Insurance

INSURANCE

Standard insurance is included with the vehicle hire – this covers the hirer for any accident with a third party. Third party insurance is compulsory in Australia so any other vehicle involved in an accident will also have this cover. Depending on the circumstances of any accident you may be entitled to claim for personal injury against the third party insurance of the party responsible for the accident.

The hirer is responsible for the amount up to the bond (AUD$2000, or AUD$2500 for drivers under twenty five years old) for the damage to a third party property, or to the rented Vehicle. The hirer is also responsible for the cost of stand down time for the period the vehicle is unavailable while being repaired. The liability applies in respect of each claim, not per rental. The insurance excludes damage to the roof and under-body of the vehicle, and damage to the tyres and glass.

Reducing your Excess

The excess can be reduced by paying extra per day; this is outlined under 'Bond Waiver Option' and within our ‘terms and conditions’.

Personal Travel Insurance

The cover and ability to claim on third party insurance varies depending on where you are in Australia, so we strongly recommend that you take out your own Personal Injury Travel Insurance.