Apex Safety Promise

Apex has a duty of care to our customers and staff and the rigorous safety measures we have in place will ensure a happy and safe experience for everyone.

Apex Safety Pledge Five points

Picking Up & Returning Your Vehicle Safely and Sanitising the Vehicle for the Next Renter

  • We use protective screens to observe social distancing protocols
  • Clear social distancing floor markings at rental desks
  • Hand sanitiser will be available
  • Rental Agents will be wearing gloves
  • Paperless rental agreements are available at most locations
Apex Safety Pledge three steps

At the Rental Desk

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Clear social distancing floor markings at rental desks

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Protective screens at our rental desks

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Hand sanitiser for customers

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Enhanced cleaning of desks and all 'high touch' areas

Picking Up Your Vehicle

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Vehicles are cleaned using approved disinfectants prior to every rental

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Special attention is paid to: steering wheels, indicators, dashboards, hand grips, in-car entertainment system controls, keys, cup holders, centre consoles and door handles, both inside and out.

Returning Your Vehicle

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Drive hire vehicle into the return lane / area

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A contactless return process

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Receipt emailed after your rental

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Vehicles are cleaned using approved disinfectants prior to every rental

Cleaning & Sanitising the Vehicle for the Next Renter

  • We are using disinfectants that are effective against novel pathogens, including the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 before and after each rental
  • Special attention paid to cleaning: steering wheels, dashboards, hand grips, radio dials, keys, cup holders, centre consoles, door handles, both inside and outside

Our Guide to a Safe and Clean Rental Car

Interior Cleaning

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Steering wheel, steering column controls and driver console area

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Center console, cup holder, touch screen, radio controls and climate control area, rear view mirror and glovebox

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All air conditioning vent exhausts in the vehicle

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All front door handles, lock/unlock controls, window controls, windows and door jambs

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All seats (includes driver seat), seat adjustment controls / handles and headrest

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Rear center console, cup holder, climate control area

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All rear door handles, lock/unlock controls, window controls, windows and door jambs

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Rear armrest, cup holder and fold down area

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Rear seats, head rest

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All seat belts, buckle and clips

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Vehicle is then thoroughly vacuumed

Exterior Cleaning

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Clean exterior of vehicle

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Clean and disinfect all door handles

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Clean and disinfect fuel door

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Clean and disinfect boot grab handle

Our cars are cleaned and disinfected
prior to every rental

Keeping Our Employees Safe

  • Apex employees are required to wash their hands frequently and are trained on the health guidelines, including products and processes available to ensure your safety.
  • Apex employees are required to stay home if they are unwell.

If you are travelling, or planning future travel, you can be assured that Apex employees are working tirelessly to provide the highest levels of safety at our locations and in our vehicles.