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Thrifty Terms & Conditions

The below T&Cs (including prices and taxes) are provided by Thrifty and may change without notice to Vroom Vroom Vroom.

This quote includes:

G.S.T.
Stamp duty
Basic insurance cover (LDW) for cars (not specialty cars, 4WD's, people movers, luxury models) with an excess of $3300 AUD (excluding local taxes and surcharges) and Single Vehicle Excess of $2200 (excluding local taxes and surcharges). Northern Territory, Broome and Kununurra rentals SVA $4400 (excluding local taxes and surcharges). Excess reduction insurance needs to be purchased separately upon arrival
Signified kilometre amount (generally unlimited, see below for extra km charge)
Vehicle Registration
One way fees if applicable
Airport taxes and surcharges if applicable
All vehicle fees related to the booking, eg. Vehicle drop fees, all recovery fees, premium location fees, corporate location fees wherever applicable.
For any driver be they the renter or an additional driver, aged 21 to 24 inclusive, an age surcharge of $22* per day applies.

This quote will not include:

Effective 07 December 2009, Thrifty will be introducing a Credit Card Fee of 1.5%. This fee will be applicable to all credit card types.
Excess reduction from $27.00* per day. Please see our Excess Reduction Guide for further details.
Child Seats or booster seats (can be purchased after confirmation for $6.00* per seat, per day - max $55*)
Extra kilometre travel (if your rental is limited, the limit can not be extended, and each km will be charged at $0.25*).
GPS $11.00/day* GPS are subject to availability and can not be guaranteed.
Any extras signed up for upon arrival, eg. vehicle snow equipment.

* All extra add-ons will attract additional percentage taxes and surcharges.

Modifying Booking

Modifying your booking may change the original quoted price. For details on how to modify your booking please click the 'My Booking' tab above.

Drivers Licences and Age Qualifications

All renters must be aged 21-75 years for standard vehicles at the commencement of the rental. For any driver be they the renter or an additional driver, aged 21 to 24 inclusive, an age surcharge of $22 per day applies. No surcharges apply to additional drivers aged 25 years and more.

Thrifty recognises all current non-provisional and non-probationary Australian drivers licences and current overseas licences. The driver’s licence must be in English language with a photo and produced at the start of the rental. If a renter’s licence is not in English or not have a photo, an International Driving Permit will be required.

Credit cards and Credit Card surcharge

Thrifty will require a deposit of between AUD$385 & AUD$1100 from clients upon collection of the vehicle to cover additional charges i.e. fuel, additional kilometres, and liability waiver.

This deposit is to be paid by any internationally recognised credit card. NO CASH DEPOSIT WILL BE ACCEPTED. An imprint of the credit card, and the deposit, will be taken on pick up of the vehicle.Credit card must be in the name of the authorised renter.

Effective 07 December 2009, Thrifty will be introducing a Credit Card Fee of 1.5%.

This fee will be applicable to all credit card types.

Contact Numbers

All booking requests must include a contact number. This is so Thrifty can provide a better service when they have a requirement to contact you regarding the booking. Some smaller airport locations are only staffed for flight arrivals, and Thrifty require flight details to be confirmed prior to arrival.

Baby Seats

Baby seats are available at most Thrifty locations at a cost of AUD$6.00 per day to a maximum of AUD$55 per rental, per seat.

Driving Restrictions

Vehicles must not be used on any unsealed road (being a road not sealed with a hard material such as tar, bitumen or concrete) .

No vehicle (including 4WDs) may be used on off road conditions. Off road conditions include but is not limited to fire trails, beaches, sand, tracks, fields, paddocks, creeks or river crossings.

Damage to overhead, under body or damage caused by water is not covered by any damage liabilities. All costs would be at the renter’s own expense.

Western Australia

If vehicles are travelling interstate or into remote areas, prior written approval by Thrifty WA must be granted. Consideration must be given by the driver for their own safety and contactibility in the event of an accident or incident. Travelling into some areas of Western Australia require National Park Passes, these are available for sale from the Perth Tourist Centre.

South Australia

Travelling into some areas of the South Australia outback may involve the need for a Desert Pass Permit.

Important Note: Thrifty do not offer any cover whilst vehicles are being loaded on or off of ferries, or whilst on the ferry. Customers need to be aware of this. They take vehicles on ferries at their own risk.

All vehicles are permitted to travel to Kangaroo Island if collected from a corporate location only. Important:

Travel to Kangaroo Island must be advised at time of collection.
Customers will be required to sign a disclaimer when they collect the car
Mechanical failure on the island - there is one breakdown service and location on the island therefore response times are not guaranteed.
Passenger vehicles are only allowed on sealed roads
Please be advised that the vehicles are not covered on the ferry and customers are responsible for any damage occurred during this trip.
Customers are to obtain written authority by having the Rental Service Agent note on the Rental Agreement at the pickup of the vehicle
Vehicles can only be hired from Adelaide Airport, Adelaide City and Adelaide North for travel onto Kangaroo Island.
Important Note: Thrifty do not offer any cover whilst vehicles are being loaded on or off of ferries, or whilst on the ferry. Customers need to be aware of this. They take vehicles on ferries at their own risk.

Far North Queensland

Travel is permitted as far as Cooktown only via the inland road (Peninsula Development Road / Cooktown Development Road). Travel to Cooktown via the
coastal road (Cape Tribulation Road) is not permitted; customers can only travel as far as Cape Tribulation.

Fraser Island

Thrifty allows selected 4WD’s to be driven on Fraser Island but only when hired from Thrifty Hervey Bay.
Important Note: Thrifty do not offer any cover whilst vehicles are being loaded on or off of ferries, or whilst on the ferry. Customers need to be aware of this. They take vehicles on ferries at their own risk

Tasmania

Vehicles cannot be taken onto the Spirit of Tasmania ferry and into Tasmania.

NT, Broome and Kununurra

Access is denied in the following areas:

Kakadu Region – Jim Jim and Twin Falls, all year round Arnhem Land – Access to Arnhem Land including Gurig/Cobourg National Park is
denied subject to Thrifty’s approval and on presentation of permits obtained from the relevant authority for entry into/onto Aboriginal Land Litchfield Region

Katherine Region – Central Arnhem Road to Gove beyond Bulman

Kimberley Region – Purnululu National Park (Bungle, Bungles), Mitchell Plateau and Kalumburu. For Gibb River Road travel between November and April is subject to seasonal road conditions and access limited to large manual 4WDS only (FFMR, IFMR)

Broome – Cable Beach or any other beach. The Gibb River Road is accessible to large manual 4WDs ONLY (FFMR, IFMR). ABSOLUTELY no passenger vehicles, IWARs, PFARs or LFMRs on this road at any time as it’s a rugged road. Vehicles access maybe restricted due to weather.

Central Australia – Tanami Track, Gunbarrell Highway, Plenty/Donahue Highway, Canning Stock Route, Oodnadatta Track, Strzlecki Track, Birdsville Track only when travelling with another vehicle and with Thrifty’s consent and knowledge.

Other Areas – The Gulf Track, Cape York Peninsular and Fraser Island (for a vehicle rented from NT) Aboriginal Permit Land – any entry to Aboriginal Land without a permit is illegal.
Access to any land requiring a permit for entry is denied without Thrifty’s approval and entry permit must be provided to Thrifty prior to entry to such lands.

Collision Damage Cover is not valid in the event of an unauthorised entry into Aboriginal Land or breach of permit regulations
Larapinta and Namatjira Drive (Mereenie Loop Road) – only accessible with large manual 4WDs (FFMR, IFMR and XFMR). Any damage sustained to the vehicle whilst on these roads is subject to the standard damage liabilities of $5,500 for both a Multi Vehicle Accident and a Single Vehicle Accident. Any additional liability reducer purchased does not apply for travel on these roads.

Road Closures

Any road or gazetted track closed by any statutory authority in any region.

Dusk to Dawn

Any damage sustained to a rented vehicle as a result of a collision with an animal between the hours of dusk and dawn will not be covered by Thrifty’s damage liabilities.All damages and recovery costs will be the responsibility of the hirer.

Snow Cover (June – Oct)

Should you wish to take a Thrifty vehicle above the snowline, the following conditions apply:
The definition of the Snowline is either: the entrance to the National Parks or wherever snow chains are required to be fitted and used or any road where
snow or ice is present.
Coverage is limited to sealed public roads or car parks.
Cars, Buses and 4WD’s are permitted above the snow line however must purchase Snow Cover which is at $22 per day inc GST. This is in addition to the
standard liability reduction available

Vehicles booked on Vroomvroomvroom must remain on sealed bitumen roads.

Traffic Infringements

The renter is responsible for any/all traffic infringements incurred for the duration the Rental Agreement. Thrifty will transfer infringements into the name of the renter. The renter then becomes responsible for paying the fine or nominating and transferring the responsibility to the driver of the vehicle at the time of the infringement.
A $50 administration fee is payable for each infringement transfer. A debt will be raised against the cardholder and a notification letter sent. Infringements include speeding fines, toll fees, parking tickets etc.

USE OF VEHICLE

1. You agree that the following persons must not drive the Vehicle (unless authorised by Thrifty in writing):

a person who is not identified under "Hirer and Driver Information" in the RA or in a Credit Card Authority;
a person who does not hold a current unrestricted motor vehicle driver's licence for the particular class of Vehicle hired (learner permits and provisional licences are not acceptable);
a person whose breath or blood alcohol concentration exceeds the maximum lawful concentration or who is intoxicated or who is under the infl uence of any drug, toxic, or illegal substance;
a person who has given Us or for whom You have given Thrifty a false name, age, address or driver's licence details;
a person, whose driver's licence has been cancelled, endorsed or suspended within the last three years; or
a person who is under the age of (21) years.

2. You agree that the Vehicle must not be used by You or by any Authorised Driver (unless authorised by Thrifty in writing):

if the Place of Hire is in NSW, QLD, VIC or SA the Vehicle must not be used in WA, NT or TAS;
if the Place of Hire is in WA, NT or TAS the Vehicle must not be used out of the state or territory of hire.
(except where Snowpak coverage is purchased) above the snow line being either the entrance to national parks in which snow falls or areas in which snow chains are required to be fitted (by the relevant authority);
on any unsealed road (being a road not sealed with a hard material such as tar, bitumen or concrete) unless the Vehicle is a 4WD in which case it may also be used on graded unsealed roads. No Vehicle (including 4WDs) may be used on off road conditions. Off road conditions include but are not limited to fire trails, beaches, sand, tracks, fields or paddocks;
to carry persons for hire or reward, to carry any inflammable, explosive or corrosive materials or to carry any animal or pet;
to propel or tow any vehicle (not being a trailer), or to propel or tow any trailer with a load in excess of the capacity of the trailer, towing mechanism or Vehicle;
to carry any greater load, number or persons or for use in a manner or for a purpose for which the Vehicle was not designed and constructed, or to carry any greater number of persons than the Vehicle has seat belts (particularly as seat belts must be worn by all occupants of the Vehicle);
for racing, pacemaking, reliability trials or hill climbing, or being tested in preparation for those purposes;
in contravention of any criminal legislation, any legislation involving a penalty, or for any illegal purpose whatsoever;
in contravention specifi cally of any road safety laws in force from time to time where the Vehicle is being driven; or
if We have directed You or any Authorised Driver not to drive the Vehicle or if the Vehicle is damaged or unsafe;

3. You must keep the Vehicle locked at all times whilst it is unattended.