What is included in my Backpacker Campervan?
- Unlimited kilometre travel
- General living equipment, including clothes-line and pegs, plastic containers and bucket, dustpan, hand broom and matches
- Kitchen equipment, including frypan, saucepans, kitchen utensils, kettle, bowls, cutlery and crockery
- 24 Hour roadside service
- Local tourist information
There’s also a huge range of additional hire items which can be viewed on our Extra Hire Items page. Vehicles can accommodate child seats. Please refer to specific vehicle information for further details. What are the location fees and how do they affect my rental?We have location fees at our Wellington and Queenstown branches. The Wellington fee is due to the branch being an agency for Backpacker. The Queenstown fee is charged by Queenstown Airport.
Until 31 March 2011 the Wellington and Queenstown location fee is $200 for campervans, $30 for cars from Queenstown (cars are currently not available from our Wellington site). From 1 April 2011 the campervan fee increases to $210, there is no planned change to the Queenstown car location fee. To offer you the very best and most competitive rate, our rates change on a weekly basis. Enter the dates you wish to travel in the fields provided on the right and we will provide you with not only an accurate price but also live availability. Rentals can be combined to qualify the renter for a longer term rental rate. Note: It is possible to combine Australian and New Zealand rentals to qualify under the multiple rental rate. Total insurances paid cannot be combined for Australian and New Zealand hires. What is the minimum rental period?Campervans
The minimum rental period for campervans is 5 days with the exception of rentals with a collection date between the 23rd of December and the 10th of January. For 1 April 2009 - 31st March 2010 travel, the minimum rental period for the Breezer will be 3 days.These rentals are subject to a 10 day minimum. Minimum rental period is 10 days when a vehicle is being collected from the North Island and is being returned to the South Island if the rental commences between the months of October through to March. Minimum rental periods are subject to change during peak periods.
Rental Cars
Rental days are calculated on a 24 hour basis. Minimum rental period is 3 days. Campervans
One-way rentals are available between all branch locations with the exception of the Breezer, which is available to and from Christchurch and Auckland only.
For pick ups before 31st March 2011, a one-way rental fee of NZ$200 (NZ$210 for pick ups after 01 April 2011) is charged for Breezer, Nomad and Wanderer rentals and NZ$250 (NZ$260 for pick ups after 01 April 2011) for Quattro and Six Pack rentals.
Auckland City to Auckland Airport, Christchurch City to Christchurch Airport, or vice versa (Breezer and Nomad campers), will incur a $50 one way fee for travel 1st April 2009 - 31 March 2011.
Location fees will apply if applicable. Minimum rental periods are subject to change during peak periods.
Rental cars
For one-way hires that are southbound the minimum rental requirement is 7 days. Minimum rental period is subject to change during peak periods Goods and Services tax (GST) is included in the daily gross rental rate of your vehicle hire. New Zealand GST is calculated at 12.5% for bookings before the 30 September 2010 & 15% (Government increase) from 01 Ocotber 2010. What is Diesel Tax Recovery (DTR), and how does it affect my rental?DTR is a government levy charged on all diesel powered vehicles. It is calculated at the end of your hire. As a government charge, it is subject to change but the current rates per 100km are listed below:
- 2 berth Unleaded Petrol = NIL
- 2 berth Toilet /Shower = $4.70 per 100km
- 4 Berth = $4.70 per 100km
- 6 Berth = $4.85 per 100km
Diesel Tax Recovery fee is included in the Backpacker Smart Pack. Do I need a special license to rent a campervan?Your standard driver’s license is enough, as long as you’ve had it for at least a year. If it’s not in English we’ll need to see a valid International Drivers license as well. How old do I need to be to drive a campervan?For our Breezer and Nomad, you only need to be 18, or older. All of our other campervans have an age restriction and can only be hired if you're 21 and over. Of course, you need to have a valid full licence no matter how old you are to drive away in one of our vans. What is different about driving in New Zealand?Check out the New Zealand Transport Agency "what is different about driving in New Zealand?" web page which provides and overview of the different driving rules specific to New Zealand. (available in English, German, Japanese, Korean & Chinese) The New Zealand Road Code
The Official New Zealand Road Code website will help you understand New Zealand traffic law and become a safe and courteous road user.
AA (Automobile Association) Roadwatch
This website is kept up to date with major incidents around New Zealand. You can browse by region, and see if there are any road closures.
Land Transport New Zealand
Detailed information about land transport in New Zealand, including safe driving tips, driving rules, and regulations.
Alcohol Advisory of New Zealand
Come here to find out the alcohol content of a standard drink to allow you a better understanding of your limits. New Zealand takes the issue of drink driving very seriously. When you've been drinking, the chances of crashing are high. In fact, when you drive with a blood alcohol level at the legal limit (80 mg per 100ml), you are three times more likely to be involved in a crash than if you hadn't had a drink.
Please ensure that when you are driving a Backpacker Campervan or Rental Car in New Zealand, you drive responsibly and safely. If you drink, don't drive.
More more information relating to drink driving limits please visit Land Transport NZ. Children under five years old must be properly restrained in an approved child restraint.
The driver is responsible for making sure children aged under 15 years wear safety belts or are in approved child restraints. The general urban speed limit is 50 km/h.
An urban traffic area is land close to or within a town or city. The land will generally appear fully built-up. An urban traffic area also includes partly built-up areas:
- In small towns
- Within a metropolitan area
- On the fringes of a metropolitan area.
The general rural speed limit is 100 km/h. Please note that for 6 berth campervans this speed limit is reduced to 90km/h.
A rural area is land outside towns and cities. The level of roadside development is at a minimum. Houses in rural areas will generally be set back some distance from the road. There will be little kerbing and generally no footpaths. What if my campervan needs repairs?Any repair up to $100 can be fixed and you will be reimbursed when you return, provided the renter was not directly responsible for the damage. For amounts over $100 call our Auckland Branch on 0800 422 267 or call into any of our branches. Receipts must be submitted for any repair. Any accident must be reported within 24 hours. An accident report has to be completed as soon as possible. It is important to note that you are liable for all damage costs as a result of any accident, up to the applicable excess. The applicable excess will be processed at the time of an accident. Remember, if you have an accident, regardless of who is at fault, you have to pay the applicable excess.
Contact our Auckland branch on (09) 275 0200. Well, if you are having that good a time, subject to availability you can extend your rental with one quick call to a branch or our main New Zealand tollfree number 0800 422 267. All you have to do is fill up the gas and fuel, tidy up the campervan and be back at the branch by 5.00pm. |
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