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Apollo Aus
Conditions for Car Rental (Australia)
Valid 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009
Summary of Rental Conditions
This document contains a brief summary of our rental conditions. The full details of our rental
contract do apply. Rates quoted are in Australian dollars.
Rental Charges
Daily rates are calculated on a 24-hour period.
Unlimited Kilometres
Rates include unlimited kilometres.
Branches
Apollo has car rental branches in Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Melbourne,
Perth and Sydney. The 4wd Landcruiser is also available to and from Broome. During the period
of 1 December 2008 to 31 March 2009 the Alice Springs branch is closed on Sundays and the
Broome and Darwin branches are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. All branches will be closed
Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday. Otherwise 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
Apollo branch are not included in the rental price. It is the renter’s responsibility to get to and from
the depot.
Taxes
Our rates include 10% GST.
A charge of 2.5% of the total cost will be levied to cover state government taxes, duties and
associated costs.
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 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 period is five days. Refer to the one way rentals section for one way minimum
rental periods.
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.
One Way Rentals
One way rentals are available subject to the minimum rental periods in the table below.
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ADL
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7
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ASP
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7
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14
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BNE
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21
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21
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21
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BME
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14
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14
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7
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21
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CNS
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14
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7
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14
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14
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14
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DRW
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7
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7
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7
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21
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14
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14
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MEL
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14
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21
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21
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14
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21
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21
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14
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PER
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7
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14
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7
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21
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7
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21
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7
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21
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SYD
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2wd Vehicles
No one way fee applies. Except for a one way rental in, into or out of the Northern
Territory/Western Australia which attracts a $500 fee. Apply the NT rates for a one way rental out
of the NT. Apply the East Coast/Perth rates for all other one way rentals.
4wd Vehicles
A one way rental fee of $200 is charged.
Maps and Campground Guides
Each vehicle is supplied with a complimentary Road Atlas as well as 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.
Baby Seats
Baby seats (must be pre-booked) suitable for children 6 months to 3 years of age can be fitted to
all vehicles. Cost is $20 each per rental.
Booster Seats
Booster seats (must be pre-booked) suitable for children between 3 and 8 years of age can be
supplied for all vehicle models. Cost is $20 each per rental.
Camping Kits
One Camping Kit per Car suitable for two people (including a 3 person tent, built-in ground sheet,
sleeping bags with personal liners, sleeping mats, pillows, ice box, crockery & cutlery, pots & pans,
gas cooker, salt & pepper, containers, tea towels, personal towels, torch, Apollo Welcome Pack,
maps and camping ground directories) can be supplied on request with the compact, medium or
4wd vehicle groups. Rate is $15 per day (maximum amount payable is $315) payable direct to
Apollo.
Multiple Rentals
Consecutive rentals can be combined to qualify for a long-term discount rate. Australian and New
Zealand car/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.
Broome Rentals
An additional charge of $750 applies to all rentals picking up or dropping off in Broome. This is in
addition to the one way fee if applicable. Only the 4wd