Protection Packages & Deposits
This page reflects the same protection package names and deposit rules used in the booking flow and Terms page.
Current Packages
Included in your rental price — refundable deposit applies at pickup.
Excess up to the deposit amount
Deposit required (depends on vehicle group)
- Collision Damage Waiver included in every Safari quote
- Refundable security deposit at pickup — €400 / €600 / €900 / €1200 depending on the vehicle group
- Maximum excess in case of damage equals the deposit amount for the group
- Roadside assistance available for mechanical issues
- Want 0 € excess and a deposit of just €200? Add the optional Super Insurance (FDW)
Premium upgrade — maximum peace of mind.
0 € excess
Reduced deposit: €200 (refundable)
- Excess on covered damage events reduced to 0 €
- Refundable deposit drops from €400–€1200 to a flat €200 at pickup
- That €200 is held only for charges no insurance covers — traffic fines and fuel — and is returned after the vehicle comes back
- Daily price varies by vehicle group (€10 / €20 / €25) — shown at the insurance step
- Tyres, glass, mirrors, undercarriage and interior remain excluded — see Important Exclusions below
Important Exclusions
The following damage types and incidents are not covered — under either CDW or Super Insurance (FDW):
Quick FAQ
A refundable deposit applies at pickup on the included CDW. The exact amount depends on the vehicle group — €400 (Group A/B), €600 (Group C/D and Fiat 500 Cabrio), €900 (Tiguan group), or €1200 (Cabrio / 7-seats / 9-seats). The deposit is released after the vehicle is returned in the condition it was collected. Adding the optional Super Insurance (FDW) brings the deposit down to a flat €200.
On the included CDW the maximum customer excess in case of damage equals the deposit amount for the vehicle group (€400 / €600 / €900 / €1200). Selecting Super Insurance (FDW) reduces the excess to 0 €.
Super Insurance (FDW) reduces the excess on covered damage events to 0 € and lowers the refundable deposit to a flat €200. It does not change the standard exclusions: tyres, glass, mirrors, undercarriage and interior remain excluded under both CDW and FDW.
The €200 is not a damage excess — with FDW your excess on covered damage is 0 €. It is a small refundable hold for the things no motor insurance policy can cover: traffic and parking fines, missing fuel, and similar charges that only become known after the rental. If none apply, the full €200 is released after the vehicle is returned.
Contact Safari Car Rentals immediately, follow local legal reporting requirements, and provide photos and incident details as soon as possible.
Need Help Choosing a Package?
Contact us and we will help you choose the right protection level before you pay.