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Cheapa Campa Motorhome Rental USA
Rates Valid: 01 April 2012 to 31 March 2013
All Rates shown in US Dollars

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Depot Locations
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Long Term Discounts
14+ nights - 3% off rates
21+ nights - 5% off rates
35+ nights10% off rates
This discount does not apply to the Inclusive component
Multiple rentals are eligible for the long-term discount
There are no further long-term discounts available on Flex Rates

2012 - 2013 Flex Rates
Valid from 01 April 2012 - 31 March 2013

Flex Rates give you the very best available price for the motorhome you want to rent. If you book early and there are plenty of motorhomes available, you will pay a much lower price. If you book closer to departure date or book for a high demand period then the rate will be higher.
 
However, once booked, should you need to amend the dates, the prevailing rates will apply. We get advised of new flex rates each week. Therefore each quote only valid until the end of each week.

Please Contact us for this weeks Great Flex Rates


Vehicles Available
Please Note: Vehicles 2008 Models

Rates Includes:

  • Vehicle Rental
  • Standard Insurance with an excess of USD $1,500
  • Public Liability Insurance
  • Apollo Welcome Pack
  • Maps and Campground Guides
  • All vehicles include: Slideout, Awning, Rear Vision Camera, LCD TV / DVD, Generator

The Rate do not include One Way Rental Fees, GPS rental, Generator charges or the Burning Man Festival surcharge.

Inclusive Rates:
Add USD $65 per day (max charge 40 days)
The minimum amount payable per rental segment for an Inclusive Rate is $650 - i.e. 10 days rental.
The maximum amount payable per rental segment for an Inclusive Rate is $2,600 - i.e. 40 days rental.

The Inclusive Rates Includes:

  • Liability Reduction Option $0 (Zero Liability)
  • Unlimited Miles
  • Administration Fees/Taxes
  • Personal Kits
  • Bond Admin Fee
  • Vehicle Preparation Fee
  • GPS
  • Cheapa Campa Welcome Pack
  • Vehicle Consultation
  • 24 hour Roadside Assistance
  • Extra Driver Fees
  • Colorado Road Safety Fee
  • Camp Chairs and Table
  • Maps and Camp Ground Guides and Child Restraints (on request).

Please note: Inclusive rate does not include Generator charges or the Burning Man Festival surcharge.

What happens if there is an amendment to the booking ?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking the booking will be calculated by using either the original flex rate or the flex rate that is valid at the time of the booking change, depending on whichever rate is higher. There are no exceptions to this rule. The following situations are classified as booking alterations:

- Change of date for vehicle pick-up or drop-off
- Change of location (depot) for vehicle pick-up or drop-off
- Change of vehicle category
- Name change

If you decide to extend your rental duration (changing the drop-off date) by 2 days the same flex rate is used that applied on the day when you made your original booking. If you extend by 3 days or more, the booking change rule applies as outlined above.

If an amendment is made to the rental dates within 14 days of collection, no refund will be made if the length of hire is shortened (that is; the rental will be charged at the number of days originally booked). There is no refund for late pick up or early return of vehicle. A relocation fee may apply if the collection or return location is amended within 14 days of vehicle pick up or if notification occurs during the hire.

Rental Charges:
Rental Charges are calculated on a “per night” basis.
Vehicles can be picked and dropped off during ofice hours. Cheapa Campa branches are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm (latest drop off time is 4pm), and Saturday from 9am to 12pm (latest drop off time is 11:00am). Branches will be closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Mileage:
500 mile packages are available at a cost of USD $130. Mileage packages must be prepaid before departure. There is no refund for any unused miles. Excess miles are charged at $0.40 per mile.

Branches:
Cheapa Campa branches are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm, and Saturday from 9am to 12pm. Branches will be closed Sundays and the following public holidays:

  • Easter Sunday - 08 April 2012
  • Memorial Day - 28 May 2012
  • Independence Day - 4 July 2012
  • Labor Day - 03 September 2012
  • Thanksgiving Day - 22 November 2012
  • Christmas Day - 25 December 2012
  • New Years Day - 1 January 2013
  • Easter Sunday - 31 March 2013

Vehicle Collection and Return:
Vehicles can be collected and returned Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm, and Saturday between 9am and 11am.

Transfers:
Vehicles must be collected and returned to our branch (no airport returns). Transfers to and from the Cheap depot are not included in the rental price. It is the renter’s responsibility to get to and from the branch.


Administration Fees / Taxes:
A charge of 10% of the total cost will be levied to cover administration fees, government fees, duties and other
associated costs. Administration fees can be either prepaid or paid at the rental counter on collection of the vehicle.

Exchange Rate / Currency Variations:
All credit card transactions are conducted in US Dollars. Due to exchange rate fluctuations there could be some
variance in the amount refunded compared to the amount initially charged. We do not accept any liability for
variances up or down. Refunds by credit card can take up to 15 working days depending on the renter’s Financial Institution.

Rental Duration:
The minimum rental is three nights for rentals commencing during the periods 1 April 2012 to 30 June 2012 and 1 october 2012 to 31 March 2013 . The minimum rental is seven nights for rentals commencing during the period 1 July 2012 to 30 September 2012 (High Season). Minimum rental periods are subject to change during other peak periods.

One Way Rentals:
one way rentals are available between all Cheapa Campa branches subject to a 7 night minimum rental period. The following one way fees will apply:

From
To
 
LAX
SFO
LAS
DEN
LAX
0
250
250
350
SFO
150
0
250
350
LAS
250
250
0
350
DEN
250
250
250
0

For one way rentals from SFO with pick-up between 04 September 2012 and 29 September 2012 no one way fee will apply.

Driver’s Licence and Minimum Age:
A current and full motor vehicle driver’s licence is required. If the driver’s licence is not in the English language then an international driver’s licence is also recommended. An accredited English translation will be accepted in lieu of an international driving permit. The driver’s licence must have been held for at least two years and be valid for the whole length of the rental. The original driver’s licence must be shown at time of pick-up when the driver is present.

Drivers must be 21 years of age or over. For drivers 75 years of age or over, a current medical certificate stating that the customer is fit to drive for the duration of the hire is required upon vehicle collection.

Vehicle Preparation Fee:
A fee of $100 applies on collection of the vehicle to cover the vehicle preparation and equipment. This includes all st pre-cleaning and mechanical servicing, 1 tank of propane gas, toilet chemicals and vehicle kit (pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, broom, dust bin, flashlight).

Vehicle Consultation:
On pick up of the vehicle our staff will provide a complimentary vehicle consultation. This includes an explanation of all the interior and exterior features of the vehicle as well as driving tips.

Maps and Campground Guides:
Each vehicle is supplied with complimentary road maps and campground guides.

Cheapa Campa Welcome Pack:
Each vehicle is supplied with a complimentary Cheapa Campa Pack for the first night. The pack contains matches, mini shampoo and conditioner, dishwashing liquid, sponge, soap, salt and pepper, coffee, tea and sugar sachets.

Additional Extras:

  • Personal Kits: USD $50 per person (sleeping bag, pillow, bath towel and tea towel)
  • Camping Chairs: USD $10 per chair.
  • Camp Table: USD $20 per rental.
  • GPS: USD $100 per rental
  • Generator use: USD $3 per hour as determined by an installed running time meter
  • Baby Seats: USD $40 per hire. Please refer to the Cheapa Campa child restraints policy for full details.
  • Booster Seats: USD $40 per rental.Please refer to the Cheapa Campa child restraints policy for full
    details.
  • First Aid Kits: A First Aid kit is supplied in every vehicle. If the seal is broken or the kit is not returned the
    kit becomes the property of the renter and a $50 fee is charged when the vehicle is returned.
  • Toilet Chemicals: USD $ 2.50 each

Multiple Rentals:
Consecutive Motorhome/Campervan rentals can be combined to qualify for a long-term discount rate. Rentals in the United States of America, Australia and New Zealand can be combined to obtain a long-term discount rate, providing travel is within a 3 month period. If drop off of a vehicle and pick up of a new vehicle occurs on the same day then a day each will be charged per respective vehicle. Multiple rentals are treated as separate rentals under the one way fee and minimum rental period conditions.

Travel Restrictions:
Cheapa Campa reserves the right at its sole discretion to restrict vehicle movements in certain areas due to adverse road or weather conditions.

Death Valley and other desert areas:
Vehicles are not allowed to operate in Death Valley and other desert areas during the months of May to September. due to extremely high temperatures which can cause system failures. At other times clients visit these areas at their own risk and are thus responsible for all recovery and other charges. During certain periods these areas are not habitable and could pose a danger to the driver and passengers.


Mexico, Alaska, Yukon and Northwest Territories & Newfoundland:
Travel to Mexico, Alaska, Yukon and Northwest Territories & Newfoundland is strictly prohibited.

Manhattan:
Due to restrictions on vehicle heights, propane gas and parking, vehicles with propane are not permitted in
Manhattan and are not permitted to travel through any underground or underwater tunnels.

Burning Man Festival:
An additional surcharge of $700 applies for travel to the Burning Man Festival. (25 August 2012 to 02 September 2012):

Colorado Road Safety Fee
A surcharge of $2.00 per night (maximum $90.00 per booking) applies to all rentals picking up from the
Denverbranch.

Change of Drop Off Destination:
If the renter wishes to change the drop off destination after the rental has commenced, they first must obtain authorisation from the Cheapa Campa Head Office. Subject to the change being approved, a minimum additional charge of $700 will apply.

Rental Extension:
If the customer wishes to extend the rental whilst on hire, they must first obtain authorisation from Cheapa Campa Reservations who will advise of the additional costs. Rental extension is subject to fleet availability. The extra cost (Gross Rate) of an extended rental must be paid by credit card over the telephone or at a Cheapa Campa Branch immediately on confirmation of the rental extension.

Whilst on hire if you decide to extend your rental duration (changing the drop-off date) by 2 nights the same lex rate is used that applied on the day when you made your original booking. If you extend by 3 nights or more, the booking change rule applies as outlined above.

Failure to obtain authorisation will result in the renter being charged double the daily gross rental rate.

Repairs:
Although we run late model vehicles, it may happen that small repairs are required. Repairs up to $100 may be affected without authorisation and will be reimbursed unless the damage is caused by the renter. For amounts over $100, Cheapa Campa will need to be informed in advance. All vehicles are covered for 24hr emergency roadside assistance.

Traffic Infringements:
We reserve the right to charge the renter for any speeding or parking fines, traffic infringements or road toll fines. An additional administration fee of $75 per fine will apply to cover the costs of processing.

Change Of Vehicle:
Should the vehicle booked be unavailable through unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to substitute an alternative vehicle without prior notification and at no extra cost. This shall not constitute a breach of contract and does not entitle the renter to a refund.

Vehicle Category:
Vehicles cannot be requested by make or model, only by vehicle category.

Voluntary Downgrade:
Should the renter decide to take a lesser vehicle than booked within 14 days of pick up or during the rental then they will not be entitled to any refund.

Limit of Liability:
In the event of no alternative vehicle being available to the renter our liability is limited to a refund of the hire charge or in the case of mechanical failure (unless caused by the renter) the remainder of the hire period.

Important:
We reserve the right to refuse any rental at our discretion.

Animals:
Service dogs are permitted to travel in our vehicles with prior permission from Apollo. No other animals are permitted in our vehicles.

Smoking:
Smoking is not allowed in our vehicles.

Travel Insurance:
We strongly recommend that renters ensure they take out the highest level of Travel Insurance.

PROTECTION PACKAGE

Public Liability Insurance:
The public liability insurance is included in the nightly rental rate. Cheapa Campa is insured for damages to third parties and/or their property up to a limit of US$1 million. The public liability insurance that covers the registered drivers is only up to the statutory limit as stipulated by law of the State you are in at the time. This insurance amount is normally very low.

Top Service Inclusion:
Cheapa Campa has included an additional SLI third party insurance policy in the rental rates which increases the driver’s public liability insurance level to US$1 million – well above the statutory limits.

The maximum SLI insurance covers claims made by third parties against the rental company or the renter of the
motorhome (for damage to third parties or their property). Passengers in the rented motorhome are not counted as third parties and the driver is therefore not insured for claims brought by them against him/herself.

Property Damage:
The renter is responsible up to the amount of $1,000 for the cost of damage to the rented Vehicle. The renter is also responsible for the cost of demurrage for the period the Vehicle is unavailable due to repairs. The Liability applies in respect of each claim, not per rental. The Liability is applicable regardless of who is at fault and must be paid at the time the accident is reported to Cheapa Campa, not at the completion of the rental Period. In addition to the Liability an administration fee of $75 will be charged per claim.

Standard Liability:
Cheapa Campa’s rental charge includes a Standard Liability of $1,500.
A Bond of $1,500 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract. The $1,500 will be debited to the credit card account immediately. An administration fee of $30 applies.

Liability Reduction Option (LRO):
A $0 (zero) Liability applies. This Option can be purchased by paying to Cheapa Campa $15 per night.
  - The maximum amount payable for this option per rental is $600 – i.e. 40 nights rental.
  - The minimum amount payable for this option per rental will be based on the minimum rental period applicable for your rental (i.e. 7 nights for rentals during the High Season).

LRO protects against:

  • Accidental damages
  • Windscreen and other glass damage
  • Protection against theft and vandalism
  • Protection against uninsured motorists
  • Tyre damage (2 tyres covered per rental)

A Bond of $500 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract. The $500 will be debited to the credit card account immediately. An administration fee of $10 applies.

Bond:
For security purposes, only a credit card can be used to provide a Bond. The credit card holder must be present and able to sign for the Bond upon vehicle collection. The credit card holder is jointly and severally liable for any damage to the rental vehicle.

The Bond is fully refundable when the vehicle is returned to the correct location on time, is full of fuel and all other terms of the Rental Contract have been complied with. If there is damage to the vehicle on its return, the Bond will be used to cover the cost of such damage up to the amount of the relevant Liability. However, if the terms of the Rental Contract are breached and the Bond is insufficient to cover the damage then any extra cost will be charged.

Full Responsibility
At all times the renter is responsible for:

  • Damage caused where the terms of Rental Contract have been breached.
  • Damage caused by negligence.
  • Damage caused to the Vehicle in any way by part or total water submersion or salt water.
  • Damage caused due to a single vehicle roll over.
  • Damage caused to the Vehicle by the renter’s wilful conduct.
  • Damage caused to the Vehicle when using the Vehicle in contravention of any legislation or regulation controlling vehicular traffic.
  • Damage or loss caused to any personal belongings.
  • Damage caused due to use of incorrect or contaminated fuel.
  • Damage to the awning, overhead or underbody of the Vehicle.
Shortening of Rental Period:
If a renter shortens their hire period by more than a week - it may be treated as a cancellation of the whole booking and a re-booking. This depends on when the amendment takes place and how many days of hire are being cancelled. Please ensure you always have travel insurance in place.

Cancellation Fees:

  • If cancelled 45+ nights prior to pick up and 7 nights or more after the booking date - $250 cancellation fee
  • If cancelled 44 to 8 nights prior to pick up - 50% of Rental Rates (minimum $250)
  • If cancelled 7 to 4 nights prior to pick up - 75% of Rental Rates (minimum $250)
  • If cancelled 3 nights or less prior to pick up or no show - 100% of Rental Rates plus one way fees.

 

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