Weekly rentals from $500 · Clifton, New Jersey

Terms and conditions

Clear terms.
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The rental and website terms for Montecruz Auto Rentals, in plain language. Questions about anything here? Call us at (973) 296-5167.

Rental requirements

  • Renters must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver’s license.
  • Your personal auto insurance must be primary. Any coverage provided by Montecruz is secondary or excess only. Without valid insurance, the renter is fully responsible for all damages and liabilities.
  • Only drivers listed and approved by Montecruz may operate the vehicle.
  • A refundable security deposit may be charged. It can be applied to damages, tolls, cleaning, fuel, violations, or late returns.

Reservations and rates

Reservation requests sent through this website are not confirmed until our team contacts you to confirm availability and your total. Rates shown on the website are starting prices and may change based on dates, vehicle and rental length. Your final price and terms are listed in your signed rental agreement.

Authorized use

Vehicles may not be used:

  • For any illegal activity
  • To sub-rent the vehicle or transfer possession to someone else
  • For rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft without our explicit authorization
  • While impaired by drugs or alcohol
  • Outside the permitted geographic area

Fuel policy

Return the vehicle with the same fuel level it had at pick-up. If it comes back lower, refueling is charged at the market rate plus a $25 service fee.

Mileage

Mileage allowances are listed with each vehicle. Extra miles are billed at the per mile rate shown for that vehicle.

Late returns

A 30 minute grace period applies. After that, hourly or daily rates apply. Keeping the vehicle past the agreed return time without approval may be treated as misuse of the vehicle. Need more time? Contact us before your return time.

Tolls, tickets and violations

The renter is responsible for all tolls, parking tickets and traffic violations during the rental. Unpaid tolls carry a $50 administrative fee per violation, plus the original toll amount.

Damage and loss

The renter is fully responsible for:

  • Any damage to the vehicle, regardless of fault
  • Theft or total loss
  • Diminished value
  • Loss of use, charged at the daily rental rate
  • Repair costs

Montecruz may charge full repair costs, lost revenue during repairs, and administrative fees.

Cleaning and smoking

Return the vehicle in the condition you received it. Excess dirt, stains, spills, or pet hair (unless approved in advance) may result in cleaning charges. Smoking in any vehicle carries a minimum $250 fee.

Accidents

If there is an accident, the renter must report it immediately, provide a police report, and cooperate with the insurance process. Failing to do so makes the renter fully financially responsible.

Vehicle tracking and recovery

Vehicles may use GPS tracking. Montecruz may locate, disable where legal, or recover a vehicle without notice if the agreement is violated, a payment fails, or the vehicle is at risk. All recovery costs are the renter’s responsibility.

Charges and payment

By renting, you authorize Montecruz to charge any card on file for damages, tolls, fees, violations, cleaning, loss of use, and legal or collection costs. Additional fees may include:

  • 2% late payment fee on overdue amounts
  • 1.5% monthly interest on amounts unpaid at return
  • $50 plus $5 per mile for vehicle recovery or relocation
  • $25 for checks returned for insufficient funds

Unpaid accounts may be sent to collections, and the renter is responsible for collection fees, attorney fees and court costs.

Delivery and collection

Delivery to your address and collection at the end of your rental are available on request. Choose the option when you reserve, and our team will confirm availability and any fee before your rental begins.

Liability

Montecruz complies with the Graves Amendment (49 U.S.C. § 30106). The renter agrees to indemnify and hold Montecruz harmless from claims arising from use of the vehicle, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct by Montecruz.

Website terms of use

This website is provided by Montecruz Auto Rentals for general information and to request reservations. We work to keep vehicle details, photos and prices accurate, but they may change without notice and vehicle imagery is illustrative. You agree not to misuse the website, submit false information, or interfere with its operation. Links to third party websites are provided for convenience, and we are not responsible for their content.

Privacy

How we collect, use and protect your information is explained in our Privacy Policy.

Governing law

Rentals are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey. Your signed rental agreement is the complete agreement between you and Montecruz and replaces any prior communication. This page is a summary; if anything here differs from your signed agreement, the agreement applies.

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Questions before you book?

Call (973) 296-5167 or send us a message. A real person from our Clifton team will help.