Anyone wishing to rent a vehicle must be at least 25 years old and have held a full, valid driving licence for at least 24 months at the start of your rental.

Yes. All drivers must bring all parts of their driving licence with them. Under the terms of our insurance, we can currently only rent to drivers whose driving licence was issued in the United Kingdom, EU, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.

If you hold a driving licence whose country of issue is different from the above, please contact us directly to discuss rental options.

Yes. You must bring your driving licence, one other form of photographic identification such as a passport or national identity card and a credit card with valid signature. 

Your rental includes VAT, comprehensive insurance, roadside recovery, and unlimited mileage.

Yes. We will require a pre-authorisation of £500 to cover the insurance excess. This must be secured by credit card upon collection of the vehicle.

You can collect your rental vehicle from MacGillivray Motors Ltd, which is a five-minute walk from the ferry terminal in Armadale or alternatively, we can meet you at the terminal itself.

Other collection points on the Isle of Skye and the nearby mainland can be arranged upon request and will incur an additional charge, which will be calculated on associated mileage and staff costs. Please contact us directly for a quote.

We are open Monday to Friday from 08:00 – 17:30. Vehicles can be collected and returned during these hours, or outwith by prior arrangement.

Yes. It is very important to us that you are happy with your rental and that you feel confident driving the vehicle. You will have the opportunity to check and agree both the interior and exterior condition of the vehicle. A member of the team will also make sure that you are familiar with the basic controls, operation and use of the vehicle before driving the vehicle.

Yes. All our rental vehicles are supplied with a full tank of fuel and should be returned with a full tank or you will be required to pay the costs of re-fuelling.

No. It is against the law to smoke in public places within the United Kingdom and the vehicle is considered a public place. Any evidence of smoking in the vehicle will result in a £100 fine.

Yes, but only if they fulfil the conditions of rental and have signed the rental agreement. We charge a fee for every additional driver of £10.00 per rental.

Yes. We can arrange to extend the rental period subject to vehicle availability, but this must be requested before the end of the original hire period to ensure continual insurance cover.

Roadside assistance is included free of charge. If you need to call for roadside assistance, you must only call us or our roadside assistance provider. Their contact details can be found inside the vehicle.

Vehicle rental includes fully comprehensive insurance. A £500 excess applies and requires to be guaranteed by credit card upon commencement of rental.

You will be responsible for the damage repair amount up to the value of the excess in respect of each and every incident involving the rental vehicle. This includes punctures, damage to wheels, wheel trims, tyres, windscreen, lost or broken keys and any damage due to negligence; the cost of damage resulting from incorrect fuel; and any damage to additional extras such as child seats and GPS devices.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you adhere to UK road safety laws and you can view these online at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving/highway-code-road-safety

You will find useful tips and advice on driving in Scotland on the Visit Scotland website here: https://www.visitscotland.com/about/practical-information/driving-in-scotland/

You are responsible for all fixed penalties, fines and charges issued during the rental period. These could include parking charges, toll charges, traffic or speeding fines, towing charges and clamping costs.

If a fine or charge is sent to us because you haven’t paid a charge or complied with the law, we will deduct the payment for the fine or charge from your credit card.

We would always advise that you return the vehicle during opening hours to MacGillivray Motors Ltd and that you are present for the end of rental vehicle inspection. If we agree for the vehicle to be returned out of hours or to another location, you will incur an additional charge which will be calculated on associated mileage and staff costs.

Reservations must be cancelled in writing, by email, no later than 7 days in advance of the start date of the rental. Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the start date of the rental will be subject to a cancellation fee of £50.00. Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the start date of the rental will be subject to the full cost of the rental being deducted.

You can fill out an online form or get in touch by telephone 01471 844361 or email us at rent@driveskye.com