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MAUI CAR RENTAL

 

Maui offers rental cars are priced to suit travellers seeking some of the best value in the country. A full range of vehicles including compact hatchbacks, family sedans, spacious station wagons, 4WD's and even a minibus is available. Superbly maintained and presented, Maui rental cars can be hired from branches nationwide.

Economy – ECMR Toyoto Echo or similar
1.3 litre 5 door hatch, manual, power steering, air conditioning, radio and cassette.
Seats 3, luggage capacity: 2 medium suitcases.

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005 1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

   

1 – 6 days

$50.00 $68.00

7 – 13 days

$48.00 $65.00

14 – 20 days

$44.00 $61.00

21 days plus

$41.00 $58.00

 

Intermediate Car – ICAR Mitsubishi Lancer or similar
1.8 litre 4 door sedan, automatic, power steering, air conditioning. Seats 4, luggage capacity: 3 medium suitcases.

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005 1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

   

1 – 6 days

$65.00 $84.00

7 – 13 days

$62.00 $81.00

14 – 20 days

$58.00 $78.00

21 days plus

$55.00 $75.00

 

Executive Sedan – FCAR - Mazda 6 or similar
2.0 litre sedan, automatic, power steering, air conditioning, radio and CD player.
Seats 4, luggage capacity: 4 medium suitcases

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005 1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

   

1 – 6 days

$80.00 $110.00

7 – 13 days

$75.00 $106.00

14 – 20 days

$70.00 $102.00

21 days plus

$67.00 $97.00

 

Executive Station Wagon – FWAR - Ford or similar
4.0 litre stationwagon, automatic/manual, power steering, air conditioning, radio/cassette or CD player.
Seats 5, luggage capacity: 4 large suitcases.

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005 1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

   

1 – 6 days

$99.00 $120.00

7 – 13 days

$95.00 $117.00

14 – 20 days

$89.00 $111.00

21 days plus

$83.00 $106.00

 

4WD – PFAR - Ford Escape or similar
3.0 litre 4WD, automatic, power steering, air conditioning, radio/cassette or CD player.
Seats 5, luggage capacity: 4 medium suitcases.

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005 1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

   

1 – 6 days

$135.00 $135.00

7 – 13 days

$123.00 $123.00

14 – 20 days

$116.00 $116.00

21 days plus

$110.00 $110.00

 

LVAR Minibus - Toyota Previa
2.4 litre petrol  5-door wagon, Automatic transmission, power steering, radio/cassette/CD player.
Seats 8, luggage capacity: 4 medium suitcases.

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005 1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

   

1 – 6 days

$125.00 $125.00

7 – 13 days

$122.00 $122.00

14 – 20 days

$120.00 $120.00

21 days plus

$115.00 $115.00

Additional Equipment Available:
(T
o be requested at time of reservation)

  • Baby and child seats

  • Tent (4 persons)

  • Vagabond Pack

  • Mobile Phone

Disclaimer: The vehicles featured here are a guide only. Dimensions are nominal. Vehicles, accessories and dimensions may vary from location to location. Not all vehicles are available at all locations. Not all vehicles have air-conditioning or extras as described. All vehicles are subject to availability.

Maui Cars Terms & Conditions

The following is a summary of Maui Terms & Conditions – refer to contract at Maui counter for full terms and conditions.  Rates and conditions are subject to change without notice.
(Rates mentioned in Terms & Conditions include GST)

RATES INCLUDE:

  • Unlimited kilometres

  • Vehicle Insurance – subject to excess

  • Pre-Hire Cleaning fees

  • Extra driver fees

  • 24-hr nationwide roadside assistance helpline (freephone)

  • Holiday Rewards card with discounts to Tourist Attractions

  • Travel Wallet including road maps and travel information

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Excess Reduction:
In the event of any accident the hirer is responsible for the first NZ$1800 (excess) of the cost of damage to third party property or to the rented vehicle.  This excess can be reduced to NZ$220 by payment of NZ$19 per day. (to be paid on commencement of hire at rental counter.)

Security Deposit/Bond:
(to be paid on commencement of hire)
If you do not take the Excess Reduction a security deposit of NZ$1800 is payable.
If you take the Excess Reduction option a security deposit of NZ$220 is payable.
This is fully refundable provided the vehicle is returned on time, undamaged, with a clean interior and a full tank of  fuel.

Rates:
Rates are calculated on a 24 hour basis.

Rental Period:
Minimum 1 day. Minimum 3 days for one-way rentals.

One Way Rentals:
No one-way fees apply.

Airport Concession Recovery Fee:
An airport pick-up fee of NZ$10 (until 31 March 2005) and NZ$12 (from 1 April2005) will apply for all hires with pick-up at Queenstown airport. This surcharge is payable to Maui directly upon collection of the vehicle.

Branches:
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington.
Auckland and Christchurch: Daily from 0700 to 1800 hours.
Queenstown:    Daily from 0800 to 1800 hours - summer.
                            Daily from 0800 to 1700 hours - winter.
Wellington:        Monday to Saturday from 0900 to 1800 hours (from 1 April 2005).
All branches closed Christmas Day.
Pick-ups and drop-offs after branch hours may be available by prior arrangement (fees will apply).

Transfers:
Maui provides free airport to Branch and Branch to airport transfer on day of arrival and departure for our
Auckland and Christchurch Branch. Queenstown Branch is located at the Airport.

Licence:
A full resident country drivers licence, held for a least one year, is to be presented at the time of rental. If the licence is not in English format, an international drivers licence is also required.

Age Restrictions:
Drivers must be 21 years of age or over. A medical certificate stating that the customer is fit to drive the vehicle they have booked for the duration of the hire is required for drivers over the age of 75.

Change of Drop off Destination:
If the hirer wishes to change the drop off destination after the rental has commenced, they must first obtain authorisation from the Reservations Centre in Auckland. Subject to the change being approved, an additional charge of up to NZ$500 may apply.

Rental Extension:
If the hirer wishes to extend the rental whilst on hire, they must first obtain authorisation from the Reservations Centre in Auckland. This is subject to availability. The extra cost of an extended rental must be paid by credit card over the telephone on confirmation of the rental extension. Failure to obtain authorisation will result in a fee of NZ$150 in addition to the daily rate.

Road Restrictions:
Cars can only be driven on sealed/bitumen or well-maintained roads. No vehicle shall be driven on Skippers Road (Queenstown), Ninety Mile Beach (Northland), Ball Hut Road (Mt. Cook) and North of Colville Township (Coromandel Peninsula). Maui reserves the right at its sole discretion to restrict vehicle movements in certain areas due to adverse road or weather conditions. 

Roadside Assistance:
Any problems associated with the vehicle, including equipment failure, must be reported to Maui as soon as possible, and within 24 hours in order to give Maui the opportunity to rectify the problem during the rental. Failure to do so will compromise any claims for compensation. Maui do not accept liability for any claims submitted after this period.

Change of  Vehicle:
Should the vehicle booked be unavailable through unforeseen circumstances, Maui 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.

Cancellation Fees:

  • If cancelled 21 days prior to pick-up No Fee

  • If cancelled from 20 to 7 days prior to pick-up 20% of Gross Rental

  • If cancelled 6 to 1 days prior to pick-up 50% of Gross Rental

  • If cancelled on day of pick up or No-Show 100% of Gross Rental

  • If vehicle is returned early for any reason whatsoever no refund available