Hippie Camper Motorhome Hire Australia, 2012 Rates, Campervan Rental in Australia

Long Term Discounts
21+ Days - 9% off daily rates
• This discount does not apply to the Value Pack component
• Multiple rentals are eligible for the long-term discount
• There are no further long-term discounts available on Flex Rates

2012 - 2013 Flex Rates
Valid from 01 April 2012 - 31 March 2013

Flex Rates give you the very best available price for the motorhome you want to rent. If you book early and there are plenty of motorhomes available, you will pay a much lower price. If you book closer to departure date or book for a high demand period then the rate will be higher.

However, once booked, should you need to amend the dates, the prevailing rates will apply. We get advised of new flex rates each week. Therefore each quote only valid until the end of each week.

Please Contact us for this weeks Great Flex Rates

Value Pack Rates Includes:
Drivers 21 to 75 years - Add AU $30 per day.
• The maximum amount payable per rental segment for a Value Pack is $1500 – i.e. 50 days rental.
• The minimum amount payable per rental segment for a Value Pack will be based on the minimum rental period applicable for your rental.

Drivers 18 to 20 years - Add AU $37.50 per day
• The maximum amount payable per rental segment for a Value Pack is $1,875– i.e. 50 days rental.
• The minimum amount payable per rental segment for a Value Pack will be based on the minimum rental period applicable for your rental.

What exactly is Flex ?
Flex Rates allows us to offer flexible pricing, which gives you the opportunity to secure the best possible rental rate. The Flex Rates are based on a very simple system of supply and demand. So when there are a large number of vehicles available for hire from a particular branch then the rental rate is lower. This way you can benefit from the lower rates offered. Generally, this means that the earlier you book the cheaper the rate! There will also be great Standby Rates!

Flex Options
From time to time we have the need to move vehicles from one location to another and therefore can offer better rates for certain movements.

Branches:
Hippie Camper has branches in Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne and Sydney. Budget model is not available in Melbourne. All branches will be closed Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday. 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 Hippie Camper branch are not included in the rental price. It is the renter’s responsibility to get to and from the branch.

Credit Cards:
We only accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club. Visa and MasterCard will incur an additional 1.75% surcharge on any transaction. American Express and Diners Club will incur an additional 4.5% surcharge on any transaction.

Administration Fees / Taxes
Our rates include 10% GST.
A charge of 3% of the total cost will be levied to cover administration fees, state government taxes, vehicle registration recovery, duties and associated costs.

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 10 days.

One Way Rentals:
One way rentals are available subject to the minimum rental periods in the table below.
A one way rental fee of $200 is charged for rental segments less than 21 days.

Driver’s Licence and Minimum Age:
Drivers must be 18 years of age or over with a current drivers licence or hold an Australian Green P licence. For drivers 75 years of age or over, a current
medical certiicate stating that the customer is it to drive for the duration of the hire is required upon vehicle collection.

A current and full motor vehicle driver’s licence is required. If the driver’s licence is not in the English language then an international driver’s licence is also required. An accredited English translation will be accepted in lieu of an international driving permit. The driver’s licence must 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 18 years and the maximum age is 75 years.

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 and campground guides.

Vehicle Consultation:
On pick up of the vehicle our 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.

Hippie Welcome Pack:
Each vehicle is supplied with a complimentary Hippie 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.

Additional Extras:

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.

L.P. Gas Refill Service Fee:
The gas bottle is supplied full. A service fee of $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. 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.

Travel Restrictions:
The Hippie Camper can only be driven on sealed/bitumen roads or well maintained access roads less than 500
metres long to recognised campgrounds.

The Hippie Camper is not allowed to travel in Tasmania and Northern Territory.

Hippie Camper 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.

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 Hippie Camper Head Office. Subject to the change being approved, an additional charge of
$500 will apply.

Rental Extension:
If the customer wishes to extend the rental whilst on hire, they must irst obtain authorisation from Hippie Camper 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 Hippie Camper Branch immediately on conirmation of the rental extension.

Whilst on hire if you decide to extend your rental duration (changing the drop-off date) by 2 days the same lex rate is used that applied on the day when you made your original booking. If you extend by 3 days or more, the booking change rule applies as outlined above.

Failure to obtain authorisation will result in the renter being charged double the daily applicable rental rate.

Multiple Rentals:
Consecutive Hippie Campervan 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.

Repairs:
Although we run 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, 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.

Infringements and Administration Fees:
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 addition to these costs, Hippie Camper reserves the right to charge for associated
administration costs for processing the fines (irrespective of excess). An administration fee of $75 will be
applicable.

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 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:
Service dogs are permitted to travel in our vehicles with prior permission from Apollo. No other animals are permitted in our vehicles.

Booking Amendments:
If you wish to make any changes to your booking 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 for vehicle pick-up or drop-off
- Change of location (depot) for vehicle pick-up or drop-off
- Change of vehicle category
- Name change

If you decide to extend your rental duration (changing the drop-off date) by 2 days the same flex rate is used that
applied on the day when you made your original booking. 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 renters ensure they take out the highest level of Travel Insurance.

PROTECTION PACKAGE

Personal Injury:
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 Hippie Camper strongly recommends that all passengers take out their own Personal Injury Travel Insurance.

If the renter is responsible for the accident the Vehicle’s third party insurance should cover the renter for the
liability except where the renter has committed a breach of the Vehicle’s third party insurance, e.g. drink driving.

Property Damage:
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 at fault and must be paid at the time the accident is reported to
Hippie Camper, not at the completion of the rental Period. Hippie Camper reserves the right to charge the renter
for any vehicle damage including Third Party property damage not reported on return of the vehicle.

Standard Liability: Drivers 21 - 75 Years

Reduction Option 1:
A Liability of $2,500 applies. This Option can be purchased by paying to $12** per day (max charge $600
i.e. 50 day rentals) . Bond $1,200.

Reduction Option 2 :
A Liability of $2,700 applies. This Option can be purchased by paying to $20** per day (max charge $1000
i.e. 50 day rentals) . Bond $100

Standard Liability: Drivers 18 - 20 Years

Reduction Option 1:
A Liability of $3,500 applies. This Option can be purchased by paying to $22** per day (max charge $1100
i.e. 50 day rentals) . Bond $1,200.

Reduction Option 2 :
A Liability of $3,500 applies. This Option can be purchased by paying to $30** per day (max charge $1,500
i.e. 50 day rentals) . Bond $250

**The minimum amount payable for each reduction option per rental segment will be based on the
minimum rental period applicable for your rental.

Bond:
For security purposes, only a credit card can be used to provide a Bond. The amount of the Bond will be debited
to the credit card account immediately. An administration fee equal to the merchant surcharge applies. 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 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 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 costs will be charged.

Bond Roll Overs are permitted for Hippie Camper multi hires only within the same country when the bond is banked.

Shortening of Rental Period:
If a renter shortens their hire period by more than a week - it may be treated as a cancellation of the whole booking and a re-booking. This depends on when the amendment takes place and how many days of hire are being cancelled. Please ensure you always have travel insurance in place.