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Accident Liability Reduction Options 

When you rent a campervan, it's important to know you're protected should the unthinkable happen. All Backpacker campervans are insured for damage to the vehicle or to the property of a Third Party.

Although all Backpacker Campervan rentals have insurance cover, there are different levels of Accident Liability and Security Deposit that can be selected to reduce the stress when on the road.

Choose your travel period below to see the details of the Accident Liability Reduction Options available.

Pick ups between 01 April 2011 & 31 March 2012

Liability Reduction Accident Liability Security Deposit Daily Rate
Breezer, Nomad & Wanderer
Smart Pack Nil $220 (imprint) $36
Includes: Road User Charge Recovery Fee (applies to diesel vehicles), LPG Gas Refill, Linen & Bedding, Extra Driver Fees, Tyre & Windscreen Cover, Snow Chains (if required), Portable Heater (if required), Camping Stools (1 per person travelling)
Option 2 Nil $220 (imprint) $28
Option 1 $1,500 $1,500 (debited) $18
Standard $3,500 $3,500 (debited) Included
Quattro & Six Pack
Smart Pack Nil $220(imprint) $47
Includes: Road User Charge Recovery Fee (applies to diesel vehicles), LPG Gas Refill, Linen & Bedding, Extra Driver Fees, Tyre & Windscreen Cover, Snow Chains (if required), Portable Heater (if required), Camping Stools (1 per person travelling)
Option 2 Nil $220 (imprint) $40
Option 1 $2,500 $2,500 (debited) $27
Standard $5,000 $5,000 (debited) Included

Pick ups between 01 April 2012 & 31 March 2013

Liability Reduction Accident Liability Security Deposit Daily Rate
Breezer, Lowrider, Nomad & Wanderer
Smart Pack Nil $220 (imprint) $38
Includes: Road User Charge Recovery Fee (applies to diesel vehicles), LPG Gas Refill, Extra Driver Fees, Tyre & Windscreen Cover, Snow Chains (if required), Portable Heater (if required), Camping Chairs (1 per person travelling).
Option 2 Nil $220 (imprint) $30
Option 1 $1,500 $1,500 (debited) $20
Standard $3,500 $3,500 (debited) Included
Quattro & Six Pack
Smart Pack Nil $220 (imprint) $49
Includes: Road User Charge Recovery Fee (applies to diesel vehicles), LPG Gas Refill, Extra Driver Fees, Tyre & Windscreen Cover, Snow Chains (if required), Portable Heater (if required), Camping Chairs (1 per person travelling).
Option 2 Nil $220 (imprint) $36
Option 1 $2,500 $2,500 (debited) $27
Standard $5,000 $5,000 (debited) Included
Additional Protection Coverage
This covers damage costs associated with damage from a single roll-over. This cost of damage should a single vehicle roll over occur is not covered unless this level of cover is present, providing no breach of the rental agreement. Only available in conjunction with the purchase of Liability Reduction Option 2 or the Smart Pack. $89 per rental

Terms explained

What is Accident Liability?
Accident liability is the maximum dollar amount (cost) per accident the hirer is responsible for should there be an accident. This includes damage to the rental vehicle and any third party property. The Accident Liability that will apply can be reduced by selecting from one of the above Liability Reduction options.

What is Security Deposit?
The Security Deposit is required as a deposit upon the collection of your vehicle. The Security Deposit can be a full debit from the credit card supplied (all funds processed against your card) or simply an imprint (a dollar amount recorded against your card with no payment processed). The dollar amount and whether it is to be a debit or an imprint is determined by the Liability Reduction option selected as mentioned above.

Is the Security Deposit refundable?
The security deposit is fully refundable provided the vehicle is returned on time, to the correct location, undamaged, in a clean condition and with full fuel tanks (fuel being petrol or diesel) and gas bottle. Except where the Pre-Purchase Gas Option (included in the Smart Pack) and/or Pre-Purchase Fuel has been pre-purchased.

Daily Rate Maximum Charge
The maximum charge for any Liability Reduction Option will be the daily rate x 50 days.

There are exclusions to cover. Refer to clauses 15, 21 and 22 in our rental agreement for more information

Download New Zealand Rental Agreement

The document below is what you are required to sign when you check out your Backpacker New Zealand rental vehicle. We strongly recommend you review prior to hire.

01 April 2011 to 31 March 2012 pick ups - Rental Agreement.pdf

01 April 2012 to 31 March 2013 pick ups - Rental Agreement.pdf