Browse our preferred rental car range
Choosing the right rental car for your New Zealand tour is essential.
You must make sure that the vehicle has enough room for you, your luggage, and the inevitable extra items you will accumulate as you travel. You must make sure you opt for something comfortable, and maybe even something a little nippier than what you have at home - after all this is your vacation! This overview is designed to help you decide on the best New Zealand rental car for your trip.
We select from only the premium rental car fleets when organizing your vacation. These include modern vehicles and are the latest models. Hire includes unlimited kilometers, fully inclusive insurance cover and for some, 24-hour roadside assistance - excess (deductible) varies between vehicles and companies.
The list below suggests,
- the maximum number of passengers we recommend for each model type - guidelines designed to ensure your comfort while traveling.
- Luggage capacity based on regular-sized cases so consider the amount of luggage you will have and how much more 'stuff' you are likely to collect as you travel.
Note: the specific vehicle models suggested here may vary from what you actually receive on pick up. Rental car companies regularly change and upgrade their fleets. When a vehicle is booked its is the category (e.g. intermediate auto) that is guaranteed to be supplied, not the specific model.
- Europcar
- Premium Automatic
- Air Conditioning, Bluetooth, AUX and USB
- 4 door premium sedan
- Engine: 2.0 litre
- Automatic transmission
- Passengers: 5 passengers
- Luggage space: 2 large bags, 1 small bag
- 8 litres per 100km
- Maximum excess/ liability: NZD$1000
- GPS included
- Europcar
- Intermediate Elite
- Air Conditioning, Bluetooth, AUX and USB
- 5 door premium SUV
- Engine: 2.0 litre
- Automatic transmission
- Passengers: 5 passengers
- Luggage space: 2 large bags
- 5.9 litres per 100km
- Maximum excess/ liability: NZD$1000
- GPS included
- Europcar
- Standard Elite SUV
- Air bags, bluetooth, GPS
- 5 door Wagon
- Engine:
- Automatic transmission
- Passengers: 5 adults
- Luggage space: 3 large, 1 small
- 10 litres per 100km
- Maximum excess/ liability: NZD$1000
- GPS included
- Europcar
- Premium Large 4WD automatic
- Air Conditioning, Bluetooth, AUX and USB
- 4 door 4WD
- Engine: 2.0 litre
- Automatic transmission
- Passengers: 5 passengers
- Luggage space: 3 large bags, 2 small bags
- 7.1 litres per 100km
- Maximum excess/ liability: NZD$1000
- GPS included
- Budget Rent a Car
- Economy Automatic
- Air Conditioning, Bluetooth, AUX, and USB with Android & iOS connectivity
- 5 door hatchback
- Engine: 1.3 litres
- Automatic transmission
- Passengers: 4 passengers
- Luggage space: 1 large bag, 1 small bag
- 6.6 litres per 100km
- Maximum excess/ liability: NZD$0
- Budget Rent a Car
- Compact automatic
- Air Conditioning, Bluetooth, AUX, and USB with Android & iOS connectivity
- 5 door hatchback
- Engine: 2.0 litre
- Automatic transmission
- Passengers: 5 passengers
- Luggage space: 1 large bag, 1 small bag
- 8.8 litres per 100km
- Maximum excess/ liability: NZD$0
- Budget Rent a Car
- Premium Large 4WD automatic
- Air Conditioning, Reverse Camera, Bluetooth, AUX, and USB with Android & iOS connectivity
- 5 door AWD SUV
- Engine: 2.8 litre diesel
- Automatic transmission
- Passengers: 5 passengers
- Luggage space: 3 large bags, 3 small bags
- 8 litres per 100km
- Maximum excess/ liability: NZD$0
- Budget Rent a Car
- Premium people mover automatic
- Air Conditioning, Reverse Camera, Bluetooth, AUX, and USB with Android & iOS connectivity
- 5 door van
- Engine: 2.5 litre
- Automatic transmission
- Passengers: 8 passengers
- Luggage space: 5 large bags, 3 small bags
- 8.8 litres per 100km
- Maximum excess/ liability: NZD$0
A popular style of touring is to take a preplanned self drive road trip. After a thorough consultation with you we expertly plan and create your self drive tour around New Zealand. These tours allow you the freedom to explore at leisure with the comfort and security of pre-booked activities and accommodations. Route suggestions, APP guidance plus local support mean your New Zealand vacation is in safe hands. See self drive ideas here
If you prefer to let someone else do the work then an escorted small group tour or a private guided tour might be for you. Our range of hand picked small group itineraries are ideal if you prefer to travel in the company of like minded people. Tours are limited to a certain number of participants which means different accommodation options, exclusive activities and of course a knowledgeable guide ensures you get to see the best of New Zealand. See all our small group tours here.
A private guided tour offers true flexibility and the security of a knowledgeable local guiding you all the way. Well planned itineraries ensure you see exactly what you want to see but with your own driver-guide you can adapt to suit the day or your preference. 100% tailor-made to suit you a private tour is a great option when travelling as a small group. All our self drive itineraries can be replanned and priced using a private driver and guide, so if it is what you fancy just contact us to discuss.
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