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great barrier island car hire



Great Barrier's leading car hire company

GBI Rent A Car - Price List    
Valid to 1st October 2012  


 Ph (09) 4290062   Email: gbi.rentacar@xtra.co.nz
Located on the main road 
outside Claris Airport


  Enquiry / Book   


  Car Hire Locations   

  Public Holidays   

  Seasonal Offers   

Commonly asked questions:
Do I need a 4x4?   No, most roads are now sealed. However, you may need one to get to your accommodation

Do I need to book?  With over 80 vehicles on our fleet, we always have cars available - except between 26th Dec and 10th Jan and most holiday weekends 

Can I pick up/drop off a car at the ferry terminal or airport?  Yes
There is a $40 fee for Tryphena between 23rd December and 9th January, 25 Jan - 7 Feb, 5-10 April.

Do you offer discounts?   Yes - if you are a regular customer or if the hire is for 4 days and over (excludes peak times). From time to time we offer seasonal discounts 

What is included in the rate?    GST and unlimited kms - excludes insurance and fuel - each car is supplied with a full tank - just bring it back full
Rates are based on a hire of 2 days and over. One day hires are increased by $10.
     
           

Daily Rates   ~ include gst and unlimited kms - they exclude compulsory insurance @ $15/day and fuel.

Small Cars & Convertibles Family Cars 

4x4's and utilities

People Carriers & Minibuses





Supersaver

2 door 
manual

$  40.00

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Station Wagon

5 door 
manual/auto
roofracks

$ 60.00

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Station Wagon

4x4
5 door 
auto
roofracks

$ 70.00

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Mazda MPV
5 door 
auto
diesel

$ 100.00




 
Supersaver

121 Funtop
2 door 
manual

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$  45.00
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4x4 
Station Wagon

5 door 
auto
roofracks

$ 70.00

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Suzuki

4x4
2 door 
manual
hard top

$  70.00

7 Seater - 4x4

Mazda Proceed
4 door 
auto, diesel

$ 100.00

soft top not available from May to Oct




Budget

Hatch Back
2 door 
auto/manual

$  50.00

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Corporate

Sedan
4 door 
auto

$ 70.00

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Suzuki

4x4
2 door 
manual
Soft top

$  70.00

8 or 9 seater Minibuses 

manual

$ 85.00

Trailers $25/day





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Economy

Hatch Back
4 door 
auto/manual

$  55.00

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Wedding Cars

Saloon
4 door 
auto

$ POA

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Suzuki  

4x4
5 door 
auto

$  80.00

12 seater Minibuses 

manual

$ 100.00

Trailers $25/day




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Convertible

Mazda 323
2 door 
manual/auto
4 seater

$ 60.00

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4x4

Suzuki Vitara
5 door 
auto

$  80.00

Tribute 

4x4
4 door 
auto

$ 85.00

Buses - 16 seater
Mazda T3500
10spd diesel
Luggage compartment
$ 160




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Sports

Mazda MX5
2 door 
auto

$ 70.00

4x4 - 
Tribute

4 door 
auto

$ 85.00

7 Seater 

4x4
4 door 
auto, diesel

$ 100.00

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Email: gbi.rentacar@xtra.co.nz



Trucks
Car hire enquiries and bookings: 

Phone: (09) 4290062 
Fax:     (09) 4290062
Email.  gbi.rentacar@xtra.co.nz


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4x4 - 
7 Seater

Mazda Proceed
4 door 
auto, diesel

$ 100.00

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Flatdeck Tipper 

4x4
2 door, 3 seater 
manual, diesel

$ 75.00

2 Ton 
Furniture Truck

3 seater
diesel

$ 110.00

Car hire locations:

Claris Airport - GBI Rent A Car is situated on the main road outside Claris Airport. 
                   Office open 7am to 7pm, 7 days with extended hours from 18th Dec to 7th Feb

Okiwi Airport - There are no rental car or shuttle bus operators based at Okiwi Airport.

Tryphena Wharf -  There are no Car Hire or Bus companies located at the ferry terminal.
Ferry Terminal   -
If arriving by ferry you will need to arrange the rental or bus pick up 
                             before you arrive. 

Tryphena          - Rental cars can be delivered to your accommodation.
                         - Our depot at Mulberry Grove has closed and relocated to Claris.

Whangaprapara  - Rental Cars are available from Great Barrier Lodge. Email Enquiry >

Port Fitzroy   - If arriving by private boat, we recommend you sail to Whangaparapara to collect a car.


Notes:
There is no public transport on Great Barrier Island. 
Other transport options on the island are...

GBI Shuttle Buses 
Operates an island wide bus service including airport and ferry transfers, pick up/drop offs at hotsprings, walking tracks, beaches etc,    more details > 

GBI Tours 

Tailor made tours of the island designed to suit your interests and level of fitness.
Our expert guides have vast local knowledge and will take you to all the best spots on the island.
Ph 09 4290062    more details > 


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4x4 - 
Cab Plus

2 door 
diesel
manual

$ 80.00


Double Cab 

4x4
4 door 
manual, diesel

$ 80.00

Terms and Conditions:

Driver requirements   Drivers must be 21 years and over and hold a full, unrestricted licence (overseas and international licences are accepted provided they are in English). There is no extra charge for multiple drivers.

Deposits    Deposits are generally not required to make a booking - if you need to cancel please give as much notice as possible to allow the car to be hired to other potential hirers. Exceptions - during peak times and holiday weekends a deposit is required to secure all car hire bookings. There is a cancellation fee of one days rental for cancellations made within 2 weeks of the pick up date.  Cancellation on the day of pick up or failure to collect the car will result in loss of the total cost of the agreed car hire.

Payment   Full payment is required when the car is collected - we accept cash, eftpos, visa or mastercard - credit card details are required as security for any damage, loss or shortage in fuel etc.

General   As per the rental agreement, vehicles are not permitted on any beaches - a $400 penalty applies and immediate cancellation of the contract.  In addition, vehicles are not to be used for towing purposes.
           



Great Barrier Island Information Office
Claris
(turn left when leaving the carpark)
Ph:       (09) 4290767
Email: info@greatbarrierisland.co.nz

Open  8am - 6pm (Mon - Sat)
           9am - 6pm (Sun)

PLEASE NOTE:   There are NO ATMS and NO BANKS on the island info>.  There is NO PUBLIC TRANSPORT on the island
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Last modified: February 03, 2012