Dynamite Cars NZ information

Travelling in a Dynamite car is an ideal way to see and experience what New Zealand has to offer and all at your leisure. Vehicle hires include unlimited kilometres, breakdown service and come fully equipped with everything you need for a great holiday.

There are no hidden costs with Dynamite hires. Prices quoted are in NZ dollars and are total charges per day (except the insurance bond which in most cases is held in the form of a credit card imprint and is not debited unless Dynamite incurs costs arising from your hire such as accidents.)

Dynamite Cars NZ Rental Terms

Dynamite Cars Terms and ConditionsAll Prices are in NZ dollars.One-way fee at $100 unless otherwise stated.

PICKUP LOCATIONS
Pick up and drop off Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch Airports by arrangement (flight arrival details required, please contact us if your flight into NZ is delayed.
Free pickup and drop-off within 5kms from serviced airports, other locations by arrangement (please enquire at the time of your booking)
Late returns incur fees, vehicles returned a day or more late will incur a fee of 250% of the daily charges.

RETURNING VEHICLES
Vehicles must be returned in a clean and tidy condition with all toilet and grey water holding tanks emptied and flushed, fuel tanks must be full or at least to the level as noted on the rental agreement. Refueling Fees are charged at twice the fuel cost. All cutlery, pots, pans etc. are to be washed and stored. Cleaning fees up to $200.00 will be charged for dirty vehicles.

AFTER HOURS
A fee of $50 will be charged for after hours (6:00pm to 7:00am) pickup and drop-off unless other arrangements have been agreed to.

HIRE PERIOD
Minimum hire period is seven days (unless other arrangements have been agreed to) Hire commences from the day of pick up to the day of drop off. Hire charges are based on a daily cost calculated from day of pick up as day one to drop off as the last day.

UNLIMITED TRAVEL
All of Dynamite rentals daily rental rates are on an unlimited kilometer basis. Additional fees charged for Diesel vehicles at $5.00 per 100 kilometers for diesel recovery tax. N.B. diesel fuel tax is not charged at the pump in NZ, instead it’s a separate charge that the company pays per kilometer at a rate of $5.00 per 100 kilometers.

DIESEL TAX
Diesel tax will be charged for diesel powered vehicles at $5.00 per 100 kilometers.

ROAD RULES
In New Zealand we drive on the left side of the road and give way to traffic from the right. Speed limits are strictly enforced: 50 kilometers per hour in urban areas and 100 kilometers per hour on the highways. Distances are measured in kilometers.

NO SMOKING
No smoking allowed in our vehicles.

PETS
No pets allowed in our vehicles, how ever Dynamite rentals can make exceptions in the case of special circumstances, a fee of 20% of the hire charge will usually apply.

DRIVER'S LICENCE
A standard car license with a photo and written in English is all that is required to drive in New Zealand. All drivers must present a current New Zealand, International, or acceptable overseas license written in English at commencement of hire, a photo copy of drivers licenses will be taken at the start of your hire. Hirers and drivers must be over 18 years of age, hirers under 25 years will be charged 25% more than listed rates.

PERSONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE
Personal injury in New Zealand is covered by the Accident Compensation Commission. Dynamite rentals strongly advise hirer/s to take out a fully comprehensive travel insurance package prior to commencement of their travels which will also cover you for the rental vehicle excess amount as well as any loss or damage to personal items.

DEPOSIT
A 15% deposit is required upon confirmation to secure a booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Dynamite rentals strongly recommend that our clients purchase comprehensive travel insurance.
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:

A $50.00nz cancellation fee applies to all confirmed bookings and in additional to this fee the following charges apply:
Cancellation 43 days + prior to pick-up date – No additional fees, only $50.00nz.
Cancellation 42 days to 28 days prior to pick up date - 15% of gross rental (includes deposit)
Cancellation 27 days to 12 days prior to pick up date - 50% of gross rental (includes deposit)
Cancellation 11 days to 5 days prior to pickup - 75% of gross rental (includes deposit)
Within 5 days of pick up date or no show - 100% (includes deposit)

EARLY RETURNS
No refunds for early returns or days not used (unless approved by management)

ALTERATION POLICY
Alterations to confirmed bookings will incur a $50.00 charge (unless approved by management)

PAYMENT
An initial non-refundable deposit will be secured at time of booking confirmation.
Payments: Visa, Mastercard, Cash or Direct credit to our bank account are accepted.
The final balance due will be taken from your nominated credit card directly by the Supplier approx. 33 days prior to the pick up of your vehicle. Please ensure that you have funds available at this time.
If the booking is made within 33 days of the start then Supplier will take payment upon confirmation.

CREDIT CARDS
We only accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards and all transactions are conducted in New Zealand Dollars. We do not accept any responsibility for exchange rate fluctuations or credit card companies’ charges. Payments made by Visa or Mastercard will incur an additional 2% surcharge.

Dynamite Cars Car GOLD Cover – All inclusive – (No worries cover)Pay $30.00 per day reduces the excess/bond to $100.00
- The All Inclusive Rate includes: Unlimited Kilometers,15% GST, Diesel Tax Recovery Fee (if applicable), Complimentary Airport Transfers (within 5 kilometers of the airport), ONE Extra Driver Fee, 24hr Roadside Assistance, Maps & Camp-Ground Guides, One-Way Rental Fee, Free tire puncture repairs, Two free tire replacements, One free windshield replacement, Three free windshield stone chip repairs.
- Reduced excess/bond from NZD2400.00 to NZD100.00
- The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is NZD1500.00 – i.e. 50 days rental.
- A Bond of NZD100.00 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract.

Dynamite Cars: Car SILVER Cover, Pay $20.00 per day reduces the excess/bond to $1200.00
- Complimentary Airport Transfers (within 5 kilometers of the airport), One Extra Driver Fee, 24hr Roadside Assistance, Maps & Camp-Ground Guides.
- Reduced excess/bond from NZD2400.00 to NZD1200.00
- The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is NZD1000.00 – i.e. 50 days rental.
- A Bond of NZD1200.00 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental ContractINSURANCE EXCESS (BOND)
A damage excess/bond of NZ$2400 applies on all vehicles. An imprint of each driver’s credit card is taken at the start of your hire to cover the excess/bond, it will be processed if there is an accident, damage or the company (Dynamite Rentals) incurs additional costs from your hire. The excess/bond will be held in the form of a: Credit card imprint, Cash, Travelers cheque or Bank transfer (payments directly to Dynamite Rentals’ (operated by Nomad) NZ account – ASB Bank account – 12-3134-0006110-00 – Ref: Car Bond). The excess/bond can be charged anytime up to 30 days after the completion of your hire, this is to allow us time to receive traffic tickets etc from your hire. The excess/bond is fully refundable 30 days after completion of hire provided that; The hire agreement has not been breached, the vehicle is returned in clean and tidy condition - the fuel tank is full or to the level as stated on your hire agreement – the company does not incur additional costs as a result of your hire - there is no additional glass damage such as chips to the windscreens, stone chips are charged at $70 per chip. Traffic infringements, speeding tickets etc are the sole responsibility of the driver / hirer, should Dynamite rentals receive a ticket from your hire then they are obliged by law to furnish NZ Police with details of your hire, it is then at the discretion of the police to pursue collection of the ticket. A charge of NZ$50.00 administration fee will be charged to the Bond for each traffic ticket Dynamite rentals receive. The damage excess (Bond) applies to each accident, in the case where the bond has been fully or partially charged a new damage excess/bond will be generated against the hire, there is one damage excess/bond per accident, not per hire. The excess/bond is usually held in the form of a credit card imprint which is taken at the start of your hire. Dynamite rentals reserve the right to debit the card for part or the total of the bond at anytime during or up to 40 days after completion of your hire.Dynamite Cars: Car GOLD Cover – All inclusive – (No worries cover). Pay $30.00 per day reduces the excess/bond to $100.00
- The All Inclusive Rate includes: Unlimited Kilometers,15% GST, Diesel Tax Recovery Fee (if applicable), Complimentary Airport Transfers (within 5 kilometers of the airport), ONE Extra Driver Fee, 24hr Roadside Assistance, Maps & Camp-Ground Guides, One-Way Rental Fee, Free tire puncture repairs, Two free tire replacements, One free windshield replacement, Three free windshield stone chip repairs.
- Reduced excess/bond from NZD2400.00 to NZD100.00
- The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is NZD1500.00 – i.e. 50 days rental.
- A Bond of NZD100.00 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract.

Dynamite Cars: Car SILVER Cover, Pay $20.00 per day reduces the excess/bond to $1200.00
- Complimentary Airport Transfers (within 5 kilometers of the airport), One Extra Driver Fee, 24hr Roadside Assistance, Maps & Camp-Ground Guides.
- Reduced excess/bond from NZD2400.00 to NZD1200.00
- The maximum amount payable for this Option per rental is NZD1000.00 – i.e. 50 days rental.
- A Bond of NZD1200.00 will be collected at the time of entering into the Rental Contract

INSURANCE EXCLUSIONS
Standard cover or Reduction Options Gold or Silver DO NOT COVER: The hirer is liable for any damage to the vehicle hired or third party property if:
1. Damage due to immersion in either Salt or Fresh water for any reason and any associated costs for recovery or towing.
2. Filling the vehicle with the incorrect or contaminated fuel. The hirer will be responsible for any associated costs of recovery or repair.
3. Costs to replace lost keys or to retrieve keys locked in the vehicle.
4. Any and all overhead damage taken from a line from the top of the drivers cab to the top of the vehicle or any underbody damage to the vehicle
5. Damage caused by theft, break-ins, conversion, vandalism, or fire damage that is directly attributable to the negligence of the hirer or any other passenger in the vehicle.
6. Personal belongings. We recommend that the hirer takes out personal insurance and does not leave valuables in the vehicle while away from it.
7. Any costs that arise due to negligence or any willful damage caused by the hirer, any named driver or any person travelling in the vehicle.
8. Any damage caused to the vehicle or any third party property if the vehicle is driven by an unauthorized or underage driver or if the terms of the rental agreement are breached or any damage is caused to the interior of the vehicle.
9. Damage is caused to the vehicle by the use of snow chains
10. Damage is caused due to a single vehicle roll over
11. Damage is caused to the vehicle when using the vehicle in contravention of any legislation or regulation controlling vehicular traffic

WINDSCREENS
Windscreen breakage and or damage will be deducted from the bond, unless you GOLD Cover has been purchased.LIABILITY
In the event of any unforeseen circumstances or breakdowns, Dynamite Car Rentals will only be liable and reimburse to the amount of your daily hire.

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.