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Road Bear RV Hire in the USA
 
Road Bear Motorhome and RV Hire in USA
2012 International Season

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  Long Term Discounts
21 Days or more = 5% off the daily rate
42 days or more = 10% off the daily rate

Depot Locations
Denver  -  Las Vegas  -  Los Angeles  -  New York  -  San Francisco

Non US and Canadian Residents
2012 Rates in US Dollars
Rates Valid: 01 April to 31 October 2012 
Vehicles
OFF Season
01 April - 07 May
01 Oct - 31 Oct
LOW Season
08 May - 06 Jul
08 Sep - 30 Sep
MID Season
16 Aug - 07 Sep
HIGH Season
07 Jul - 15 Aug
A29-32 Slideout - 6 Berth
$106.00
$125.00
$181.00
$281.00
C27-30 Slideout - 7 Berth
$75.00
$85.00
$156.00
$269.00
C23-26 - 6 Berth
$69.00
$78.00
$144.00
$244.00
C19-22 - 4 Berth
$63.00
$75.00
$131.00
$213.00
Minimum Rental Period: 3 Days, 7 Days for One Way Rentals.

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Standard Rate Includes:

  • Vehicle Rental ( 2012 - 2013 models )
  • Standard Insurance with an excess of USD $1000
  • Tax
  • 24 hour Road Side Assistance

Additional Extras:

  • Preparation Fee: USD $200
  • Convenience Kits: USD $70 per person (Children up to 6 years free) includes Free GPS Rental
  • Camping Chairs: USD $9.00 per chair.No tables, BBQ's, Child seat or bikes available
  • Generator: USD $3 per hour (payable at the end of your rental)

Mileage Options:

  • 500 mile Packs: USD $190 per pack
  • Additional Miles: USD $0.45 + tax per mile (payable at the end of your rental)

Please note: All mileage must be pre-booked - No additional mileage packages or unlimited mileage upgrade available at pick up!

Sales Tax:
INCLUDED for all pre-booked items. Local taxes apply to all pick up- & drop off charges
(except on SLI insurance and NJ Security- / Colorado Road Safety Fee)

One Way Fees:

To
From
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Las Vegas
Denver
New York
Los Angeles
-
$250
$200
$400
$850
San Francisco
$150
-
$250
$400
$850
Las Vegas
$200
$250
-
$400
$850
Denver
$200
$200
$200
-
$400
New York
$850
$850
$850
$400
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One Way Specials:

  • LAS / DEN / NYC to LAX / SFO / LAS no one way fee with pick up after 01 April 2012 and lates drop off 31 May 2012.
  • LAX / SFO / LAS to DEN no one way fee with pick up between 15 July 2012 - 15 August 2012
  • LAX / LAS / DEN / NYC to SFO / LAS no one way fee with pick up between 01 October - 31 October 2012

Colorado Road Safety Fee:
USD $2 per night (max USD $90 per booking) applies to all Denver Pick ups.
(Denver Branch closed from 01 December 2011 to 28 February 2012)

New Jersey Security Fee:
USD $5 per day (max USD $140) applies to all NYC Pick ups.

Winterized vehicles:
Vehicles are winterized in areas with temperatures below freezing point. The water-/waste water system will be drained and CANNOT be used! US $100.00 re-winterization fee & damages caused by freezing will be charged if customer de-winterizes system on the road.

Drivers Licence and Age:
A valid national driver's license is required for each driver. In addition we recommend that foreign customers have an international driver's license or an English translation of the license issued by their home country. All drivers must be at least 25 years of age to maximum of 79 years. (21+ years with authorization only)

Convenience Kits: (includes Free GPS Rental)

Road Bear Convenience Kits include:
GPS System
Comforter
Cover for comforter
Sheet
Pillow
Pillow protector
Pillow case
Bath towel
Hand towel
Wash cloth
Kitchen towel
Cleaning towel
Mixing bowl
Knife
Fork
Spoon
Teaspoon
Roast slicer
Cookware set
Can opener
Cork puller / bottle opener
Vegetable peeler
Turner
Basting spoon,
Broom
Dust pan and brush
Bucket / trash can
Cloth hangers
Flash light
Lighter
Glass
Cup
Dinner plate
Salad plate
slotted spoon, ladle
Grill fork
Whisk
Percolator / coffee maker
Measuring cup
Colander
Cutting board
Plastic containers
Toaster
Paper towel roll
Please note: that items may vary slightly between locations

Restrictictions:

  • Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.
  • Smoking: No smoking in vehicles. USD $250.00 Cleaning / deodorising fees applies.
  • Mexico Travel: Travel to Mexico is not permitted.
  • Death Valley: Travel is not permitted to Death Valley between 15 June and 15 September.
  • Travel to Alaska, Yukon and / or NWT is permitted but you must advise at the time of booking.
  • Private, gravel, dirt or logging roads anf other non-public roads, beaches,Innner city of New York / Montreal & Quebec City ( Canada )

ROAD BEAR RV will hold the customer responsible for accidents or mechanical breakdowns occurring in a travel restricted area!

Security Deposit:
You are required to leave a security deposit of USD $1,000 at the time of pick up.
This amount will be blocked on your VC/MC/AX credit card. An additional security deposit may be required when attending events such as burning man or if no mileage has been prepaid, etc where the deposit will be charged (not blocked).
Security deposit will be released when the vehicle has been returned clean, undamaged and on time.



Special Event Conditions:
Minimum rental periods apply for Special event rentals:

  • NASCAR: 4 days
  • Bonnaroo and Burning Man: 7 Days

Bonnaroo: A USD $1,500.00 refundable cleaning & security deposit (authorized on credit card only) is required for this event!

Burning Man: Road Bear will combine the Security & Cleaning deposits for Burning Man and CHARGE (credit card only) a refundable USD $1,500.00 Deposit at pick-up.

Road Bear will NOT allow name changes on confirmed reservations and the main renter/credit card holder must be present at time of vehicle pick up. Vehicles will not be handed over to a 3rd party or in case of insufficient funds for the security deposit. The reservation will be cancelled and prepaid funds are forfeit! No exceptions please.


Pick Up and Return Time:
Vehicle pick up time is between 12.00 noon and 4.00 pm. Vehicle return time is between 8.00 am and
11.00 am. A charge of USD $30.00 per hour applies for a late vehicle return. Complimentary transfers are not available after 11 am.


Transfers:

Depot
Transfer Location
Price
Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport and Airport Hotels.
Preferred Airport Hotels - All on Century and Airport Blvd, Four Points Sheraton, Marriott, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Radisson, LAX Hilton, Adventurer Hotel. Others on request.
FREE
Marina Del Ray / Venice, Santa Monica ( each way )
USD $50
San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport and Airport Hotels, Oakland Airport and Airport Hotels, Preferred SFO Airport Hotels: Clarion, Travelodge North, Ramada Inn, Vagabond Inn, Marriott, Others on request.
FREE
Downtown San Francisco
Preferred SFO Downtown Hotels: Holiday Inn Civic Center, Best Western, Florence, Canterbury, Commodore, Handlery, Bijou, Union Square. Others on request ( each way )
USD $50
 
BART Train Station (3 miles - free transfer) - goes all the way to SFO airport and downtown SFO (US$10pp - 75min)
FREE
Las Vegas Las Vegas Intl. Airport and Airport Hotels, Downtown Las Vegas, The Strip
Preferred pick up hotels LAS: Best Western Mardi Gras, Excalibur, America's Best Value Inn (former Roadway Inn), Mandalay Bay, Luxor.
FREE
Denver Denver International Airport and Airport Hotels .
Preferred pick up hotels DEN Airport: Crowne Pl., Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Sleep Inn, Comfort Inn, Red Lion, Amerisuites. Others on Request
FREE
New York Newark Airport and Airport Hotels
Preferred pick up hotels EWR (Elisabeth, NJ): Hilton, Hampton Inn, 4-Points, Ramada Inn, Country Inn & Suites. Others on request.
FREE
NJ TRANSIT train station (3 miles; free transfer); train directly to:
EWR airport ($ 12.00/PP ; 50 min)
Manhattan ($ 14.00/PP ; 75 min.)
Manhattan to JFK: Subway to Howard Beach ($ 2.25/PP) or LIRR train to Jamaica Station ($ 2.50-8.25/PP); then Air Tram ($ 5.00/PP)
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Minimum Rental Periods:
7 night minimum rental time / 14 night minimum with all inclusive rate, except for the following:
One Way Rentals: 7 Days
Special Events / Holidays

  • NASCAR events: 4 days
  • BONNAAROO Concert or BURNING MAN: 7 days.
  • 4 days for: Memorial Day ( 20 - 25 May ), 4th July ( 01 - 06 July ), Labor Day ( 02 - 08 Sep ), Thanksgiving ( 22 - 29 Nov )

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Saturday from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm.
All stations are closed on Sundays and on all statutory holidays.

Statutory Holidays 2012:

Date
2012 Holidays
01 January
New Year's Day
20 February
President's Day
28 May
Memorial Day
04 July
Independence Day
03 September
Labor Day
22 November
Thanksgiving Day
24 December
Christmas Eve
25 December
Christmas Day

Shortening of Rental Period:
If a renter shortens their hire period by more than a week - it may be treated as a cancellation of the whole booking and a re-booking. This depends on when the amendment takes place and how many days of hire are being cancelled. Please ensure you always have travel insurance in place.

Cancellation and Amendment Fees:
Amendment Fee: Firamendment is free. A fee of USD $50 applies to each amendment thereafter.

  • 60 Days or more prior to pick up: USD $200
  • 59 - 30 days prior to pick up: 30% of the daily rate + full one way fee if applicable.
  • 29 - 15 days prior to pick up: 60% off the daily rate + full one way fee if applicable.
  • 14 days or less prior to pick up: 100% of the daily rate + full one way fee if applicable.
 
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