Nomad Motorhome & Car Rentals Ltd & Dynamite Rentals terms and Conditions
VALID FROM Sept 1, 2011 TO Mar 31, 2013
Nomad Rentals & Dynamite Rentals are referred to as the company in the terms and conditions.
All prices are in NZ dollars.
One-way fee @ $100 unless otherwise stated
A 2% visa and mastercard fee applies to all credit card transactions.
PICKUP LOCATIONS
Pick up and drop off Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch Airports by arrangement (flight arrival details required, please contact us if your flight into NZ is delayed.
Free pickup and drop-off within 5kms from serviced airports, other locations by arrangement (please enquire at the time of your booking)
Late returns incur fees, vehicles returned a day or more late will incur a fee of 250% of the daily charges.
RETURNING VEHICLES: Vehicles must be returned in a clean and tidy condition with all toilet and grey water holding tanks emptied and flushed, fuel tanks must be full or at least to the level as noted on the rental agreement. Refueling Fees are charged at twice the fuel cost. All cutlery, pots, pans etc. are to be washed and stored. Cleaning fees up to $200.00 will be charged for dirty vehicles.
AFTER HOURS: A fee of $50 will be charged for after hours (6:00pm to 7:00am) pickup and drop-off unless other arrangements have been agreed to.
HIRE PERIOD
Minimum hire period is seven days (unless other arrangements have been agreed to) Hire commences from the day of pick up to the day of drop off. Hire charges are based on a daily cost calculated from day of pick up as day one to drop off as the last day.
UNLIMITED TRAVEL
All of Nomad & Dynamite rentals daily rental rates are on an unlimited kilometer basis. Additional fees charged for Diesel vehicles @ $5.00 per 100 kilometers for diesel recovery tax. N.B. diesel fuel tax is not charged at the pump in NZ, instead it’s a separate charge that the company pays per kilometer at a rate of $5.00 per 100 kilometers.
DIESEL TAX
Diesel tax will be charged for diesel powered vehicles at $5.00 per 100 kilometers’
CAMPING PARKS
There are more than 300 fully equipped camping parks spread around New Zealand. Booking is not normally necessary except during the peak holiday periods (December to January for popular areas).
CAMPERVANS AND MOTORHOMES
6 Berth motorhomes are 2006 Mitsubishi Canter Diesel, Manual Transmission
4 Berth motorhomes are 1994 - 1996 Mitsubishi or Isuzu Diesel units, Manual Transmission.
2 Berth Hi-top campervans are 1993 – 2004 Ford econovans & Toyota Hiace, petrol, manual transmission, 2 Berth Sleepervans are 1992 – 2004 Toyota, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Diesel and Petrol models, Manual and Auto.
ROAD RULES
In New Zealand we drive on the left side of the road and give way to traffic from the right. Speed limits are strictly enforced: 50 kilometers per hour in urban areas and 100 kilometers per hour on the highways. Distances are measured in kilometers.
NO SMOKING
Smoking is not allowed in our vehicles.
PETS
No pets allowed in our vehicles, how ever we can make exceptions in the case of special circumstances, a fee of 20% of the hire charge will usually apply.
DRIVER'S LICENCE
A standard car license with a photo and written in English is all that is required to drive in New Zealand. All drivers must present a current New Zealand, International, or acceptable overseas license written in English at commencement of hire, a photo copy of drivers licenses will be taken at the start of your hire. Hirers and drivers must be over 18 years of age, hirers under 25 years will be charged 25% more than listed rates,
PERSONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE: Personal injury in New Zealand is covered by the Accident Compensation Commission. We strongly advise hirer/s to take out a fully comprehensive travel insurance package prior to commencement of their travels which will also cover you for the rental vehicle excess amount as well as any loss or damage to personal items
DEPOSIT
A 15% deposit is required upon confirmation to secure a booking.
CANCELLATION POLICY: We strongly recommend that our clients purchase comprehensive travel insurance.
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:
A $50.00nz cancellation fee applies to all confirmed bookings and in additional to this fee the following charges apply:
Cancellation 40 days + prior to pick-up date – No additional fees, only $50.00nz.
Cancellation 39 days to 25 days prior to pick up date - 15% of gross rental (includes deposit)
Cancellation 24 days to 9 days prior to pick up date - 50% of gross rental (includes deposit)
Cancellation 8 days to 2 days prior to pickup - 75% of gross rental (includes deposit) Within 48 hours of pick up date or no show - 100% (includes deposit)
EARLY RETURNS: No refunds for early returns or days not used (unless approved by management)
ALTERATION POLICY
Alterations to confirmed bookings will incur a $50.00 charge (unless approved by management)
PAYMENT
An initial non-refundable deposit will be secured at time of booking confirmation. Payments: Visa, Mastercard, Cash or Direct credit to our bank account are accepted. The final balance due will be taken from your nominated credit card directly by the Supplier approx. 33 days prior to the pick up of your vehicle. Please ensure that you have funds available at this time.
If the booking is made within 33 days of the start then Supplier will take payment upon confirmation.
CREDIT CARDS We only accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards, all transactions are conducted in New Zealand Dollars. We do not accept any responsibility for exchange rate fluctuations or credit card companies’ charges. Payments made by Visa or Mastercard will incur an additional 2% surcharge.
LINEN AND BEDDING
Linen and bedding is not complimentary on hires 10 days or less, how ever a linen and bedding pack can be supplied at the following charges; 6 motorhomes - $90.00, 4 berth motorhomes - $80.00, 2 berth campers and sleepervans - $70.00. The packs include: Towels, linen, pillows, bedding, duvets, light weight sleeping bags (can be used as extra cover) tea towels, etc.
VEHICLE INSURANCE
Compulsory Standard insurance: 6 Berths at NZ$20 a day, 4 Berths at NZ$15 a day this compulsory insurance insures you against recoverable 3rd party accident damage. (excludes personal belongings).
INSURANCE EXCESS (BOND). A damage excess/bond of NZ$2500 applies on 2 berth Campervan and Sleepervans. A damage excess/bond of NZ$3000 applies on 4 Berth Motorhomes. A damage excess/bond of NZ$4,000 applies on 6 Berth Motorhomes. An imprint of each driver’s credit card is taken at the start of your hire to cover the excess/bond, it will be processed if there is an accident, damage or the company (Nomad or Dynamite Rentals) incurs additional costs from your hire.
The excess/bond will be held in the form of a: Credit card imprint, Cash, Travelers cheque or Bank transfer (payments directly to Nomad’s NZ account – ASB Bank account – 12-3134-0006110-00 – Ref: Camper Bond). The excess/bond can be charged anytime up to 30 days after the completion of your hire, this is to allow us time to receive traffic tickets etc from your hire. The excess/bond is fully refundable 30 days after completion of hire provided that; The hire agreement has not been breached, the vehicle is returned in clean and tidy condition - all holding and waste tanks are empty - the campervan has not been damaged or involved in an accident - the fuel tank is full or to the level as stated on your hire agreement – the company does not incur additional costs as a result of your hire - there is no additional glass damage such as chips to the windscreens, stone chips are charged at $70 per chip. Traffic infringements, speeding tickets etc are the sole responsibility of the driver / hirer, should we receive a ticket from your hire then we are obliged by law to furnish NZ Police with details of your hire, it is then at the discretion of the police to pursue collection of the ticket. A charge of NZ$50.00 administration fee will be charged to the Bond for each traffic ticket we receive. The damage excess (Bond) applies to each accident, in the case where the bond has been fully or partially charged a new damage excess/bond will be generated against the hire, there is one damage excess/bond per accident, not per hire. The excess/bond is usually held in the form of a credit card imprint which is taken at the start of your hire. The company reserves the right to debit the card for part or the total of the bond at anytime during or up to 40 days after completion of your hire.
OPTIONS TO REDUCE THE EXCESS/BOND: Two Options are offered to reduce Bonds - GOLD and GOLD Cover – only available on hires of 10 days or more). These options can be purchased anytime before the start of your hire.
INSURANCE OPTIONS
* 6Berth Gold Cover – All inclusive (No worries cover). Pay $60.00 per day reduces the excess/bond to $100.00
- The All Inclusive Rate includes: Unlimited Kilometers, 15% GST, Diesel Tax Recovery Fee, Complimentary Airport Transfers (within 5 kilometers of the airport), Linen and Bedding Kits, Kitchen Kit, ONE Extra Driver Fee, LP Gas Refill Fee, 24hr Roadside Assistance, Camp Chairs and Table, Maps & Camp-Ground Guides, One-Way Rental Fee, Free tire puncture repairs, Two free tire replacements, One free windshield replacement, Three free windshield stone chip repairs.
- Reduced excess/bond from NZD4000.00 to NZD100.00
- The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is NZD3000.00 – i.e. 50 days rental.
- A Bond of NZD100.00 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract.
* 6Berth Silver Cover, Pay $30.00 per day reduces the excess/bond to $2000.00
- Complimentary Airport Transfers (within 5 kilometers of the airport), Linen and Bedding Kits, Kitchen Kit, One Extra Driver Fee, 24hr Roadside Assistance, Maps & Camp-Ground Guides.
- Reduced excess/bond from NZD4000.00 to NZD2000.00
- The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is NZD1500.00 – i.e. 50 days rental.
- A Bond of NZD2000.00 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract.
*4Berth Gold Cover – All inclusive – (No worries cover). Pay $50.00 per day reduces the excess/bond to $100.00
- The All Inclusive Rate includes: Unlimited Kilometers, 15% GST, Diesel Tax Recovery Fee, Complimentary Airport Transfers (within 5 kilometers of the airport), Linen and Bedding Kits, Kitchen Kit, ONE Extra Driver Fee, LP Gas Refill Fee, 24hr Roadside Assistance, Camp Chairs and Table, Maps & Camp-Ground Guides, One-Way Rental Fee, Free tire puncture repairs, Two free tire replacements, One free windshield replacement, Three free windshield stone chip repairs.
- Reduced excess/bond from NZD3000.00 to NZD100.00
- The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is NZD2500.00 – i.e. 50 days rental.
- A Bond of NZD100.00 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract.
* 4Berth Silver Cover, Pay $35.00 per day reduces the excess/bond to $1500.00
- Complimentary Airport Transfers (within 5 kilometers of the airport), Linen and Bedding Kits, Kitchen Kit, One Extra Driver Fee, 24hr Roadside Assistance, Maps & Camp-Ground Guides.
- Reduced excess/bond from NZD4000.00 to NZD2000.00
- The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is NZD1750.00 – i.e. 50 days rental.
- A Bond of NZD1500.00 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract.
*2Berth & Sleepervan GOLD Cover – All inclusive – (No worries cover). Pay $40.00 per day reduces the excess/bond to $100.00
- The All Inclusive Rate includes: Unlimited Kilometers, 15% GST, Diesel Tax Recovery Fee (if applicable), Complimentary Airport Transfers (within 5 kilometers of the airport), Linen and Bedding Kits, Kitchen Kit, ONE Extra Driver Fee, LP Gas Refill Fee, 24hr Roadside Assistance, Maps & Camp-Ground Guides, One-Way Rental Fee, Free tire puncture repairs, Two free tire replacements, One free windshield replacement, Three free windshield stone chip repairs.
- Reduced excess/bond from NZD2400.00 to NZD100.00
- The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is NZD2000.00 – i.e. 50 days rental.
- A Bond of NZD100.00 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract.
* 2B & Sleepervan SILVER Cover, Pay $30.00 per day reduces the excess/bond to $1200.00
- Complimentary Airport Transfers (within 5 kilometers of the airport), Linen and Bedding Kits, Kitchen Kit, One Extra Driver Fee, 24hr Roadside Assistance, Maps & Camp-Ground Guides.
- Reduced excess/bond from NZD2400.00 to NZD1200.00
- The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is NZD1500.00 – i.e. 50 days rental.
- A Bond of NZD1200.00 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract.
Dynamite Cars: Car GOLD Cover – All inclusive – (No worries cover). Pay $30.00 per day reduces the excess/bond to $100.00
- The All Inclusive Rate includes: Unlimited Kilometers,15% GST, Diesel Tax Recovery Fee (if applicable), Complimentary Airport Transfers (within 5 kilometers of the airport), ONE Extra Driver Fee, 24hr Roadside Assistance, Maps & Camp-Ground Guides, One-Way Rental Fee, Free tire puncture repairs, Two free tire replacements, One free windshield replacement, Three free windshield stone chip repairs.
- Reduced excess/bond from NZD2400.00 to NZD100.00
- The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is NZD1500.00 – i.e. 50 days rental.
- A Bond of NZD100.00 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract.
* Dynamite Cars: Car SILVER Cover, Pay $20.00 per day reduces the excess/bond to $1200.00
- Complimentary Airport Transfers (within 5 kilometers of the airport), One Extra Driver Fee, 24hr Roadside Assistance, Maps & Camp-Ground Guides.
- Reduced excess/bond from NZD2400.00 to NZD1200.00
- The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is NZD1000.00 – i.e. 50 days rental.
- A Bond of NZD1200.00 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract
INSURANCE EXCLUSIONS
Standard cover or Reduction Options Gold or Silver DO NOT COVER: The hirer is liable for any damage to the vehicle hired or third party property if:
1. Damage due to immersion in either Salt or Fresh water for any reason and any associated costs for recovery or towing.
2. Filling the vehicle with the incorrect or contaminated fuel. The hirer will be responsible for any associated costs of recovery or repair.
3. Costs to replace lost keys or to retrieve keys locked in the vehicle.
4. Any and all overhead damage taken from a line from the top of the drivers cab to the top of the vehicle or any underbody damage to the vehicle
5. Damage caused by theft, break-ins, conversion, vandalism, or fire damage that is directly attributable to the negligence of the hirer or any other passenger in the vehicle.
6. Personal belongings. We recommend that the hirer takes out personal insurance and does not leave valuables in the vehicle while away from it.
7. Any costs that arise due to negligence or any willful damage caused by the hirer, any named driver or any person travelling in the vehicle.
8. Any damage caused to the vehicle or any third party property if the vehicle is driven by an unauthorized or underage driver or if the terms of the rental agreement are breached or any damage is caused to the interior of the vehicle.
9. Damage is caused to the vehicle by the use of snow chains
10. Damage is caused due to a single vehicle roll over
11. Damage is caused to the vehicle when using the vehicle in contravention of any legislation or regulation controlling vehicular traffic
WINDSCREENS
Windscreen breakage and or damage will be deducted from the bond, unless you GOLD Cover has been purchased.
LIABILITY
In the event of any unforeseen circumstances or breakdowns, Nomad Motorhome & Car Rentals Ltd & Dynamite Car Rentals will only be liable and reimburse to the amount of your daily hire.
SLEEPERVAN EQUIPMENT
Includes the following equipment: Pillows, sheets, duvet or sleeping bags, single burner portable gas cooker, pots /pans, cups / plates, cutlery, Kettle, chilly bin (eski, cooler) 20 litre water bottle etc. all you need to have a great holiday.
4 & 6 BERTH MOTORHOME EQUIPMENT
Includes the following equipment: towels, linen, pillows, duvets or sleeping bags, cutlery, crockery % cooking utensils, maps and brochures, 4 berth sleeps 4 adults (2 twin beds, 1 permanent over the cab and the table in the rear folds down to a double) 6 Berth sleeps 6 adults (3 twin beds, 1 permanent over the cab, the bench seat behind the drivers seat converts to a double bed and the table in the rear folds down to a double) power: 240v AC / 12v DC, hot / cold water, electric heater, 12v / 240v refrigerator, 3 burner gas hob, microwave, toilet / shower, etc.
TRAVEL INFORMATION PACK AND PHONE NUMBERS
Information pack which includes details on camping grounds, maps, sightseeing brochures and general information.
EXTRA EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
-Camping Chair * 2 (pair) NZ$20.00 per hire
-Picnic Table and Chairs NZ$25.00 per hire
-Portable Gas Stove NZ$15.00 per hire
-Cell Phone: NZ$60 per hire (0800 calls are free)
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Liability
To the extent permitted by law we/the owners of this website will not be liable to you or to any third party (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including but not limited to any accident, injury, delay or loss of enjoyment) arising out of your reliance upon information contained on this website, including but not limited to your use (or inability to use) any products or services described or procured through this website.
When you pick up your vehicle, you will be required to sign a rental agreement. Your rental and use of the vehicle will be governed by the terms of the rental agreement and any other documentation or information provided to you by the supplier at the time you pick up your vehicle. The rental agreement is between you and the supplier and we will not be liable to you or to any third party in relation to the terms of the supplier’s rental agreement or any other documentation provided to you by the supplier at the time of pick up.
A booking is confirmed when you have been emailed a confirmation voucher and at this stage the deposit is processed on your card and becomes non-refundable and any cancellation fees stated in the supplier's terms apply. Upon receipt of your confirmation, please check your details carefully and notify us immediately if there are any incorrect details, as it may not be possible to make changes at a later date.
AVAILABILTY AND SUBSTITUTION OF VEHICLE
If for any reason beyond our control, the reserved vehicle is not available, we reserve the right to substitute a comparable or better standard vehicle at no extra cost to the hirer. This shall not constitute a breach of contract and does not entitle the hirer to a refund of any description. In the event that an alternative vehicle is not available, our liability is limited to a refund of all payments made for total hire days lost only.