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Escape Rental Agreement for Camper Hire in NZ
The Escape rental agreement is required on the day you hire campervans or rental cars in NZ. You will receive the original copy of the Escape rental agreement when picking up the hire vehicle. It covers the following:
- Daily Hire Charges
The daily hire charges include unlimited kilometres, comprehensive insurance and all taxes. All charges are calculated on a daily basis. For all rental vehicles there is a minimum period of seven days.
- Drivers under 25.
Extra insurance excess apply for drivers under 25
Licence
You will need to bring your licence with you when you hire the Escape campervans from Auckland or Christchurch, NZ. The licence from your country will be fine, providing it is in English. For people from Asian countries, we recommend having an International Licence
Insurance for campervans
Insurance is included in your cost of rental (included in daily rate). Comprehensive insurance covers third party property and public liability to NZ$1,000,000. The hirer is liable for the first NZ$1200.00 (NZ$1700.00 for drivers between 21 and 25 years, NZ$2200.00 for drivers under 21 years) of any damage caused in any one accident.
Accident excess
A credit card imprint on your Rental Agreement is all we require to cover the excess on your insurance (please see chart below)
This is not deducted from your bank account prior to your hire and is ONLY processed to cover any breakages, loss, fines or damage that occurs - and then only then you are deemed to be the person at fault.
Excess (Deductible) Waiver
You can reduce the amount of the excess (the amount you are liable to pay in the event of an accident). Prices are according to age:
|
Comprensive Insurance Excess included in Daily Rate |
Extra Charge to reduce excess to NZD$500
|
Extra Charge to reduce excess to NZD$150 (also includes multiple windscreen and tyre cover)
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Age
Over 25
|
1200 |
10 per Day |
20 per Day (Max collectable $400) |
| Between 21 and 25 |
1700 |
15 per Day |
25 per Day (Max collectable $500) |
| Under 21 |
2200 |
20 per Day (Max collectable $500) |
N/A |
Where the 'Excess Waiver' option is taken, this applies to the first incident or accident only.
Deposit and payments
When you receive your confirmation a deposit of NZ$300 is required to secure the booking. This deposit goes towards the overall rental cost and balance is payable on pick up. Cancellation fees apply.
Escape accept all major credit cards, New Zealand Eftpos and NZ dollars at no extra fee. Paying by American express incurs a 5% handling fee.
Cancellations
If your confirmed booking is cancelled within 5 Days of booking, we will refund your deposit in full.
If the confirmed booking is cancelled after 5 Days of booking, we will offer a credit of $300 towards a future reservation. (does not apply to specials running)
If the confirmed booking is cancelled within 7 Days of pick up or there is a no show, an additional 20% cancellation fee will be charged.
Number of drivers
Escape Campers are licensed to carry a maximum 3 persons. Anybody can drive the vehicle providing their name, address and signature is on the rental agreement. Each person who needs to drive the vehicle will need to fill in the rental agreement. There is no charge for additional drivers.
Minimum age to hire a vehicle
There is no minimum age, as long as a the hirer has a full, valid drivers license.
Restricted Roads
You can drive the campervans or rental car on all roads public roads in New Zealand, except for the areas listed below. There are signs at the starting points of some of these roads advising the danger.
a. 90 mile beach - this is at the very top of the North Island, You can purchase a trip on a tour bus to
travel down the beach.
b. Skippers Canyon - This is in the South Island of NZ, near Queenstown. Tour buses operate on this route regulary.
c. Mt Cook Road - This road up the side of Mount Cook. You can however drive the rental car or campervans as far as the visitors centre
d. North of Colville township (In Northern Corromandel)
Important
The renter is fully liable for any damage to the Escape Campers vehicle or third party property if:
The terms of the rental contract are breached.
1. Damage to the vehicle is caused by careless, wilful or reckless driving.
2. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
3. Driving on restricted roads.
4. Water submersion or saltwater damage caused through own fault.
In case of any damage to the Escape Campers vehicle or third party property a second bond will be collected to cover the excess for any subsequent damage.
Extra Equipment:
BBQ $50; Picnic table $40;Mobile Phone $50; Car Seat or booster seat $50; Snow Chains NZ$50, Solar shower $40 per hire. All extras should be pre-booked to ensure availability.
One Way Hires
There is no one way charge between Auckland and Christchurch except for pick ups between 1st December and 28th February. ($150 charge applies)
Wellington pick up or drop off fee is $200 (Waived for hires over 35 Days)
Queenstown pick up or drop off fee is $300 (Waived for hires over 35 Days)
Refunds We regret that no refunds can be given for incomplete trips or no shows.
Smoking Escape Campervans are a smoke free zone
Hours: Open 7 Days 8 am – 6 pm (Closed Christmas day!)
Free Phone 0800 21 61 71