DRM Motorhome Hire in Germany
2012 Rates and Terms / Conditions

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5% Long Term Discount for Motorhome Hires of 35 Days or more !

Depot Locations:
  Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Munich

Rental Season 2012
 
Saver Season
Off Season
Mid Season
High Season
Mid 2 Season
Munich
01Jan - 01 Apr
15 Oct - 31 Dec
02 Apr - 12 May
13 May - 01 Jul
02 Jul - 01 Sep
02 Sep - 14 Oct
Hamburg
01 Jan - 01 Apr
08 Oct - 31 Dec
02 Apr - 12 May
13 May - 17 Jun
18 Jun - 17 Aug
18 Aug - 07 Oct
Frankfurt
01 Jan - 01 Apr
15 Oct - 31 Dec
02 Apr - 12 May
13 May - 30 Jun
01 Jul - 24 Aug
25 Aug - 14 Oct
Dusseldorf
01 Jan - 01 Apr
01 Oct - 31 Dec
02 Apr - 12 May
13 May - 30 Jun
01 Jul - 24 Aug
25 Aug - 30 Sep
Berlin
01 Jan - 01 Apr
08 Oct - 31 Dec
02 Apr - 12 May
13 May - 17 Jun
18 Jun - 17 Aug
18 Aug - 07 Oct
Min Period:
7 Days
7 Days
7 Days
14 Days
7 Days
Minimum Rental Period over Christmas Holidays and New Year is 14 Days

2012 DRM Germany Rates
Daily Rates shown in Euros

Valid from 01 January to 31 December 2012
 
Service
Fee
Saver
Season
Off
Season
Mid
Season
High
Season
Mid 2
Season
Group A1 - California Star
4 Berth
€100
€66
€75
€88
€116
€88
Group B1 - Compact Star
2 Berth
€120
€66
€79
€95
€119
€95
Group B2 - Compact Cruiser
2 Berth
€130
€76
€89
€105
€129
€105
Group C1 - Family Star
5 Berth
€130
€70
€90
€100
€125
€100
Group C2 - Family Cruiser
4 Berth
€130
€75
€95
€116
€132
€116
Group C4 - Family Plus
6 Berth
€140
€95
€112
€132
€160
€132
Group C5 - Family Comfort
6 Berth - 4000 kg
€150
€107
€126
€144
€164
€144
Group D1 - Classic Star
4 Berth
€140
€90
€107
€125
€149
€125
Group D2 - Classic Cruiser
4 Berth
€140
€85
€102
€120
€144
€120
Group E1 - Comfort Star
4 Berth - 4500 kg
€150
€114
€135
€150
€180
€150

Please Note:
Please note that a vehicle group can have different vehicle types. Only a vehicle group can be reserved, not a certain vehicle within this group.

The drop off time shown on the rental contract is binding. At this time the vehicle has to be returned clean inside and empty. It is not possible to do the inside cleaning in the depots. This has to be done in advance (e.g. at a gas station with vacuum cleaners).

The rental ends in the moment we can do the drop off procedure with inside and outside check. If the drop off procedure can be done only after scheduled drop off time we will charge EUR 28.00 per commenced hour (up to full daily rate).

The above rates include:

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Partial motor vehicle insurance with excess of EUR 500
  • Comprehensive Insurance coverage with excess of EUR 1,300 per case of damage
  • Breakdown Assistance
  • Additional driver fees
  • Bike rack (when requested - except Group A vehicles)
  • VAT Tax @ 19%
      
    Not included: 
  • Service / Preparation fee to cover gas / chemicals
  • Extras & Optional items. Please order these at the time of booking.  If they need to be added later - you will incur an amendment fee.
Extras and Fees
Price
Remark
Bedding Set
EUR 55.00
per person (1 sheet, 1 duvet, 1 pillow case & 1 quilt cover)
Towel Set
EUR 18.00
per person (1 towel, 1 shower towel & 1 tea towel)
Camping Table
EUR 8.00
per table
Camping Chair
EUR 8.00
per chair
Child Safety Seat *
EUR 20.00
per person
Child Booster Seat *
EUR 10.00
per person
Kitchen Set
EUR 50.00
per rental
GPS Unit
EUR 10.00
per day (security deposit EUR 400 / Min 5 days)
Saturday Surcharge
EUR 75.00
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Toilet Cleaning
EUR 150.00
per rental, if required
Amendment Fee
EUR 25.00
per amendment
Diesel Charge
EUR 2.50
per litre (if not retured full)
Late Return
EUR 28.00
per hour up to the daily rate
Outside Cleaning
No Charge
per vehicle
Interior Cleaning
EUR 100 / EUR 130
depending on vehicle group, if required
Winter Tyres
EUR 100.00
obligatory between mid November and mid March
Snow Chains
EUR 55.00
per rental
Bike Rack Groups B1 to E1
No Charge
must request
Bike Rack - Group A1
EUR 50.00
per rental
Liability Reduction
EUR 9.00
per day (excess EUR 500 per incident)

**German Law states that all children 12 years and under OR smaller than 1.50m is required to be in a child seat. A Booster seat may be sufficient for children 6-12 years.

Driver Requirements:

There is a minimum age of 21 years for all drivers.
You are requited to hold a full drivers licence for a minimum of 1 year. The Group C5 and Group E1 vehicles require you to hold a licence that allows you to drive a vehicle over 3500 kg. Please check your drivers licence prior to making a booking. (Most Australian Drivers licences allow upto 4500 kg, but please double check).

Insurance:
Vehicle insurance is included in the rental.
The deductible amount for the partially comprehensive insurance is EUR 500 per damage, for the fully comprehensive insurance is EUR 1,300 per damage.

The liability reduction option reduces the deductible for partly comprehensive insurance to EUR 200 and for fully comprehensive insurance to EUR 500 per damage

Security Deposit:  
A Refundable bond of EUR 1,300  charged to your  credit card at pick up.  Refunded within 15 days if vehicle returned safe and sound. Note American Express / Diners credit cards are not accepted.

Additional Information:
-
The renter has to show his passport and his current driver's license when he picks up the vehicle.
- Please note that the vehicle groups C5 and E1 require a driver's license with a total permissible weight of more than 3.500 kg !
- Vehicle supplied full of diesel - return with Full tank of diesel or DRM charge EUR 2.50 per litre to do this for you.
-
Insurance cover is voided for gross negligence eg. driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
-
Overhead and reversing damage (if you are not being guided), is not covered.
-
Vehicle must be checked and signed for at start of rental. The detailed explanation and demonstration on the use of the vehicle will take about 30 to 60 minutes. The explanation of the motorhome by our depot staff is only possible in German or English.
- To avoid any potential problems please check for any pre-existing damage at start of rental and have it noted on the  contract.  When the vehicle is returned it will be checked for damage again.
-
If vehicle returned late a charge of EUR 28 per hour will be charged.
- Maps or Road Maps cannot be supplied by DRM.
- Transportation to and from the rental depots cannot be provided.
- Taxi costs are not refundable.


Kitchen Set:  
The kitchen set is for the booked persons and consits of: dishes, soup plates, coffee cups & saucers, salad bowl, small bowls, water glasses, knives, forks, soup spoons, teaspoons, wooden spoon, ladle, spatula, corkscrew, can opener, bread knife,

Interior Cleaning:  
EUR 100 - for Groups A1 & B1
EUR 120 for Groups B2, C1, C2, C4, C5, D1 & D2
EUR 130 for Group E1

Eastern Europe and Travel Restrictions:
A special authorization is needed if clients wish to travel to Eastern and some Southern European states. This authorization has to be signed in the depot at pick up.

The entry to the following countries is allowed without authorisation:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

The entry to the following countries is allowed only with authorisation:
Albania, Bosnia-Herzegowina, Canary Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Macedonia, Poland, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia and Slovenia.

The entry to the following countries is FORBIDDEN:
Belarus, Bulgaria, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Moldova, Morocco, Romania, Russia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey and Ukraine.

For countries not listed here please ask on request. Please note that it can be more difficult to get help in case of an accident or technical problems when clients travel to Eastern European or Non-European countries.

Saturday Pick Up and Drop Off
Pick up and Drop off on a Saturday is available between April and September.
A fee of EUR EUR 75 applied for each pick up and drop off on a Saturday.

Depot Hours:
- From January to March and October to December: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- From April to September: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm,
Saturday 9am to 11am (only on request for a extra €75.00 fee)

Pick up Hours:
January to March and October to December: 3pm to 4pm
April to September: Monday to Friday 3pm to 5pm, Saturday 10am

Drop off Hours:
January to March and October to December: 10am - 11am
April to September: Monday to Friday 9am to 10am, Saturday 10am
*As drop off takes place in the morning, you are not charged for the last day
.

Please Note:

All Depots are closed between 24 December 2011 and 01 January 2012 / 24 December 2012 and 01 January 2013
No Pick Up or Drop Off available during these times.

Depots are Closed on the following dates in 2012:

 
Berlin
Duesseldorf
Frankfurt
Hamburg
Munich
All Sundays 
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Saturdays until end of March 
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Saturdays April - September 
request only
request only
request only
request only
request only
  
EUR 75
EUR 75
EUR 75
EUR 75
EUR 75
Saturdays from October on 
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
06 Jan - Epiphany
Open
Open
Open
Open
Closed
20 Feb - Carnival Monday
Open
Closed
Open
Open
Open
06 Apr - Good Friday
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
07 Apr - Holy Saturday
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
09 Apr - Easter Monday
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
01 May - Labor Day
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
17 May - Ascension Day
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
28 May - Whit Monday
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
07 June - Corpus Christi
Open
Closed
Closed
Open
Closed
15 Aug - Assumption Day
Open
Open
Open
Open
Closed
03 Oct - Reunion Day
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
31 Oct - Reformation Day
Closed
Open
Open
Open
Open
01 Nov - All Saints Day
Open
Closed
Open
Open
Closed
22 Dec - 01 Jan
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

Cancellation Fees: 

  • DRM charge the following fees:
  • Up to 50 days prior to pick up: 20% of rental fee
  • 49 to 15 days prior to pick up: 60% of rental fee
  • 14 to 1 days prior to pick up: 90% of rental fee
  • Day of pick up / No show: 100% of rental fee
  • Travel insurance can cover cancellation fees under certain circumstances. 
    Please ask for a brochure.

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