CDW Options - Pricing & Inclusions

NOTE: Customers not choosing a CDW option may still opt to reduce the liability on Windscreen & Tyre damage ONLY. Liability for damage to Windscreens and Tyre's will be reduced to $0. The cost of this waiver is $2.00 per day.

Standard Cover

All of our cars have full, comprehensive cover included in the daily rate. The amount of the drivers liability on the vehicle is AUD$3,000.00 for drivers aged 21 years and over in the event of vehicle accident or vehicle theft.

You can reduce the amount of the renter's liability by paying a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) as follows. Should you opt to include a CDW option, we will also waive the AUD$2 per day additional driver charge for 1 additional driver.

Drivers under 25 years of age may choose from the same CDW options however a Under Age Surcharge of $10.00 per day will be applied to the rental agreement.

Smart Choice CDW Option

For drivers aged 21 and over the liability can be lowered down to $1,500 including taxes. Under the Smart Choice CDW option the drivers liability on the vehicle is AUD$1,500.00 for drivers aged 21 years and over in the event of vehicle accident or vehicle theft.

Total Cover CDW Option

For drivers aged 21 and over the liability can be lowered down to $0 (zero).

Under the Total Cover CDW option the drivers liability on the vehicle is AUD$0 for drivers aged 21 years and over in the event of vehicle accident or vehicle theft.

Security/Bond

All hire's require a security bond to cover the liability in the event the vehicle is damaged. The amount of the authorization will be equal to the liability that the hirer carries with the vehicle (ie: Standard Cover requires $3,000 authorisation). This may be done by either of the following methods;

Credit Card - A pre authorisation will be taken on the hirer's credit card which will 'freeze' an amount against the customers available credit. The amount of the pre-authorisation will be equal to the amount of the liability carried on the vehicle, in-line with the selected CDW option. This authorisation will be released by the customers issuing bank in accordance with their own terms & conditions, on conclusion of the rental period.

Debit Card - A pre authorisation will be taken on the hirer's debit card which will 'freeze' an amount against the customers available funds. The amount of the pre-authorisation will be equal to the amount of the liability carried on the vehicle, in-line with the selected CDW option. This authorisation will be released by the customers issuing bank in accordance with their own terms & conditions, on conclusion of the rental period

NOTE: Cash or EFTPOS payments will NOT be accepted as security against the hire of a vehicle.