Apollo Cheapa 6 berth - Terms & Conditions

Cheapa Terms & Conditions
1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009

This document contains a brief summary of rental conditions.

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. Cheapa Campa 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.
The Liability is applicable regardless of who is at fault and must be paid at the time the accident is reported to Apollo, not at the completion of the rental Period.

Standard Liability
Cheapa Campa’s rental charge includes a Standard Liability of $5,000.
A Bond of $5,000 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract. Payment of this Bond is only accepted by credit card. The $5,000 will be debited to the credit card account immediately. An administration fee equal to the merchant surcharge applies. The Standard Liability can be reduced by purchasing one of the following Reduction Options:

Reduction Option 1
A Liability of $2,500 applies. This Option can be purchased by paying to Cheapa Campa $20 per day. The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is $1,000 – i.e. 50 days rental.
A Bond of $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 $2,500 will be debited to the credit card account immediately. An administration fee equal to the merchant surcharge applies.

Reduction Option 2 (VIP Cover)
A Liability of $250 applies. This Option can be purchased by paying to Cheapa Campa $35 per day. The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is $1,750 – i.e. 50 days rental.
A Bond of $250 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract. Payment of this Bond is payable to Cheapa Campa by an open signed credit card imprint with an authorisation obtained (sufficient funds must be available) for $250.

Bond
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 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, theBond 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.

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 willful 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.

All Inclusive Rates
Add NZ$45 per day.
The maximum amount payable per rental segment for an Inclusive Rate is $2250 – i.e. 50 days rental.
The Inclusive Rate includes: VIP Cover, Unlimited Kilometres, One Way Rental Fee, 12.5% GST, Vehicle Registration Recovery Fee/Taxes/Amin Fee, Diesel Tax Recovery Fee, Complimentary Airport Transfers, Linen and Bedding Kits, Kitchen Kit, Extra Driver Fees, LP Gas Refill Fee, Cheapa Campa Welcome Pack, Pre-Hire Cleaning Fees, Vehicle Consultation Fee, 24hr Roadside Assistance, Snow Chains (on request), Camp Chairs and Table, Maps and Camp Ground Guides and Baby or Booster Seats (on request).

The All Inclusive Rate does not include the One Way Rental Fee.

Rental Charges
Rentals are charged per calendar day.

Branches
Cheapa Campa has branches in Auckland and Christchurch. Branches are open seven days a week, 8am to 4:30pm. Branches will be closed Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday.

Transfer
Vehicles must be collected and returned to our branches (not airports). A transfer to the Apollo branch from the Airport and vice versa is provided free of charge.

Taxes
Our rates include GST of 12.5%.

Vehicle Registration Recovery Fee
A charge of 2.5% of the total cost will be levied to cover vehicle registration, duties, other associated costs and administration fees.

Diesel Tax Recovery Fee
The Diesel Tax Recovery Fee will be calculated and collected on return of the vehicle based on the kilometers travelled during the hire.
The fee per 100km is as follows:
Cheapa 6 Berth: NZ$4.55
We reserve the right to amend the Diesel Tax Recovery Fee upon Government intervention.

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.

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.

Driver’s Licence and Minimum Age
A valid, non-provisional, state or overseas driver’s licence is required. If the driver’s licence is not in the English language (e.g. German, French, Chinese, etc) then an international driver’s licence is also required. The driver’s licence must have been held for at least two years and 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 21 years and the maximum age is 75 years.

Rental Duration
The minimum rental for all vehicles is seven days. Between 15 December 2008 and 10 January 2009, 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 rental fee of $220 is charged for rentals between the North and South Islands and vice versa, where pick up is between 1 November 2008 and 31 March 2009.

Kitchen Equipment
Each vehicle is supplied with complimentary kitchen equipment (such as plates, bowls, knives, forks, spoons, bottle/can opener, mixing bowls, colander, saucepans, frying pans, cooking utensils, chopping board, kettle, teapot, toaster and tea towel).

General Equipment
Each vehicle is supplied with complimentary general equipment (such as pegs and clothes line, dustpan/brush, fire extinguisher, bucket/hose, broom, matches, ice cube tray, coat hangers and toilet chemicals).

Cheapa Campa Welcome Pack
Each vehicle is supplied with a complimentary Cheapa Campa 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.

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.

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(s) is supplied full. A service fee is payable on pick up of the vehicle:
$15 – Cheapa Hitop Campervan, Cheapa 2 Berth ST
$30 – Cheapa 4 Berth Motorhome, Cheapa 6 Berth Motorhome
The gas bottle can be returned empty to Cheapa Campa at the completion of the rental. The fee applies for each part of a multiple rental.

Additional Products & Services

• Linen and Bedding Kits - $35 per person per rental. Includes 1 x towel, pillow, pillowcase, sleeping bag, bed sheet.

• Extra Driver Fee - $3 per day, per driver, per rental.

• Camp Chairs - $15 each per rental

• Camp Table - $20 per rental

• Snow Chains - $50 per rental (must be pre-booked)

• Mountain Bike (including helmet) - $6 per day (must be pre-booked).

• Baby Seats - Two baby seats (must be pre-booked) suitable for children from 6 months to 3 years of age can be fitted to the Motorhome Range. Cost is $20 per rental. Baby seats cannot be fitted in the Cheapa Hitop and Cheapa 2 Berth ST.

• Booster Seats - A booster seat (must be pre-booked) suitable for a child between 3 and 8 years of age can be supplied for the Motorhome Range. Cost is $20 each per rental. Booster seats cannot be fitted in the Cheapa Hitop and Cheapa 2 Berth ST.

Multiple Rentals
Consecutive Cheapa Campa rentals can be combined to qualify for a long-term discount rate. Australian and New Zealand campervan rentals 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.

Travel Restrictions
Two Wheel Drive Vehicles can only be driven on sealed/bitumen roads. The only exception to this is the last remaining kilometres of loose road surface on any major ski field access roads or any recognised campground access road less than 500 metres in length. 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). Cheapa Campa reserves the right at its sole discretion to restrict vehicle movements in certain areas due to adverse road or weather conditions.

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 the Cheapa Campa Head Office. Subject to the change being approved, an additional charge of $700 will apply.

Rental Extension
If the customer wishes to extend the rental whilst on hire, they must first obtain authorisation from Cheapa Campa 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 Cheapa Campa Branch immediately on confirmation of the rental extension. The additional days will be at the Gross Rate available at the time of the extension. 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 $50 may be affected without authorisation and will be reimbursed unless the damage is caused by the renter. For amounts over $50, Cheapa Campa will need to be informed in advance. All vehicles are enrolled in the New Zealand Automobile Association and 24hr emergency roadside assistance is available.

Traffic Infringements
We reserve the right to charge the renter for any speeding or parking fines, traffic infringements or road toll fines. An additional administration fee of $75 per fine will apply to cover the costs of processing.

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 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
No animals are permitted in our vehicles, excluding guide dogs.

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

Payment terms - 25% Deposit against daily hire rate - 75% payable 30 days prior to start of hire - Bond/Insurance, Additional hire items all payable at Depot at start of hire - If hire starts within 30 days 100% of daily hire amount debited upon confirmation

Full terms and conditions are on the confirmation E-mail but can be supplied beforehand on request.

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