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This page is a summary of all suppliers Standard Liability (the amount you are liable for in case of an accident) and their various options to reduce this excess if you chose to.

For full details on these options please see the relevent Terms and Conditions

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend that clients ensure they take out the highest level of Travel Insurance, regardless of if they take out Excess Rreduction.

Apollo

Standard Liability
Apollo’s 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:

Excess Reduction Option 1:
Vehicle Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
2WD Campervans $20 (max charge $1000) $2,500

Excess Reduction Option 2:
Vehicle Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
2WD Campervans $35 (max charge $1,750) $0


Stress Free Package
As an alternative to choosing an Excess Reduction option, we do offer the Stress Free Package for an extra $50 per day which includes great extras such as:

- VIP Cover (Nil Excess Applies)
- One Way Rental Fee
- 2.5% Government Stamp Duty/Taxes
- LP Gas Refill Fee
- Extra Driver Fees
- Camp Chairs and Table
- Baby or Booster Seats (on request).


AutoRent Hertz (Available Tasmania only)

Standard Liability
All AutoRent Hertz Campers vehicles come with comprehensive insurance cover. A standard excess of $5,000.00 applies in the event of any damage to either our vehicle or third party property. In addition to the standard liability there is a $2000 excess ($7000 total) IF an accident occurs on an unsealed road or overhead damage occurs by failing to clear low objects. This is not able to be removed.

The Standard Liability can be reduced by purchasing one of the following Reduction Options:

Excess Reduction Option 1:
Vehicle Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
All Vehicles $20 $2,500

Excess Reduction Option 2:
Vehicle Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
All vehicles $38 $0


No Stress Free package available


Backpacker

Standard Liability
The hirer is responsible for the first AU$1,900 (18 - 20) or AU$1,000 (21 and over) for the Breezer, AU$2,700 for the Nomad & Wanderer or AU$4,000 for Off-Roader 4WD (21 and over only) of ANY ACCIDENT COST of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle, including single vehicle accident, windscreen and tyre damage, overhead and underbody damage, towing and recovery costs, theft, fire, break in or vandalism. This also includes the cost of the daily rental rate for the period the vehicle is off fleet for accident repairs (demurrage). The excess applies in respect of each claim, not rental.

This Standard Excess can be reduced by purchasing one of the following options at the depot:

Excess Reduction Option 1:
Vehicle Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
Breezer $10 (max charge $500) $500
Nomad, Wanderer $16 (max charge $800) $1,200
Off-Roader 4WD $24 (max charge $1,200) $2,200

Excess Reduction Option 2:
Vehicle Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
Breezer $20 (max charge $1,300) $0
Nomad, Wanderer $26 (max charge $1,300) $0
Off-Roader 4WD $36 (max charge $1,800) $0

TIP: Excess Reduction Option 2 is included in the All Inclusive Rates.

No Worries Cover(PCO):
Where No Worries cover is taken out with Backpacker in addition to Excess Reduction Option 2, the hirer will not have to pay any excess at all for any damage to the vehicle or property of a third party and they are covered for overhead and underbody accidental damage (exclusions apply).

Stress Free Package
We also offer an Stress Free Package for an extra $35 per day, which includes great extras such as:

- Unlimited Kilometres
- Vehicle Insurance (Nil Excess Applies)
- Free additional driver
- Stamp Duty and Administration Fee
- Pre purchase Gas


Britz

Standard Liability
The hirer is responsible for the first AU$7,500 of ANY ACCIDENT COST of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle, including single vehicle accident, windscreen and tyre damage, overhead and underbody damage, towing and recovery costs, theft, fire, break in or vandalism. This also includes the cost of the daily rental rate for the period the vehicle is off fleet for accident repairs (demurrage). The excess applies in respect of each claim, not rental.

This Standard Excess can be reduced by purchasing one of the following options at the depot:

Excess Reduction Option 1:
Vehicle Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
2WD Campervans $20 (max charge $1000) $2,500
4WD Campervans $25 (max charge $1,250) $2,500

Excess Reduction Option 2:
Vehicle Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
2WD Campervans $38 (max charge $1,900) $0
4WD Campervans $47 (max charge $2,350) $440

No Worries Cover (PCO):
Where No Worries is taken out with Britz at a flat rate of AU$50 per rental ($120 for 4WD) in addition to Excess Reduction Option 2, the hirer will not have to pay any excess at all for any damage to the vehicle or property of a third party. AND you are covered for accidental overhead and underbody damage.

Stress Free Package
We also offer an Stress Free Package for an extra $49 per day, ($59 4WD vehicles) which includes great extras such as:
- Vehicle Insurance (Nil Excess Applies)
- Stamp Duty
- 1 x Bedding Kit per person
- Free additional Driver
- Picnic table and chairs (per person travelling)
- pre purchase gas
- 4WD Outback Safety Kit (included in 4WD rentals only)
- Child seat (if required)


Cheapa Campa

Standard Liability
Cheapa Campa's rental charge includes a Standard Liability of $2,700 for 2 Berth vehicles and $5,000 for 4WD, 3 ,4 & 6 Berth. 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:

Excess Reduction Option 1:
Vehicle Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
Hitop & 2 Berth (shower & toilet) $16 (max charge $560) $1,200
4WD, 3, 4 & 6 Berth $20 (max charge $1000) $2,500

Excess Reduction Option 2:
Vehicle Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
Hitop & 2 Berth (shower & toilet) $20 (max charge $1,000) NIL
4WD, 3, 4 & 6 Berth $35 (max charge $1,750) NIL


Stress Free Package
As an alternative to choosing an Excess Reduction option, we do offer the Stress Free Package for an extra $35 - $50 per day which includes great extras such as:

- VIP Cover (NIL excess)
- 2.5% Government Stamp Duty/Taxes
- LP Gas Refill Fee
- Extra Driver Fees
- Camp Chairs and Table
- Baby or Booster Seats (on request).

Hippie Camper

Standard Liability
Hippie Campers includes a Standard Liability of $2,500 or $3,500 if 18-20 years old. 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:

Excess Reduction Option 1:
Age Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
21-75 years $12 (max charge $600) $1,200
18-20 years $22 (max charge $1100) $1,200

Excess Reduction Option 2:
Age Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
21-75 years $20 (max charge $1000) $100
18-20 years $30 (max charge $1500) $250


Stress Free Package
As an alternative to choosing an Excess Reduction option, we do offer the Stress Free Package for an extra $30 per day which includes great extras such as:

- VIP Cover ($100 excess or $250 if 18-20 years)
- 2.5% Government Stamp Duty/Taxes
- LP Gas Refill Fee
- Camp Chairs and Table


Maui

Standard Liability
The hirer is responsible for the first AU$7,500 of ANY ACCIDENT COST of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle, including single vehicle accident, windscreen and tyre damage, overhead and underbody damage, towing and recovery costs, theft, fire, break in or vandalism. This also includes the cost of the daily rental rate for the period the vehicle is off fleet for accident repairs (demurrage). The excess applies in respect of each claim, not rental. This Standard Excess can be reduced by purchasing one of the following options at the depot:

Excess Reduction Option 1:
Vehicle Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
2WD Campervans $20 (max charge $1000) $2,500
4WD Campervans $25 (max charge $1250) $2,500

Excess Reduction Option 2:
Vehicle Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
2WD Campervans $38 (max charge $1900) $0
4WD Campervans $47 (max charge $2350) $440


Tip: Excess Reduction Option 2 is included in the Stress Free Package.


Stress Free Package

We also offer an Stress Free Package for an extra $50 per day, which includes great extras such as:
- Vehicle Insurance (Nil Excess Applies)
- Stamp Duty and Administration Fee
- Picnic table and chairs (per person travelling)
- Taxi fare from airport on pick-up only. (reimbursed need reciept)
- 4WD Outback Safety Kit (included in 4WD rentals only)
- Child seat (if required)
- Pre-Purchase Gas

Kea

Standard Liability
All KEA Campers vehicles come with comprehensive insurance cover. A standard excess of $5,000.00 applies in the event of any damage to either our vehicle or third party property. The renter will also be fully liable for replacing or repairing damaged windscreens and tyres.

This Standard Excess can be reduced by purchasing one of the following options at the depot:

Excess Reduction Option 1:
Vehicle Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
2WD Campervans $25 (max charge $1,250.00) $2,000
4WD Campervans $30 (max charge $1,500.00) $2,000

Excess Reduction Option 2:
Vehicle Cost per day Excess is reduced to:
2WD Campervans $35 (max charge $1,750) $0.00
4WD Campervans $40 (max charge $2,000) $0.00

Stress Free Package

We also offer an Stress Free Package for an extra $55 per day, which includes great extras such as:
- Vehicle Insurance (Nil Excess Applies)
- One Way Fee (except Broome)
- Picnic table and chairs (per person travelling)
- Beach umbrella
- 4WD Outback Safety Kit (included in 4WD rentals only)
- Child seat (if required)


Security Bonds


All Suppliers do take a Security Bond at the beginning of the rental, the amount of this bond is dependent on if you take out Excess Reduction and which option you take. Please be aware that the new trend is a credit card surcharge of between 1.75% and 4.5% on the amount paid on pickup, including the refundable bond. For exact details of your bond please see the Terms and Conditions pages.

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