Honk Australia in an International leader in the Rental Car industry.
We operate around 100 conveniently located Airport and City company owned locations throughout Australia. We have In Terminal desks at most major airports throughout Australasia.
All of our vehicles are new with most being under 12 months old and we have an extensive range of vehicles including Prestige, Fun and Green vehicles to cover all of our customers' needs. Honk Australia is proud to bring you new, clean vehicles, professional, courteous service and a range of different options all packaged to give you a great personalised rental at fantastic pricing. <br>
Honk Australia Car Hire Rental Terms for travel between 01-Apr-2008 and 31-Mar-2009
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.
Honk Australia Car Hire InsuranceACCIDENT DAMAGES
Honk Australia rates include Damage Cover (subject to compliance with the standard rental terms and conditions are not breached), for the Honk vehicle and/or Third Party Property. However an Accident Damages Excess (ADE) applies per incident regardless of fault. This is the ADE can be reduced with the purchase of Optional Renter Protection Services (see below). Single Vehicle Accident (SVA) means any incident in which the vehicle is involved, which does not involve the vehicle colliding with another moving vehicle, including but not limited to rollovers, collisions with animals, and reversing into stationary objects. Damage caused by total or partial immersion in water including crossing a waterway is considered full responsibility. Water Damage other than total or partial immersion in water is limited to the amount of the ADE plus an excess of $2200 (total $5500). Honk offers a range of optional Renter Protection Services as detailed below. Available at all corporate and licensee locations. Reduces Accident Damages Excess (ADE) Single Vehicle Accident (SVA) is applicable at country/remote locations and is not reduced by AER. Includes Tyre and Windscreen cover on 2wd vehicles Tyre cover is not included on 4wd vehicles at all participating locations Both Tyre and Windscreen cover not available at Broome and Kununurra
AER MATRIX
Region |
Vehicle |
Option |
Standard Excess (ADE) (incl GST) |
Single Vehicle Accident Excess (SVA) |
AER Cost per Day (incl GST)
|
Reduced Excess (incl GST |
METRO
|
Cars |
AER |
$3300
|
Nil |
$27.00
|
$400 (ADE)
| REMOTE | Cars | AER
| $3300
| $2200
| $27.00
| ADE $400
SVA $2200 |
All Location
|
4WD |
AER
|
$4400
|
$4400
|
$53.00
| $220 + $220 = $440 (Reduced ADE + SVA = Excess) |
All amounts are inclusive of GST and may be subject to ACFR and Admin Recovery (AR) charges.
Driving a Honkvehicle in any Alpine Resort during the gazetted snow season or any area under conditions where a reasonable person would use snow chains is “Full Responsibility Use” under HonkTerms and Conditions. In other words, in the event of damage to the vehicle, there is no cap or limit to the renter’s liability to Honk. SNO cover, reinstates the ADE and is available at $22.00 per day. Vehicles for this option are restricted to Classes D/E and F.
Other Information MAX Cover (MAX) is available at the rental counter. This reduces the ADE to zero and reduces SVA to zero (available at participating locations only). MAX is not available on 4WD and commercial fleet and is not available in Tasmania. MAX includes tyre and windscreen cover and is capped at 10 days per 30 day rental period. The renter agrees to and accepts full responsibility for any of the following:
any damage arising from a collision with an animal whilst the vehicle is being driven between the hours of sunset and sunrise in the Northern Territory, the Kimberley region (including Broome and Kununurra). All Locations: damage caused by negligence of the driver or any of the passengers of the vehicle (including damage caused by total or partial immersion in water, including crossing a waterway) any damage caused by an action which resulted in a criminal charge being laid any damage caused to the body of the vehicle by sitting on the roof or climbing on the vehicle
THIRD PARTY PROPERTY AND INJURY INSURANCE COVER
Third Party Property Liability Insurance is automatically covered under a third party property damage Master Policy executed by Honkand is subject to the renter complying with all Terms and Conditions of the rental and payment of the Accident Damages Excess. Third Party Liability cover for personal injury is governed by separate Government legislation in each Australian State and Territory. The right to claim may be limited by the legislation and excesses may apply. There are many factors relevant to a determination of which third party liability cover for personal injury will apply in the event of an accident, such as the state or territory in which a vehicle is registered, the state or territory in which the accident occurs and the state or territory in which another driver or injured person resides. Should an accident in which a person is injured occur, the renter should contact the police, Honkand the insurer of the state or territory in which the hired vehicle is registered. This summary of the cover available throughout Australia is meant as a guide only and no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given or responsibility accepted by Honkfor the information contained below. In the event of an accident, the renter should make independent enquiries of the relevant insurer of the vehicle. Queensland: Injured person or the dependents of a deceased person can bring claim for damages against negligent party. New South Wales: Compensation is available for persons injured or killed by the negligence of a motor vehicle driver. At fault drivers are not covered Western Australia: Damages may be claimed by persons injured or by the relatives of a person killed by the negligence of a motor vehicle driver. South Australia: Damages may be claimed by persons injured or by the relatives of a person killed by the negligence of a motor vehicle driver. Victoria: Combination of no fault and negligence indemnity. Statutory benefits in the nature of weekly payments during incapacity for work, impairment benefit annuities, medical and like expenses and death benefits may be available regardless of the question of fault. In addition, damages may be claimed by persons seriously injured or killed by the negligence of a motor vehicle driver. Tasmania: Combination of no fault and negligence indemnity. No fault medical benefits, death benefits, disability benefits and disability allowances may be claimable. Injured persons or dependents of deceased persons can also bring claims for damages against negligent parties. Northern Territory: Claims for damages may be brought by persons injured by the negligence of a motor vehicle driver or by the dependents of a deceased person. Entitlement to no fault statutory benefits restricted to residents of Northern Territory. Non residents may apply to the Board of the Territory Insurance Office to be treated as a resident. Australian Capital Territory: Injured persons or the dependents of deceased persons can bring claim for damages against a negligent party. As specific compensation amounts vary so widely depending on the circumstances of individual claims they cannot be quoted. |