This document contains a summary of some of the Rental Conditions. For full detailed Conditions refer to the Rental Agreement on pick-up. Rates quoted are in Australian dollars.
(allow 1 hour for collection)
| Location | Dates | Hours |
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Cairns Brisbane Sydney Melbourne | Year Round |
Monday - Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm |
All Hippie Branches are closed Christmas Day (25 December), New Years Day (1 January) & Good Friday (22 April)
Please note that the Budget model is not available in Melbourne.
The Standard Daily Rate is in Australian Dollars and includes 10% GST (Good & Services Tax).
Long Term Discounts apply to the standard daily rate as follows:
21-34 days - 8%
35-49 days - 15%
50+ days - 17.5%
The Stress Free Package is strongly recommended for total peace of mind and is payable per day in addition to the standard daily rental rate as follows:
Stress Free Package Inclusions:
The Stress Free Package does not include the one way rental fee if applicable.
* Liability depends on the age of the youngest driver. Please refer to the section Standard Liability.
Rates include 10% GST. A charge of 3% of the total cost which is will be levied to cover administration fees, state government taxes, vehicles registration recovery, duties and associated costs.
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 retner may be entitled to cliam 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 Hippie strongly recommends that all passengers take out their own Personal Injury Travel Insurance. If the renter is responsible for the accident the Vehicles third party insurance should cover the renter for the liability except where the renter has committed a breach of the Vehicles third party insurance, eg drink driving.
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 Liability is in respect of each claim, not per rental. In additional to the Liability an administration fee of AU$75 will be charged per claim.
The Liability is applicable regardless of who is at fault and must be apid at the time the accident is reported to Hippie Campers, not at the completion of the rental period. Hippie Campers reserves the right to charge the renter for any vehicle damage including Third Party property damage not reported on return of the vehicle.
Hippies rental charge includes a standard Liability of AU$2,500 for drivers aged 21 to 75 years.
A Bond of AU$2,500 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract. Payment of this Bond is only accepted by credit card. The listed amount will be debited to the credit card immediately. An administration fee equal to the merchant surcharge applies.
Hippies rental charge includes a standard Liability of AU$3,500 for drivers aged 18 to 20 years.
A Bond of AU$3,500 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract. Payment of this Bond is only accepted by credit card. The listed amount will be debited to the credit card immediately. An administration fee equal to the merchant surcharge applies.
The Standard Liability can be reduced by purchasing one of the following Liability Reduction Options (LRO):
Liability of AU$1,200 applies for Hippie vehicles for drivers aged between 21 & 75 years.
This option can be purchased by paying to Hippie AU$12 per day. The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is AU$600 ie 50 days rental.
A Bond of AU$1,200 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract. Payment of this Bond is only accepted by credit card. The AU$1,200 will be debited to the credit card account immediately. An administration fee equal to the merchant surcharge applies.
Liability of AU$1,200 applies for Hippie vehicles for drivers aged between 18 & 20 years.
This option can be purchased by paying to Hippie AU$22 per day. The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is AU$1,100 ie 50 days rental.
A Bond of AU$1,200 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract. Payment of this Bond is only accepted by credit card. The AU$1,200 will be debited to the credit card account immediately. An administration fee equal to the merchant surcharge applies.
An AU$100 Liability applies. This option can be purchased by paying to Hippie AU$20 per day. The maximum amount payable for this opotion per rental is AU$1,000 ie 50 days rental.
A Bond of AU$100 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract. Payment of this Bond is only accepted by credit card. The AU$1,200 will be debited to the credit card account immediately. An administration fee equal to the merchant surcharge applies.
An AU$250 Liability applies. This option can be purchased by paying to Hippie AU$30 per day. The maximum amount payable for this opotion per rental is AU$1,500 ie 50 days rental.
A Bond of AU$250 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract. Payment of this Bond is only accepted by credit card. The AU$1,200 will be debited to the credit card account immediately. An administration fee equal to the merchant surcharge applies.
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 serverally liable for any damage 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 the 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.
At all times the renter is responsible for:
Vehicles must be collected and returned to the Hippie Branches (not airports). Transfers to and from the Hippie Depot are not included in the rental price. It is the renters responsibility to get to and from the branch.
At time of pick up at the depot the accepted form of payment is Credit Card, Debit Card or EFTPOS for rental charges or additional products. The accepted credit cards are Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Diners Club. No cash payments will be accepted under any circumstance.
NOTE: A credit card is required at all times for the Vehicle Security Deposit.
Any transaction made by credit card will incur an additional surcharge as follows - Visa & MasterCard 2%, American Express & Diners Club 4.5%.
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. Hippie Camper does not accept any liability for variances up or down. Refunds by credit card can take up to 15 working days depending on the renters Financial Institution.
The minimum rental for all vehicles is 10 days.
A one way rental fee of $200 is charged for rental segments less than 21 days.
A current and full vehicle drivers licence is required. If the drivers licence is not in the English language then an international drivers licence is also recommended. An accredited English translation will be accepted in lieu of an international driving permit. The drivers licence must have been held for a 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.
Drivers must be 18 years of age or over. For drivers 75 years of age or over, a current medical certificate stating that the customer is fit to drive for the duration of the hire is required upon vehicle collection.
Each vehicle is supplied with complimentary living equipment such as bedding, cooking equipment, eating utensils, bath and tea towels.
Each vehicle is supplied with a complimentary Road Atlas and campground guides.
On pick up of the vehicle the Hippie Staff will provide a complimentary vehicle consultation. This includes an explanation of all the interior and exterior features of the vehicle as well as driving tips.
Each vehicle is supplied with a complimentary Hippie Camper Pack for the first night. The pack contains matches, mini shampoo and conditioner, dishwashing liquid, sponge, soap, salt and pepper, coffee, tea and sugar sachets.
The gas bottle(s) is supplied full. A service fee of AU$25 is payable on pick up of the vehicle. The gas canister can be returned empty to Hippie Camper at the completion of the rental.
Baby or Booster Seats cannot be fitted into the Hippie Camper.
Consecutive Rentals can be combined to qualify for a long term discount rate. Rentals in Australia and New Zealand can be combined to obtain a long term discount rate, 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.
The Hippie Camper can only be driven on sealed/bitument roads or well mainted access raods less than 5 kilometres long to recognised campgrounds.
The Hippie Camper is not allowed to travel in Tasmania, Northern Territory or Western Australia.
Hippie reserves the right at its sole discretion to restrict vehicle movements in certain areas due to adverse road or weather conditions, and the distance to nominated destinations in relation to the length of the rental period.
If the renter wishes to change the drop off destination after the rental has commenced, they first must obtain authorisaion from the Hippie Camper Head Office. Subject to the change being approved, a minimum additional charge of AU$500 will apply.
If the customer wishes to extend the rental whilst on hire, they must first obtain authorisation from Hippie Reservations who will advise of the additional costs. Rental extensions is subject to fleet availabililty. The extra cost of an extended rental must be paid by credit card over the telephone or at an Hippie Branch immediately on confirmation of the rental extension.
Failure to obtain authorisation will result in the renter being charged double the daily gross rental rate.
Although Hippie Camper run late modes, it may happen that small repairs are required. Repairs of up to AU$100 may be affected without authorisqtion and will be reimbursed unless the damage is caused by the renter. For amounts over AU$100, Hippie Camper will need to be informed in advance. All vehicles are enrolled in the Australian Automobile Association and 24hr emergency roadside assistance is available.
Hippie Camper reserves the right to charge the renter for any speeding, toll way or parking fines not reported on return of the vehicle. In additional to these costs, Hippie reserves the right to charge for associated administration costs for processing the fines (irrespective of liability). An administration fee of AU$75 per fine will be applicable.
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. A relocation fee may also apply if the collection or return location is amended.
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.
It is strongly recommended that the renter ensures they take out the highest level of Travel Insurance.
Should the vehicle booked be unavailable through unforseen circumstances, Hippie Camper reserves 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.
Vehicles cannot be requested by make or model, only by vehicle category.
Should the renter decide to take a lesser vehicle than booked within 14 days of pick up or during the retnal then they will not be entitled to any refund.
In the event of no alternative vehicle being available to the renter our liability is limited to a refund of the hire charge of in the case of mechanical failure (unless caused by the renter) the remainder of the hire period.
Hippie Camper reserves the right to refuse any retnal at their discretion.
No animals are permitted in the vehicles, excluding guide dogs.
Smoking is not permitted in any of the vehicles.
Are subject to change without notice.