vehicles require a refundable OMR 200 deposit.
- Deposits are released within 30 days after return, less confirmed fines, damage, missing items or other outstanding charges.
4. Vehicle category and substitution
- A booking confirms a vehicle category, not a specific model, colour or brand unless confirmed in writing. Website images are illustrative.
- If the confirmed vehicle becomes unavailable, we may provide an equivalent or higher category at no additional rental charge.
- If no suitable alternative is available, all amounts paid will be refunded. Refusal of a suitable equivalent or free upgrade is treated as customer cancellation.
5. Mileage
- The standard allowance is 200 km per rental day.
- Economy, sedan and SUV excess mileage: OMR 0.050 per km.
- 4x4 and 7-seater excess mileage: OMR 0.100 per km.
- Luxury vehicles are generally supplied with unlimited mileage; the confirmed quotation states the final allowance.
6. Fuel
Fuel is supplied and returned on a same-to-same basis. A shortage is charged at the actual difference only, without an additional service fee. Unused excess fuel is not refundable.
7. Delivery, collection and return
- Rentals of 3 days or more include free delivery and collection within Muscat and at Muscat International Airport.
- For shorter rentals, the mobile handover location and any delivery charge are confirmed in the written quotation.
- Airport handover uses Meet & Greet, normally at Gate C in the Arrivals Area. Final representative and meeting details are shared before arrival.
- The vehicle must never be left unattended at return. Responsibility continues until the assigned representative receives and inspects it.
8. Late return
- One hour is allowed without charge.
- After the grace period: economy and sedan OMR 1/hour; SUV OMR 1.5/hour; 4x4 and 7-seater OMR 3/hour; luxury OMR 5/hour.
- At 6 hours of delay, one full additional rental day is charged instead of hourly charges.
9. Extension, early return and no-show
- Extensions require prior approval and payment before the original return time, subject to availability.
- No refund is due for unused days after early return.
- Failure to attend without notice is treated as customer cancellation. A verified flight delay is not a no-show when flight details and updates are supplied promptly.
10. Accidents, damage and prohibited use
- We must be informed immediately and an official police report is mandatory for every accident. Without it, the customer may be liable for the full loss.
- Unauthorised drivers, racing, driving under the influence, deliberate misuse and use outside the agreed territory are prohibited and may void coverage.
- Off-road use is prohibited unless the vehicle and written agreement specifically permit it.
- Lost keys or documents, and tyres damaged through misuse, are charged at actual repair or replacement cost.
- Pets are not permitted. Smoking incurs an OMR 25 cleaning charge.
11. Fines and roadside assistance
- The customer pays the actual value of traffic fines incurred during the rental; no separate administration fee is added.
- Roadside assistance within Muscat is included. Assistance outside Muscat costs OMR 50 per request.
- Mechanical faults not caused by misuse remain our responsibility. Fuel delivery, lost keys and damage caused by the customer are charged at actual cost.
12. Cross-border travel
- Cross-border travel is permitted to the UAE only with prior written approval and issued insurance documents.
- UAE insurance costs OMR 39 per approved booking and covers the confirmed rental period.
- Travel to any other country is not permitted.