We may be budget but our campervans are 100% mechanically sound modern camper travellers and with an Australia wide repair network and 24hr 7 days a week breakdown service, you can travel with peace of mind.
All our campervans are fully serviced and maintained to the highest standard at our own fully equipped modern workshop. We have over 60 years experience in the automotive industry and can supply you with a safe reliable campervan to travel Australia in.
All our campervans are fitted out with exceptional inclusions and camperbility that you would not expect to find in cheap campervan rentals these days, and all at no extra cost, so check out the inclusions - we offer free direct airport pick up and return to our base on the beautiful Gold Coast of Queensland, a stone's throw from Byron Bay the ultimate campervan backpackers' heaven.
Transfers direct to and from Byron Bay are available and are free on longer term hires.
Transfers direct to and from Brisbane airport can be arranged and are free on longer term rentals. Door to door pick ups are available inside these regions just ask us.
Cairns pick up or drop off are by arrangement only and will depend on your campervan hire term.
Ventures outside the east coast are permitted but all campervans must be returned to the east coast.
And we will endeavour to get you going on your trip of a lifetime or just a relaxing weekend away soaking up the sun on one of Australia's beautiful beaches. Barefoot Camper Hire Rental Terms
Important Information About Your Rentals
On arrival, you will be required to sign a rental agreement with the operators of Barefoot Camper Hire Australia. Here is a summary of their terms and conditions.
Definitions
The following definitions apply for the Terms and Conditions for Barefoot Camper Hire Australia.
- The Supplier means the operator of Barefoot Camper Hire Australia.
- The Client is also referred to as the hirer (s) or renter (s).
PAYMENT TERMS:
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable and is collected upon booking confirmation. The balance is payable 24 days prior to vehicle collection. For bookings confirmed less than 24 days prior to the pick up date: the total balance will be collected, from your nominated credit card, upon confirmation. Please ensure there are sufficient funds available at this time. A bond amount is also payable upon arrival and is fully refundable providing the vehicle condition is approved.
Any payment made upon vehicle collection is subject to a credit card fee of 2%. Please remember that this does not include your own bank or credit card fees.
SPECIAL PAYMENT TERMS:
Full balance of payment (including the deposit) will be collected at the time of confirmation if you have elected to process your booking in a currency different to AUD.
Please Note: If you have chosen the Early Bird special (10% off) the balance of your booking will be due 125 days prior to your pick up / vehicle collection date.
Cancellation Policy
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:
- If cancelled 15 days or more prior to pick up a $200 fee applies.
- If cancelled from 14 to 10 days prior to pick up 20% of Total Rental
- If cancelled 9 to 4 days prior to pick up 50% of Total Rental
- If cancelled 3 days prior or on day of pick up or NO-Show 100% of Total Rental
If a vehicle is returned early for any reason there are no refunds for the unused rental days.
Please Note:
This document contains a summary of some of the rental conditions. For detailed conditions, refer to the rental agreement upon vehicle collection.
Altering a Booking
There is no charge for alterations to the booking unless the hired equipment is required for a longer period of time in which the customer pays for the extra days subject to availability and where a change falls into a peak period the current rates will apply. where a shortening of the hire term occurs within 24 days prior to the start date, the original booking period stands and there is no refund for the days rental not required.
Office Hours
We are open: Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8am – 11am.
Closed Sunday and public holidays
After Hours
up to 7:00pm $88.00
7:00pm to 9:00pm $110.00
from 6:00am $88.00
No pickup or drop off available outside these hrs
However, we can be flexible on these times according to the length of hire.
Public holidays for QLD are:
Royal QLD show - 13th August
Christmas - Thursday 25th-Friday 26th
New years Day - Monday 3rd January,
Australia Day - Wednesday, 26th January.
Easter Friday - 2016 (25 March), 2017 (14 April)
ANZAC Day - 25 April
Labour Day - Monday, 2 may
Queens Birthday - Monday, 11 June
Royal QLD shows - Wednesday, 15th August
Christmas - Tuesday 25th-Wed 26th December
Late Return
Late return fee - Up to 2 hours late $33.00. After 2 hrs, full days hire.
For every day past the due date that the van is late, the customer will occur the maximum daily rate for that vehicle, plus the normal daily rent in order to cover the potential loss of rental income
Area of Travel
All campers with rentals up to 7 days have a limit of 150 km's per day. excess kilometres will be charged @ 22 cents per km. Any questions do not hesitate to ask.
Rentals on the East Coast are to the area between Adelaide in South Australia and Cape Tribulation (north of Cairns) in Queensland that is within 200kms of the coast.
You can apply at the time of booking or before pick up to have the above area amended to meet your specific needs; however, travel outside this area is at the sole discretion of Barefoot Camper Hire.
Travel outside the outside east coast area is permitted when approved as per your rental agreement. Additional fees may apply. eg areas include; Western Australia, Northern Territory, Mt Isa, Bourke, Broken Hill and Alice Springs.
Road Restrictions
Vehicles must be kept on sealed roads at all times. (Tar, Asphalt and Concrete). All vehicles may only be driven on recognised roads as shown on maps. Driving on unsealed roads up 500 metres to a camp site or rest area or beach access is permitted.
All insurance and refundable money are waived if the above conditions are breached. Any damage and/or recovery costs are the responsibility of the renter.
East Coast travels of Australia only, unless authorised.
Repairs
All repairs must be authorised by Barefoot Camper Hire prior to any repair work. Repairs will be approved provided the renter was not directly responsible for the damage. Barefoot Camper Hire will reimburse you for expenses incurred for any authorised repairs as long as receipts can be presented. We will not accept any responsibility for hotel or motel charges, meals or out of pocket expenses, in the case of breakdowns or for any lost days, but we will reimburse lost days hire.
Note all our campervans are serviced every 5000km. We will arrange for the campervan to be serviced at our cost, but you will have to be without the use of campervan for the time taken to service. If you travel beyond this distance without Barefoot Camper Hire’ s consent and you breakdown we will not be responsible for any loss of days hire or accommodation or meal charges or out of pocket expenses.
24 Hour Customer Care Service Available in all states.
Road Tolls
All our campervans are fitted with Etags for your convenience, we will charge at the end of hire cost of tolls, plus a $5.50 handling administration fee.
Traffic Infringements
We reserve the right to charge the renter an administration fee $55.00 for any traffic or parking infringements. You must inform Barefoot Camper Hire in the event of an accident at the earliest possible opportunity and no later than 24 hours.
Vehicle Consultation
On pick up of the campervan, our staff will provide a complimentary consultation .This includes an explanation of where everything is and how to use them.
Credit Cards
We only accept master and visa cards and there will be a merchant fee of 2% of the total hire.
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 with the rate initially charged. We will not accept any liability for this.
Bond Deposit/Vehicle Excess
A bond is required on all vehicles at time of collection. This is determined by the excess reduction option. Your security deposit can be paid by credit card. The credit card holder must be present and able to sign for the vehicle security deposit upon vehicle collection. The cardholder is jointly and severally liable for any damage to the rental vehicle. The security deposit is fully refundable provided the vehicle is returned on time undamaged in clean order, with a full fuel tank and to the right location. Failure to return the vehicle clean and with all items listed on the signed form undamaged or without a full tank or to the wrong location will incur a fee which will be advised upon return of the vehicle. Where there is a pick up off site the bond must be pre-paid.
In the event of an accident in which you are not at fault, we will hold your bond until the 3rd party agrees to pay our costs . Once these costs are met we will refund to you your bond less admin fees. Where we are unable to recover costs then it is the renter is responsible to recover the excess money from the third party. Please note some insurance claims can take months or even years to resolve.
Vehicle Excess
The renter is responsible for the excess of the cost of damage to the rented vehicle or third party property, including, towing, recovery costs, theft, fire, break-in or vandalism. This also includes the cost of the daily rentals for the period the vehicle is off road for accident repairs. The excess is applicable regardless of who is at fault and must be paid at the time the accident report is completed. Not at the completion of the rental. The excess will be refunded if we are successful in recovering all the cost of the damages from the third party. Please note that insurance claims can take months to resolve. The excess applies in respect of each claim, not rental. All damage covered is forfeited if the terms and conditions of the rental agreement are breached.
Insurance options
Drivers 21 years and over
|
Cost Per Day
|
Bond
|
Liability
|
Glass and Tyre Protection
|
Standard Liability
|
Included
|
AU$2,500
|
AU$2,500
|
Not included
|
Liability Reduction
Option 1
|
AU$17
|
AU$900
|
AU$900
|
Not included
|
Liability Reduction
Option 2
|
AU$33
|
AU$200
|
AU$0
|
Included
|
Please note
1. An additional excess of $1000.00 applies for roof damage regardless of the option chosen.
2. The minimum rental period for bond option excess waiver 2 is 14 days.
3. External awnings are not covered by insurance. the renter is liable for all costs associated with repair or replacement of the awning. awnings must be wound closed at night and windy conditions.
Please note
Includes 2 tyre replacements and unlimited punctures. 1 windscreen and unlimited chips up to 1 windscreen replacement.accidental internal damage up to $300.00 in total claims (an example if you accidently damaged the fridge door and the cost of repair was $150.00. then there would be no charge to you the renter) note does not cover lost or stolen items . No administration fees for traffic infringes. Overhead and undercarriage damage cover.
All insurance cover will be made void if any of the followings are breached:
- Insurance does not cover
- Submersion in water
- Contact with salt water
- Creek or river crossings
- Driving through flooded areas
- Beach driving
- Personal belongings are not covered. We recommend the renter does not leave valuables in the vehicle and should take out personal insurance.
- Breach of Rental Agreement terms. The renter will be responsible for the total cost of any damage. This will include any damage caused by wilful conduct e.g. sitting or standing on the bonnet or roof of the vehicle.
- Bogged Vehicles - The renter will be responsible for the cost to retrieve or recover a vehicle, which has become bogged.
- Incorrect use of fuel - The renter will be responsible for any associated cost if fuel is used incorrectly (fuel being diesel or petrol) Includes any associated costs related to the incident.
- Under body damage or overhead damage, regardless of excess package taken if caused by item 1.
- The cost to replace keys which have become lost or retrieval of keys which have been locked in a vehicle.
- Any damage caused by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- The vehicle rented may only be used to legally carry the amount of passengers allowed. If more passengers are carried than allowed Barefoot Camper Hire does not accept any responsibility.
- Drivers not identified on the rental agreement and/or drivers that do not have a current open licence.
11 The carrying of illegal or dangerous goods.
The renter is responsible for any recovery costs incurred through negligence regardless of the insurance excess. Barefoot Camper Hire cannot be held responsible for any breakdowns.
11. Air conditioning, radio, GPS, DVD player not working is not regarded as a breakdown and there will be no reimbursement for these items not working. Please note that GPS may not all the time give the correct route.
Rental Period
A rental period is based on a calendar day basis.
Minimum rental:
Minimum hire for std and super campers is 10 days required in Brisbane and Bryon bay.
Change of Vehicle
Should the vehicle booked be unavailable through unforeseen circumstances, Barefoot Camper Hire reserves the right to substitute an alternative vehicle without prior notification. This shall not constitute a breach of contract and does not entitle the hirer a refund.
Age Restrictions
Drivers must be 21 years or over, with a full drivers licence. If the licence is not in English format then an international driver’s licence is required. Driver aged between 21years and 24 years are charged additional bond charges as per the web site.
Cleaning Fee
A cleaning fee is imposed if the vehicle is not returned in a reasonable condition to the manager’s discretion. If the vehicle is deemed to be in unsatisfactory condition, the renter will incur a minimum fee of $85 to cover the cleaning costs.
Smoking and Pets
No smoking and no pets.
Calculation Errors
Barefoot Camper Hire will not honour calculation errors. Should a calculation error occur Barefoot Camper Hire will charge for the shortfall or will refund the overcharge.
Limit of Liability
In the event of no alternate campervan being available to the renter our liability is limited to a refund of the hire or in the case of a mechanical failure (unless caused by the renter) the remainder of the hire period.
Animals
No animals are allowed in campervans
Rates/Terms/Conditions
Are subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer
Illustrations and text in any of our documentation, brochure or website are subject to change. Images are a representation only of the vehicle depicted. Variances in the vehicles offered may occur due to substitutions or modification and/or upgrades to the vehicle design.
All vehicle specifications, contents and layouts are subject to change without notice and may vary due to modifications and/or upgrades. Barefoot Camper Hire cannot be held liable for any such variance
Barefoot Camper Hire Rental Terms for travel between 01-Jan-2014 and 27-Nov-2024
Important Information About Your Rentals
On arrival, you will be required to sign a rental agreement with the operators of Barefoot Camper Hire Australia. Here is a summary of their terms and conditions.
Definitions
The following definitions apply for the Terms and Conditions for Barefoot Camper Hire Australia.
- The Supplier means the operator of Barefoot Camper Hire Australia.
- The Client is also referred to as the hirer (s) or renter (s).
PAYMENT TERMS:
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable and is collected upon booking confirmation. The balance is payable 24 days prior to vehicle collection. For bookings confirmed less than 24 days prior to the pick up date: the total balance will be collected, from your nominated credit card, upon confirmation. Please ensure there are sufficient funds available at this time. A bond amount is also payable upon arrival and is fully refundable providing the vehicle condition is approved.
Any payment made upon vehicle collection is subject to a credit card fee of 2%. Please remember that this does not include your own bank or credit card fees.
SPECIAL PAYMENT TERMS:
Full balance of payment (including the deposit) will be collected at the time of confirmation if you have elected to process your booking in a currency different to AUD.
Please Note: If you have chosen the Early Bird special (10% off) the balance of your booking will be due 125 days prior to your pick up / vehicle collection date.
Cancellation Policy
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:
- If cancelled 15 days or more prior to pick up a $200 fee applies.
- If cancelled from 14 to 10 days prior to pick up 20% of Total Rental
- If cancelled 9 to 4 days prior to pick up 50% of Total Rental
- If cancelled 3 days prior or on day of pick up or NO-Show 100% of Total Rental
If a vehicle is returned early for any reason there are no refunds for the unused rental days.
Please Note:
This document contains a summary of some of the rental conditions. For detailed conditions, refer to the rental agreement upon vehicle collection.
Altering a Booking
There is no charge for alterations to the booking unless the hired equipment is required for a longer period of time in which the customer pays for the extra days subject to availability and where a change falls into a peak period the current rates will apply. where a shortening of the hire term occurs within 24 days prior to the start date, the original booking period stands and there is no refund for the days rental not required.
Office Hours
We are open: Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8am – 11am.
Closed Sunday and public holidays
After Hours
up to 7:00pm $88.00
7:00pm to 9:00pm $110.00
from 6:00am $88.00
No pickup or drop off available outside these hrs
However, we can be flexible on these times according to the length of hire.
Public holidays for QLD are:
Royal QLD show - 13th August
Christmas - Thursday 25th-Friday 26th
New years Day - Monday 3rd January,
Australia Day - Wednesday, 26th January.
Easter Friday - 2016 (25 March), 2017 (14 April)
ANZAC Day - 25 April
Labour Day - Monday, 2 may
Queens Birthday - Monday, 11 June
Royal QLD shows - Wednesday, 15th August
Christmas - Tuesday 25th-Wed 26th December
Late Return
Late return fee - Up to 2 hours late $33.00. After 2 hrs, full days hire.
For every day past the due date that the van is late, the customer will occur the maximum daily rate for that vehicle, plus the normal daily rent in order to cover the potential loss of rental income
Area of Travel
All campers with rentals up to 7 days have a limit of 150 km's per day. excess kilometres will be charged @ 22 cents per km. Any questions do not hesitate to ask.
Rentals on the East Coast are to the area between Adelaide in South Australia and Cape Tribulation (north of Cairns) in Queensland that is within 200kms of the coast.
You can apply at the time of booking or before pick up to have the above area amended to meet your specific needs; however, travel outside this area is at the sole discretion of Barefoot Camper Hire.
Travel outside the outside east coast area is permitted when approved as per your rental agreement. Additional fees may apply. eg areas include; Western Australia, Northern Territory, Mt Isa, Bourke, Broken Hill and Alice Springs.
Road Restrictions
Vehicles must be kept on sealed roads at all times. (Tar, Asphalt and Concrete). All vehicles may only be driven on recognised roads as shown on maps. Driving on unsealed roads up 500 metres to a camp site or rest area or beach access is permitted.
All insurance and refundable money are waived if the above conditions are breached. Any damage and/or recovery costs are the responsibility of the renter.
East Coast travels of Australia only, unless authorised.
Repairs
All repairs must be authorised by Barefoot Camper Hire prior to any repair work. Repairs will be approved provided the renter was not directly responsible for the damage. Barefoot Camper Hire will reimburse you for expenses incurred for any authorised repairs as long as receipts can be presented. We will not accept any responsibility for hotel or motel charges, meals or out of pocket expenses, in the case of breakdowns or for any lost days, but we will reimburse lost days hire.
Note all our campervans are serviced every 5000km. We will arrange for the campervan to be serviced at our cost, but you will have to be without the use of campervan for the time taken to service. If you travel beyond this distance without Barefoot Camper Hire’ s consent and you breakdown we will not be responsible for any loss of days hire or accommodation or meal charges or out of pocket expenses.
24 Hour Customer Care Service Available in all states.
Road Tolls
All our campervans are fitted with Etags for your convenience, we will charge at the end of hire cost of tolls, plus a $5.50 handling administration fee.
Traffic Infringements
We reserve the right to charge the renter an administration fee $55.00 for any traffic or parking infringements. You must inform Barefoot Camper Hire in the event of an accident at the earliest possible opportunity and no later than 24 hours.
Vehicle Consultation
On pick up of the campervan, our staff will provide a complimentary consultation .This includes an explanation of where everything is and how to use them.
Credit Cards
We only accept master and visa cards and there will be a merchant fee of 2% of the total hire.
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 with the rate initially charged. We will not accept any liability for this.
Bond Deposit/Vehicle Excess
A bond is required on all vehicles at time of collection. This is determined by the excess reduction option. Your security deposit can be paid by credit card. The credit card holder must be present and able to sign for the vehicle security deposit upon vehicle collection. The cardholder is jointly and severally liable for any damage to the rental vehicle. The security deposit is fully refundable provided the vehicle is returned on time undamaged in clean order, with a full fuel tank and to the right location. Failure to return the vehicle clean and with all items listed on the signed form undamaged or without a full tank or to the wrong location will incur a fee which will be advised upon return of the vehicle. Where there is a pick up off site the bond must be pre-paid.
In the event of an accident in which you are not at fault, we will hold your bond until the 3rd party agrees to pay our costs . Once these costs are met we will refund to you your bond less admin fees. Where we are unable to recover costs then it is the renter is responsible to recover the excess money from the third party. Please note some insurance claims can take months or even years to resolve.
Vehicle Excess
The renter is responsible for the excess of the cost of damage to the rented vehicle or third party property, including, towing, recovery costs, theft, fire, break-in or vandalism. This also includes the cost of the daily rentals for the period the vehicle is off road for accident repairs. The excess is applicable regardless of who is at fault and must be paid at the time the accident report is completed. Not at the completion of the rental. The excess will be refunded if we are successful in recovering all the cost of the damages from the third party. Please note that insurance claims can take months to resolve. The excess applies in respect of each claim, not rental. All damage covered is forfeited if the terms and conditions of the rental agreement are breached.
Insurance options
Drivers 21 years and over
|
Cost Per Day
|
Bond
|
Liability
|
Glass and Tyre Protection
|
Standard Liability
|
Included
|
AU$2,500
|
AU$2,500
|
Not included
|
Liability Reduction
Option 1
|
AU$17
|
AU$900
|
AU$900
|
Not included
|
Liability Reduction
Option 2
|
AU$33
|
AU$200
|
AU$0
|
Included
|
Please note
1. An additional excess of $1000.00 applies for roof damage regardless of the option chosen.
2. The minimum rental period for bond option excess waiver 2 is 14 days.
3. External awnings are not covered by insurance. the renter is liable for all costs associated with repair or replacement of the awning. awnings must be wound closed at night and windy conditions.
Please note
Includes 2 tyre replacements and unlimited punctures. 1 windscreen and unlimited chips up to 1 windscreen replacement.accidental internal damage up to $300.00 in total claims (an example if you accidently damaged the fridge door and the cost of repair was $150.00. then there would be no charge to you the renter) note does not cover lost or stolen items . No administration fees for traffic infringes. Overhead and undercarriage damage cover.
All insurance cover will be made void if any of the followings are breached:
- Insurance does not cover
- Submersion in water
- Contact with salt water
- Creek or river crossings
- Driving through flooded areas
- Beach driving
- Personal belongings are not covered. We recommend the renter does not leave valuables in the vehicle and should take out personal insurance.
- Breach of Rental Agreement terms. The renter will be responsible for the total cost of any damage. This will include any damage caused by wilful conduct e.g. sitting or standing on the bonnet or roof of the vehicle.
- Bogged Vehicles - The renter will be responsible for the cost to retrieve or recover a vehicle, which has become bogged.
- Incorrect use of fuel - The renter will be responsible for any associated cost if fuel is used incorrectly (fuel being diesel or petrol) Includes any associated costs related to the incident.
- Under body damage or overhead damage, regardless of excess package taken if caused by item 1.
- The cost to replace keys which have become lost or retrieval of keys which have been locked in a vehicle.
- Any damage caused by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- The vehicle rented may only be used to legally carry the amount of passengers allowed. If more passengers are carried than allowed Barefoot Camper Hire does not accept any responsibility.
- Drivers not identified on the rental agreement and/or drivers that do not have a current open licence.
11 The carrying of illegal or dangerous goods.
The renter is responsible for any recovery costs incurred through negligence regardless of the insurance excess. Barefoot Camper Hire cannot be held responsible for any breakdowns.
11. Air conditioning, radio, GPS, DVD player not working is not regarded as a breakdown and there will be no reimbursement for these items not working. Please note that GPS may not all the time give the correct route.
Rental Period
A rental period is based on a calendar day basis.
Minimum rental:
Minimum hire for std and super campers is 10 days required in Brisbane and Bryon bay.
Change of Vehicle
Should the vehicle booked be unavailable through unforeseen circumstances, Barefoot Camper Hire reserves the right to substitute an alternative vehicle without prior notification. This shall not constitute a breach of contract and does not entitle the hirer a refund.
Age Restrictions
Drivers must be 21 years or over, with a full drivers licence. If the licence is not in English format then an international driver’s licence is required. Driver aged between 21years and 24 years are charged additional bond charges as per the web site.
Cleaning Fee
A cleaning fee is imposed if the vehicle is not returned in a reasonable condition to the manager’s discretion. If the vehicle is deemed to be in unsatisfactory condition, the renter will incur a minimum fee of $85 to cover the cleaning costs.
Smoking and Pets
No smoking and no pets.
Calculation Errors
Barefoot Camper Hire will not honour calculation errors. Should a calculation error occur Barefoot Camper Hire will charge for the shortfall or will refund the overcharge.
Limit of Liability
In the event of no alternate campervan being available to the renter our liability is limited to a refund of the hire or in the case of a mechanical failure (unless caused by the renter) the remainder of the hire period.
Animals
No animals are allowed in campervans
Rates/Terms/Conditions
Are subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer
Illustrations and text in any of our documentation, brochure or website are subject to change. Images are a representation only of the vehicle depicted. Variances in the vehicles offered may occur due to substitutions or modification and/or upgrades to the vehicle design.
All vehicle specifications, contents and layouts are subject to change without notice and may vary due to modifications and/or upgrades. Barefoot Camper Hire cannot be held liable for any such variance
Barefoot Camper Hire Insurance
Bond Deposit/Vehicle Excess
A bond is required on all vehicles at time of collection. This is determined by the excess reduction option. Your security deposit can be paid by credit card. The credit card holder must be present and able to sign for the vehicle security deposit upon vehicle collection. The cardholder is jointly and severally liable for any damage to the rental vehicle. The security deposit is fully refundable provided the vehicle is returned on time undamaged in clean order, with a full fuel tank and to the right location. Failure to return the vehicle clean and with all items listed on the signed form undamaged or without a full tank or to the wrong location will incur a fee which will be advised upon return of the vehicle. Where there is a pick up off site the bond must be pre-paid.
In the event of an accident in which you are not at fault, we will hold your bond until the 3rd party agrees to pay our costs. once theses costs are met we will refund to you your bond less admin fees. Where we are unable to recover costs then it is the renter is responsible to recover the excess money from the third party. Please note some insurance claims can take months or even years to resolve.
Vehicle Excess
The renter is responsible for the excess of the cost of damage to the rented vehicle or third party property, including, towing, recovery costs, theft, fire, break-in or vandalism. This also includes the cost of the daily rentals for the period the vehicle is off road for accident repairs. The excess is applicable regardless of who is at fault and must be paid at the time the accident report is completed. Not at the completion of the rental. The excess will be refunded if we are successful in recovering all the cost of the damages from the third party. Please note that insurance claims can take months to resolve. The excess applies in respect of each claim, not rental. All damage covered is forfeited if the terms and conditions of the rental agreement are breached.
Insurance options
Drivers 21 years and over
|
Cost Per Day |
Bond |
Liability |
Glass and Tyre Protection |
Standard Liability |
Included |
AU$2,500 |
AU$2,500 |
Not included |
Liability Reduction
Option 1 |
AU$17 |
AU$900 |
AU$900 |
Not included |
Liability Reduction
Option 2 |
AU$33 |
AU$200 |
AU$0 |
Include |
Please note
1. An additional excess of $1000.00 applies for roof damage regardless of the option choosen.
2. The minimum rental period for bond option excess waiver 2 is 14 days.
3. External awnings are not covered by insurance. the renter is liable for all costs associated with repair or replacement of the awning. awnings must be wound closed at night and windy conditions.
Please note
Includes 2 tyre replacements and unlimited punctures. 1 windscreen and unlimited chips upto 1 windscreen replacement.accidental internal damage upto $300.00 in total claims (an example if you accidently damaged the fridge door and the cost of repair was $150.00. then there would be no charge to you the renter) note does not cover lost or stolen items . No administration fees for traffic infringes. Overhead and undercarriage damage cover.
All insurance cover will be made void if any of the following are breached:
- Insurance does not cover
- submersion in water
- contact with salt water
- creek or river crossings
- driving through flooded areas
- beach driving
- Personal belongings are not covered. We recommend the renter does not leave valuables in the vehicle and should take out personal insurance.
- Breach of Rental Agreement terms. The renter will be responsible for the total cost of any damage. This will include any damage caused by wilful conduct e.g. sitting or standing on the bonnet or roof of the vehicle.
- Bogged Vehicles - The renter will be responsible for the cost to retrieve or recover a vehicle, which has become bogged.
- Incorrect use of fuel - The renter will be responsible for any associated cost if fuel is used incorrectly (fuel being diesel or petrol) Includes any associated costs related to the incident.
- Under body damage or overhead damage, regardless of excess package taken if caused by item 1.
- The cost to replace keys which have become lost or retrieval of keys which have been locked in a vehicle.
- Any damage caused by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- The vehicle rented may only be used to legally carry the amount of passengers allowed. If more passengers are carried than allowed Barefoot Camper Hire does not accept any responsibility.
- Drivers not identified on the rental agreement and/or drivers that do not have a current open licence.
11 The carrying of illegal or dangerous goods.
The renter is responsible for any recovery costs incurred through negligence regardless of the insurance excess. Barefoot Camper Hire cannot be held responsible for any breakdowns.
11. Air conditioning, radio, gps, DVD player not working is not regarded as a breakdown and there will be no reimbursement for these items not working. Please note that gps may not all the time give the correct route. |