GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS OF HIRE 2019/2020
If your travel dates are after 31st MARCH 2020 T&C's may vary. If not currently published please email for clarification if required
QUOTED STANDARD RENTAL RATES DO NOT INCLUDE
4WD vehicles more than 300 kilometres per day
BOND REDUCTION INSURANCE OR BOND
ONE WAY FEES
LOCATION FEES
Vehicle Condition
Vehicles must be returned with the interior cleaned and holding tanks emptied. The vehicles exterior does not require cleaning unless it is difficult to ascertain the condition of the vehicle on return. Fees will apply if the vehicle is not returned in the required condition.
INSURANCE OPTIONS
STANDARD RATE: Standard rate leaves you still to pay a Bond/Excess of AU$8000 (Debited and refunded if no claims) or options as below can be taken to reduce bond/excess. (Options are payable at the depot except All Inclusive which should be booked when reserving the vehicle)
Insurance option with Standard Rate:
Liability Reduction 1: AU$41 per day reduces Bond/Excess to AU$2500 (Debited and refunded if no claims) 50 day max charge AU$2050
Liability Reduction 2 (VIP cover): AU$47 per day reduces Excess to Nil - A security deposit of AU$500 (Credit card imprint only) taken at vehicle pick up time. 50 day max charge AU$2350.
VALUE PACKAGE - ALL INCLUSIVE - FULL INSURANCE
The Value Pack is available to travellers for AU$65.00 per day and reduces the excess to Nil on any vehicle and third party property damage; also includes VIP cover, Table and Chairs, Pre-purchased Gas Bottle, baby/booster seats (with prior request). A security deposit of AU$500 (Imprint only) is made at the time of pickup to ensure that the vehicle is returned to the agreed location, on the agreed date in clean condition - 50 Days Max Charge AU$3250
4WD ADDITIONAL COVER
Additional cover for AU$249 is available when either Liability Reduction Option 2 (VIP cover) or the Value Pack has been purchased. Coverage with this offer will protect the renter for: Accidental damage to the over-head and under-body sections of the 4WD campervan (not covered in event of a single vehicle roll over), Unlimited tyre and windscreen cover, damage to the awning/roof top tent, unlimited kilometres, Nil liability (AU$500 bond), towing and vehicle recover costs from 4WD roads where permission from Cheapa to travel on these roads has been granted.
Additional Insurance/Cover is available at the depot
Windscreen and Tyre Protection Plus Extended Roadside Assistance (WAP): AU$7 per day and capped at 25 days. This includes 1 windscreen, 2 tyres and the Extended Roadside Assistance. This value added service is not available for the Cheapa Vivid Camper.
Extended Roadside Assistance: AU$4 per day and capped at 25 days. This includes opening RV on lock out, lost key replacement up to $120, emergency towing up to 25km, jump start, flat tyre change using spare located in the RV, fuel delivery up to 20 litres.
MINIMUM HIRE PERIOD
The minimum hire period is 5 days. Minimum rental periods are subject to change during other peak periods. One way hire minimums also vary depending on locations.
ONE WAY FEES
One-way rentals are available between depot locations. A one way rental fee of AU$165 applies.
DEPOT LOCATIONS
Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Darwin, Perth, Sydney.
4WD Rental Locations
The 4WD Camper and Trailfinder Camper cannot be rented to or from the Melbourne or Sydney Branches.
General Equipment/Kitchen and Personal Kits
Each vehicle is supplied with complimentary general equipment (such as pegs and clothes line, dustpan/brush, fire extinguisher, bucket/hose and broom) and living equipment (such as cooking equipment, eating utensils).
First Aid Kits
A First Aid kit is supplied in every vehicle. If the seal is broken or the Kit is not returned the Kit becomes the property of the renter and a AU$50 fee is charged when the vehicle is returned.
Pre-purchased Gas Bottle (Included in the Value Pack)
A gas bottle is necessary for cooking in the vehicle. A full gas bottle may be pre-purchased and can be returned empty to Apollo at the completion of the hire. Fee for Cheapa 2 Berth ST: NZ$25.
EARLIEST AND LATEST PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF TIMES
Excluding Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day and Observed Australia Day. (Closed)
Motorhome pick-up and drop-off is generally available between 8am and 4.00pm, seven days a week (see Depot hours below).
BRANCH HOURS (Free Phone for all Branches 1800 777 779).
All branches are open 8am to 4.30pm. Latest pickup is 4.00pm.
Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Cairns, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney: 8am to 4.30pm. 7 days a week. Latest pickup: 4.00pm.
Darwin: 1 April - 19 December: 8am to 4.30pm. 7 days a week. Latest pickup: 4.00pm.
BRANCH CLOSED: 20 December to 31 March.
All branches are closed Christmas Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Australia Day (observed 28 January 2019) Public Holidays.
DRIVERS LICENSES
All drivers must be at least 21 years old (Max 75) and hold a full and current Australian driver's licence, or an International Driving Licence, or a licence from the country of origin with English translation. The driver's licence must have been held for at least two years and be valid for the whole length of the rental.The original driver's licence must be shown at the time of pick-up when the driver is present.
CANCELLATION FEES
If cancelled 91+ days prior to pick up the deposit is retained (with a minimum of NZ$250).
If cancelled 90 to 22 days prior to pick up: 10% of Total Rental (minimum $250).
If cancelled 21 to 7 days prior to pick up: 20% of Total Rental (minimum $250).
If cancelled less than 7 days prior to pick up: 50% of Total Rental (minimum $250).
If cancelled on day of pick up or no show: 100% of Total Rental, including any applicable fees e.g. One Way Fee (minimum $250).
There is no refund for late pick up or early return of vehicle.
Original date of pick up will be used to calculate any cancellation fees. There is no refund for late pick up or early return of vehicle. Refunds by credit card can take up to 14 working days depending on the hirer's financial institution.
BOOKING AMENDMENTS WITH FLEX RATES
A NZ$25 fee will apply to amend a flex booking. Any changes made to a flex booking will be calculated by using the higher of one of two rates, either the original Flex Rate or the Flex Rate current at the time of booking alteration.
The following are considered as a booking alteration:
Change of name
Change to pick up or drop off dates
Change of pick up or drop off branch location
Change of RV category
Change or rate scheme including special rates (If the rate scheme or RV category is changed, this is considered a new booking and cancellation fees may apply to the original booking).
If rental dates are amended within 14 days of the vehicle pick up, no refund will be made if the hire is shortened.
If the pick up or drop off rental location is amended within 14 days of vehicle pick up, a relocation fee may apply.
CHEAPA CAMPA FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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