Conditions - Rental Car

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This is calculated per calandar day. Unlimited Kms and GST Tax included. Xmas and New Year minimum 14 days.

• Baby seats
• Booster seats
• Wheel chains

A 'non refundable' deposit is required to secure your reservation. If the booking covers Dec - Mar a 'non refundable' deposit will be required.

The balance of the payment for all reservations is due 30 days before the commencement of the first item.

A bond is required on pickup by credit card imprint. The amount depends on insurance option taken as the bond is the 'excess' value. The bond is held subject to the terms and conditions of the contract, e.g. the safe return of the vehicle in an undamaged, complete and reasonably clean condition.

As a result of a recent law change in New Zealand, please note Breakaway can accept VALID OVERSEAS DRIVER LICENCES from the following 9 countries only:

Australia, Canada, Germany, Fiji, Namibia, The Netherlands, South Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA.

Clients from all other countries MUST be driving on an INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT otherwise they are driving illegally.

Please Note :

• permits you to drive in NZ for a maximum of 12 months from the date you arrive in NZ
• each time you visit NZ you can drive for a further 12-month period on a valid overseas licence or international driving permit, as long as you stay no more than a year at a time
• holders of non-English licences must carry an accurate translation or an International Driving Permit while driving
• when a person has been issued with a NZ licence, the overseas one will not be accepted as valid

Minimum age of all Car drivers is 21 years (see insurance cover).

The hirer/driver is responsible for the first NZ$ excess value of each un-recoverable loss as per the insurance option taken (see below).

Depots are located at Auckland and Christchurch. (Head Office: Hastings)

One way and return hires accepted. No charges between depots. Relocation fees payable for other places or if the drop-off depot is changed during the hire.

Vehicles are available 24 hours.

Auckland transfers are FREE within the Airport area (available 24 hours)

Christchurch transfers are FREE between the depot and Airport 8am to 4.30pm (after hours available at hirers expense)

(arrival flight details/and or contact addresses are ALWAYS required)

Check-in staff are available for assistance from 8am to 4.30pm (not on public holidays) All hires outside these hours/days are self-service and available by prior arrangement with our Reservations Service. Telephone assistance is always available.

Bookings should be made at time of vehicle reservation. Ferry tickets sold by Breakaway Reservations can be changed at no charge, subject to availability.

Late returns are charged at double rates plus costs of subsequent hirage.

Fuel level marked on pickup, return at same (or better) level. Dropoff refill charged to hirer at double the fuel cost.

Cancellations 30 days or more before pick-up the deposit is forfeited. Cancellations within 30 days of pick-up the balance is proportionally forfeited. No-shows may be re-hired after 2 days without refund.

Snow Skis and boots are not permitted inside vehicles without a protective bag.

Smoking is not permitted inside vehicles.

Animals of any kind are NOT allowed in our vehicles.


Standard Insurance is included in the rate. Bond/Excess is applicable unrecoverable loss of each single accident. Drivers 21-24 years the Bond/Excess is applicable.

Cover includes : Collision damage and 3rd party (subject to Rental Contract)

Excluded : Windscreen, tyre damage, tyre punctures

(this mandatory insurance MUST be included in the full payment)

Excess Reduction Insurance - ER Ins (optional) extra cost per day. This reduces the excess. Excess Reduction Insurance is not offered to drivers aged 21-24 years.

This insurance can either be Prepaid or Paid by Credit Card at the depot on pickup.

Cover includes : Collision damage and 3rd party (subject to Rental Contract)

Excluded : Windscreen, tyre damage, tyre punctures

Travel Insurance with CANCELLATION and TERMINATION clauses is recommended.

Bond is held subject to the terms and conditions of the contract, e.g. the safe return of the vehicle in an undamaged, complete and reasonably clean condition.

Creditcards are accepted for the deposit and bond. Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Diners and American Express.

If for reasons beyond our control the reserved vehicle cannot be supplied on pick-up, a substitute will be offered. Should a substitute not be available or acceptable, our liability is limited to a full refund of monies received.

Complete lost days refunded (not accumulated days), no liability accepted for alternative arrangements.

Report immediately for prompt attention, retrospective claims will not be recognized.

Refunds and corrections are handled by the Hastings office.
Nothing implied unless in writing by the director.
Specifications may vary between individual vehicles.
No refund of unused Hireage.
Hires subject to the terms and conditions of the Rental Contract.
All rights reserved to refuse any Hire under any circumstance.
Rates and terms may change without notice.
Legal domicile Hastings, New Zealand.

Medium 1.6L Sedan