Car Rental Agreement

Owner: [Name] · Renter: [Name] · Vehicle: [Year, Make, Model, VIN] · Date: [Date]

1. Rental Period

From [Start Date/Time] to [End Date/Time]. Late return incurs a fee of [Amount] per hour/day.

2. Rental Fee

[Amount] per [day], due [in advance]. Security deposit: [Amount], refundable upon return, less any deductions for damage, excess mileage, or cleaning.

3. Mileage

Included: [Number] miles per day. Excess mileage: [Amount] per mile.

4. Fuel

Vehicle provided with [Fuel level]; Renter must return with the same level or pay a refueling fee of [Amount].

5. Insurance

[ ] Renter must provide proof of their own auto insurance covering rented vehicles. [ ] Owner's insurance covers the vehicle, and Renter is responsible for the deductible ([Amount]) in the event of an accident.

6. Renter's Requirements

Renter must be at least [Age], hold a valid driver's license, and provide it for verification before taking possession.

7. Prohibited Uses

Vehicle may not be used for [racing, towing, subletting, off-road driving, or driving outside [Territory]] without Owner's written consent.

8. Condition Report

Vehicle's condition at pickup is documented in Exhibit A (photos/notes), and Renter agrees to return it in the same condition, normal wear excepted.

Owner: ______________________ Date: ____________ Renter: ______________________ Date: ____________

*Confirming who's actually insured for what (Section 5) before handing over the keys is the single most important step in a private car rental — an accident with unclear insurance coverage between owner and renter is the most common and expensive dispute in this kind of arrangement.*