BASIC Cover
All of our cars have comprehensive insurance included in the daily rate, subject to the terms of the Rental Agreement. The amount of the drivers liability on the vehicle is AUD$3,000.00 for drivers aged 21 years and over in the event of vehicle accident or vehicle theft.
You can reduce the amount of the renter's liability by paying a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) as follows.
Drivers under 25 years of age may choose from the same CDW options however a Under Age Surcharge of $10.00 per day will be applied to the rental agreement.
SMART CHOICE
For drivers aged 21 and over the liability can be lowered down to $0 (zero).
Under the Smart Choice CDW option the drivers liability on vehicle damage and costs as well as vehicle theft is AUD$0. This option also includes a reduction in liability for tyre and windscreen damage to $0.
Security/Bond
All hire's require a security bond to cover the liability in the event the vehicle is damaged. The amount of the authorization will be equal to the liability that the hirer carries with the vehicle (ie: BASIC requires $3,000 authorisation). This may be done by either of the following methods;
Credit Card - A pre authorisation will be taken on the hirer's credit card which will 'freeze' an amount against the customers available credit. The amount of the pre-authorisation will be equal to the amount of the liability carried on the vehicle, in-line with the selected CDW option. This authorisation will be released by the customers issuing bank in accordance with their own terms & conditions, on conclusion of the rental period.
Debit Card - A pre authorisation will be taken on the hirer's debit card which will 'freeze' an amount against the customers available funds. The amount of the pre-authorisation will be equal to the amount of the liability carried on the vehicle, in-line with the selected CDW option. This authorisation will be released by the customers issuing bank in accordance with their own terms & conditions, on conclusion of the rental period
NOTE: Cash or EFTPOS payments will NOT be accepted as security against the hire of a vehicle.