Alice Springs - Uluru - Kings Canyon - Alice Springs

Satisfactory

Average

Company staff take up time by explaining insurance policies even when we insist we don't need them. Note that a card payment of AUD 5000 is required as a deposit when picking up the car, along with a AUD 100 handling fee. By opting for their first-tier package, the deposit can be reduced to AUD 2500, and the second-tier package waives the deposit completely. However, with the insurance we already bought on the rental platform, spending AUD 900-1500 is unnecessary.

I was the only one picking up the car when I arrived, and the process went smoothly.

The staff at the counter strongly pushed the comprehensive insurance, costing a substantial extra amount. When returning the vehicle, an intern conducted the inspection and said there were dents on the side of the roof caused by tree branches, which were not covered by the insurance. The staff did not mention this point when I picked up the vehicle. Fortunately, another staff member inspected it later and did not count it as our fault, which was a relief. Nevertheless, the comprehensive insurance was not very useful when picking up the vehicle.