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Vehicle Hire

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THRIFTY/AUPC AGREEMENT

The Australian Universities Procurement Consortium (AUPC) has an Agreement with Thrifty Car Rental for the
provision of car rental services to all AVCC Universities throughout Australia . Through this Agreement
Thrifty provides year round fixed low rates that are available Australia wide. These rates are also available
for staff and students to use for private use.

ABOUT THRIFTY

Thrifty is one of Australia 's largest and most dynamic car rental companies with over 260 locations,
represented in every state, territory, capital city, major city and also in regional and remote centres.
Thrifty is also part of one of the largest worldwide global networks, operating in more than 70
countries around the globe.

Thrifty is an Australian owned and operated company with a fleet of more than 7,500 vehicles
including an extensive range of cars, trucks, vans, utes 4WD's and buses. Thrifty's fleet is among
the youngest in the industry with an average age of just 6 months.

WHAT THRIFTY PROVIDES SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

  • Personal Account Manager (Anthony Herridge) available 24/7.
  • FREE delivery within 20kms of a Thrifty location (not to private residences) Year round fixed low rates.
  • Staff and student leisure rentals. Same rates as for business rentals.
  • Qantas Frequent Flyer points. 3 points for every dollar spent with Thrifty.
  • 24-hour roadside assistance Australia-wide.
  • Greatly reduced accident excess on vehicles. $550.00 for passenger vehicles and $1650.00 for
    commercials for both business and leisure rentals.
  • No single vehicle accident excess.
  • Client care card (for support and assistance during the rental)
  • Thrifty's preferred renter program – Blue Chip. See details below.
  • No credit card fees.
  • No underage surcharge for drivers under 25 (business rentals only) and no increased accident
    excess for drivers under 25 (applies to both business and leisure rentals).

THRIFTY CAR RENTAL