Standard Rates: Are usually set seasons as the example below. These seasons often vary betweens suppliers of rental vehicles. These season also have different price structuring based on the suppliers location and their high and low business seasons.

Season 1: Dec 15th, 2007 - Jan 15, 2008
Season 2: Jan 16th, 2007 - Mar 31, 2008

Amendments prior to pick-up will be re-calculated at the Flex Rate applicable on the date of amendment. This applies to changing the Vehicle type, reducing the number of rental days, changing pick up dates or changing the pick up or drop off location. Where the number of rental days is being extended, the extended days will be charged at the original flex rate which applied at the time of the original booking.

Amendments prior to pick-up will be re-calculated at the smartrate applicable on the date of amendment. This applies to changing the Vehicle type, reducing the number of rental days, changing pick-up dates or changing the pick-up or drop-off location. Where the number of rental days is being extended prior to pick-up, the extended days will be charged at the original smart rate which applied at the time of the original booking.

Smart Rates being similar to Flex are based on availability -how far you book ahead - location and many other things.

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 the cost of the damages from the Third Party. Please note that Third Party Claims can take months to resolve.

When No additional insurance is taken- Security Bond: The full bond amount of A$ 5.000 will be charged to the clients credit card on check out of the vehicle. After completion of hire, provided no damage has been reported to us by third parties, and after inspection of the rented vehicle, the bond is refunded to the clients’ credit card.

Excess Reduction Option 1: Often the excess is reducible with a Excess Reduction Option 1. It may for example reduce the excess from $5000 to $2000 for say $25 per day extra. This amount is often capped at 50 days. This will vary between suppliers so please check your quote.

Excess Reduction Option 2 - Security Bond: A signed credit card voucher to the amount of A$ 2.000 will be taken. The bond will be charged only as a consequence of an accident resulting in damage to third party property, no matter who is at fault.

Excess Reduction Option 2: Often the excess is reducible with a Excess Reduction Option 2. It may for example reduce the excess from $5000 to $Nil for say $35 per day extra. The hirer will not have to pay an excess for any damage to the vehicle, subject to the exclusions listed below under 'EXCLUSIONS'. This will vary between suppliers so please check your quote.

Excess Reduction Option 2 - Security Bond: A signed credit card voucher to the amount of A$ 200-$300 will be taken. The bond will be charged only as a consequence of an accident resulting in damage to third party property, no matter who is at fault.

Exclusions: (Example only)
Standard Excess, Excess Reduction Option 1 & 2 do not cover:
1. Any water related damage, which includes but is not limited to: a) any vehicle submersion ~ b) creek or river crossing ~ c) driving through low plain flooded areas ~ d) beach driving
2. Personal belongings we recommend the hirer does not leave valuables in the vehicles and that they take out personal insurance.
3. All Excess Reduction is void if the terms of the Rental Agreement are breached. The hirer will be responsible for the total cost of any damage. This will also include any damage caused by willful mosconduct (e.g. sitting or standing on the bonnet or roof of the vehicle) and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
4. The incorrect use of fuel (fuel being diesel or petrol). The hirer will be responsible for any associated cost.
5. The cost to retrieve or recover a vehicle which has become bogged, regardless of the Excess Reduction Package taken.
6. The cost to replace keys which have become lost, or retrieval of keys which have been locked in a vehicle.
7. Overhead and underbody damage to the vehicle.