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See New Zealand your own way in a self drive fully equipped hire
campervan or motorhome, and forget about accomodation worries ....
Free Auckland & Christchurch Airport pickup & drop off.
Terms & Conditions of Motorhome Hire
DAILY HIRE CHARGES:
Are based on daily basis, not elapsed 24 hour periods. Part days at the start or end of a hire are charged at the daily rate. Rates include unlimited kilometres, Diesel Tax, and GST. All prices are quoted in NZ dollars
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENTS:
When we receive your confirmation a deposit of $300.00 is required to secure the booking. The balance of monies owing to Gateway Motorhome Hire is required 21 days before hire commences.
CANCELLATIONS:
For cancellations more than 21 days prior to the date of commencement of the hire, the deposit will be forfeited. For cancellations during the 21 day period prior to the date of commencement of the hire, a cancellation fee of 50% of the hire fee is payable. For cancellations on or after the commencement date of the hire the full hire fee will be forfeited.
REFUNDS:
Regretfully no refunds can be given for any unused portion of your holiday.
BOND/EXCESS:
All hirers are subject to a bond/excess of $2,500.00 payable at the time of vehicle pickup and can be paid by either cash, NZ travellers cheques, Mastercard, Visa or American express. This bond is fully refundable at the end of your hire after the vehicle has been inspected and if the motorhome is returned reasonably clean and tidy, all holding and waste tanks are empty and the motorhome has not been damaged or involved in an accident. If the vehicle is dropped off at a time when a representative cannot be there to inspect the van then any damage found when inspection takes place is the hirers responsibility. Waste tanks not emptied incur a charge of $50.00.
INSURANCE:
Insurance is mandatory and gives you cover against loss or damage to the vehicle and its equipment as well as cover against liability to third parties for property or vehicle damage subject to any excess applicable as noted on the hire agreement (normally $2,500.00).
The following insurance options are available:
Standard Insurance is included in the daily rate with an excess of $2,500.00.
Premium Insurance at NZ$25.00 per day (GST included) with an excess of $250.00 and includes windscreen and tyre cover.
You will need to arrange your own insurance to cover all your personal belongings.
The insurance cover shall not apply where the damage, injury, or loss arises when-
The driver of the vehicle is under the influence of alcohol or any drug that affects his or her ability to drive the vehicle
The vehicle is operated in any race, speed test, rally, or contest
The vehicle is driven by any person who at the time when he or she drives the vehicle is disqualified from holding or has never held a drivers licence.
The vehicle is wilfully or recklessly damaged by the hirer or any other person named as authorised to drive the vehicle.
The vehicle is operated outside the term of the hire or any agreed extension of that term.
AVAILABILITY:
If for any reason, beyond our control, the reserved vehicle is not available, we reserve the right to substitute a vehicle of similar or better standard. In the event that an alternative vehicle is unavailable beyond our control, our liability is limited to the refunding of all payments of hire days lost only.
FUEL:
All vehicles are supplied with a full tank of fuel at the start of the hire, and must be returned with a full tank at the end of your hire. LPG bottles also need to be refilled.
DRIVERS REQUIREMENTS AND LICENCE:
All drivers must be 25 years of age or older and hold a current valid drivers licence, to be produced at the start of the hire. An international or country of origin licence in English is acceptable.
TRAFFIC OFFENCES:
Any fines for traffic offences or road tolls incurred whilst on hire are the hirers responsibility. Gateway reserves the right to charge the Hirer for any speeding, parking, road tolls, or other fines and administration costs for any infringements not reported upon return of the vehicle. The administration fee is $50.00 per fine.
REPAIRS:
Repairs can be carried out only upon authorisation of the owner who must be contacted for approval. Puncture and tyre repairs are the responsibility of the hirer. No responsibility for out of pocket expenses, accommodation charges or meals resulting from a breakdown or accident will be accepted. Our liability extends only to the refund of hire charges for any days total loss of vehicle use due to a mechanical breakdown
THE HIRER SHALL NOT:
Sublet or hire the vehicle to any other person
Permit the vehicle to be operated outside his or her authority
Operate the vehicle, or permit it to be operated in circumstances that constitute an offence by the driver, which relates to driving or attempting to drive with excess breath or blood alcohol or under the influence of drink or drug.
Operate the vehicle or permit it to be operated to propel or tow any other vehicle.
Operate the vehicle or permit it to be operated for the transport of more than the number of passengers specified in the certificate of loading for the vehicle.
Drive or permit the vehicle to be driven by any person if at the time of driving the vehicle the hirer or other person is not the holder of a current drivers licence appropriate for the vehicle.
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