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General Road Conditions

Thrifty Northern Territory is a licensee of Thrifty Australia and is represented at every major Northern Territory centre as well as Broome and Kununurra in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Charges

Fuel

All vehicles are supplied with a full tank of fuel. The vehicles must either be returned with a full tank of fuel or the renter will be charged the cost of refilling the tank. All other fuel costs are the renters responsibility.

Government Stamp Duty & Administration Fee

The total charge for hire of the vehicle and excess kilometres are subject to Government Stamp Duty and administration fees currently 3.3%. Any other government charges or taxes that are applicable are to be incurred by the renter.

Kilometre Allowance

Excess kilometres are charged at:
Conventional Vehicles - 27.5 cents per kilometre
Four Wheel Drives + Commercial Vehicles - 30.8 cents per kilometre
People Movers - 33 cents per kilometre

Vehicle Registration Recovery Fee-VRR

A daily charge of $5.50 will be applied to all rentals, that start in the Northern Territory and $3.50 will be applied to all rentals that start in Western Australia as Vehicle Registration recovery fee. This fee partly reimburses Thrifty for registration and 3rd party insurance.

Premium Location Surcharge

For all vehicles collected from Darwin Airport, Alice Springs Airport, Ayers Rock City and Airport, there is a 12.21% surcharge on top of the daily rental rates and excess kilometres. From Tennant Creek there is a 11.5% surcharge. From Broome there is a 4.5% surcharge. This is a surcharge on our rates and charges which reflects the higher costs of service at these locations. It applies to all customers and rentals.

Cancellation Policy:  

Cancellation Fees 

Cancellation of four wheel drive, bus & commercial reservations less than 14 days prior to rental will incur a $330.00 fee.

For cancellations of conventional vehicle reservations outside 7 days from date of pick up for Darwin, Alice Springs and Ayers Rock there is no charge, however should there be a cancellation inside 7 days from date of pick up a $220 cancellation fee is applicable. 14 days notice is required for all other Thrifty NT locations.

Refunds

No refunds are due from Thrifty for any unused portions of pre-booked rental once travel has commenced eg if vehicle is returned earlier than was booked and confirmed.

Noshow Reservations

No Show fees will be charged on all vehicles in all cities, the fees will be advised in writing if a no-show occurs.

General Road Conditions

Driving through Australia's vast Northern Territory is a fascinating and rewarding experience. The Northern Territory boasts some of the best road conditions in Australia, with most roads sealed with bitumen.

The following is a guide to the road conditions and the vehicle type suitable to the major tourist attractions in the Top End.

Territory Thrifty Car Rental reserves the right to deny access to some areas due to road conditions.

Road Conditions in the Northern Territory

Current weather forecast for the Northern Territory including any weather warnings


From Darwin to: Road
Condition
Conventional
Vehicle
2WD
Twin Cab
4WD Access

Adelaide River

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Adelaide Rvr Jumping Crocs

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Alice Springs

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Around Darwin

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Barramundi Gorge (Kakadu)

12km unsealed

No

Yes

Yes

Closed some
months

Batchelor (Litchfield)

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

Can be closed
by local flooding

Borroloola

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Broome (via Fitzroy Crossing)

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Broome (via Gibb River Rd)

Bitumen

No

No

Yes**

All year*

Cooinda/Yellow Waters (Kakadu)

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year*

Crocodile Farm

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Cutta Cutta Caves

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Devils Marbles

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Florence Falls (Litchfield)

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Fogg Dam

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

Can be closed
by local flooding

Jabiru (Kakadu)

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year*

Katherine

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year*

Katherine Gorge

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

Can be closed
by local flooding

Kununurra (West Aust)

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Lost City (Litchfield)

30km unsealed

No

No

Yes

Closed some
months

Manyallaluk

35km unsealed

No

Yes

Yes

All year

Mataranka Thermal Springs

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Nourlangie Rock (Kakadu)

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year*

Pine Creek

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Tennant Creek

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Territory Wildlife Park

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Tolmer Falls (Litchfield)

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

Can be closed
by local flooding

Ubirr Rock (Kakadu)

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

Closed some
months

Wangi Falls (Litchfield)

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

Can be closed
by local flooding

Waterfall Creek (Kakadu)

78km unsealed

No

Yes

Yes

Closed some
months

(*) Heavy local rains can close road for short periods.
(**) Large 4WD vehicles only.

We do not allow any of our vehicles into Jim Jim or Twin Falls in Kakadu National Park.

Red Centre

The following is a guide to the road conditions and the vehicle type suitable to the major tourist attractions in the Red Centre.

Territory Thrifty Car Rental reserves the right to deny access to some areas due to road conditions.

From Alice Springs to: Road
Condition
Conventional
Vehicle
2WD Twin
Cab
4WD Access

Arltunga Goldfields

80km sealed/
30km unsealed

No

Yes

Yes

All year (*)

Around Alice Springs township

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Ayers Rock (Uluru)

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Ayers Rock Resort

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Coober Pedy

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Devils Marbles

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

East MacDonnell Ranges

Bitumen/unsealed

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year (*)

Glen Helen

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Kings Canyon - E/Giles Rd

100km unsealed

No

Yes

Yes

All year (*)

Kings Canyon-via Luritja Rd

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Kings Canyon-via Mereenie Loop Rd

230km unsealed

No

Yes

Yes

All year (*)

Mt Olgas (Katatjuta)

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Ormiston Gorge

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Palm Valley

50km unsealed

No

No

Yes

All year (*)

Rainbow Valley

18km unsealed

No

Yes

Yes

All year (*)

Ross River

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year (*)

Standley Chasm

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

Tennant Creek

Bitumen

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year

West MacDonnell Ranges

Bitumen/unsealed

Yes

Yes

Yes

All year (*)

(*) Heavy local rains can close road for short periods.
(**) Road conditions may prevent the use of Twin Cab vehicles.

Kimberley Region W.A

The following is a guide to the road conditions and the vehicle type suitable to the major tourist attractions in the Kimberley Region, W.A.

Territory Thrifty Car Rental reserves the right to deny access to some areas due to road conditions.

Thrifty NT Damage Liabilities
Vehicle Type Multi Vehicle Damage Single Vehicle Waiver
(cost per day)
Reduces to:

2wd passenger cars

$2750.00

$4400.00

$25.00

$385.00
(includes windscreen
& tyre coverage)

2wd utilities/vans

$2750.00

$4400.00

$25.00

$550.00

6 seater/8 seater/
9 seater mini buses

$2750.00

$4400.00

$25.00

$550.00

Large buses & commercial vehicles

$5500.00

$5500.00

$33.00

$1100.00

4WDs

$5500.00

$5500.00

$37.00

*$1100.00

*on 4wds the liability is only reduced for Multi Vehicle to $1100.00 for Single vehicle it remains at $5500.00

For additional conditions of hire and areas of allowed useage please click here

 

Additional Conditions of Hire

These additional Terms and Conditions are in addition to and form part of the Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions of Hire of Hire as found on the reverse of the Thrifty Rental Agreement.

2WD | All Wheel Drive | Medium/Intermediate 4WD | Large 4WD | Jeep Wranger Soft Top 2WD


2WD Additional Conditions of Hire

Includes all non-4wd vehicles

Unsealed Road Access

2wd passenger cars and buses are NOT permitted to be driven on any unsealed road without exception.

Some 2wd utes, vans and trucks are permitted to be driven on unsealed suburban roads but are not permitted for use on any unsealed remote road or track.

4wd vehicles may be driven on unsealed roads/tracks subject to separate 4wd conditions of hire.

Dusk to Dawn Animal Damage (Excepting Uluru Township and Kata Tjuta National Park area)

Any damage sustained to the rented vehicle as a result of a collision with an animal between the hours of dusk and dawn will not be covered by Thrifty’s Damage Liabilities. All damages and recovery costs will be the responsibility of the hirer.

Underbody/Overhead/Water Damage

Any damages sustained to the rented vehicle as a result of water intrusion, damage to the roof or to the underbody (including mechanicals) are at the Hirer’s expense. They are not covered by Thrifty’s damage liabilities.

Do not climb on the vehicle or sit on its bonnet, boot or roof.

Underbody damage includes but is not limited to any part of the underbody of the rented vehicle including misuse or abuse of such items as the clutch, exhaust system and suspension.

Vehicle Recovery

Where a vehicle is rendered undriveable due to accident damage and requires towing to the nearest Thrifty branch, the hirer shall be responsible for all associated costs in recovering that vehicle.
Should Thrifty offer a replacement vehicle to the Hirer, the Hirer is also responsible for the cost of relocating the replacement vehicle.

Replacement Vehicle

On occasions where the original hired vehicle as detailed below is exchanged for another vehicle, the additional conditions as agreed to on this document shall continue to be in force. Where possible a separate signed agreement shall be used for the exchanged vehicle.

Theft of Vehicle from the Hirer

Should the rented vehicle be stolen from the hirer and consequently damaged or not recovered then the single vehicle damage liability as agreed to and signed for on the Thrifty Rental Agreement are applicable except where the hirer has not taken reasonable measures to secure the vehicle and it’s keys. In such instances where it is deemed by Thrifty and/or it’s own insurer that the hirer has not taken reasonable measures to ensure the vehicle’s security the Hirer will accept all responsibility for any loss or damage.

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All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles
Kia Sportage & Hyundai Tucson

These additional Terms and Conditions are in addition to and form part of the Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions of Hire as found on the reverse of the Thrifty Rental Agreement.

Unsealed Road Access

All Wheel Drive Vehicles are NOT permitted to be driven on any unsealed road without exception.

Only large 4wd vehicles may be driven on unsealed roads/tracks subject to separate 4wd conditions of hire.

Dusk to Dawn Animal Damage (Excepting Uluru Township and Kata Tjuta National Park area)
Any damage sustained to the rented vehicle as a result of a collision with an animal between the hours of dusk and dawn will not be covered by Thrifty’s Damage Liabilities. All damages and recovery costs will be the responsibility of the hirer.

Underbody/Overhead/Water Damage
Any damages sustained to the rented vehicle as a result of water intrusion, damage to the roof or to the underbody (including mechanicals) are at the Hirer’s expense. They are not covered by Thrifty’s damage liabilities.
Do not climb on the vehicle or sit on its bonnet, boot or roof.
Underbody damage includes but is not limited to any part of the underbody of the rented vehicle including misuse or abuse of such items as the clutch, exhaust system and suspension.

Vehicle Recovery
Where a vehicle is rendered undriveable due to accident damage and requires towing to the nearest Thrifty branch, the hirer shall be responsible for all associated costs in recovering that vehicle.
Should Thrifty offer a replacement vehicle to the Hirer, the Hirer is also responsible for the cost of relocating the replacement vehicle.

Replacement Vehicle
On occasions where the original hired vehicle as detailed below is exchanged for another vehicle, the additional conditions as agreed to on this document shall continue to be in force. Where possible a separate signed agreement shall be used for the exchanged vehicle.

Theft of Vehicle from the Hirer
Should the rented vehicle be stolen from the hirer and consequently damaged or not recovered then the single vehicle damage liability as agreed to and signed for on the Thrifty Rental Agreement are applicable except where the hirer has not taken reasonable measures to secure the vehicle and it’s keys. In such instances where it is deemed by Thrifty and/or it’s own insurer that the hirer has not taken reasonable measures to ensure the vehicle’s security the Hirer will accept all responsibility for any loss or damage.

Medium/Intermediate 4wd Vehicle Access & Additional Conditions

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4wd Class UFAR/PFAR – Kia Sorrento

Whilst the vehicle you have hired is a 4wd vehicle, there are many areas and sites that this vehicle is not well suited to. Listed below are the areas where these vehicle types MUST NOT be driven at any time.

Should you decide to enter these areas in one of these vehicle types, Thrifty WILL NOT provide any damage liability coverage. Any damage to the vehicle, either mechanical or panel, sustained in these areas or as a result of being in these areas will be at the HIRER’S EXPENSE as will any costs relating to vehicle recovery.

These conditions are to be read and understood as being a supplementary addition to Thrifty’s Standard Terms and Conditions of Rental as set out on the Thrifty Rental Agreement.

Access is denied as per above to the areas listed within the following regions:-

Kakadu Region Jim Jim and Twin Falls, Old Jim Jim Road, any area beyond Cahill’s Crossing including Oenpelli, Gurig/Cobourg National Park and Arnehm Land.

Litchfield Region Blyth Homestead, Sandy Creek Falls, Surprise Creek Falls, Lost City from October to April.

Katherine Region Gregory National Park – Duncan and Buchanan Highway Region, Central Arnehm Road, Ngukur, Nathan River Road,

Kimberley Region Gibb River Road (excepting El Questro Station to homestead), Mitchell Plateau and Kalumburu, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, El Questro Gorge, Explosion Gorge, Amelia Gorge, Bungle Bungles (Purnululu National Park), Balgo Hills (south of Halls Creek), Old Wyndham Road and Parry’s Creek Farm when wet conditions prevail.

Broome Cable Beach, Cape Leveque

Central Australia Boggy Hole and all access roads to and from Boggy Hole
Tanami Track, Gunbarrell Highway, Plenty Highway, Canning Stock Route, Palm Valley

All unsealed road tracks in the north of South Australia

Other Areas The Gulf Track, Cape York Peninsular, Fraser Island

Aboriginal Permit Land Any entry to Aboriginal Land without a permit is illegal. Access to any land requiring permit for entry is denied in these vehicle types.

Additional Conditions for 4wd Hire

Single Vehicle Accident
Any damage sustained to the vehicle in a Single Vehicle Accident is subject to a damage liability of $5500.00. Any additional waiver you have purchased only reduces the multi vehicle accident damage liability. Damage Liabilities are subject to the conditions of hire.

Larapinta and Namatjira Drive (Mereenie Loop Road)
Any damage sustained to the vehicle whilst on these roads is subject to the standard damage liabilities of $5500.00 for multi vehicle accident and $5500.00 for a single vehicle accident. Any additional liability waiver you have purchased does not apply for travel on these roads.

Dusk to Dawn
Any damage sustained to the rented vehicle as a result of a collision with an animal between the hours of dusk and dawn will not be covered by Thrifty’s Damage Liabilities. All damages and recovery costs will be the responsibility of the hirer. (Except Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park)

Underbody/Overhead/Water Damage
Any damages sustained to the rented vehicle as a result of water intrusion, damage to the roof or to the underbody (including mechanicals) are at the Hirer’s expense. They are not covered by Thrifty’s damage liabilities.
Underbody damage includes but is not limited to any part of the underbody of the rented vehicle including misuse or abuse of such items as the clutch, exhaust system and suspension. Do not climb on the vehicle or sit on its bonnet, boot or roof

Vehicle Recovery Where a vehicle is rendered undriveable due to accident damage and requires towing to the nearest Thrifty branch, the hirer shall be responsible for all associated costs in recovering that vehicle. Should Thrifty offer a replacement vehicle to the Hirer, the Hirer is also responsible for the cost of relocating the replacement vehicle.
Replacement Vehicle On occasions where the original hired vehicle as detailed below is exchanged for another vehicle, the additional conditions as agreed to on this document shall continue to be in force. Where possible a separate signed agreement shall be used for the exchanged vehicle.

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Large 4wd Vehicle Access & Additional Conditions

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4wd Class DFMR/FFMR/LFMR/XFMR/XFMS/TFMR/XFM8– Toyota Hilux/Mistubishi Triton Dual Cab, Toyota Landcruiser Std and GXL, Toyota Troopcarrier, Toyota Trayback Utility

Whilst the vehicle you have hired is a 4wd vehicle, there are many areas and sites that Thrifty will not allow access to and where different damage liability conditions apply. Listed below are the areas where these vehicle types MUST NOT be driven at any time without Thrifty’s written permission and agreement.

Should you decide to enter these areas in one of these vehicle types, Thrifty WILL NOT provide any damage liability coverage. Any damage to the vehicle, either mechanical or panel, sustained in these areas or as a result of being in these areas will be at the HIRER’S EXPENSE as will any costs relating to vehicle recovery.

These conditions are to be read and understood as being a supplementary addition to Thrifty’s Standard Terms and Conditions of Rental as set out on the Thrifty Rental Agreement.

Access is denied as per above to the areas listed within the following regions:-

Kakadu Region Jim Jim and Twin Falls – all year.

Arnhem Land
Access to Arnhem Land including Gurig/Cobourg National Park is denied subject to Thrifty’s approval and on presentation of permits obtained from the relevant authority for entry to Aboriginal Land.

Litchfield Region
Katherine Region Central Arnhem Road to Gove beyond Bulman.

Kimberley Region Mitchell Plateau and Kalumburu. Gibb River Road travel between November and April is subject to seasonal road conditions.

Broome Cable Beach

Central Australia
Tanami Track, Gunbarrell Highway, Plenty/Donahue Highway, Canning Stock Route, Oodnadatta Track, Strzlecki Track, Birdsville Track only when travelling with another vehicle and with Thrifty’s consent and knowledge.

Oher Areas The Gulf Track, Cape York Peninsular, Fraser Island

Aboriginal Permit LandAny entry to Aboriginal Land without a permit is illegal. Access to any land requiring permit for entry is denied without Thrifty’s approval and entry permit must be provided to Thrifty prior to entry to such lands.
Road Closures Any road or gazetted track closed by any statutory authority in any region.

Additional Conditions for 4wd Hire

Single Vehicle Accident
Any damage sustained to the vehicle in a Single Vehicle Accident is subject to a damage liability of $5500.00. Any additional waiver you have purchased only reduces the multi vehicle accident damage liability. Damage Liabilities are subject to the cond