Our current rates include: maintenance, oil, VAT (value added tax), insurance and unlimited mileage.
An additional collision damage waiver (AEDW) can be obtained to reduce the excess.
The insurance excludes glass breakage / sandblasts and damage to tyres - except with FEC.
Odyssey Car Hire cannot be held liable, injuries, personal damage and/or loss.
The rental is payable in advance. We accept Visa, Master, American Express and Diners Club credit cards.
These are especially convenient for the security of the excess amount which must be produced.
Rates are calculated from time of pick-up to the time of drop-off.
Rental extension can be made subject to availability.
Vehicles are hired subject to our standard rental agreement.
We reserve the right o substitute a vehicle type with a similar type should vehicles reserved, not be
available at time of hire.
A valid unendorsed driver's license and passport must be produced by the driver / hirer.
Vehicles may not be taken beyond the borders of Namibia without prior permission.
Excess Explanation:
Option 1: FULL EXCESS
Odyssey Car Hire obtains an authorisation code for a certain amount (as per rate sheet) on the customers credit
card. The customer checks the vehicle together with a representative of Odyssey Car Hire, and then signs a form
which indicates the current condition of the vehicle.
Upon return, the vehicle is first cleaned and then checked for any damage. If the vehicle is returned in the
same condition that it was in when it was handed over to the client, the authorisation is destroyed in the
presence of the client.
Any damage (body harm), up to the authorised amount, caused to the vehicle, will be quoted for and deducted
from the clients credit card by use of the authorisation code obtained.
Option 2: REDUCED EXCESS
Odyssey Car Hire obtains an authorisation code for a certain amount (as per rate sheet) on the customers credit
card, and the client pays an additional amount per day (as per rate sheet) to reduce the full excess amount.
The customer checks the vehicle together with a representative of Odyssey Car Hire, and then signs a form
which indicates the current condition of the vehicle.
Upon return, the vehicle is first cleaned and then checked for any damage. If the vehicle is returned in the
same condition that it was in when it was handed over to the client, the authorisation is destroyed in the
presence of the client.
Any damage (body harm), up to the authorised amount, caused to the vehicle, will be quoted for and deducted
from the clients credit card by use of the authorisation code obtained.
Option 3: FULL EXCESS COVER (ZERO EXCESS)
Odyssey Car Hire does not obtain a deposit from the client. The customer pays an additional amount per day
(as per rate sheet), which fully insures the vehicle. This includes: tyres, windscreen and glass damage.
Note that the insurance does not cover any damage caused by negligence e.g.
driving through water (fresh or salt)
driving along the beach or through salt pans
driving under the influence of alcohol or any other drug
any malicious driving / behaviour.
Driving on Namibian roads:
As lovely as the self-drive tour might be, as dangerous are our streets/roads if you are not used to them. The
experience you might have gained through driving in Europe does very seldom apply to the Namibian roads.
Most of the accidents that happen on Namibian roads are caused by driving too fast. The speed-limit on
gravel roads of 60-70 km/h should never be exceeded.
Please act according to the road-signs, especially those that mark sharp turns, where the speed should be
reduced drastically.
On dusty roads, the lights of the vehicle should be switched on so that oncoming traffic can see you.
If a vehicle should come towards you, please go as far left as possible and slow down.
Tyre pressure is very important and should be checked regularly.
Unless unavoidable, you should not drive after sunset. Please watch out for animals crossing the road.
The gravel roads are extremely slippery after rain. Never drive through flowing rivers.
Watch out for places where water has damaged the surface of the road.
The vehicle should always be driven with both hands on the steering-wheel.
Weather: Typical semi-desert. During the day it is quite hot - at night it cools down. In general the
winter days are pleasant, but at night the temperatures drop to below 0 degrees Centigrade. At the coast,
the mornings and the evenings are cool and misty. The rainy season falls between October and April - the
showers normally do not last for longer than half an hour. The rest of the year is cloudless and dry.
Credit Cards: Master and Visa Cards are widely accepted, American Express and Diners Cards might be
refused in some places. ODYSSEY CAR HIRE accepts all the above - mentioned credit cards.
Currency: The South African Rand and the Namibia Dollar are accepted country-wide. (R1 = N$1)
Customs: Overseas visitors are allowed to bring 1 litre of spirit, 2 litres of wine, 300ml of perfume,
400 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 250g of tobacco into Namibia.
Fuel: Every town has fuel, therefore it is not necessary to carry jerry cans. ±N$3.90/ et
Water: The water in the hotels and rest-camps is drinkable.
Electricity: 220/240 Volts are being used in the whole country. At some places electricity is supplied
by a generator.
Language: The national language is English, but German and Afrikaans is spoken in most places.
Safety: Nothing should be left visible and / or unattended in your vehicle.
Tips: 10% of the total bill is usual as a tip for satisfied service.
