Bunk Campers Motorhome Hire in Ireland
2012 Rates and Terms / Conditions

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Titanic 2012 Special !
To celebrate the 100 anniversary of the launch of the Titanic in Belfast
we are offering a 5% Discount on ALL Belfast rentals in 2012
(pick up and drop off only, offer does not apply to one way rentals).

Belfast is less than 2 hours from Dublin airport with a direct non stop bus service every 30 minutes from the airport. For Dublin arrivals interested in this offer we will transfer from Belfast Europa bus station free of charge.

Long Term Discount
Rentals of 11 days or more - 5% Discount
Rentals of 21 days or more - 10% Discount

Depot Locations:
Belfast & Dublin International Airports & Edinburgh
Please note: Ranger model not available in Edinburgh

2012 Bunk Campers Motorhome Rates
Daily Rates shown in Euros

Valid from 01 January to 31 December 2012
 
Winter Season
01 Jan - 15 Mar
01 Nov - 31 Dec
Low Season
16 Mar - 16 May
24 Sep - 31 Oct
Mid Season
17 May - 30 Jun
03 - 23 Sep
High Season
01 Jul - 02 Sep
Minimum Days
€89.00
€99.00
€115.00
€130.00
7 Days
€110.00
€120.00
€140.00
€200.00
7 Days
€110.00
€120.00
€140.00
€200.00
7 Days
€100.00
€115.00
€125.00
€160.00
7 Days
€120.00
€140.00
€170.00
€225.00
7 Days

Minimum Age :

  • Minimum age of 25 years to 70 to hire AERO / VISTA / GRANDE Bunk Camper.
  • Minimum age of 21 years to 70 to hire a ROADIE / RANGER Bunk Camper.
  • Young driver charge applies to drivers over the minimum rental age of 21 to 24 years

Rates Include: (Rental is charged on a calendar day basis)

  • UK Sales Taxes (VAT)
  • Comprehensive insurance for one named driver aged 25 years or over*
  • Comprehensive insurance is subject to standard excess - more information here
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free Transfer from Belfast International, Belfast City or Dublin International Airport to the local Bunk Campers depot
  • Full mechanical breakdown cover and AA 24 hour Roadside Assistance in the UK and Ireland***
  • Kitchen & Cooking Equipment
  • Free Map of Ireland & Free Campsite directory for the rental
  • Membership of Safe Nights Ireland (SNI). SNI provides safe overnight parking for campervans and motorhomes at approximately 40 coastal and rural locations across Ireland at prices from €10 per night. etc).

* Additional charges apply for additional drivers, young drivers (aged 21years to 24 years) and licence endorsements.

** Additional charge apply for mature age drivers (aged 70 to 75 years) EUR 25 per day

*** Bunk Campers will supply full breakdown cover to cover any mechanical faults to the base chassis of the camper van. Any call out charges necessitated by the client through operator error, e.g. a flat vehicle battery etc will be the responsibility of the client.

Minimum Rental Period:
7 Days

One Way Rental Fee:
- There is a one way rental fee of €75 for one way rentals between Belfast and Dublin depots.
- One way rentals between Ireland and Scotland are available on request only.
- Bunk campers vehicle cannot be driven outside of the UK & Ireland on the standard insurance.
- Rates for driving Bunk Campers in mainland Europe are available on request only.


Hireable Extras
Price
Bunk Kit
pillows & duvets, sheets & bed covers, towels, outdoor chair (one per person), outdoor table (maximum one per group)
€25 per rental , per person
Sat Nav
€5.00 per day
Camping Gas will be provided on collection. If you purchase additional gas throughout the hire period, reimbursement will be made on production of valid receipts.

Hirer / Driver

  • Roadie / Ranger Models - Driver(s) must be aged over 21 years to 75 years for rental.
  • Aero, Grande & Vista Models - Driver(s) must be aged over 25 years to 75 years for rental.
  • Driver(s) aged 21 years to 24 years must pay a Young Driver Surcharge at €20 (EUR) per day
  • Driver(s) aged 70 years to 75 years must pay a Mature Aged Driver Surcharge at €25 (EUR) per day
  • Driver(s) must hold a valid full driving licence for at least 12 months (UK Licence) or 24 months (European Licence)
  • Driver(s) are personally liable for all legal penalties during hire period
  • Driver(s) must provide two separate forms of personal identification on collection of vehicle otherwise hire will be invalidated i.e.: valid passport and driving licence
  • Details of all additional driver(s) must be provided on collection of vehicle as above, maximum of one additional driver charged at €10 (EUR) per day


Hire Period

  • ‘Hire Period’ refers to the dates agreed in the Rental Agreement
  • Rental is charged on a calendar day basis
  • Minimum rental period is 7 days
  • Collection is strictly from 10 am and return is strictly by 4 pm
  • Collection / Return to agreed location at time of booking, non-standard locations may incur additional charge


Insurance
Fully comprehensive insurance is provided by Bunk Campers to the driver named on the agreement holding a UK or Republic of Ireland Driving Licence. The standard insurance excess can be reduced by 50% by taking out the insurance excess reduction option. Windscreen, Tyres and Mirrors are not covered in the standard insurance excess. The standard insurance excess charges for 2011 are as follows:

  • ROADIE - 2 Person Standard Bunk Camper: €950.00
  • RANGER - 4 Person Standard Bunk Camper: €950.00
  • AERO - 2 Person Delux Camper: €1200.00
  • VISTA - 4 Person Delux Camper: €1200.00
  • GRANDE - 6 Person Delux Camper: €1500.00

Please note that insurance premiums are based on a standard hirer aged 25 years and over.

Special Insurance Cover is an additional insurance option which gives you cover for any damage to the vehicle windscreen, tyres and mirrors. It is a one off hire charge and not a cost per day. €55 per hire

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
An optional insurance charge that reduces the insurance excess. This can be purchased at time of booking online or on collection of your vehicle.

  • CDW at €25 (EUR) per day will reduce the excess for any damage caused in a collision to either the vehicle or third party property by 50%.
  • The hirer will however be fully liable for replacement or repair to windows or tyre damage or damage caused due to negligence. Applies in respect of each claim, not Rental.

Deposit
The refundable deposit on your Bunk Camper campervan hire detailed in section 1 covers both the insurance excess in the event of a collision (section 5a) and the proper return of the vehicle in same condition as it was let out to the hirer.

  • This amount will be debited from your credit card account immediately and is fully refundable within seven days of return of the vehicle on the following conditions:
    - No damage to the campervan or any third party
    - Campervan returned to the agreed location, on the agreed date and time
    - Campervan returned in the same condition as it was let out, the interior clean including all cooking appliances, waste tank emptied and the fuel tank full.
    - All items are returned at end of hire in clean and full working order as per the ‘Departure Check list’ in the Rental Agreement.
  • This security deposit will be used to fund any loss or damage what so ever to equipment, fixtures, fittings, windows, tyres or negligent damage to the vehicle and the hirer agrees to pay Bunk Campers any additional costs over and above the security deposit value should damages exceed the security deposit value.
  • Bunk Campers reserves the right to increase the security deposit for specific events eg: festivals or rallies

A cleaning fee of €125 (EUR) will be charged against the deposit if the vehicle is not returned with the interior in a clean condition.

An additional fee of €100 (EUR) will be charged against the deposit if the toilet and waste tank are not emptied prior to the return of the vehicle.

Violation of Traffic Laws and Regulations
Driver(s) are personally liable for all legal penalties and fees pertaining to any traffic violation infringements under the current Road Traffic Legislation applicable in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

Bunk Campers will hold your credit card details for 30 days after the rental agreement finishes incase any traffic violation infringements are presented to Bunk Campers for your hire period. The driver(s) will still be liable for any penalties and fees received after this period.

Bunk Campers will notify the driver(s) of any speeding or parking fines and an administration charge of £25 (GBP) for each infringement incurred throughout the hire period.

Use of the Vehicle
During the rental period, the hirers agree that the vehicle will not be;

  • Driven other than in a cautious, prudent and normal manner or used in a manner which could cause damage
  • Driven in a prohibited area
  • Driven by a person under the influence of alcohol or drugs or with a blood alcohol level in excess of that permitted by law
  • Driven by persons under the age of 21 years when renting the 2 berth Roadie or 4 berth Ranger Bunk Camper.
  • Driven by persons under the age of 25 years when renting the 2 berth Aero, 4 berth Vista or 6 berth Grande Bunk Camper.
  • Driven by a person who is unauthorised to drive the vehicle as set out under the heading ‘Driver details’ of the Bunk Camper Rental Agreement
  • Used to carry more persons than is detailed on the rental agreement
    - maximum 3 persons in accordance with provision of seatbelts in a 2 berth Bunk Camper
    - maximum 4 persons in accordance with provision of seatbelts in a 2 berth Delux or 4 berth Bunk Camper
  • Left with the ignition key in or on the vehicle while it is unoccupied (invalidates insurance)
  • Damaged by submersion in water or in contact with salt water
  • Used for any illegal purpose for any race, rally or contest
  • Used to tow any vehicle or trailer
  • Used to carry passengers or property for hire or reward
  • Used to carry volatile liquids, gases, explosives or other corrosive or inflammable material
  • Driven on any road surfaces other than sealed / bitumen roads. Driving is not permitted on the Connor Pass, County Kerry.

Breakdown

  • 24 hour Roadside Assistance is provided under the hire contract. The hirer may instruct repairs to the maximum value of €75 (EUR)
  • Bunk Campers must be notified by telephone for repairs in excess of this amount.
  • Reimbursement will be made only on production of valid receipts.

Out of Hours Collection and Return
Bunk Campers normal operating hours are 10.00am to 4.00pm. There is a charge for collecting and returning vehicles outside of these hours.

Early – from 7:30 am - 10:00 am. €50 per hire
Late Return – 5:00 pm - 7:30 am. €50 per hire

Please note if you request both an out of hours collection and an out of hours return then this will be charged 2 x €50.00 = €100.00

Sunday Opening
Bunk Bunk Campers are open 7 days a week including public holidays. Due to the low number of Sunday collections and returns there is an additional service charge for collecting and returning vehicles on Sundays.

Please note if you request both a Sunday collection or return and an out of hours service then this will be charged at 2 x €50.00 = €100.00

Additional Information
Pets No Pets Allowed
Smoking There is strictly a no smoking

Cancellation by Bunk Campers
Bunk Campers reserve the right to cancel a reservation at the proposed commencement of hire as follows:

  • Named Driving Licence is not produced or valid in accordance with stated conditions
  • Failure to provide funds for insurance excess and caution bond by credit card only
  • Over occupancy of vehicle, maximum 3 occupants in the 2 berth Bunk Camper / maximum 4 occupants in the 2 berth Delux & 4 berth Bunk Camper
  • Address on driving licence does not match billing address. Additional proof of id is required
  • Hirers from outside UK must provide a valid passport and driving licence as proof of id
Bunk Campers reserve the right to refuse to hire to any person, without stating cause.


Cancellation by Hirer
In the event of a cancellation by the hirer the following charges shall be incurred:

  • 4 weeks to no show: 100% of total hire charge
  • 6 weeks to 4 weeks: 50% of total hire charge
  • More than 6 weeks before: 20% of total hire charge
Credit card and debit card charges are non refundable.

Conditions of Hire
The company’s camper van rental agreement is the sole contract for hiring the vehicle between Bunk Campers and the hirer(s), driver(s) and/or passenger(s)

The company takes no responsibility for any delay, loss, damage or injury that a hirer might experience no matter how it is caused or by whom.

No refunds are payable on accommodation or Bunk Campers if they are not available where a hirer or passenger changes or cancels or seeks to vary agreements after collection.

These conditions cannot be varied or altered or waived by any employee or representative of Bunk Campers or by anyone providing services or facilities.

The company cannot be bound by any representative or statement unless it is confirmed in writing by Bunk Campers' management.

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