When you Britz it, every road takes you on a new adventure. Around every turn is a spectacular coastal view, rugged terrain to be tamed or a mountain vista to be explored. Whatever your passion, you will find it in a Britz.
Britz offer a full range of fully equipped 2WD & 4WD campervans with a level of options and services to make every adventure complete, including:
- Convenience of on-board fridge, microwave, gas stove
- Most models offering toilet & shower
- Cooking and living equipment
- Free unlimited kilometers
- Touring maps and discount vouchers
- 24-hour roadside assistance helpline
- One-way rentals available
- Large 2WD and 4WD rental car fleet
- Ability to combine campervan and car rentals throughout Australia & NZ
- 10 dedicated branches Australia-wide
Britz Rentals is the largest specialised leisure vehicle operator in Australasia, offering the most extensive range of Campervans, Motorhomes, 4WD's and 2WD Rental Cars, giving you the flexibility to choose the right vehicle for your holiday!
Central Reservations are open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8:30am to 4:30pm on weekends and public holidays. (Closed Christmas Day, 25 December).
Britz Reservations Staff will endeavour to respond to your inquiry within a 24-hour period.
There are currently no terms and conditions for travel during this period. If your rental is during these travel dates, new terms and conditions may apply. Please contact us before booking.
Britz Insurance
VALID FROM 1 APRIL 2011 TO 31 MARCH 2012.
FOR YOUR PROTECTION – VEHICLE LIABILITY#
Personal injury is covered in most cases through Registration Third Party insurance. Britz strongly recommends that all people travelling in Australia take out personal travel insurance.
# In the USA a liability is referred to as the “deductible”.
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$7,500 (“the liability”) 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 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 Britz 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.
This AU$7,500 liability can be reduced, in most circumstances, by the purchase of Liability Reduction Option 1, Liability Reduction Option 2 or the 4WD Easy Cover Option(note Liability Reduction Option 2 is included in the Bonus Pack).
Liability Reduction Option 1
Vehicle Cost per day Liability reduced to
2WD AU$29 (max charge AU$1,450) AU$2,500
4WD AU$34 (max charge AU$1,700) AU$3,500*
When Liability Reduction Option 1 has been purchased the hirer is responsible for the first AU$2,500 (“the liability”) in the event of the vehicle being a 2WD and AU$3,500 (“the liability”) in the event of the vehicle being a 4WD of the cost of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle. This includes 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 for the period the vehicle is off fleet for accident repairs. The liability applies in respect of each claim, not rental.
*Hirers who have not purchased the 4wd Easy Cover will be responsible for up to AU$7,500 for towing and vehicle recovery costs in the event that towing and vehicle recovery is required from a 4WD road where permission was provided from Britz in order to travel on the roads (refer to the road restrictions section for a list of these roads where permission is required before travel).
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
2WD AU$45 (max charge AU$2,250) NIL
4WD AU$52 (max charge AU$2,600) AU$500*
When Liability Reduction Option 2 has been purchased, the hirer will have no Liability at all for 2WD vehicles with the exception of the ‘exclusions’. If the vehicle hired is a 4WD the hirer will be responsible for the first AU$500 (“the liability”) of the cost of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle. This includes 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 for the period the vehicle is off fleet for accident repairs. The liability applies in respect of each claim, not rental.
Note: Liability Reduction Option 2 is included in the Britz Bonus Pack
*Hirers who have not purchased the 4wd Easy Cover will be responsible for up to AU$7,500 for towing and vehicle recovery costs in the event that towing and vehicle recovery is required from a 4WD road where permission was provided from Britz in order to travel on the roads (refer to the road restrictions section for a list of these roads where permission is required before travel).
Please see the ‘Exclusions’ section below, whereby all liability cover will be made void.
4WD Easy Cover Option (4WDEASY)
The 4WD Easy Cover Option is a one off fee of AU$250 per hire. The 4WD Easy Cover Option is only available when Liability Reduction Option 2 or the Bonus Pack has been purchased.
The 4WD Easy Cover Option extends the cover available with Liability Reduction 2 or the Bonus Pack to include a NIL liability, cover for accidental damage to the overhead and underbody sections of the 4WD vehicle (this does not include single vehicle roll-over), unlimited tyre and windscreen cover and towing and vehicle recovery costs from 4WD roads where permission from Britz is required to travel in advance (see
road restrictions section for a list of these roads). Clients requiring vehicle towing and vehicle recovery from a road listed within this section will be responsible for up to AU$7,500 for towing and vehicle recovery in the event of not having this cover irrespective of the Liability Reduction Cover Option or Bonus Pack the customer may have.
Tyre and Windscreen Damage Cover
Where a nil liability is present unlimited windscreen and tyres will be covered for accidental damage. This applies to 2WD hires.
BRITZ STRONGLY RECOMMENDS OUR 2WD CUSTOMERS TAKE THE BONUS PACK FOR TRAVEL WITH PEACE OF MIND.
BRITZ STRONGLY RECOMMENDS OUR 4WD CUSTOMERS TAKE THE BONUS PACK WITH 4WD EASY COVER 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 2WD vehicle - except where Liability Reduction Option 2 or the Bonus Pack has been purchased (does not cover single vehicle roll over).
2. Overhead and underbody damage to the 4WD vehicle – except where 4wd Easy Cover has been purchased (does not cover single vehicle roll over).
3. Towing and vehicle recovery costs incurred on a 4WD road where permission is required in advance from Britz in order to travel (refer to road restrictions for a full list of these roads) where the customer has not purchased 4WD Easy Cover.
4. 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.
5. 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
6. Personal belongings. Britz 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.
7. Any damage caused by willful misconduct (e.g. sitting or standing on the bonnet or roof of the vehicle).
8. A single vehicle roll over occurs.
9. Damage caused to the vehicle by snow chains.
10. Any damage caused while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. The cost to replace keys, which have been lost or retrieval of keys, which have been locked in a vehicle.
14. 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 Britz does not accept any liability.
15. 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 prepaid travel card is not acceptable as a means to provide a vehicle security deposit.
Debited vehicle security deposits are subject to a 2% credit card administration fee in addition to the vehicle security deposit amount when the credit card used is either a Visa or MasterCard or 4.5% for American Express.
If a Liability Reduction Option is not selected, the vehicle security deposit is AU$7,500 payable by credit card.
The AU$7,500 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 1 has been taken the vehicle security deposit is AU$2,500 for 2WD vehicles and AU$3,500 for 4WD vehicles.
The AU$2,500/$3,500 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 with or without 4WD Easy Cover or the package booked is the Bonus Pack the vehicle security deposit is AU$220 for 2WD vehicles or $AU500 for 4WD vehicles.
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 hirers credit card of AU$220/$500 that Britz can then debit if required.
The vehicle security deposit is fully refundable provided, including the credit card surcharge if the card used to provide the vehicle security deposit is a Visa or MasterCard, the vehicle is returned on time, to the correct location, undamaged, with a clean interior and with full fuel tanks (fuel being petrol or diesel) and gas bottle. Except where the customer has purchased PGO (PGO is included in the Britz Bonus 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.
Britz reserves the right to retain an AU$220 cleaning fee if the vehicle is not 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.
VALID FROM 1 APRIL 2012 TO 31 MARCH 2013.
FOR YOUR PROTECTION – VEHICLE LIABILITY#
Personal injury is covered in most cases through Registration Third Party insurance. Britz strongly recommends that all people travelling in Australia take out personal travel insurance.
# In the USA a liability is referred to as the “deductible”.
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$7,500 (“the liability”) 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 Britz 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.
This AU$7,500 liability can be reduced, in most circumstances, by the purchase of Liability Reduction Option 1, Liability Reduction Option 2 or the 4WD Easy Cover Plus Option(note Liability Reduction Option 2 is included in the Bonus Pack).
Liability Reduction Option 1
Vehicle Cost per day Liability reduced to
2WD AU$29 (max charge AU$1,450) AU$2,500
4WD AU$34 (max charge AU$1,700) AU$3,500*
When Liability Reduction Option 1 has been purchased the hirer is responsible for the first AU$2,500 (“the liability”) in the event of the vehicle being a 2WD and AU$3,500 (“the liability”) in the event of the vehicle being a 4WD of the cost of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle. This includes 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 applies in respect of each claim, not rental.
*Hirers who have not purchased the 4wd Easy Cover Plus will be responsible for up to AU$7,500 for towing and vehicle recovery costs in the event that towing and vehicle recovery is required from a 4WD road where permission was provided from Britz in order to travel on the roads (refer to the road restrictions section for a list of these roads where permission is required before travel).
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
2WD AU$45 (max charge AU$2,250) NIL
4WD AU$52 (max charge AU$2,600) AU$500*
When Liability Reduction Option 2 has been purchased, the hirer will have no Liability at all for 2WD vehicles with the exception of the ‘exclusions’. If the vehicle hired is a 4WD the hirer will be responsible for the first AU$500 (“the liability”) of the cost of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle. This includes 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 applies in respect of each claim, not rental.
Note: Liability Reduction Option 2 is included in the Britz Bonus Pack
*Hirers who have not purchased the 4wd Easy Cover Plus will be responsible for up to AU$7,500 for towing and vehicle recovery costs in the event that towing and vehicle recovery is required from a 4WD road where permission was provided from Britz in order to travel on the roads (refer to the road restrictions section for a list of these roads where permission is required before travel).
Please see the ‘Exclusions’ section below, whereby all liability cover will be made void.
4WD Easy Cover Plus Option (4WDEASYP)
The 4WD Easy Cover Plus Option is a one off fee of AU$350 per hire. The 4WD Easy Cover Plus Option is only available when Liability Reduction Option 2 or the Bonus Pack has been purchased.
The 4WD Easy Cover Plus Option extends the cover available with Liability Reduction 2 or the Bonus Pack to include a NIL liability, cover for accidental damage to the overhead and underbody sections of the 4WD vehicle, cover for single vehicle roll-over damage, unlimited tyre and windscreen cover and towing and vehicle recovery costs from 4WD roads where permission from Britz is required to travel in advance (see
road restrictions section for a list of these roads). Clients requiring vehicle towing and vehicle recovery from a road listed within this section will be responsible for up to AU$7,500 for towing and vehicle recovery in the event of not having this cover irrespective of the Liability Reduction Cover Option or Bonus Pack the customer may have.
Tyre and Windscreen Damage Cover
Where a nil liability is present unlimited windscreen and tyres will be covered for accidental damage. This applies to 2WD hires.
Additional Protection Coverage (applies to 2WD hires)
Vehicle Cost
All AU$89 per rental
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 Bonus Pack.
BRITZ STRONGLY RECOMMENDS OUR 2WD CUSTOMERS TAKE THE BONUS PACK WITH ADDITIONAL PROTECTION COVERAGE FOR TRAVEL WITH PEACE OF MIND.
BRITZ STRONGLY RECOMMENDS OUR 4WD CUSTOMERS TAKE THE BONUS PACK WITH 4WD EASY COVER PLUS 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 2WD vehicle - except where Liability Reduction Option 2 or the Bonus Pack has been purchased (does not cover single vehicle roll over).
2. Overhead and underbody damage to the 4WD vehicle – except where 4wd Easy Cover Plus has been purchased.
3. Towing and vehicle recovery costs incurred on a 4WD road where permission is required in advance from Britz in order to travel (refer to road restrictions for a full list of these roads) where the customer has not purchased 4WD Easy Cover Plus.
4. 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.
5. 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
6. Personal belongings. Britz 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.
7. Any damage caused by willful misconduct (e.g. sitting or standing on the bonnet or roof of the vehicle).
8. For 2WD hires, a single vehicle roll over occurs except where Additional Protection Coverage has been purchased. For 4WD hires, a single vehicle roll over occurs except where 4WD Easy Cover Plus has been purchased.
9. Damage caused to the vehicle by snow chains.
10. Any damage caused while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. The cost to replace keys, which have been lost or retrieval of keys, which have been locked in a vehicle.
14. 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 Britz does not accept any liability.
15. 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 prepaid travel card is not acceptable as a means to provide a vehicle security deposit.
Debited vehicle security deposits are subject to a 2% credit card administration fee in addition to the vehicle security deposit amount when the credit card used is either a Visa or MasterCard or 4.5% for American Express.
If a Liability Reduction Option is not selected, the vehicle security deposit is AU$7,500 payable by credit card. The AU$7,500 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 1 has been taken the vehicle security deposit is AU$2,500 for 2WD vehicles and AU$3,500 for 4WD vehicles.
The AU$2,500/$3,500 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 Bonus Pack the vehicle security deposit is AU$220 for 2WD vehicles or $AU500 for 4WD vehicles.
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 hirers credit card of AU$220/$500 that Britz 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 PGO (PGO is included in the Britz Bonus 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.
Britz reserves the right to retain an AU$220 cleaning fee if the vehicle is not 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.
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