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One Way Campervan Hire Relocation

"Hire and relocate Campervans & Cars from a $1 a day often with free fuel allowances and always with No booking fees"

Does this sound too good to be true? Read on and find out how DriveNow makes this possible in Australia and New Zealand.

Why so Cheap?

Rental companies frequently need to move and relocate campervans around the country. This can be due to seasonal changes or because demand for vehicles is greater in different cities due to festivals, sporting occasions or other events. Rather than pay for a driver to relocate a campervan, rental companies offer them to the travelling public at knock down prices producing the perfect win-win outcome.

How it Works

  • The Campervan Rental Relocation list is updated each day at between 8.30am-9.30am (Aus EST) for travel in the next 2-3 weeks. This is when the list is fresh and vehicles most likely to still be available. It's the best time to submit a relocation request as we are more than likely able to confirm your request. The relocations book quickly and therefore as the day progresses the availability becomes more limited.
  • Select from the list of published deals below and complete the online booking request
  • A member of the DriveNow Reservations team will contact you
  • A holding fee will be charged to your credit card and applied to your finalised booking with any residual credited back to your card
  • Australian mileage allowance for each rental is based on distance between pick-up and drop off location plus 550kms. Any kms travelled above this will be charged at AU$0.55/km
  • In New Zealand mileage allowance for each rental is based on the Distance Chart listed in our FAQs and NZ Terms & Conditions. Excess kilometres will be charged at NZ$0.28/km
  • Where applicable fuel costs will be reimbursed up to the stipulated value on completion of your rental. Retain Tax Invoices (Aus) and GST Receipts (NZ) to claim
  • With DriveNow there are absolutely NO Booking fees and NO administration Charges. We believe in passing the full value of the deal through to you
  • Please ensure that you read Terms and Conditions - Australia - New Zealand before submitting a request. These vary from standard rental agreements
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Australia - Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the more popular questions asked of our Reservations team and many of these are covered in more detail in the Australian Campervan Relocation Terms and Conditions.

  • What fees will I be charged?
    DriveNow charges no booking fees. We receive a referral fee from our rental partners on each confirmed booking. In the event that you cancel a confirmed booking or fail to pick up the vehicle a AU$50 cancellation fee is charged by the rental company.

  • When will my booking be confirmed?
    Once a DriveNow Reservations Team member has spoken with you we will contact the Campervan Supplier, confirm the booking and email through details to you. Please note the vehicle model booked or Booking may change prior to departure or be cancelled at the rental company's discretion, even on the day of travel.

  • Can I book a relocation vehicle for pick up in 4 weeks' time?
    All Campervan relocations are last minute and based on travel commencing in the next 2-3 weeks and therefore it is not possible to book beyond that time frame.

  • How do I pay for the security deposit?
    The security deposit of AU$1000 can be paid by Credit Card only. Cash and American Express are not accepted by THL. The Credit Card will be processed and credited back at the end of the rental providing the vehicle is returned on time, undamaged and with a full fuel tank and gas bottle.

  • Can I reduce my liability on the standard Excess Insurance?
    Yes. Options are available by paying a daily fee - please speak with Rental staff when picking up the vehicle.

  • Can I hire the vehicle for extra days?
    Each Campervan Relocation Deal will have a minimum and maximum number of days allocated to it. You Pay AU$5 for each of the minimum number of days and can add in additional days at AU$75 per day up to the maximum.

  • How is the free kilometre allowance determined?
    The number of free kilometres on each deal is the distance between the pickup and drop off location (refer to chart in Relocations Terms & Conditions) plus 550km. Any travel beyond that is charged at AU$0.55 per km. For instance, Brisbane to Adelaide is 2056kms, including the added 550km, your free travel allowance would be 2606km.

  • How do I receive payment for Fuel?
    Ensure that you are given a Tax Invoice stating the amount and type of fuel when filling up. Reimbursement will be made up to the agreed value when dropping off your Campervan.

  • Are there any allowances for Tasmanian Relocations?
    Yes, if your relocation is to or from Tasmania receipts can also be claimed for one person on a standard ferry seat and airfare. Ensure that this is included on your rental agreement before departure and initialled by a THL staff member.

  • What time do I need to drop the vehicle off at?
    The late return fees are high. You must return the vehicle before 1500 hours (3.00pm) on the last day otherwise there is a late return fee of AU$150 if returned between 3.00pm and 4.00pm and AFTER 4.00pm this late fee becomes AU$1000.

  • Australian Kilometre Allowances/Rental Days
  • Total Kilometre Allowance (distance + 550kms) and Minimum / Maximum Relocation Days

    ADL ASP BRM BNE BYR CNS DRW HBT MEL PER SYD
    Days Days Days Days Days Days Days Days Days Days Days
    ADL

    2090

    2606

    2597

    3968

    3615

    1581

    1279

    3246

    1971

    Min 4 5 5 7 7 5 3 6 4
    Max 6 7 7 10 10 7 5 8 6
    ASP

    2090

    3294

    3533

    3715

    2970

    2066

    3121

    2819

    4152

    3351

    Min 4 6 7 7 5 4 7 5 8 6
    Max 6 8 9 9 7 6 9 7 11 8
    BME 3294 2411 2805
    Min 6 4 6
    Max 8 6 9
    BNE 2606 3533 745 2262 3970 2535 2233 1512
    Min 5 7 2 4 7 7 4 3
    Max 7 9 3 6 10 9 6 5
    BYR 2597 3715 745 2455 4145 2166 1307
    Min 5 7 2 4 7 4 2
    Max 7 9 3 6 10 6 4
    CNS 3968 2970 2262 2455   3408 3941 3639 3234
    Min 7 5 4 4 6 9 7 6
    Max 10 7 6 6 8 12 10 8
    DRW 3615 2066 2411 3970 4145 3408 4344 4598 4537
    Min 7 4 4 7 7 6 8 8 8
    Max 10 6 6 10 10 8 11 11 11
    HBT 1581 3121 2535 3941 852 1744
    Min 5 7 7 9 4 5
    Max 7 9 9 12 6 7
    MEL 1279 2819 2233 2166 3639 4344 852 3975 1442
    Min 3 5 4 4 7 8 4 7 3
    Max 5 7 6 6 10 11 6 10 5
    PER 3246 4152 2805 4598 3975 4507
    Min 6 8 6 8 7 8
    Max 8 11 9 11 10 11
    SYD 1971 3351 1512 1307 3234 4537 1744 1442 4507
    Min 4 6 3 2 6 8 5 3 8
    Max 6 8 5 4 8 11 7 5 11

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New Zealand - Frequently Asked Questions

Some of the more popular questions asked of our Reservations team on Campervan Relocations in New Zealand.

  • Where can I see information on the Vehicles?
    Full vehicle descriptions, features and photos are available for Backpacker Campervans, Britz and Maui Motorhomes.

  • What fees will I be charged?
    DriveNow charges no booking fees. We receive a referral fee from our rental partners on each confirmed booking. In the event that you cancel a confirmed booking or fail to pick up the vehicle a NZ$50 cancellation fee is charged by the rental company.

  • When will my booking be confirmed?
    Once a DriveNow Reservations Team member has spoken with you we will contact the Campervan Supplier, confirm the booking and email through details to you. Please note the vehicle model booked or Booking may change prior to departure or be cancelled at the rental company's discretion, even on the day of travel.

  • How far out can I book a relocation vehicle?
    All Campervan relocations are last minute and based on travel commencing in the next 2-3 weeks and therefore it is not possible to book beyond that time frame.

  • How do I pay for the vehicle security deposit?
    A security deposit of NZ$800 payable by Credit Card only. The Credit Card will be processed and credited back at the end of the rental providing the vehicle is returned on time, undamaged and with a full fuel tank and gas bottle. Fees are charged if vehicles are returned in a dirty state.

  • Smoking within Vehicles
    All vehicles are smoke free and fees will be deducted from your vehicle security deposit for any smoking related cleaning

  • Can I reduce my liability on the standard Excess Insurance?
    Yes. Options are available by paying a daily fee - please speak with Rental staff when picking up the vehicle.

  • Can I hire the vehicle for extra days?
    Yes, however these are subject to availability and with a cap of 7 days in total for a vehicle relocation. Extra days are charged at current standard rates and need to be booked 24 hours before scheduled drop off. Extension days come with unlimited kilometres.

  • Are there Free Fuel allowances and How do I receive payment?
    Where free fuel is provided you are required to retain GST receipts to claim your fuel refund on returning your vehicle.

  • Are there any allowances for Inter-Island Ferry Crossing?
    Yes. A ferry booking must be made at the time of booking/pick up if the vehicle is to cross between the North and South Islands. Where a free ferry is included, thl reserve the right to choose an off peak sailing. Any amendments to the ferry booking will be charged an amendment fee of NZ$25 per change. If the customer fails to cross at their booked time, they will be required to rebook and pay at their own cost with no refund available. If customer fails to collect the relocation vehicle without prior notification to thl any cancellation fees applicable to the ferry crossing will be charged to the customer in addition to the cancellation fee applicable to the rental. thl will pay for the ferry crossing cost for the vehicle only. The driver and passenger costs are the renters own.

  • What time do I need to drop the vehicle off at?
    The late return fees are high. You must return the vehicle on the last day before 1200pm (midday) on same island relocations and by 1500 hours (3.00pm) on cross Island relocation rentals. There is a late return fee of NZ$150 if returned between these drop off times and 4.00pm. After 4.00pm the late returrn charge rises to NZ$550.

  • New Zealand Distance/Rental Days
  • AUCKLAND WELLINGTON CHRISTCHURCH QUEENSTOWN
    AUCKLAND 3 Days/750 km 4 Days/1200 km 4 Days/1800 km
    WELLINGTON 3 Days/750 km 4 Days/500 km 4 Days/1000 km
    CHRISTCHURCH 4 Days/1200 km 4 Days/500 km 3 Days/600 km
    QUEENSTOWN 4 Days/1800 km 4 Days/1000 km 3 Days/600 km

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