This document contains a brief summary of our rental conditions. The full details of our rental contract do apply. Rates
quoted are in Australian dollars.
Rentals are charged per calendar day.
Standard Rates - When a rental moves from one rate season into the next, the calculation is based on both rates.
Flex Rates - The flex rate that is available at the time of booking for the first rental day determines the daily rental rate for the entire rental period up to the 35th day. All rental days from the 36th day on are counted as a new booking and the flex rate that applies for the 36th day will be used from then on, the flex rate that applies for the 71st rental day will be used from then, etc.
An Early Bird Discount of 5% off Standard Rental Rates will apply to rentals that commence 180 days after the date of booking .
This offer does not apply to the inclusive component. The Early Bird discount can be combined with long term discounts.
Apollos rental charge includes a Standard Liability of $7,500. The bond will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract. Payment of this Bond is only accepted by credit card. The amount above will be debited to the credit card account immediately.
The Standard Liability can be reduced by purchasing one of the following Reduction Options:
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Vehicle
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Cost per day
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Excess reduced to:
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Bond reduced to:
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All Campervans
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$38 (max $1,900)
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$0
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$250
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Inclusive Rate (Stress Free Package)
As an alternative to choosing an Excess Reduction option, we do offer the Upgrade Package for an extra $53 per day which includes great extras such as:
- VIP cover
- Unlimited Kilometres
- One Way Rental Fee
- 10% GST
- 3% Administration Fee/Taxes
- Bedding Kit
- Kitchen Kit
- LP Gas Refill Fee
- Apollo Welcome Pack
- Pre-hire Cleaning Fees
- Vehicle Consultation Fee
- 24 Hour Roadside Assistance
- Extra Driver Fees
- Camp Chairs and Table
- Maps and Camp Ground Guides
- Baby or Booster Seats (on request).
The Inclusive Rate does not include the Broome Surcharge.
The maximum amount payable per rental segment for an Inclusive Rate is $2,100 Net – i.e. 50 days rental.
Transfer
Vehicles must be collected and returned to our branches (not airports). Transfers to and from the Apollo depot are not
included in the rental price. It is the client’s responsibility to get to and from the branch.
Administration Fees/Taxes
Our rates include 10% GST.
The administration fees, state government taxes, vehicle registation recovery, duties and associated costs will be 3% of the total cost of the rental.
Credit Cards
We only accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club. Visa and Mastercard will incur an additional 2% surcharge on any transaction. American Express and Diners Club will incur an additional 4.5% surcharge fee on any transaction (including the Bond).
Exchange Rate / Currency Variations
All credit card transactions are conducted in Australian dollars. Due to exchange rate fluctuations there could be some
variance in the amount refunded compared to the amount initially charged. We do not accept any liability for variances up or down. Refunds by credit card can take up to 15 working days depending on the renter’s Financial Institution.
Rental Duration
The minimum rental for all vehicles is 7 days.
A 10 day minimum rental period applies between 15 December 2009 and 5 January 2010. During Bathurst and Phillip Island Races a 10 day minimum rental period applies from East Coast Branches.
Minimum rental periods are subject to change during peak periods.
One Way Rentals
A one way rental has a minimum rental period of at least seven days.
One way rentals are available subject to the minimum rental periods applicable between each city. A one way rental fee of $250 is charged for rentals 20 days or less per segment. The minimum hire between one way locations can vary from 7 days up to 21 day minium for example Brisbane to Broome.
Driver’s Licence and Minimum Age
A valid, non-provisional, state or overseas driver’s licence is required. If the driver’s licence is not in the English
language (eg German, French, Chinese etc) then an accredited English translation will be accepted in lieu of an international driving permit.
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 time of pick-up when the driver is present. The minimum age to drive the vehicle is 21 years and the maximum age is 75 years. If over the age of 75 years a Doctors Certificate advising that the client is fit to drive is required to be presented at time of pick up.
Kitchen and Personal Kits
Each vehicle is supplied with complimentary living equipment (such as bedding, cooking equipment, eating utensils, bath and
tea towels).
Maps and Campground Guides
Each vehicle is supplied with a complimentary Road Atlas as well as campground guides.
Vehicle Consultation
On pick up of the vehicle our staff will provide a vehicle consultation. This includes explaining all the
interior and exterior features of the vehicle as well as driving tips. This is a standard charge of $100 for all standard rates, and is included in the flex rates.
Apollo Welcome Pack
Each vehicle is supplied with a complimentary Apollo Pack for the first night. The pack contains, matches, mini shampoo and
conditioner, dishwashing liquid, sponge, soap, salt and pepper, coffee, tea and sugar satchels.
L.P Gas Refill Service Fee
The gas bottle(s) is supplied full. A service fee is payable on pickup of the vehicle:
$20 - Hitop Campervan/Euro Tourer/Adventure Camper
$35 - 3,4 and 6 Berth Campervans
The gas bottle can be returned empty to Apollo at the completion of the rental. The fee applies for each part of a multiple rental.
Additional Items -
- Linen and Bedding Kits - $35 per person per rental. Includes 1 x towel, pillowcase, sleeping bag, bed sheet.
- Extra Driver Fee - $3 per day, per driver, per rental.
- Camp Chairs - $15 each per rental.
- Camp Table - $20 per rental.
- GPS - $10 per day up to a maximum of $90 per hire.
- Heater/Fan - $15 per rental
- Baby Seats - Two baby seat (must be pre-booked) suitable for children 6 months to 3 years of age can be fitted to the Campervan range. Cost is
$20 per rental. Baby seats cannot be fitted in the Hitop Campervan, Euro Tourer and Adventure Camper vehicles.
- Booster Seats - Booster seats (must be pre-booked) suitable for children between 3 and 8 years of age can be supplied for the Campervan Range.
Cost is $20 each per rental. Booster seats cannot be fitted in the Hitop Campervan, Euro Tourer and Adventure Camper vehicles.
- Satellite Phone - $20 per day plus call charges.
- 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 $50 fee is charged when the vehicle is returned.
Multiple Rentals
Consecutive rentals can be combined to qualify for a long-term discount rate. Australia and Zealand rentals can also be combined for long-term discounts providing travel is within a 3 month period. If drop off
of a vehicle and pick up of a new vehicle occurs on the same day then a day each will be charged per respective vehicle. Multiple rentals are treated as separate rentals under the one way fee and minimum rental period conditions.
Broome Rentals
An additional charge of $750 applies to all rentals picking up or dropping off in Broome. This is in addition to the one
way fee if applicable. Only the Hitop Campervan and 4wd Adventure Camper are available to be rented to and from the Broome branch.
Hobart Rentals
The 4wd Adventure Camper cannot be rented to or from the Hobart branch.
Ferry Reservations
Ferry reservations can be difficult to manage during the high season. We recommend that a reservation is made for a 7.3m vehicle on the ferry, irrespective as to the size of the campervan reserved, to avoid complications due to possible upgrades.
Travel Restrictions
Two Wheel Drive Vehicles can only be driven on sealed/bitumen roads or well maintained access roads less than 500 metres
long to recognised campgrounds.
Four Wheel Drive Vehicles can also be driven on recognized unsealed tracks but may only travel to the following remote areas with the express written permission of Apollo:
- Any Islands
- Tasmania
- Simpson Desert
- Gunbarrel Highway
- Cape York (North of Daintree River)
- Oodnadatta Track
- Birdsville Track
- Tanami Track
- Gibb River Road
- Kalumburu Road
- Warburton road
- Strzelecki Track
- Cape Leveque
- Bungle and Bungles
- Plenty Highway
- Any other remote area
No Vehicle is permitted to travel on the:
- Canning Stock-route
- Lost City in Litchfield Park
- to Cape York between the months of December to May
- Old Telegraph Road section of the road to Cape York
- The last 2 kilometres of the Lennard River Gorge road
Apollo reserves the right at its sole discretion to restrict vehicle movements in certain areas due to adverse road or
weather conditions.
Change of Drop Off Destination
If the renter wishes to change the drop off destination after the rental has commenced, they first must obtain authorisation
from the Apollo Head Office. Subject to the change being approved, an additional charge of $700 will be charged.
Rental Extension
If the customer wishes to extend the rental whilst on hire, they must first obtain authorisation from Reservations. This is
subject to availability. The extra cost of an extended rental must be paid by credit card over the telephone or at an Apollo Branch immediately on confirmation of the rental extension. The additional days will be at the Gross Rate available at the time of the extension. Failure to obtain authorisation will result in the renter being charged double the daily gross rental rate.
Change Of Vehicle
Should the vehicle booked be unavailable through unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to substitute an alternative
vehicle without prior notification and at no extra cost. This shall not constitute a breach of contract and does not
entitle the renter to a refund.
Repairs
Although Apollo has late model vehicles, it may happen that small repairs are required. Repairs up to $100 may be affected without authorisation and will be reimbursed unless the damage is caused by the renter. For amounts over $100, Apollo will need to be informed in advance. All vehicles are enrolled in the Australian Automobile Association and 24hr emergency roadside assistance is available.
Traffic Infringements
Apollo reserves the right to charge the renter for any speeding or parking fines, traffic infringements or road toll fines. An additional adminstration fee of $75 per fine will apply to cover the costs of processing.
Change of Vehicle
Should the vehicle booked be unavailable through unforeseen circumstances, Apollo reserves the right to substitute am altervative vehicle without prior notification and at no extra cost. This shall not constitute a breach of contract and does not entitle the renter to a refund.
Vehicle Category
Vehicles cannot be requested by make or model, only by vehicle category.
Voluntary Downgrade
Should the renter decide to take a lesser vehicle than booked within 14 days of pick up or during the rental then they will not be entitled to any refund.
Limit of Liability
In the event of no alternative vehicle being available to the renter our liability is limited to a refund of the hire charge
or in the case of mechanical failure (unless caused by the renter) the remainder of the hire period.
Important
We reserve the right to refuse any rental at our discretion.
Animals
No animals are permitted in our vehicles, excluding guide dogs.
Cancellation and Amendments
In the case of cancelling your reservation, the deposit is Non Refundable. In addition there is a $100 cancellation fee. A No Show is considered as a cancellation.
Amendments are charged at a rate of $50 per change. This applies but is not limited to changing the client name, vehicle type, reducing the number of rental days, changing the pickup dates or locations. No refund given on the initial deposit paid.
If an amendment is made to the rental whereby the length of hire is shortened, no refund will be given on the initial deposit amount. In addition, if an amendment is made inside 14 days of pick up, the rental will be charged at the number of days originally booked.
Where the hire is being extended, the amendment fee will not apply.
Please note that amendments may result in the daily rental rate to be recalculated at the rate applicable on the date of the amendment for the entire rental period.
We strongly recommend that clients ensure they take out the highest level of Travel Insurance.
The vehicle has third party insurance cover. It is likely that any other vehicle involved in an accident also has third party insurance cover. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, the renter may be entitled to claim for their personal injury against the third party insurance of the party responsible for the accident. The extent of such third party insurance varies in different States and Territories and Apollo strongly recommends that all passengers take out their own Personal Injury Travel Insurance.
The vehicle is insured for damage to it or damage to the property of a third party. However the renter is responsible up to the amount of the applicable Liability for the cost of such damage to third party property, or to the rented vehicle. The renter is also responsible for the cost of demurrage for the period the vehicle is unavailable due to repairs. The Liability applies in respect of each claim, not per rental. In addition to the Liability an administration fee of $75 will be charged per claim.
The Liability is applicable regardless of who is a fault and must be paid at the time the accident is reported to Apollo, not at the completion of the rental Period.
For security purposes, only a credit card can be used to provide a bond. The credit card holder must be present and able to sign for the Bond upon vehicle collection. The credit card holder is jointly and severally liable for any damages to the rental vehicle.
The Bond is fully refundable when the vehicle is returned to the correct location on time, is full of fuel and all other terms of the Rental Contract have been complied with. If there is damage to the vehicle on its return, the Bond will be used to cover the cost of such damage up to the amount of the relevant Liability. However, if the terms of the Rental Contract are breached and the Bond is insufficient to cover the damage then any extra cost will be charged.