Campervan Rental Insurance

Our insurance package is designed to be hassle-free. The daily hire charge includes comprehensive insurance cover so you can get motoring knowing that you are protected in the unfortunate event of an accident.

Cover

Our standard insurance covers you for accidental damage to the vehicle and any liability if the vehicle injures someone else or their property while you are driving it, as long as you're not negligent or irresponsible (for more details regarding insurance exclusions, see our terms and conditions). Unlike many other motorhome rental companies, we cover you for overhead and underbody damage (the most common accidents), single vehicle accident e.g. you reverse into a tree at a campsite, towing and recovery, as well as theft, fire and vandalism - pretty much everything.

Your Liability

If the vehicle is damaged, you are required to contribute to the cost of replacement or repair up to the excess (deductible) amount. For our Dart 2 and Dart 4 campervans the excess is NZ$2500 and for all other vehicles in our rental fleet, the excess is NZ$5000. You can reduce the amount you need to contribute if you take one of our liability reduction options.

Liability Reduction Options

The cost of the Liability Reduction Options depends on the vehicle you hire. From April 17, 2012, we offer the following options:

Why Take Full Cover Insurance?

If you select Full Cover insurance, you can be assured:

• You won't have to pay an excess should your rental vehicle be damaged (subject to Terms and Conditions).
• You get value for money. You don't have to pay an excess (deductible) should you damage the rental campervan PLUS you also get extras (free GPS and Road User Charge Recovery Fee) worth approximately $17 per day*.
• *GPS at $7, RUC Recovery Fee $10 assuming average 200km travelled

Before You Choose

If you select Standard Cover, you should consider:

• The rate of accidental damage in campervans is much higher than in cars because the campervan’s dimensions are different than a car’s dimensions.  
• Road construction methods and the condition of NZ roads are more likely to cause damage to the vehicle than in many other countries. Loose gravel is common even on main roads.
• A bond equivalent to the excess (deductible) amount is required at pick up. 
• You may have to pay the daily rental rate for each day the vehicle is being repaired
• Any costs to repair damage caused by a third party may not be recoverable as motor vehicle insurance is not compulsory in New Zealand and Australia. Approximately 250,000 drivers on New Zealand roads drive with NO insurance cover.
• The excess must be paid at the time of the accident regardless of cover provided by an independent travel insurance policy.
• Road User Charge Recovery Fee applies.

If you select Extra Cover:

• Windscreen damage is very common. The average cost of windscreen chip repair is $55 and windscreen replacement is up to $600.
• Road User Charge Recovery Fee applies.

If you select Full Cover:

• In addition to peace of mind knowing you are fully covered in case of accidental damage to the campervan, you also receive a FREE GPS navigation system and are not required to pay the Road User Charge Recovery Fee.

Please note that Wilderness’ insurance is are null and void if any of the rental agreement terms are breached. For more information, check our terms and conditions.

You can select a Liability Reduction Option at the time of booking or at any time up to and including your motorhome pick up.  Just logon to our pre-check in website at and make your selection. If you’re not sure, just ask one of Customer Support team at pick up.  They’ll be happy to go through the options with you.

Bond

If you choose Standard Cover insurance, a bond of NZ$5000 is required when you collect your campervan or motorhome (or NZ$2500 if you are hiring a Dart). This is to cover us should the vehicle be damaged or involved in an accident and if the conditions of hire that you sign are not satisfied eg the vehicle is not returned to the agreed location on the agreed date and time or is not fully refuelled. If you choose one of our Liability Reduction Options, the bond required is only NZ$500.

The bond is taken in the form of a credit card authorisation (we do not take a cash bond or hold money on your credit card).

Travel Insurance

We recommend that you also arrange your own travel insurance. This will cover you for other events such as illness, travel cancellation, delays or missed connections, lost or stolen or damaged personal items and travel documents, personal accidents, and personal liability.