Cheapa Terms & Conditions

This document contains a summary of some of the Rental Conditions. For full detailed Conditions refer to the Rental Agreement on pick-up.

Branch Opening Hours

(allow 1 hour for collection)

4WD's Not available in Hobart

Branches Closed:

Christmas Day
New Years Day
Good Friday
Australia Day Holiday (observed)

$120 Public Holiday Surcharge

• 21 April 2025 - All Depots
• 25 April 2025 - All Depots
• 5 May 2025 - Alice Springs, Darwin, Brisbane & Cairns depots
• 2 June 2025- Broome & Perth depots only
• 9 June 2025-  Adelaide, Alice Springs, Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney & Hobart depots
• 4 August 2025- Picnic Day Alice Springs & Darwin depots
• 13 August 2025- Brisbane depots only
• 29 September 2025- Broome & Perth depots only
• 6 October 2025- Cairns, Brisbane Adelaide & Sydney depots
• 4 November 2025- Melbourne depot only
• 26 December 2025 - All Depots
• 9 February 2026 - Hobart only
• 3 March 2026 - Perth & Broome depots only
• 9 March 2026 - Melbourne, Adelaide & Hobart depots only

Included in Standard Daily Rate

• • 24 Hour Roadside Assistance
  • 2WD Unlimited Kilometres / 4wd 300km per day
  • Kitchen Kit
  • General Equipment
  • Bedding Kits -Linen, bedding and towels.
  • Vehicle Insurance - Standard Liability
  • 10% GST (Goods & Services Tax)
  • 4WD Outback Safety Kit (4wd only) 

  *If you are hiring a Cheapa 4WD the kilometre allowance is 300 kilometres per day, thereafter a charge of 55 cents per kilometre will apply.

*Goods & Services Tax (GST)

GST is an Australian Federal Government imposed tax. GST is included in all Cheapa Campa rates and is currently 10%. Cheapa Campa reserves the right to amend GST upon Government intervention.

*Kitchen Kit

Kitchen kit: plates, bowls, knives, forks, spoons, bottle opener, can opener, mixing bowls, colander, saucepans, frying pans, cooking utensils, chopping board, kettle, toaster and tea towel. Electrical appliances are supplied in vehicles that have 240V.

*Linen Kit

Complimentary bedding (including sheets, blankets, pillows, pillow cases and towels).

*General Equipment

pegs, clothes line, fire extinguisher, bucket, hose, broom, dustpan and brush. 

Rate Exclusions

We’re cooking with gas! A gas bottle is necessary for cooking in the RV. A full gas bottle(s) needs to be pre-purchased and can be returned empty to Cheapa Campa at the completion of the road trip. Fee applies for each booking of a multiple rental.

Gas bottles for the compact RVs (Hitop & Endeavour) and 4WD RVs cost $26. Gas bottles for the 4 Berth and 6 Berth RVs cost $44.

Outback Safety Kit

For 4WD hires only. The kit includes Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacon (EPIRB), Recovery Board and a folding spade. An EPIRB when activated transmits an emergency distress signal which can be detected by Australian Rescue Authorities. A snatch strap is used to pull a vehicle from a bogged position with the aid of another vehicle. 

Protection Package

Personal Injury

The RV has third party insurance cover and it is likely that any other vehicle involved in an accident also has third-party insurance. Depending on the circumstances of an accident, the guest 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 Cheapa Campa strongly recommends that all passengers take out their own Personal Injury Travel Insurance.

Property Damage

The RV is insured for damage to it and damage to the property of a third party. However, the guest is responsible up to the amount of the applicable liability for damage to third party property, or to the RV. The guest is also responsible for the cost of the daily rate for the period the vehicle is being repaired. There is no refund for unused portion of the rental period. The Liability applies to each claim, not RV.

The liability is applicable regardless of who is at fault and must be paid at the time the accident is reported to Cheapa Campa by telephone on a credit card, not on return of the RV. Cheapa Campa reserves the right to charge the guest for any RV damage including Third Party property damage not reported but identified on return of the RV.

Liability Options

We understand that everyone has different needs and therefore offer a range of liability options to provide peace of mind. The amount payable for each reduction option is based on the minimum rental period applicable for each RV or total days of RV booking. The maximum charge for liability reduction options is 50 days.

Bond

To keep this simple - the bond payment will depend on the liability option chosen. If the guest chooses to take ‘The Low Road’  the total bond will be debited to the Credit or Debit card immediately. 

If the guest chooses to take The High Road or Value Pack. The Bond is Debited from card, 3.5k -8k depending on vehicle type. Bond only applicable if Low Road option is chosen. The credit card holder must be present to sign for the Bond when they pick-up the RV and is liable for any damage to the RV.

The Bond is fully refundable provided terms are met. Vehicle needs to be returned clean and full of fuel unless pre purchased fuel pack and cleaning pack to the Cheapa branch location booked. Credit card refunds including bond refunds can take up to 14 working days depending on the guest’s financial institution. If there is damage to the RV on its return or any other terms of the rental contract have not been met, the Bond will be used to cover the cost up to the amount of the relevant Liability. If the terms of the Rental Contract are not met and the Bond is not sufficient enough to cover the damage, extra costs will be charged.

If a guest is continuing on with another Cheapa Campa booking, the Bond can be transferred to the next booking within Australia.

Exchange Rate / Currency Variations

All 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. 

4WD Additional Cover

4WD  vehicles only

For 4WD guests who like to venture further afield we offer additional cover. This cover is available when ‘The High Road’ or Value Pack is purchased. 

Cheapa price is $369.00

The additional cover protects the guest for:

• Accidental damage to the overhead and underbody sections of the 4WD Campervan*
• Unlimited tyre and windscreen cover
• Damage to the awning
• Unlimited kilometres
• $0 Liability ($500 bond)
• Towing and RV recovery costs from roads and areas where permission to travel had been granted by Cheapa Campa
• Single Vehicle Rollover

*This protection does not cover bogged RVs.

Value Pack - Stress Free

The Value Pack is a bundled extra which provides the highest liability cover option and basic items necessary for a great road trip. The minimum amount payable per rental for Value Pack is the five-day minimum booking period. 

• Liability Reduction Option (LRO)
• Single vehicle rollover cover
• Linen Exchange **
• Overhead and Underbody Damage Cover (2WD only)
• Tyre & Windscreen Damage Cover (2WD only)
• Outdoor Table and Chairs
• Baby/Booster seat - on request (cannot be fitted in some vehicle categories)
• Portable fan heater if required

Long Hire Discounts

Guests who love road trips as much as we do and travel for more than 21 days receive 8% off daily rates. This is also available to guests with multiple bookings that total 21 days or more.

Drivers Licence and  Minimum Age

For the safety of our guests a current and full motor vehicle driver licence is required to be shown at pick-up and all drivers need to be present. If the driver licence is not in English then we require an accredited English translation or an International Driver Permit. For travel in the Northern Territory, an International Driving Permit is required along with the foreign driver licence. We do not accept Digital Driver licences.

Note: UK driver licences that have had approved extensions by the UK DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency) can still travel for up to 11 months past the licence expiry. This extension only applies to full GB driving licence holders. It does not apply to provisional driving licence entitlement.

Drivers must be over the age of 21, have held a licence for at least two years and the licence must be valid for the entire booking duration.

It is important to select the correct country in which the drivers licence was issued to ensure correct rates are calculated.

Multiple Rentals

Should a customer have more than one consecutive rental they can be combined to qualify for longer-term hire discounts off the daily vehicle rates.
Details are on application.

Change of Drop Off Destination

If the customer wishes to change the drop off destination, they must first obtain authorisation from the Reservations or Scheduling departments.

Subject to the change being approved, an additional charge or a relocation fee may apply.

The One Way Fee is non-refundable after pick up.

Vehicle Category

We understand guests’ needs are different and therefore our vehicles can be requested by category, however not by make or model. We always do our best to accommodate requests, however should the vehicle booked be unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances, we will substitute the booked vehicle with an alternative available at time of pick-up, at no extra cost. Any changes made to the booked vehicle and agreed to by the guest do not entitle the guest to a refund.

In the event of no alternative vehicle being available to the guest, Cheapa Campa's liability is limited to a refund of the hire charge or in the case of mechanical failure (unless caused by the guest) the remainder of the hire period.

Customer Self Check

Please note that it is mandatory for all customers to complete our Customer Self Check In service.

https://selfcheckin.thlonline.com/sci/start

Transfers

Branches are conveniently located near major airports, making pick-up and drop-off even easier for our guests. Guests can arrange transport to and from the airport via taxi or rideshare at their own cost.

Rental Duration

• Rental days are charged per calendar day. When calculating the number of days a vehicle is rented, the day of pick-up is counted as day one, and the day of return counted as the final day of rental. Vehicles are required to be collected and returned within business hours
• Minimum Rental period is 5 days for same city rentals, with exceptions noted below;
• Rentals collecting in the following dates will have a minimum hire requirement of 7 days:
  • Easter 17 April to 22 April 2025
  • 4 and 6 Berth rentals from Sydney that collect during the Bathurst races (The races usually occur in early October)
  • 4 and 6 Berth rentals from Melbourne that collect during the Phillip Island races
  • Christmas 28 December 2025 to 5 January 2026
• One-way hires, which are subject to increased minimum hire requirements.
• Minimum rental period is subject to change during peak periods.
• Late Pick-up or early return of vehicle does not entitle the hirer to any refund of the unused portion of the rental.
• If the customer wishes to extend the rental whilst on hire, they must first obtain authorisation from Britz (call 1800 331 454). The rental extension is subject to vehicle availability. The cost of an extended rental must be paid by credit or debit card over the telephone on confirmation of the rental extension. The rate charged will not reflect the original rate booked. Failure to obtain authorisation will result in a daily fee of $150 in addition to the daily rate.

Travel Restrictions

Not all RVs are suitable for all driving situations, so it’s important the right RV is chosen for the travel planned. thl, at its discretion, may restrict RV travel 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 applicable, any further restrictions will be
mentioned at pick-up. Guests are encouraged to contact On-Road Assist on 1800 849 859 or +61 3 8398 8880 if they have any concerns regarding road accessibility.
Guests who travel to restricted areas without permission may void all Liability Cover in the event of damage or accident.

Britz 2WD RVs aren’t equipped for rough terrain and cannot be driven on unsealed roads with exception of well- maintained access roads less than 12 kilometres long which lead to recognised commercial campgrounds and major tourist attraction. 2WD RVs can be driven to any island on sealed roads provided permission is obtained from On-Road Assist prior to travel.

2WD Travel Restriction Table

Britz 4WD RVs are ready to take adventurous travellers off the beaten track, however for their safety, there are restricted travel areas. For restricted destinations listed below, guests are required to nominate expected travel plans with the branch at pick-up and confirm with relevant local authorities that roads are passable prior to travel.
4WD Travel Restriction Table

*Travel to Cape York is not permitted between the period of 1 December to 31 May and at all other times permission is required

Cheapa Campa at its discretion may restrict RV travel 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 applicable, any further restrictions will be mentioned at pick-up. Guests are encouraged to contact Apollo Assist at 1800 849 859 if any concerns regarding road accessibility

Kilometres

For the safety of guests please don’t underestimate the time it will take to get from one point to another. While our RVs include unlimited kilometres we recommend travelling a maximum of 250 kilometres per day or the equivalent of 4-5 hours driving.

Our 4WD rates include 300 kilometres per day however should a little more adventure be needed, 500 kilometre packages are available before or at time of pick-up for $250. If the road traveled is a little longer, any excess kilometres will be charged at $0.55 per kilometre.

Returning the RV

The motorhome is a home away from home and for comfort, we recommend it’s kept tidy throughout the road trip. The vehicles need to be returned to the branch as they were taken, with the interior cleaned and holding tanks emptied. The vehicle exterior does not require cleaning unless it’s covered with excessive dirt or mud, making it difficult for our team to see its return condition. 

Repairs

We understand that while on holiday the vehicle may require small repairs. So not to disrupt the road trip any further, if the damage was not caused by the guest, repairs up to $100 can be completed without authorisation and will be reimbursed. If repairs over $100 are needed, the Apollo Assist team should be informed prior to repair being completed.

All vehicles are enrolled in the Australian Automobile Association and 24hr mechanical emergency roadside assistance is available if needed simply contact Apollo Assist at 1800 849 859.

Infringements, Tolls & Fines

thl Campers & Motorhomes are tag-less and the license plate is captured to identify when a toll road is used. thl will pass on any charges the guest receives for tolls during their road trip. An administration fee of $1.70 per toll charge will apply to cover thls associated administrative costs.
In the case that a guest incurs a fine or infringement during their road trip, thl will provide the guests details to the issuing authority. The issuing authority will then re-issue the infringement notice directly to the guest. thl will apply an administration fee of $50 per infringement notice to cover thls associated administrative costs.
In all cases, guests will receive email advice that a toll or infringement notice has been received and a subsequent email notification to confirm that a charge has been processed.

Animals

We believe fur friends can only make a road trip better and both service animals and pet dogs are allowed to travel in our RVs with written permission from Cheapa Campa at time of booking. There is a $315 pet service fee for each pet, this excludes service animals. If a vehicle is returned soiled by a pet, Apollo reserves the right to charge an extra cleaning fee, Our full policy can be viewed on the Cheapa Campa website

Smoking

Our vehicles are a smoke free zone, smoking is not allowed in any of our motorhomes. If smoke or drug residue is detected Apollo reserves the right to charge a cleaning fee.

Payment at Branches

For security reasons, Cheapa Campa accepts Credit card and Debit card for charges paid on RV pick-up and drop-off. We do not accept cash at Cheapa Campa branches. The Bond is payable at pick-up by Credit card or Debit Card and cannot be paid with a pre-paid Credit card.

Credit and Debit cards

Cheapa Campa accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express. The following fees apply for the rental and any additional products (irrespective of chosen account e.g. savings, credit, etc.):

Visa Debit card /MasterCard Debit card     1.9%
Visa Credit card/MasterCard Credit Card    2.8%
Amex                                                           2.60%

Fees are subject to change without notice

Credit Card Surcharge - Discovery Rentals

Credit card fees are payable when using Visa, Mastercard or AMEX as these are subject to change Find out the current rates for your card here credit card fees are not refundable

Travel Insurance

For peace of mind, we strongly recommend that all guests take out the highest level of private travel insurance.

Additional Products & Services

Cancellation and Amendments

You must put any request to Cancel or Amend in writing or we cannot action.  The date of the email will determine the following Cancellation fees:

• If cancelled up to 31+ days prior to pick-up = Loss of deposit or 20% (which ever is greater)
• If cancelled from 30 to 7 days prior to pick-up = 40% of Rental
• If cancelled from 6 days or less days prior to pick-up = 70% of Rental
• If cancelled within 24 hours of pick-up or No-Show = 100% of Rental
• If vehicle is returned early there is no refund available for the unused days and a No Show is considered as 100% Cancellation.

Original pick-up date or the earliest confirmed pick-up date is used to calculate the cancellation fee. 

Amendments: If a bookings travel dates are amended within the cancellation fee period to be outside of the cancellation fee period and is subsequently cancelled, the cancellation fee for the original booking will apply. 

$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. If rental is shortened, no refund will be given on the initial deposit.  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.

If the amendment results in changing vehicle brands your deposit may not transferable.

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.

Any amendments within cancellation time period is subject to the supplier providing permission to amend the travel dates, or cancel the reservation and having to re-book.

Change of rate scheme including special rates. If the rate scheme or vehicle category is changed, this is considered a new booking and cancellation fees may apply to the original booking.

If a bookings travel dates are amended within the cancellation fee period to be outside of the cancellation fee period and is subsequently cancelled, the cancellation fee for the original booking will apply.

Other Things You Need To Know

Cheapa Campa reserves the right to refuse any rental at our discretion.

While on their road trip guests are responsible for:

• Damage caused where the terms of Rental Contract have not been met of the guest (other than when a third party damage admits fault and provides full contact and licence details).
• Damage caused by negligence and/or wilful conduct.
• Damage caused to the vehicle in any way by part or total water submersion or salt water. It’s true, our vehicles can’t swim.
• Damage caused to tyres and windscreen except where ‘Value Pack’  has been purchased and applies.
• Damage caused to the vehicle when using the RV in contravention of any legislation or regulation controlling vehicular traffic.
• Damage caused due to a single vehicle roll over except where the ‘Value Pack’,‘4WD Additional Cover’ or ‘Single Vehicle Rollover’ has been purchased and applies.
• Damage and associated costs with recovery of a bogged vehicle.
• Damage or loss caused to any personal belongings.
• Damage caused due to use of incorrect or contaminated fuel.
• Damage to the slide out of the RV.
• Damage to the underbody or overhead of the RV except where the ‘Value Pack’ has been purchased and applies.
• Damage to the awning of the RV except where ‘4wd Additional Cover’ has been purchased and applies.
• Our RVs are equipped with a tracking device. Cheapa Campa reserves the right to send warnings to guests that are driving in contradiction to the terms and conditions, or exceeding the speed limits. Guests that continuously ignore the warnings may be subject to a penalty fee of $300 charged on each occasion identified.

Rates/Terms/Conditions are subject to change without notice.

Enjoy the adventure, wherever it takes you.

Disclaimer

Illustrations and text in any of our documentation, brochures or website are subject to change. Images are a representation only of the vehicle depicted. Variances in the vehicles offered for rental may occur due to substitutions made by Cheapa Campa or modifications and/or upgrades to the vehicle design made by the manufacturer.