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Backpacker Campervan & Car Rentals specialises in providing safe, reliable, low cost, no frills campervan and car rentals throughout Australia with all the frills available for only a couple of pennies more. We offer a fleet of quality 2 berth and 4WD campervans, along with a range of car rentals to suit your travelling needs!

Reviews

Perth - Exmouth Road Trip
Branch: Perth Vehicle: 2 Berth Breezer By Kathy	Pick Up Procedure / Service    Overall Rating:
We hired the van for a return road trip from Perth to Exmouth. The vehicle was mechanically sound and comfortable. Extras included in the van (ie, linen, cookware etc) were clean and in good...

4 day get away
Branch: Perth Vehicle: 2 Berth Breezer By Timothy	Pick Up Procedure / Service   Overall Rating:
Was good value and full of features, car not very fuel efficient.

Annual trip to Port Fairy Music Festival
Branch: Melbourne Vehicle: 2-3 Berth Nomad By Denis	Pick Up Procedure / Service      Overall Rating:
Everything went really well, The pick-up is now much improved with the move to the new depot. All worked very weel. Thank you for the upgrade, Britz! Friendly, helpful staff. Great value. Will...

Victorias National Parks
Branch: Melbourne Vehicle: 2 Berth Breezer By Lee	Pick Up Procedure / Service      Overall Rating:
We had a great time in our campervan which felt like home away from home for a week. So great to be able to get away from it all, such a great experience, thanks!

Campervan to Matong State Forest
Branch: Sydney Vehicle: 2 Berth Breezer By Jodi	Pick Up Procedure / Service    Overall Rating:
Pickup process was a bit slow, but service was friendly and helpful and my experience with the vehicle was great! Easy to use, convenient, had everything we needed. Great value, you'll definitely...

Backpacker Campers AU Insurance

FOR YOUR PROTECTION
Personal injury is covered in most cases through registration Third Party insurance. Backpacker strongly recommends that all people travelling in Australia take out personal travel insurance.

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  AU$3,500 (“the liability”) for the Breezer, Nomad, Warrior and Wanderer or AU$5,000 (“the liability”) for the Quattro and Off- Roader 4wd of the cost of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle, including single vehicle accident (does not include single vehicle roll over), 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 for the period the vehicle is off fleet for accident repairs. 

The liability is applicable regardless of who is at  fault and must be paid at the time the accident report is completed, not at the completion of the rental.  The liability will be refunded if Backpacker is successful in recovering the cost of the damages from the Third Party.  Please note that Third Party claims can take months to resolve.

The liability applies in respect of each claim, not rental.

Please see the ‘Exclusions’ section below, whereby all liability cover will be made void.

The liability can be reduced, in most circumstances, by the purchase of Liability Reduction Option 1 or Liability Reduction Option 2. Note Liability Reduction Option 2 is included in the Smart Pack.

Liability Reduction Option 1
Vehicle                                                                             Cost per day                                                           Liability reduced to
Breezer, Nomad, Warrior and Wanderer                    AU$20 (maximum charge AU$1000)                      AU$1,500
Quattro and Off-Roader 4WD                                        AU$27 (maximum charge AU$1,350)                     AU$2,500

With Liability Reduction Option 1 the hirer is responsible for the first AU$1,500 (Breezer, Nomad, Warrior and Wanderer) or AU$2,500 (Quattro and Off-Roader 4wd) of ANY ACCIDENT COST of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle, including single vehicle accident (does not include single vehicle roll over), 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. The liability applies in respect of each claim, not rental.

Please see the ‘Exclusions’ section below, whereby all liability cover will be made void.

Liability Reduction Option 2
Vehicle                                                                            Cost per day                                                             Liability reduced to
Breezer, Nomad, Warrior and Wanderer                   AU$30 (maximum charge AU$1,500)                       AU$0
Quattro                                                                              AU$36 (maximum charge AU$1,800)                       AU$0
Off-Roader 4WD                                                             AU$42 (maximum charge AU$2,100)                       AU$0

When Liability Reduction Option 2 has been purchased, the hirer will have no liability at all with the exception of the ‘exclusions’.

Note: Liability Reduction Option 2 is included in the Backpacker Smart Pack

Please see the ‘Exclusions’ section below, whereby all liability cover will be made void.

Tyre and Windscreen Cover
Vehicle                                                                                              Cost per day
Breezer, Nomad, Warrior, Wanderer and Quattro                 AU$5 (maximum charge AU$250)
Off-Roader 4WD                                                                           AU$8 (maximum charge AU$400)

Where the hirer purchased tyre and windscreen cover unlimited windscreen and tyres will be covered for accidental damage.

Tyre and Windscreen cover can only be purchased in conjunction with Liability Reduction 2 or is included in the Smart Pack.

Please see the ‘Exclusions’ section below, whereby all liability cover will be made void.

Additional Protection Coverage
Vehicle                     Cost 
All                              AU$89      

Where the hirer purchases Additional Protection  Coverage the cost of damage resulting from a single vehicle roll over will be covered.

Additional Protection Coverage can only be purchased in conjunction with Liability Reduction Option 2 or the Smart Pack.

Please see the ‘Exclusions’ section below, whereby all liability cover will be made void.
 
BACKPACKER STRONGLY RECOMMENDS OUR CUSTOMERS TAKE THE SMART PACK WITH ADDITIONAL PROTECTION COVERAGE FOR TRAVEL WITH PEACE OF MIND.

EXCLUSIONS:
All liability cover will be made void if any of the following ‘Exclusions’ are breached:
1. Overhead and underbody damage to the vehicle except where Liability Reduction Option 2 or the Smart Pack has been purchased (does not cover single vehicle roll over).
2. Tyre and windscreen damage unless tyre and windscreen cover has been purchased.
3. Any water related damage which includes, but is not limited to:
a) any vehicle submersion
b) creek or river crossing
c) driving through flooded areas
d) beach driving
4. Personal belongings. Backpacker recommends the hirer does not leave valuables in the vehicle and that they have travel insurance to cover for the loss/damage of personal belongings.
5. Any damage caused by wilful misconduct (e.g. sitting or standing on the bonnet or roof of the vehicle).
6. Any damage caused while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
7. Damage caused to the vehicle by snow chains.
8. A single vehicle roll over occurs except where Additional Protection Coverage has been purchased.
9. The Customer will be liable for any costs associated with the incorrect use of fuel or the use of Bio-Diesel which should not be used (fuel being diesel or petrol), or water or other contamination of fuel.
10. The cost to retrieve or recover a vehicle, which may include, but is not limited to a vehicle that has become bogged, submerged, caught, trapped, stuck or restricted in anyway and/or has been abandoned.
11. The cost to replace keys, which have been lost or retrieval of keys, which have been locked in a vehicle.
12. The vehicle rented may only be used to carry the maximum number of passengers as dictated by the vehicle type. If more passengers are carried than what is allowed Backpacker does not accept any liability.
13. Damage caused to the vehicle because total load (kg) has exceeded recommended load as stated in vehicle manual. Vehicles are not to be used for the purpose of transporting and haulage of goods other than what might be reasonably expected of a leisure rental.
14. Drivers not identified on the rental agreement and/or drivers that have a licence that has been cancelled or suspended and/or drivers who have a licence that is classified as a learners or probationary licence.

VEHICLE SECURITY DEPOSIT
Upon vehicle collection, a vehicle security deposit is required. The amount is determined by the Liability Reduction Option selected.

For security purposes, only a credit card can be used to provide a vehicle security deposit. The credit card holder must be present and able to sign for the vehicle security deposit upon vehicle collection. The credit card holder is jointly and severally liable for any damage to the rental vehicle.  Any type of pre-paid travel card is not acceptable as a means to provide a vehicle security deposit. Visa and MasterCard debit cards are acceptable provided the card is being used as a credit card.

Debited vehicle security deposits are subject to a 2% credit card administration fee in addition to the vehicle security deposit amount. Accepted credit cards are Visa or MasterCard.

If a Liability Reduction Option is not selected, the vehicle security deposit is AU$3,500 for the Breezer, Nomad, Warrior and Wanderer or AU$5,000 for the Quattro and Off-Roader 4wd payable by credit card.

The AU$3,500 or AU$5,000 is debited to the hirer’s credit card when the vehicle is collected. For this reason it is important that the hirer have the funds available on the credit card and that the amount does not exceed the hirer’s daily withdrawal allowance available on the credit card.

If Liability Reduction Option 1 has been taken the vehicle security deposit is AU$1,500 for the Breezer, Nomad, Warrior, Wanderer, or $2,500 for the Quattro and Off-Roader 4wd.

The AU$1,500 or AU$2,500 is debited to the hirer’s credit card when the vehicle is collected. For this reason it is important that the hirer have the funds available on the credit card and that the amount does not exceed the hirer’s daily withdrawal allowance available on the credit card.

If Liability Reduction Option 2 is selected or the package booked is the Smart Pack, the vehicle security deposit is AU$220 for the Breezer, Nomad, Warrior, Wanderer and the Quattro or AU$500 for the Off- Roader 4wd.

The AU$220/$500 is taken as an imprint to the hirer’s credit card when the vehicle is collected. An imprint simply records a figure against the hirer’s credit card of AU$220/$500 that Backpacker can then debit if required.

The vehicle security deposit is fully refundable, including the credit card surcharge if the card used to provide the vehicle security deposit is a Visa or MasterCard, 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 customer has purchased the Pre-Purchase Gas Option (PGO is included in the Smart Pack) and/or Pre Purchase Fuel (PPF), failure to return the vehicle with full petrol or diesel tanks and/or a full LPG bottle will result in refill charges, which will be advised upon return of the vehicle. 

Backpacker reserves the right to retain an AU$220 cleaning fee if the vehicle is not returned in a clean condition. This includes smoking related cleaning, as smoking is not permitted in the vehicle. The toilet and waste water tank must be emptied prior to the return of the vehicle, or an additional AU$125 soiling fee will be retained.

FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, ONLY THE HIRERS CREDIT CARD CAN BE USED FOR VEHICLE SECURITY DEPOSITS.