Pure Motorhomes New Zealand information

Pure Motorhomes are operated by an experienced team who will make your New Zealand campervan arrangements and holiday as easy and enjoyable as possible. Depots are located in Christchurch and Auckland, and the fleet comprises of a full range of late model campers, from budget 2 berths to luxury 6 berths.

Pure Motorhomes New Zealand Rental Terms

All Rates are:
-Gross in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$)
-Subject to Terms and Conditions outlined belowStandard Rates Include:
-Unlimited kilometres
-Standard vehicle insurance (see below)
-AA 24-hour roadside assistance throughout NZ
-Vehicle living equipment
-Complimentary airport transfers (see below)
-Cleaning fees and pre-departure vehicle preparation
-Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 12.5%
-Basic cooking and living equipment supplied: duvet, sheets, pillows/cases, towels, cutlery, crockery, pots and pans, toaster, kettle, coffee plunger, gas kettle.
-Route Planners, Camping Park Directories and other tourist information available at depots

1. Daily Hire Charges
The daily hire charges are calculated on a daily basis, not a twenty-four hour day.

2. Hours of Operation
High Season: (01 Sept – 30 April)
Monday to Sunday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Public Holidays 10:00am – 3:00pm
Low Season: (01 May – 31 Aug)
Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Weekends & Public Holidays 10:00am – 3:00pm
Auckland and Christchurch Depots are closed on the following days: 25th of December (Christmas Day) and the 1st of January (New Years Day).

3. Drivers Requirements and Licence
All drivers must be 18 years of age or older and hold a current valid driver's licence at the commencement of the hire. An international or country of origin licence is acceptable. No special licence is required to drive any camper van or motor home in New Zealand. No maximum age limit applies. A full driver's licence, held for at least one year,shall be provided at the time of hire. If the licence is not in English format then an international driver's licence is also required.

4. Minimum Hire Periods and One-Way Hires
For all rental vehicles there is a minimum period of five (5) days. However, please note that this minimum hire period increases to ten (10) days between 1 May and 31 September, and increases to fourteen (14) days for all 4 and 6 berth motorhome bookings between 15 December and 10 January. Minimum rental periods are subject to further change during peak seasons. It is possible to commence your hire in Christchurch and finish it in Auckland (or vice versa) at no extra charge at any time of year if the rental period is a minimum of fourteen (14) days.

5. Transfers
A complimentary transfer is available from the airport or accommodation surrounding the airport on the day of pick up and drop off of the vehicle in Auckland and Christchurch.
The hirer must advise the supplier of pick up and drop off times one week prior to them occurring to be guaranteed the transfer at a certain time. Please note that complimentary transfers are only available between the hours of 10:00am and 3:00pm.

6. Deposit and payments
To secure the booking a non-refundable deposit of NZ$400 is required. This deposit may vary if the booking is through an agent of the supplier. The remaining balance of all rentals is due 28 days prior to the commencement of the rental period and will be deducted from the credit card provided when securing the booking. If after this date the hirer cancels their booking, then the cancellation policy will apply.

7. Credit Cards
Our preferred payment method is by credit card or cash payments (NZ$). We accept Visa,MasterCard, and American Express. A surcharge fee of 3.5% on any American Express transaction (including the bond) applies. Where possible, you will be charged in your credit card's country of origin currency.

8. Cancellations
Please note that your deposit is non-refundable. Cancellation fees are as follows:
-23 - 31 days   20% of rental
-13 - 22 days   40% of rental
-4 - 12   days   75% of rental
-Cancelled on the day or No Show   100% of rental
If a vehicle is returned early for any reason there is no refund available. If an amendment is made to the rental dates within 31 days of collection, no refund will be made if the length of hire is decreased (that is, the rental will be charged at the number of days originally booked). A relocation fee may apply if the collection or return location is amended within 31 days of vehicle pickup or if notification occurs during the hire. Any amendment made to decrease the length of the hire more than 31 days prior to the rental period will incur a NZ$50 administration fee. It is important to note that the supplier may at its discretion treat any amendment to decrease the booking as a cancellation.

9. Road Restrictions
Hirers are permitted to drive their vehicle on any road in New Zealand except the following which are prohibited in all circumstances:
-Ninety Mile Beach - Northland
-North of Colville Township - Coromandel Peninsula
-Tapu-Coroglen Road - Coromandel Peninsula
-Skippers Canyon Road - Queenstown
-Ball Hutt Road - Mt. Cook
Any beach or unformed/ gravel road in New Zealand. The only exceptions to this are any recognised campground access roads less than 500 metres in length or road works.
The supplier reserves the right at its sole discretion to restrict vehicle movements in certain areas due to adverse road or weather conditions.
Please note that if these road restrictions are breached, all insurances will become null and void and the hirer will be liable for the full cost of any and all damages incurred.

10. Vehicle Substitution and Design
Should the vehicle booked be unavailable through unforeseen circumstances, the supplier reserves 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 hirer to a refund.

11. Smoking
All vehicles are designated Smoke Free and should anyone smoke inside one of vehicles, a NZ$100 cleaning fee will apply.

12. Insurance - Standard Rates
All standard rates include standard vehicle insurance (Bronze insurance cover). When you collect your vehicle we take an impression of your credit card for the bond. We do not deduct the bond from the credit card at the start of your hire, but merely hold the authority to deduct it in the unfortunate event of an accident. The impression of your credit card covers your accident/ damage bond liability plus any extra costs such as refilling fuel, cleaning, emptying of the toilet at the end of hire or any traffic infringements, losses or breakages and any related surcharges. A credit card imprint must be on all rental agreements and must be the credit card of the main hirer unless prior arrangements have been made. The supplier does not accept Debit Cards for the bond imprint Where a credit card is not available, a cash bond will be held by the supplier for 21 days following the termination of the hire.

13. Excess Reduction Options
There are three levels of excess / bond reduction available to the hirer. The standard insurance included in our rates is called the Bronze insurance cover. You are fully insured in case of accident damage or loss of contents (excluding personal belongings). The Liability is applicable regardless of who is at fault and must be paid upon the completion of the rental period. If the hirer is not at fault and the third party admits liability, then the supplier will refund the amount charged to the hirer upon receipt of payment from the third party. Please be aware that once an Excess Reduction Option is selected and confirmed with the supplier, the cost of the Excess Reduction Option is non-refundable.Bronze Insurance Cover
4 and 6 Berth- There is an excess of NZ$4,000 included within our standard rates.
2 and 2ST- There is an excess of NZ$2,000 included within our standard rates.

Silver Insurance Cover
4 and 6 Berth - Our Silver insurance cover is an extra NZ$20 per day (to a maximum of fifty (50) days) and this reduces your excess to NZ$1,500.
2 and 2ST - Our Silver insurance cover is an extra NZ$10 per day (to a maximum of fifty (50) days) and this reduces your excess to NZ$750.

Gold Insurance Cover
4 and 6 Berth- Our Gold insurance cover is an extra NZ$35 per day (to a maximum of fifty (50) days) and this reduces your excess to NZ$250.
2 and 2ST- Our Gold insurance cover is an extra NZ$17.50 per day (to a maximum of fifty (50) days) and this reduces your excess to NZ$125.

Gold insurance cover includes the following extras:
-Picnic table & chairs (one chair for each person traveling)
-Baby seat and/or child booster seat
-One windscreen, multiple windscreen chips and two tires will be covered for accidental damage

Platinum Insurance Cover
4 and 6 Berth- Our Platinum insurance cover is an extra NZ$55 per day (to a maximum of fifty (50) days) and this reduces your excess to NZ$0.
2 and 2ST- Our Platinum insurance cover is an extra NZ$27.50 per day (to a maximum of fifty (50) days) and this reduces your excess to NZ$0.

Platinum Insurance Cover includes the following extras:
-Free hire for all accessories including GPS
-Zero excess
-Carbon emission offsetting for all kilometres travelled
-Diesel Recovery Tax
-Multiple windscreen & multiple tire replacement

The hirer is fully liable for any damage to the vehicle or third party property if:
-Damage is caused where the terms of the rental contract have been breached
-Damage is caused by negligence
-Damage is caused to the vehicle in any way by part or total water submersion or salt water
-Damage is caused to the vehicle by the renter's willful conduct
-Damage is caused to the vehicle by the use of snow chains
-Damage is caused due to a single vehicle roll over
-Damage or loss is caused to any personal belongings
-Damage is caused due to use of incorrect or contaminated fuel
-Damage is caused due to fuel being placed in the water tank
-Damage is caused to the vehicle when using the vehicle in contravention of any legislation or regulation controlling vehicular traffic

14. On-Road Assistance – Mechanical Faults
If the vehicle has any mechanical failures these problems must be reported to the supplier as soon as possible in order to give them the opportunity to rectify the problems during the rental. The hirer is not entitled to any refund at the end of the hire period unless the supplier has been advised of the problem earlier, and has been given the opportunity to rectify the situation. The supplier does not accept any liability for any claims made after this point. The supplier is not liable for any delay in repair caused by the breakdown occurring on a weekend or a public holiday. A refund can be requested if the breakdown has directly caused a delay in travel of 48 hours or more, if the delay is less than 48 hours in one location the supplier can deny the refund request at its own discretion.

15. Maintenance and Repairs – Equipment Faults
The hirer shall take all reasonable care to ensure that the vehicle is properly maintained.This shall include daily checks to the oil, water and batteries. The hirer shall be liable for any cost associated with the incorrect use of fuel (fuel being diesel or petrol), including putting fuel in the water tank. The failure of accessories such as TV, DVD, CD player,microwave, gas heater, air conditioning unit and hot water heater do not constitute a breakdown. The supplier will endeavour to facilitate on-road repairs however should the repair not be possible or fail the hirer is not entitled to a vehicle change or compensation.

16. Refunds
Regretfully, no refunds can be given for any unused portion of your holiday. However, your travel insurance may in some circumstances cover the unused portion. Refunds for hires paid and cancelled prior to pick up will be subject to our cancellation policy. If it is determined that a refund is due, The supplier will process the refund back to the original credit card charged, or a refund cheque will be posted if payment was made by direct debit or cash. All refunds will be made in NZ$ and the supplier does not accept any liability for currency exchange rate fluctuations. Refunds are processed once a week.

17. Traffic Infringements
All traffic infringements are the responsibility of the hirer. The supplier will charge your credit card using the bond imprint given to cover the cost of the fine, plus a processing fee of NZ$50. In the circumstances of credit card failure, or no credit card is supplied then the supplier reserves the right to pass on details of the hirer's home contact to the New Zealand Traffic Authorities.

18. Fuel and LPG
All vehicles are supplied with a full tank of fuel and full bottle of LPG at the start of the hire,both must be returned full at the end of your hire. If the vehicle is returned without a full tank of fuel or LPG bottle, the hirer is liable for the cost to refill, plus a fee of NZ$25.

19. Diesel Recovery Tax
The Diesel Tax Recovery fee is included in the Platinum insurance option.If the Platinum insurance option has not been selected the Diesel Tax Recovery Fee will be calculated and collected on return of
the vehicle based on the kilometres travelled during the hire.
The vehicle rates per 100km are as follows:
2 Berth (Toilet Shower): NZ$4.70
4 Berth: NZ$4.70
6 Berth: NZ$4.85
The supplier reserves the right to amend the Diesel Tax Recovery Fee upon Government intervention.

20. Extra Fees
-If the vehicle is not returned in a clean condition, a fee of NZ$100 will apply
-If the toilet (where applicable) is not returned empty, a fee of NZ$100 will apply
-If the waste tank (where applicable) is not returned empty, a fee of NZ$100 will apply

21. Change of Drop-Off Destination
If the hirer wishes to change the drop off destination after confirmation of booking, they must first obtain authorisation from the supplier. Subject to the change being approved,a minimum additional charge of NZ$750 will apply.

22. Rental Extension & Late Return
If the hirer wishes to extend the rental whilst on hire, they must first obtain authorisation from the supplier who will advise of the additional cost. Rental extensions are subject to fleet availability. Failure to obtain authorisation (i.e. a late return) will result in the hirer being charged their daily rate plus an additional NZ$200 per day for each day the vehicle is not returned.

Important
The supplier reserves the right to amend these terms & conditions, vehicle specifications and tariffs at any time without prior notice.
The supplier reserves the right to refuse any rental at its own discretion.

Terms of booking on this website

Information disclaimer
The rates on this website are often heavily discounted. This is due to our negotiated rates and bulk buying power. On very rare occasions, a rate may be displayed incorrectly due to our, or a vehicle supplier's error. In such a case, if you book with us at a quoted rate that is incorrect, we will notify you of any price change and give you the option to proceed or cancel. We make every effort to keep information on our site up to date, but we cannot guarantee this website is free of errors or omissions and retain the right to update or change the information published at any time.

Liability
To the extent permitted by law we/the owners of this website will not be liable to you or to any third party (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including but not limited to any accident, injury, delay or loss of enjoyment) arising out of your reliance upon information contained on this website, including but not limited to your use (or inability to use) any products or services described or procured through this website.

When you pick up your vehicle, you will be required to sign a rental agreement with the supplier of the vehicle. Your rental and use of the vehicle will be governed by the terms of the rental agreement and any other documentation or information provided to you by the supplier at the time you pick up your vehicle. The rental agreement is between you and the supplier and we will not be liable to you or to any third party in relation to the terms of the supplier’s rental agreement or any other documentation provided to you by the supplier at the time of pick up.

While we will make reasonable efforts to ensure we are representing only reputable suppliers, we make no warranty about the fitness or suitability of any third party (supplier) product or service and will not accept responsibility for the quality or fitness of any vehicle. We welcome feedback from our customers on their experience with our suppliers. We may, at our discretion, provide you with reasonable assistance in resolving any dispute you may have with a supplier.

Our total liability to you in relation to your use of this website and the information contained on this website will not exceed the dollar amount of the deposit we have received from you in relation to your booking/rental. Refunds will not be made for bookings cancelled due to inclement weather. Again, we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance. Your use of this website is governed by the laws of New Zealand and the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

Booking information
To make a booking you must complete our booking form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your form, we will, subject to availability, confirm your booking by emailing you a confirmation voucher and invoice. The deposit required to secure your vehicle (as shown on the secure booking page) will only be processed on your credit card when your booking is confirmed. Please note that a 1.75% credit card charge will be added when your payment is processed.

A booking is confirmed when you have been emailed a confirmation voucher and at this stage the deposit is processed on your card and becomes non-refundable and any cancellation fees stated in the supplier's terms apply. Upon receipt of your confirmation, please check your details carefully and notify us immediately if there are any incorrect details, as it may not be possible to make changes at a later date.

If you are booking via phone, please make sure you have read the terms and conditions of the vehicle you wish to rent first. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.

Information disclosure
In booking on this website you acknowledge that we disclose your information to your selected Supplier in order to provide the requested rental services.

Amendments
Please note that some suppliers treat an amendment as a new booking and apply the rate current at the time the amendment is made to recalculate the entire booking amount (not just the days changed). If the rental period is increased, an additional deposit may be required. If the rental period is shortened which results in a reduction of the rental charges, the deposit amount will remain unchanged, and the difference between the original and revised deposit is forfeited (it cannot be used towards remaining rental charges). To request a change to a confirmed booking, please use the alterations request link on your confirmation. Any alterations are subject to availability and the approval of the supplier. In addition to the alteration policy of the supplier stated in their terms, the following charges will apply:
Car rental alterations (all charges stated in local currency):
To change dates or times that result in a recalculation of rental rates, or to change vehicles or locations: 25.00
To add or remove extras to/from a confirmed booking: 10.00
Motorhome rental alterations (all charges stated in local currency):
To change dates or times that result in a recalculation of rental rates, or to change vehicles or locations: 75.00
To add or remove extras to/from confirmed booking: 20.00
The alteration fee will not be charged if your alteration request is not possible.

Vehicle Capacity and fitness to drive
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vehicle you rent is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of seatbelts (and passengers) is indicated next to each vehicle on this website. Luggage capacity where shown is an indication only and we will not be responsible should you be unable to fit your entire luggage into a vehicle. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A vehicle supplier can refuse to rent a vehicle to any person who is in their opinion unfit to drive or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.