About New Zealand Rental Cars
2008 - 2009 Rates

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New Zealand Rental Cars & Minibuses
Auckland - Christchurch - Greymouth - Picton - Queenstown - Wellington

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Rates per day in Australian Dollars
01 May 2008 - 30 September 2008
CLASS VEHICLE TYPE or Similar Engine
Size
Doors
Seats
1 - 6
Days
7 - 13
Days
14 - 27
Days
28 +
Days
A Toyota Corolla, Nissan Pulsar Manual or Auto 1.3L
1.5L
3/5 $39 $37 $36 $31
B Toyota Corolla, Nissan Pulsar, Mazda Familia - Manual or Auto 1.5L -
1.6L
4/5 $53 $49 $46 $42
C Toyota Camry, Mazda Capella, Nissan Bluebird - Manual or Auto
1.8L
- 2.0L
4/5 $58 $56 $50 $46
D Subaru Legacy , Mazda Capella , Toyota Caldina, Station Wagon, 2WD/4WD - Manual or Auto 1.8L
- 2.0L
5/5 $76 $71 $68 $66
E8 Toyota Previa, Peoplemover, Auto only 2WD/ 4WD , 8 Seater 2.4L 4/8 $109 $93 $88 $83
E12 12 Seater Toyota Hiace, People Mover, Auto or Manual - 4/12 $137 $118 $99 $89
Luggage
Trailer
Any
Length
$16
GE RAV 4,4WD, Jeep - Auto Only 1.6L 5/5 $76 $71 $68 $66
MX-5 Toyota Celica Convertible , Auto, Small Luggage Capacity 2.0L 2/4 $88 $88 $78 $78
H Ford Falcon Sedan, petrol - Auto Only
4.0L 4/5 $88 $78 $73 $68

Please note: These vehicles are between 5 - 7 years old but are of a
high standard and covered by a 24 hour roadside assistance service.
Please note also that all vehicles have Air Conditioning.

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Rates, additional charges and conditions are subject to change, and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted
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Rates per day in Australian Dollars
01 October 2008 - 30 April 2009
CLASS VEHICLE TYPE or Similar Engine
Size
Doors
Seats
1 - 6
Days
7 - 13
Days
14 - 27
Days
28 +
Days
A Toyota Corolla, Nissan Pulsar Manual or Auto 1.3L
1.5L
3/5 $44 $42 $39 $36
B Toyota Corolla, Nissan Pulsar, Mazda Familia - Manual or Auto 1.5L -
1.6L
4/5 $58 $55 $50 $46
C Toyota Camry, Mazda Capella, Nissan Bluebird - Manual or Auto
1.8L
- 2.0L
4/5 $65 $60 $56 $52
D Subaru Legacy , Mazda Capella , Toyota Caldina, Station Wagon, 2WD/4WD - Manual or Auto 1.8L
- 2.0L
5/5 $76 $71 $68 $66
E8 Toyota Previa, Peoplemover, Auto only 2WD/ 4WD , 8 Seater 2.4L 4/8 $109 $93 $88 $83
E12 12 Seater Toyota Hiace, People Mover, Auto or Manual - 4/12 $137 $118 $99 $89
Luggage
Trailer
Any
Length
$16
GE RAV 4,4WD, Jeep - Auto Only 1.6L 5/5 $76 $71 $68 $66
MX-5 Toyota Celica Convertible , Auto, Small Luggage Capacity 2.0L 2/4 $88 $88 $78 $78
H Ford Falcon Sedan, petrol - Auto Only
4.0L 4/5 $88 $78 $73 $68

Please note: These vehicles are between 5 - 7 years old but are of a
high standard and covered by a 24 hour roadside assistance service.
Please note also that all vehicles have Air Conditioning.

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Rates, additional charges and conditions are subject to change, and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted
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RATES INCLUDE:

  • Unlimited Kilometres,
  • GST (NZ Tax),
  • Insurance ( $658 + GST Excess, based on the driver being 25 years or older),
  • Parking fee for Airport pick up and drop offs between 08:00am - 18:00pm otherwise $35 + GST late pickup fee applies ( payable on arrival)
  • FREE Child Car Seats.(must be prebooked)

Bond
(Credit Card imprint, returned on completion of hire) or the applicable Insurance Excess amount in cash to be held until end of hire.

Excess Waiver Option
$9 per day (Paid direct when picking up vehicle)
Not available to drivers under 25 years or on Class E8 or E12 or GS vehicles.
Windscreen / Glass cover is available ( payable direct ) for $4 per day on any vehicle to any age driver
* standard excess amounts apply to the rest of the vehicle.

Vehicle Insurance and Collision Damage Waiver (CDW).
Rental vehicle and third party insurance is included in our rates and is subject to a deductible (Excess) of $658 +GST (Based on drivers being 25 years or older). Excess is higher for drivers 24 years and under or for hire of peoplemovers and large 4WD's.

All About NZ Rental Car rates include comprehensive insurance for the vehicle. This covers damage to both the rental car and third party vehicles or property up to a value of $877,193 . This insurance carries an excess ( deductible ) of $658 , which means if an accident occurs while the car is on hire you are liable for $658 or the cost of repair, whichever is the lesser amount. The excess applies to damage to the vehicle or damage caused by the vehicle.

An optional Collision Damage Waiver is available to drivers 25 years and over for an additional $9 per day. This reduces the excess to $0 and covers windscreens and lights (not available on peoplemovers or large 4WDs).
Where an accident involves two vehicles the $658 excess may be refunded if we are able to establish that liability rests with the third party. This is done via our insurance company who take the case to a disputes hearing. If liability cannot be established with the third party then the hirer is responsible for the excess. For Drivers of any age we offer windscreen and glass cover on all vehicles for an additional $4 per day.

Insurance Exclusions
The indemnities referred to above shall not apply where the damage, injury, or loss arises when:

  • The driver of the vehicle is under the influence of alcohol or any drug that affects his or her ability to drive the vehicle.
  • The vehicle is in an unsafe or unroadworthy condition that arose during the course of the hire and that caused or contributed to the damage or loss, and the Hirer or driver was aware or ought to have been aware of the unsafe or unroadworthy condition of the vehicle.
  • The vehicle is operated in any race, speed test, rally or contest.
  • The vehicle is driven by any person not named in the rental agreement.
  • The vehicle is being driven by any person who at the time when he or she drives the vehicle is disqualified from holding or has never held a drivers licence appropriate for the vehicle.
  • The vehicle is willfully or recklessly damaged by the hirer or any other person named in the agreement or driving the vehicle under the authority of the hirer, or is lost as a result of willful or reckless behaviour of the hirer or any such person.
  • The vehicle is operated outside the term of the hire or any agreed extension of that term.

It is agreed between the owner and the hirer that section 11 of the insurance law reform act 1977 shall apply to the above exclusions as if this clause constituted a contract of insurance. The general effect of this provision is that an exclusion will not apply if the hirer proves on the balance of probability that the damage or loss was not caused or contributed to by the matters to which the exclusion refers.

Vehicle Insurance Excess
Drivers 25 years of age and over, who have held a full driver licence for 2 years or more

Included in Daily Hire Rate:
Full Insurance Cover on hire vehicle and third part
Excess liability (deductible) $877 + GST on multiple vehicle accident/damage
Excess liability (deductible) $1,316 + GST on single vehicle accident/damage

1. Windscreen Cover - $4
Available on all Vehicles
Windscreen Liability reduced to zero

2. Silver Insurance Cover - $9
Not Available on People Movers or large 4WD vehicles

Excess liability (deductible) $219 + GST on multiple vehicle accident/damage
Excess liability (deductible) $439 + GST on single vehicle accident/damage

2. Gold Insurance Cover - $13
Not Available on People Movers or large 4WD vehicles

Excess liability (deductible) $219 + GST on multiple vehicle accident/damage
Excess liability (deductible) $439 + GST on single vehicle accident/damage
Windscreen liability reduced to zero

Vehicle Insurance Excess
Drivers 21 - 24 years of age who have held a full driver licence for 2 years or more
Included in Daily Hire Rate:

Full Insurance Cover on hire vehicle and third part
Excess liability (deductible) $1,316 + GST on multiple vehicle accident/damage
Excess liability (deductible) $1,535 + GST on single vehicle accident/damage

1. Windscreen Cover - $4
Available on all Vehicles
Windscreen Liability reduced to zero

Vehicle Insurance Excess
Drivers 21 - 24 years of age who have held a full driver licence for 2 years or more
Included in Daily Hire Rate:

Full Insurance Cover on hire vehicle and third part
Excess liability (deductible) $1,754 + GST on multiple vehicle accident/damage
Excess liability (deductible) $1,754 + GST on single vehicle accident/damage

Drivers Licence
New Zealand law requires that all drivers be 19 years or over with full licence and produce a valid New Zealand, International or overseas licence. We accept US, Australian, Canadian, English and European Licences.

Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Our rates include 12.5% GST.

CANCELLATION FEES

Up to 31 days prior to pickup 20%
31 - 15 days prior to pickup 25% of rental costs. (Minimum $200 )
14 - 7 days prior to pickup 50% of rental costs. (Minimum $200 )
6 - 0 days prior to pickup / or No Show 100% of rental costs.
Amendment fee for each amendment $30 / $60 after docsuments are issued

Mileage Charges
Our rates include unlimited mileage.

One Way Hires*
Vehicles may be hired between any two of our depots at no additional charge (Please note that minimum hire periods may apply to this facility).

Cook Strait Crossing
When crossing between the North and South Islands you may drop one vehicle at Picton or Wellington and uplift another vehicle in the other island or you may choose to retain the same vehicle for the duration of your hire.

Please note: if you do the above with in 24 hours the hire is considered one continueous rental. If over 24 hours before you collect the next hire, then the daily rental rate starts again

Minimum Age
25 years or older ( $658 + GST Excess),except on Class E8, E12 and GS where the amount is ( $0 + GST )
21 - 24 years ( $1,316 + GST excess applies with no option of excess waiver available),
20 years of age and under ( $1,754 + GST excess applies with no option of excess waiver option).
If drivers have a provisional licence for 2 yeras or more, the excess amount will be higher than indicated here.

Minimum Hire 3 Days
Or by negotiation)

Cancellations
Unless 7 days notice is given, a 30% cancellation fee and any applicable relocation fees if applicable, is due to "About New Zealand Rental Group ".

Cancellation fees take effect on receipt of your booking request by Drive Travel

Vehicles
-
All vehicles have Power Steering and Air Conditioning, and are as mentioned above or of similar make and model. Vehicles are approximately 1996 model or newer.


Extras in Australian Dollars
Child Safety Seats FREE
Picnic Chilly Bins (Eski, Cooler Box) $9 per rental
Ski and Snowboard Racks $18 per rental
Snow Chains $26 per rental
Deck Chairs, Picnic Chairs $9 per rental
Fishing Rods $18 each per rental
Golf Clubs $18 per rental
Bedding Packs
(sheets, pillows, towels, blankets, duvets)
$31 per rental
Luggage Trailers for use with vans and coaches $18 per day
PLEASE NOTE:
Bookings are advised as the above items are subject to availability.
Additional conditions apply. Contact Us for details

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Information & Assistance
Tel: Within Australia: (03) 8781 1172
or Interstate: 1300 131 732
Fax:
(03) 8781 1175
International Code: (+613)
Mon to Fri 0900 - 1730 hours,

Sat            0600 - 1230 hours,
Email:
enquiries@kiwivacations.com.au