Travel Information - New Zealand Motorhomes

Motorhome Insurance Info

Q. Will I need vehicle insurance? >>

Every hire company insists on at least Third Party and Public Liability insurance, some fully comprehensive. However, New Zealanders do not legally require any insurance and therefore every company insists on a bond which is fully refundable if the vehicle is returned in a clean and undamaged position.

It is strongly recommended that Bond Waiver insurance is taken out. These options are made available to you when making a reservation.

Q. What are the Insurance Options? >>

About Insurance and Bond/Excess Reduction Options

Overview:

The price for each motorhome on our website includes a basic level of insurance with a bond between $2500 - $7500 depending on the motorhome. This amount is what you would be liable for (the excess) in the event of an accident or damage to the vehicle, regardless of who is at fault. Sometimes the bond is debited (and then refunded at the end of the hire if no damage) and sometimes it is a credit card imprint (it depends on the company)

Generally there are 3 options to reduce bond/excess. Options 1 and 2 require payment of an additional daily amount on top of the basic price and will reduce or eliminate the bond/excess. These options are payable at the depot but can be booked when the reserving the motorhome by selecting the appropriate option. The site will then show the price with that option included. (The exact additional daily amount and how much the bond is reduced depends on the company /vehicle being quoted).

Option 3 is All Inclusive (sometimes called Bonus Pack, Smart Pack, or Premium Pack depending on the company/vehicle). All Inclusive has a Nil bond/excess and typically includes extras such as child/booster seats and picnic table and chairs. All Inclusive should be booked when the booking is made by selecting that option (the site will then display the All Inclusive rate)

Travel Insurance

Even if you do reduce your liability by we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance before you leave home, for total peace of mind. Insurance policies cover cancellation fees, medical expenses, baggage and much more.

Adventure

Standard Liability

Adventure’s rental charge includes a Standard Liability of NZ$3,000. The bond is an imprint.

The Standard Liability can be reduced by purchasing one of the following:

Bond/Excess Reduction Options - 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2012

	Cost per day	Liability	Bond Payable
Standard	Included in Rental	$3,000	$3,000
Option 1	$26	Nil	$250

Backpacker

Standard Liability

All Vehicles are insured for the damage to the vehicle or to the property of a Third Party. The hirer is responsible for the first NZ$3,500 for the Breezer, Nomad and Wanderer Campervans or NZ$5,000 for the Quattro & Six Pack, of the cost of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle, including single vehicle accident, windscreen and tyre damage, towing and recovery costs, theft, fire, break in or vandalism with the exception of the exclusions. This also includes the cost of the daily rental rate for the period the vehicle is off fleet for accident repairs (demurrage).

The Standard Liability can be reduced by purchasing one of the following:

Bond/Excess Reduction Options - 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2012

	Vehicle	Cost per Day	Liability	Bond Payable
Standard	Breezer Nomad Wanderer	Included in Rental	$3,500	$3,500
	Quattro Six Pack	Included in Rental	$5,000	$5,000
Option 1	Breezer Nomad Wanderer	$18 (max $900)	$1,500	$1,500
	Quattro Six Pack	$27 (max $1,350)	$2,500	$2,500
Option 2	Breezer Nomad Wanderer	$28 (max $1,400)	$0	$220
	Quattro Six Pack	$34 (max $1,700)	$0	$220
Smart Pack (All Inclusive)	Breezer Nomad Wanderer	$36 (max $1,800)	$0	$220
	Quattro Six Pack	$47 (max $2,350)	$0	$220

Tyre and Windscreen Cover

If this optional extra is purchased it will cover the hirer for unlimited accidental damage to the windscreen and tyres . The cover is only available when Liability Reduction 2 has been purchased.

Vehicle	Cost per day
Breezer, Nomad, Wanderer	$5 (max $250)
Quattro, Six Pack	$5 (max $250)

Britz

Standard Liability

This also includes the cost of the daily rental rate for the period the vehicle is off fleet for accident repairs (demurrage).

The Standard Liability can be reduced by purchasing one of the following:

Bond/Excess Reduction Options - 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2012

	Cost per Day	Liability	Bond Payable
Standard	Included in Rental	$7,500	$7,500
Option 1	$29 (max $1,450)	$2,500	$2,500
Option 2	$45 (max $2,250)	$0	$220
Bonus Pack (All Inclusive)	$65 (max $3,250)	$0	$220

Jucy

Standard Liability

The hirer is responsible for the first NZ$1,900 ($2,500 18-20yrs) for the Jucy Crib & Grande and NZ$2,900 ($3,500 18-20yrs) for the Jucy Condo and Chaser of ANY ACCIDENT COST of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle.

The Standard Liability can be reduced by purchasing one of the following:

Bond/Excess Reduction Options - 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2012

	Vehicle	Age	Cost per Day	Liability	Bond Payable
Standard	Crib Grande	21+	Included in Rental	$1,900	$1,900
		18-20	Included in Rental	$2,500	$2,500
	Condo Chaser	21+	Included in Rental	$2,900	$2,900
		18-20	Included in Rental	$3,500	$3,500
Option 1	Crib Grande	21+	$15	$800	$800
		18-20	$19	$1,000	$1,000
	Condo Chaser	21+	$15	$1,200	$1,200
		18-20	$24	$1,900	$1,900
All Inclusive Package	Crib Grande	21+	$25	$0	$0
		18-20	$29	$0	$0
	Condo Chaser	21+	$25	$0	$0
		18-20	$32	$0	$0

Maui

Standard Liability

The hirer is responsible for the first NZ$7,500 of ANY ACCIDENT COST of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle, including single vehicle accident, windscreen and tyre damage, overhead and underbody damage, towing and recovery costs, theft, fire, break in or vandalism. This also includes the cost of the daily rental rate for the period the vehicle is off fleet for accident repairs (demurrage). The liability applies in respect of each claim, not rental.

The Standard Liability can be reduced by purchasing one of the following:

Bond/Excess Reduction Options - 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2012

	Cost per Day	Liability	Bond Payable
Standard	Included in Rental	$7,500	$7,500
Option 1	$29 (max $1,450)	$2,500	$2,500
Option 2	$45 (max $2,250)	$0	$220
Premium Pack (All Inclusive Package)	$65 (max $3,250)	$0	$220

Kea

Standard Liability

All KEA Campers vehicles include a standard liability of NZ$5,000 in the event of any damage to either the vehicle or third party property. The renter will also be fully liable for replacing or repairing damaged windscreens and tyres.

The Standard Liability can be reduced by purchasing one of the following:

Bond/Excess Reduction Options - 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2012

	Cost per Day	Liability	Bond Payable
Standard	Included in Rental	$5,000	$5,000
Option 1	$28 (max $1,400)	$2,000	$2,000
Option 2	$38 (max $1,900)	$0	$500
All Inclusive Package	$60 (max $3,000)	$0	$500

Alpha

Standard Liability

All Alpha vehicles include a standard liability of NZ$5,000 in the event of any damage to either the vehicle or third party property. The renter will also be fully liable for replacing or repairing damaged windscreens and tyres.