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One Way Car Rental - $1 - Brisbane to Sydney Airports @ Europcar

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Other routes available - but there is currently 10 going for Brisbane to Sydney.
Basically help them move their cars interstate.

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You may be wondering why we are offering you car rental for just $1, but there is a logical reason behind our crazy offer!
Often we need to relocate a vehicle due to increased demand in a specific city or to return it to the manufacturer at the end of its lease.
Transporting vehicles by truck can be expensive. Our One-Way deals give you the opportunity to relocate the vehicles for us at a price you can't beat. Find a pick-up and drop-off location that suits your travel plans and we both benefit!

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    • illumination on 21/08/2016 - 23:51
      +3

      Don't you mean, "What is the normal price?"? ;)

      … on second thoughts I'm curious too. What is the normal price?!

      • jv on 21/08/2016 - 23:52
        +19

        Don't you mean, "What is the normal price?"?

        No, I mean "Does it include fuel & insurance ?"

      • Froot Loops on 21/08/2016 - 23:56
        +4

        Normal Pricing is around $65 a day for a Corolla size car. Based this on what I normally pay when I hire from Euro

      • EmployeeSarge2401 @ Europcar Australia on 22/08/2016 - 08:53
        +1

        Normal costs include a one way fee dependent on how long you take the car. 1 or 2 days - high relocation. 21 days - little to no relocation fee. The relocation fee is do to trying to keep cars registered in nsw/qld/vic xxx state in that state. Just looked, small corolla, $67 day(incl taxes) plus $400 relocation for 3 days. Standard liability.

        • Tuba on 23/08/2016 - 07:15

          Relocation fee? I think Im in the Twilight Zone.

          Isnt that what youre offering here, we pay you $1, we cover fuel, and insurance, so you can relocate free?

        • EmployeeSarge2401 @ Europcar Australia on 23/08/2016 - 20:40

          @Tuba: I'm not at one of the locations mentioned

    • conio on 21/08/2016 - 23:51

      of course not fuel "includes 1200 kilometers + basic protection"

        • Froot Loops on 21/08/2016 - 23:57
          +8

          Its good if you need a ride and say dont want to use the train.

        • jv on 21/08/2016 - 23:59
          -3

          @aussiedealseeker:

          You're doing work for them and they're not paying you… They're trying to find a loophole to get around paying minimum wage…

          Transporting vehicles by truck can be expensive. Our One-Way deals give you the opportunity to relocate the vehicles for us

        • Froot Loops on 22/08/2016 - 00:01
          +17

          @jv: Not everyone see's it that way. For example as a uni student i could do Broome to Darwin on 168hrs rental and see a chunk of Australia for next to nothing. If i was to rent it as a normal renter I would be looking around $500

        • conio on 22/08/2016 - 00:02
          +10

          @jv: good on you mate

        • Raynes on 22/08/2016 - 00:05
          +13

          @aussiedealseeker:

          see a chunk of nothing for next to nothing

        • Froot Loops on 22/08/2016 - 00:07
          +3

          @BTRaynes: Haha, yeh, was almost going to write that, sometimes a bunch of uni students, beer and a camp fire is just what you need for a break away from study. I've only done one transfer before and that was Darwin To Sydney. It was pretty good. I don't mind the bush ay

        • jackspratt on 22/08/2016 - 00:22
          +3

          I understand the deal includes free parking under any bridge along the way.

          That must get you excited.

        • dynamike on 22/08/2016 - 08:52
          +3

          @jv:

          Agree with JV on this one. Smart move though. By charging you a dollar you fall under the same terms as any car rental. Used to be the other way around where they would have to insure you, the car and pay for fuel and tolls.

        • djprima on 22/08/2016 - 09:29
          +2

          @jv: no for someone who actually need that trip, they are not forcing you to do it.

          Europcar take advantage of it and compensate by giving subsidy. Sounds fair to me, they could always do this and still charge you the normal price, even that's still arguably fair

        • jv on 22/08/2016 - 10:34
          +2

          @djprima:

          they are not forcing you to do it.

          Same argument was used to justify underpaying 7-Eleven staff.

        • ronnknee on 22/08/2016 - 10:52

          @jv: Well yea, no one was forcing them to illegally work.

        • callum9999 on 22/08/2016 - 12:51
          +1

          @jv: it's not a job… It's a discount on their normal rates to encourage people to rent over a specific route. Your comparisons are ridiculous…

        • jv on 22/08/2016 - 13:02
          -1

          @callum9999:

          it's not a job…

          They're using it to replace jobs, so, effectively, it is…

        • Jackson on 22/08/2016 - 13:43

          @djprima: except they are probably being dodgy and moving cars that people paid a relocation fee to go from Sydney to Brisbane one way and then it doesn't actually cost them to take it back

        • johnno07 on 22/08/2016 - 19:52
          +1

          What is wrong with you guys? The bartering system existing long before minted currency.

          "Hello, Gog. I need go see cave-lady down in far-far land. Can you help me?"
          "What a coinkidink, Trog. I have new round-stone rolly machine that I need delivered down to far-far land"

          Hands shake. Gog and Trog move on.

          The difference today apparently is that some third-party busy body sees Gog and Trog make this deal and calls Today Tonight.

        • [Deactivated] on 22/08/2016 - 20:55
          +4

          @jv:

          God you whinge over everything

          go outside!

        • jv on 22/08/2016 - 21:59
          -2

          @shawncro 222:

          God you whinge over everything

          You mean like your comment above? ^^^

        • jackspratt on 22/08/2016 - 22:06

          @shawncro 222:

          Yes - astute people have recognised that for some time now.

          Although whingers are not without their fans.

        • callum9999 on 23/08/2016 - 01:02

          @Jackson: Of course it does. It adds km to the clock, increases the amount of maintenance and is unable to be rented for the time it takes to find someone to take it back and them to drive there.

        • callum9999 on 23/08/2016 - 01:04

          @jv: What utterly ridiculous logic… I guess I'm self employed then given my walk to the shops today effectively replaced the job of a taxi driver.

        • jv on 23/08/2016 - 01:26

          @callum9999:

          Only if you run a business of walking to the shops.

        • callum9999 on 23/08/2016 - 01:35
          +1

          @jv: I don't run a car relocation business either…

          Though why I'm bothering to respond to by far the most annoying person on here I have no idea!

        • Tuba on 23/08/2016 - 07:19

          @aussiedealseeker: And if they paid you correctly or at all, youd do it all and make some mooney. They should at least cover all incidents, fuel and accommodation along the way. They still save a fortune.

          They dont have to, because you're too stupid to see you're being scammed. Its what the market will pay. And an idiot market is a gold mine.

        • Jackson on 23/08/2016 - 09:04

          @callum9999: everything you said is factored in to the price they already charge for relocation

        • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2016 - 11:01
          +1

          JV, if the company getting something out of your purchase is a scam, then almost all bargains are actually scams.

          Also interested how insurance works with this though…

    • ozbargainer88 on 22/08/2016 - 13:32
      +3

      jv, do you have a job or do you just shitpost all day?

      ozbargainer88 on 22/08/2016 - 13:32 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
  • WatchNerd on 21/08/2016 - 23:57
    +4

    Good deal if you live in Brisbane and have booked a flight from Sydney to Brisbane.

    • kiwipride on 22/08/2016 - 06:49
      +4

      Wouldn't it be cheaper to just fly to Sydney than pay for fuel?

      • altomic on 22/08/2016 - 07:34
        +5

        If you have a family….

      • Cheeper on 22/08/2016 - 09:07
        +2

        But you would miss seeing all the suicidal idiots on the road for 12 hours.

        • Steptoe on 22/08/2016 - 09:43
          +6

          You spelled being wrong

  • Froot Loops on 21/08/2016 - 23:59

    I don't know about other people but no matter what dates I put in, it just says error

    • jv on 22/08/2016 - 00:01
      +17

      Transport Workers Union are probably onto them…

      • callum9999 on 22/08/2016 - 12:53
        +1

        This is not a new thing…. Te campervan companies are particularly big on this - I've personally done Cairns to Alice Springs and then onto Adelaide and saved a fortune (though they did contribute $350 for fuel).

      • Maverick-au on 23/08/2016 - 02:03

        Transport Workers Union are probably onto them…

        This method of moving cars around had been going on for at least sixty years. Why would the union care?

  • shinichiduy on 22/08/2016 - 00:29
    +37

    Stay away from Europcar if you dont want any troubles. Otherwise, remember to record a VIDEO filming every single angle of the car, including the ROOF and the interior as a proof of the condition of the car BEFORE driving it. Don't know what I am talking about, google europcar fraud and you will get it.

    • Froot Loops on 22/08/2016 - 00:55
      +9

      Ive hired from all the big companies in Australia and this is just the general rule. Also drag the staff member out with you and go thru the sheet with you. Mark everything. I don't think its just eurocar, they are all the same

      • xuqi on 22/08/2016 - 01:01
        +16

        http://www.productreview.com.au/p/europcar.html

        https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-takes-action-agai…

        You'd have to be a complete idiot to consider supporting such a company.

        • andyken on 22/08/2016 - 01:27
          +1

          most review saying about tiny windscreen chip, i think they make money from this thing, ACCC should take action against this company AGAIN

        • xuqi on 22/08/2016 - 02:01
          +1

          @andyken:

          Yeah, the windscreen BS does anecdotally seem like a nice little earner for them.

        • Sidor on 22/08/2016 - 07:02
          +1

          One should be an idiot to do anything with Europcar

        • neonlight on 22/08/2016 - 07:43

          @andyken:

          Hertz tried the same thing to me once with windscreen already chipped when I hired one during heavy rains, then tried to call extort money from me. The chip was not visible t point of hire and was not marked.

          Thifty appears to be good from my experience

        • OzBen on 22/08/2016 - 08:08
          +1

          Those charges brought by the ACCC in 2014 were confirmed by the court in April this year:

          "The Federal Court has declared that a number of terms in Europcar Australia’s 2013 standard rental agreement to be unfair, and therefore void, in proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Europcar was also ordered to pay a penalty of $100,000 for making false or misleading representations about consumers’ liability in the event of vehicle damage."

          https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/court-finds-europcars-…

        • Cheeper on 22/08/2016 - 09:10
          +2

          Saw where one guy hired a Europcar for a w/e in surfers and they tried to charge him for pre existing hail damage. There had been no hail anywhere near the place during his rental time.
          Europcar is bad news… stay away.

        • [Deactivated] on 22/08/2016 - 09:33
          +1

          @OzBen: renter is fully liable to Europ car for pretty much everything. Is this their form of insurance?

        • [Deactivated] on 24/08/2016 - 06:36

          @xywolap: what? invisible hail damage?
          it is a thing, and best to avoid this company!
          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/160763
          seems like a good scam, worldwide too. http://elliott.org/case-dismissed-2/the-latest-car-rental-sc…
          after that you include the airport petrol scam and the windscreen chips scam

    • conant on 22/08/2016 - 09:08

      If I upgrade excess to 0, then do I still need to check the car throughly?

      • methdd on 22/08/2016 - 12:45

        No you don't

      • Kevan2 on 22/08/2016 - 21:43

        Read term and condition. Look at exceptions such as flood damage. Always buyer beware.

        Had booked a car once , it was raining in a town that has flood potential and ANY water damage was excluded by voice and written I formation. Cancelled the contract and had the booking agent refund the exit fee.

      • Dr Prepper on 23/08/2016 - 10:36

        I always get zero excess. At the end of hire sell car for parts on gumtree = profit.(joke).

    • thydzik on 22/08/2016 - 09:41
      +1

      I have used Europcar as my primary car hire company.

      never had a problem, don't sign anything until you check out the car yourself and make sure everything is recorded.

    • So Was Red on 22/08/2016 - 11:52

      Rented from Rent-A-Dent in NZ, opted for minimum coverage because I'm Captain Risky, actually did add 3 chips to the window from trying to overtake trucks on long-ass country roads and they were totally cool and didn't charge (maybe they just didn't notice though idk okbye. Rent-A-Dent 6eva!

    • AlanI on 22/08/2016 - 13:10

      About 10 years ago my father hired a car for a week and he's always very good at looking at every inch of the car to ensure there was no unrecorded damage before driving off with it.

      A couple of weeks later his credit card was charged by Europcar for many thousands of dollars without any notification.

      When he called to ask what on earth was going on, they indicated the car had been returned damaged. After asking for more details they indicated there was damaged on the undercarriage of the vehicle — like it's possible for that to be inspected when collecting the car. They didn't decide this occurred until a few weeks latter when it went in for servicing and the mechanics were able to see under the car, because clearly it was basically impossible for their staff to see this either when the car was returned.

      It was not a fun experience.

    • Bargaingeek on 22/08/2016 - 21:36

      Europcar are too specific in their car inspection when u return it, they check every corner every little scratch. They usually mistrust u and their customer service is horrible

      Hertz while not perfect either are much more lienient in my experience. Just a quick look around as long as the damage is not major I got away with small dents before

      Europcar is really bad I would suggest people to avoid them.

  • NeggerOfDeals on 22/08/2016 - 02:17

    For first time renters; most (all?) rental car agencies require a few hundred $$$ deposit.

  • CVonC on 22/08/2016 - 02:45
    +1

    can you take like a week to drive it down?

  • neonlight on 22/08/2016 - 07:40

    They don't expect you to do one way $1 in one day to return to Sydney from Brisbane right?

  • NVidia Sucks on 22/08/2016 - 07:41
    -1

    sounds like they hire drivers for free Grrrrrrrr

  • bigspike on 22/08/2016 - 07:46
    +11

    This is a very common thing. You can do campervans as well.
    http://www.imoova.com/imoova/relocations
    If you can work the dates and you wanted to go anyway, it is VERY cheap.

    • inherentchoice on 22/08/2016 - 07:59

      True. But this one seems to allow you four days whereas others would give you less time from Brizzy to Sydney.

  • BangkokBreakfast on 22/08/2016 - 07:56
    +1

    Error trying to book online. Called and they advised booking must be done on the website, not over the phone.

  • inherentchoice on 22/08/2016 - 07:56

    The cost of fuel for just one person means it's cheaper to fly. On Wednesday 24th BNE to SYD is $65, less 10% with Jestar's price beat = $58.50.

    Pretty sure you would need about 80 litres for this trip which is over $90.

    • bigspike on 22/08/2016 - 08:01
      +6

      Indeed, but I doubt Jetstar will let you off for a day in Coffs Harbour to see a friend.

      • inherentchoice on 22/08/2016 - 08:39

        But in that case it would be cheaper and easier to just take your own car, especially if you are from Brisbane.

        Brisbane to Coffs is 800km return. Whereas Sydney is 920km one way AND then you have to find a way back.

        • bigspike on 22/08/2016 - 08:40
          +5

          Who said I wanted to come back? ;)

    • isthisreallife22 on 22/08/2016 - 09:10
      +4

      Personally I think this is a fantastic way to travel. Drive one way and enjoy everything along the way, and fly back. I once did 14 days Bris->Great Ocean Road and then a few days in Melbs, then flew back. If I drove back, would have lost 3 days holiday time retracing steps

      • inherentchoice on 22/08/2016 - 10:23

        Yes it's great for travelling and seeing stuff on the way. Usually has to be booked last minute though and with limited days to get this kind of price.

        I thought it was relevant to compare the cost of alternatives to keep things in perspective.

    • Maverick-au on 23/08/2016 - 02:23

      The cost of fuel for just one person means it's cheaper to fly. On Wednesday 24th BNE to SYD is $65, less 10% with Jestar's price beat = $58.50.

      What about all the hidden costs of flying?

      What if you have two, three or four people going?

      What if you want to take boxes etc to a Sydney location or anywhere along the way?

      What if you're a backpacker and friends on your way south?

      What if you want to depart on a Friday when cheap seats are not available?

      What if you have a fear of flying?

      Etc…..

  • joeventus on 22/08/2016 - 08:06

    free driver deal.

  • lwinstan on 22/08/2016 - 08:21
    +3

    Combine with http://www.coseats.com/

  • compound on 22/08/2016 - 08:46
    +3

    Driven Europecar. Feels a bit scammy. Read up reviews and experiences before using service. They're as dodgy as they come. A big buyer beware on this one.

  • thelastnoob on 22/08/2016 - 09:11
    -4

    One way car rental - the terrorists dream (straight to hell)

    • altomic on 22/08/2016 - 10:06
      +1

      Or heaven (apparently).

      • thelastnoob on 22/08/2016 - 11:38

        actually its straight to hell and if anyone has doubts its a good idea to shove bacon down their throat even if deceased

  • Cheeper on 22/08/2016 - 09:12

    Used to be a lot from Wellington NZ to Auckland with a similar deal. Most people rent in Auckland and drop in Wellington so they need to get them back.

    • bigspike on 22/08/2016 - 09:19

      Yep. See the Imoova deals page above. From South Island they even give you free ferry crossing.

  • Steptoe on 22/08/2016 - 09:50
    +2

    Can I Uber it for 4 Days?

    • bigspike on 22/08/2016 - 10:07
      +3

      Sure - if you think $8.60 an hour on average is worth the effort.

  • grasstown on 22/08/2016 - 10:08

    increased demand in Sydney? Isn't it cheaper to register cars in Qld than Sydney so they register every sydney car in qld?

  • CGradeCyclist on 22/08/2016 - 10:38
    +4

    We used imoova for a family campervan holiday last year.

    4-berth campervan from Brisbane to Sydney over 4 days. Then new one from Syd - Melbourne over two days. Then Melbourne to Brisbane over 6 days. A different rental company each time, and cost was only $1/day + fuel.

    Considering accommodation costs were nothing (we set up in free council-run camp sites in country/coastal towns), it was a cheap holiday that we all loved!

    You have to be willing to be a bit flexible, and be able to laugh (instead of being angry) when things go a bit wrong. But it's a great holiday with a bit of 'adventure' to it… :-)

    • droodle on 22/08/2016 - 10:42
      +3

      Yes we laughed when booking a one way rental from Adelaide to Melbourne with imoova … On landing at Adelaide had a call on my phone to say the camper was cancelled.. Fun explaining that to wife n kids

  • [Deactivated] on 22/08/2016 - 10:41

    Uber. One off promotion from Bris to Syd. :)

  • tunzafun001 on 22/08/2016 - 11:18

    Some of these have a $25 booking fee on top of the $1 or $5 per day etc, which in my case (ADL - MEL) was the same price as another hire company without the hassle of it potentially being cancelled / not knowing exactly what vehicle you are getting etc.

    Lastly, Apex don't charge for tyre/ glass damage (almost all others do). Even if you are using your credit card cover, most still have the first $350 etc excess etc, so if you drive over a screw, chip a windscreen you will be paying for it. However, check the vehicle carefully as the Apex car I hired didn't have a working cigarette lighter (no phone charging..how do we survive!) and no cruise control.

  • methdd on 22/08/2016 - 12:54

    I would stay away from europcar. I hire a car in Melb at times twice a month from the airport and for some reason I decided to give them a go rather than the usual budget or thrifty.

    I returned the car after-hours in the bay and key drop-off box that was required of me at the correct time and yet they charged me an extra day rental for a late return. This was debited from my credit card and I wouldn't have known unless I had checked. After a complaint and an "investigation" I was credited the day's rental. Pretty dodgy if you ask me and defeats the purpose of an after hours return box if they're not going to verify return times.

  • Mad Max on 22/08/2016 - 15:36
    +7

    A friend of mine had to move from Cairns to Brisbane. Only a 2 bedroom unit. Not much stuff. Very expensive quote from the removalist.
    He got a Cairns/Brisbane relocation big 6 berth motorhome for $1/day and he managed to fit all his stuff in it.
    His wife drove the car and he drove the motorhome.
    The move only costed him the fuel price.
    Real Ozbargainer!!!

    • Matt P on 22/08/2016 - 20:11

      nice work

  • AshFon on 22/08/2016 - 20:40

    May be they have too many cars at some locations and now they will move it to where they want for FREE.

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