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Motorhome,
RV and Campervan Rentals in New Zealand
We
offer a minimum of 5%
Discount on
our advertised rates !
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New
Zealand Depots:
Auckland
and Christchurch
Long Term Discounts
21+ days – 5%
off 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
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Rates
are calculated per calendar day.
Value Pack:
Drivers
21 to 75 years - Add NZ $31.25 per day.
•
The maximum amount payable per rental segment for a Value
Pack Rate is $1,563– 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 NZ $44 per day
•
The maximum amount payable per rental segment for a Value
Pack is $2,188– 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.
Value Pack Rates Includes:
- VIP
Cover
- Unlimited
Kilometres
- One
Way Rental Fee
- 15%
GST
- 3%
Administration Fees/Taxes
- Linen
and Bedding Kits
- Kitchen
Kit
- Extra
Driver Fees
- LP
Gas Reill Fee
- Hippie
Camper Welcome Pack
- Pre-Hire
Cleaning Fees
- Vehicle
Consultation Fee
- 24hr
Roadside Assistance
- Heater
- Camp
Chairs and Table, Snow Chains (on request)
- Maps
and Camp Ground Guides.
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 Auckland and Christchurch.
Budget model is not available in New Zealand. 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.
Taxes
Our rates include 15% GST.
Vehicle Registration Recovery Fee
A charge of 3% of the total cost will be levied to cover
vehicle registration, duties, other associated costs and
administration fees.
Exchange
Rate / Currency Variations:
All credit card transactions are conducted in New Zealand
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 seven days.
Between 15 December 2012 and 10 January 2013, a minimum rental
period of 14 days applies. Minimum rental periods are subject
to change during
peak periods.
One
Way Rentals:
A one-way fee of $250 is charged for rentals between the
North and South Islands and vice versa, where pick up is
between 01 October 2012 and 31 March 2013.
Driver’s
Licence and Minimum Age:
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.
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. 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:
Extras
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Price
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| Camping
Table |
$24
per rental |
| Camping
Chairs |
$17
per rental |
| Snow
Chains |
$50
per rental ( must be pre-booked) |
| Kuse
Commentary System |
$12.50
per day |
| Heater
Fan |
$15
per rental |
Baby/Booster
Seats:
Cannot be fitted in the Hippie Camper.
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 canister/bottle is supplied full. A service fee of $25
is payable on pick up of the vehicle.
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.
No vehicle shall be driven on Skippers Road (Queenstown),
Ninety Mile Beach (Northland), Ball Hut Road (Mt.
Cook),
Bluff Road that runs between Kuatunu and Mataurangi
and North of Colville Township (Coromandel Peninsula).
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.
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.
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 gross rental rate. 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 Hippie. No other animals are permitted
in our vehicles.
Smoking:
Smoking is not allowed in our vehicles.
Cancellation
Fees:
| If
cancelled 25 days prior to pick up - |
$250 |
| If
cancelled 7 to 24 days prior to pick up |
20%
of Net Rental (minimum $250) |
| If
cancelled less than 7 days prior to pick up |
50% of Net Rental (minimum $250) |
| If
cancelled on the day of pick up or no show |
100%
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| If
vehicle is returned early |
No
Refund available |
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:
New Zealand legislation provides limited coverage for personal
injury. Hippie Camper strongly recommends that all
people travelling in New Zealand take out their own personal
travel insurance.
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. 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
due to a single vehicle roll over.
- Damage caused
to the Vehicle by the renter’s
wilful 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.
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.
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