El Cheapo Car Hire

As our cheapest rental car, the El Cheapo is lacking the fancy features of some of our newer models – but that doesn’t mean it’s missing the essential comforts you need for your road trip.  

All the cars in our El Cheapo range are 4- or 5-door, with air conditioning, ABS brakes, central locking, and power steering. You can also bang out some classic Kiwi tunes (Fat Freddy’s Drop, anyone?) on the FM radio.  

Driving past New Zealand’s stunning scenery while singing along to the radio? Don’t mind if we do! 

*If using a debit card, a $300 security bond is required even with Stress Free & Stress Free Plus.

Please note:

• For hires of 51 days and over, a maximum of 50 days excess reduction premium will be charged.
• It is the hirer’s responsibility to collect accurate third party details in the event of an accident, regardless of what excess reduction cover you have taken, and regardless also of fault.
• If Stress Free Plus excess reduction is not taken, and roof/rooftop pod damage or single vehicle rollover incident occurs, a charge of up to $5,000 will apply to cover damage to the JUCY vehicle and any third party vehicle and/or property.
• If Risk Taker excess reduction is chosen:
  • A bond to cover the excess will be authorised for security on the hirer’s credit card for the duration of the rental, even if you have alternative insurance with another provider.
  • The amount authorised will automatically be released back onto your credit card within 7 - 14 working days, this will also vary depending on your bank’s conditions.
  • All or part of this bond will be claimed by JUCY in the event of an accident and will be retained until the value of the damage is determined. Any balance between the bond and the damage cost will be returned as soon as is practical.
  • Any costs to repair damage caused by a third party may not be recoverable as insurance is not compulsory in New Zealand.
• If the hirer is on Stress Free or Stress Free Plus and doesn’t have a credit card and is providing a debit card at the time of pickup, JUCY will hold a $300 security bond to cover any infringements and/or charges that may occur whilst on hire e.g. Tolls, speeding fines, cleaning fees, camping fines etc.
• JUCY’s excess reduction options are null and void if any of the Rental Agreement terms and conditions are breached, in which case you will be liable for the full cost of damage. For more information please see JUCY Ts & Cs.