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Cheapa Terms and Conditions 01/04/2008-31/03/2009
Conditions for Campervan & Motorhome Rental (Australia)
Valid 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009

Summary of Rental Conditions

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.

Rental Charges

Day of pick up and day of drop off are each counted as days of rental regardless of time of pick up and drop off. i.e. per Calendar day. Please contact our reservations team for rentals over 35 days.

Long Hire Discount

- 21 - 34 Days - 8% off rates
- 35 + Days - 15% off rates

These discounts do not apply to the Stress Free Component of the rental. They only appy to the daily rate.

Inclusive Rate (No Stress Package)

As an alternative to choosing an Excess Reduction option, we do offer the Upgrade Package which includes great extras such as:

- VIP Cover (NIL excess & $250 bond)
- LP Gas Refill Fee
- Vehicle Consultation Fee
- Extra Driver Fees
- Camp Chairs and Table
- 2.5% Stamp duty
- Baby or Booster Seats (on request).

The Inclusive Rate does not include the Broome Surcharge or one way surcharge.

Branches

Cheapa Campa has motorhome branches in Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Broome, Cairns, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

During the period of 01 December 2008 to 31 March 2009 the Alice Springs branch is closed on Sundays and the Broome and Darwin branches are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Branches will be closed Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday. Otherwise branches are open seven days a week, 8am to 4:30pm

Transfer

Vehicles must be collected and returned to our branches (not airports). Transfers to and from the Cheapa depot are not included in the rental price. It is the clients responsibility to get to and from the branch.

Taxes

Our rates include 10% GST. A charge of 2.5% of the total cost will be levied to cover state government taxes, duties and associated costs.
Credit Cards

Our preferred payment method is by credit card. We only accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express. Visa and Mastercard will incur an additional 1.75% surcharge on any transaction. American Express 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 five days except for one way rentals which is 7 days.

A 10 day minimum rental applies between 15 December and 5 January. 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, this ranges from 7 day up to 21 days. A one way rental fee of $220 is charged.

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.

Drivers Licence and Minimum Age

A valid, non-provisional, state or overseas drivers licence is required. If the drivers licence is not in the English language (eg German, French, Chinese etc) then an international drivers licence is also required. The drivers licence must have been held for at least two years and be valid for the whole length of the rental. The original drivers 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.

Kitchen and Personal Kits

Each vehicle is supplied with complimentary kitchen equipment (cooking equipment, eating utensil)

But bedding kits are an additional $35 per person to hire for the duration of the rental.

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.

Cheapa Welcome Pack

Each vehicle is supplied with a complimentary Cheapa Campa 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.

Child/Booster Seats

Child/Booster seats (must be pre-booked) suitable for children under 3 and up to 8 years of age can be supplied for the Motorhome Range. Cost is $20 each per rental. Child/Booster seats cannot be fitted in the Hitop Campervan, 2 berth Toilet and Shower or the Euro Tourer, Adventure Camper vehicles.

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.

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 Cheapa Campa: 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 and any other remote area. No Vehicle is permitted on the last 2 kilometres of the Lennard River Gorge Road, the Canning Stock-route, The Lost City in Litchfield Park and the Telegraph Road section of the road to Cape York.

Cheapa Campa 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 Cheapa Campa 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 a Cheapa Campa 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.

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 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 Fees

  • If cancelled 180 to 25 days prior to pick up - AU$150 Fee
  • If cancelled 24 to 7 days prior to pick up - 20% of Rental (minimum $250)
  • If cancelled less than 7 days prior to pick up - 50% of Rental
  • If cancelled on the day of pick up or no show - 100% of Rental
  • There is no refund for late pick up or early return of vehicle.

Booking Amendments

A $65 fee will apply to amend any reservation with Apollo.

If a change is made to a flex rate booking then the booking will be calculated by using either the original flex rate or the flex rate that is valid at the time of the booking change, depending on whichever rate is higher. There are no exceptions to this rule. The following situations are classified as booking alterations:

-Change of date
-Change of locations
-Change of Vehicle
-Change of Name on booking

If you decide to extend your rental by changing the drop off date by 2 days the original flex rate applies. If you extend by 3 days or more the booking change rule applies as outlined above.

If an amendment is made to the rental dates within 14 days of collection, no refund will be made if the length of hire is shortened (that is; the rental will be charged at the number of days originally booked). A relocation fee may apply if the collection or return location is amended within 14 days of vehicle pick up or if notification occurs during the hire.


Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend that clients ensure they take out the highest level of Travel Insurance.

Standard Liability

Apollo’s rental charge includes a Standard Liability of $2,700 for the Hitop and the 2 Berth Shower and toilet and $5,000 for the 3, 4, 6 and 4WD vehicles. A Bond of $2,700 or $5,000 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract. Payment of this Bond is only accepted by credit card. The $2,700 or $5,000 will be debited to the credit card account immediately.
The Standard Liability can be reduced by purchasing one of the following Reduction Options:
Reduction Option 1

A Liability of $1,200 for the 2 berth vehicles applies. This Option can be purchased by paying to Cheapa Campa $16 per day. The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is $560 – i.e. 50 days rental. With this Option a Bond of $1,200 will be collected.

A Liability of $2,500 for the 4WD, 3, 4 & 6 berth vehicle applies. This Option can be purchased by paying to Cheapa Campa $20 per day. The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is $1,000 – i.e. 50 days rental. With this Option a Bond of $2,500 will be collected.

Reduction Option 2 (VIP Cover)

A Liability of NIL for the 2 berth vehicles applies. This Option can be purchased by paying to Cheapa Campa $26 per day. The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is $910 – i.e. 50 days rental. With this Option a Bond of $250 will be collected.

A Liability of NIL for the 4WD, 3, 4 & 6 berth vehicles applies. This Option can be purchased by paying to Cheapa Campa $35 per day. The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is $1,750 – i.e. 50 days rental. With this Option a Bond of $250 will be collected.

Inclusive Package (Stress Free package)

See quote system or top of page for full details

Bond

With Reduction Option 1 and Reduction Option 2 a Bond is payable to Cheapa Campa by Credit Card only.

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.

Full Responsibility

At all times the renter is responsible for:
  • Damage caused where the terms of Rental Contract have been breached.
  • Damage caused by negligence.
  • Damage caused to the Vehicle in any way by part or total water submersion or salt water.
  • Damage caused to the Vehicle by the renter’s willful conduct.
  • Damage caused to the Vehicle when using the Vehicle in contravention of any legislation or regulation controlling vehicular traffic.
  • Damage or loss caused to any personal belongings.
  • Damage to the awning, overhead or underbody of the Vehicle.
Rates/Terms/Conditions are subject to change without notice.
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