Car Rentals New ZealandSelf drive car hire for total independence!Car rentals New Zealand has many choices for independent travellers, and is a fantastic way to enjoy holidays in New Zealand.The joy of the ever changing scenery as you drive through the country is amazing.You are free to take side trips and detours. Stop for a coffee, walk a bush track or amble along a beach when you choose.Not to mention those numerous photo stops.You will find as you travel the country using car rentals, New Zealand has many areas to pull off and enjoy the view, take photos and record lasting memories of your holiday. You are free to chat with a local who may well suggest something special should see or do.This freedom and flexibility is a real bonus, giving you an opportunity to enjoy scenic treasures, and activities you could not have on a tour. Being 1600 kms long and larger than Britain, you do need to allow time for the distances you are likely to travel. Car Rentals New Zealand - Options for Your Road TripCHECK HERE for DRIVEAWAY CAR RENTAL BOOKINGS. HOW TO USE THE SEARCH BOX
As with motor homes there is a large range of the usual international rental car companies in New Zealand.All offer a good service and we have very happily used all but ACE and Payless at different times, depending on which had a suitable vehicle available. So click through to the CAR RENTAL SEARH BOX. You should find the car most suited to your travel needs.
You will find those New Zealand car rentals mentioned above have offices at Auckland and Christchurch airports. Most will have a standard rates system......but do check what the rental pays for....insurance, mileage, drop off, etc. Car Hire ReviewsYou may wish to review the car rentals New Zealand companies offer before you decide which you prefer. Read other travellers opinions here.(When the new page opens click on New Zealand near the bottom of the page.)
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If you are a backpacker or travelling on a limited budget there are cheap car rentals in New Zealand which still offer a good,clean,tidy vehicle. The car rental directory should be useful for all types of rental car. You must be 21 years old to drive a rental car and have the usual drivers licence requirements. FOR INFORMATION ON DRIVING IN NEW ZEALAND Go to
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(Scroll down to near the bottom of the page)  Tips on What to Consider When Pricing Car Rentals New ZealandThese booking tips for car rentals New Zealand are not so much for internet bookings, but if you are in a booking office! Does using your credit card give you a discount? Do you have reciprocal access to discounts and use of our AA-Automobile Association? What does the insurance cover? Does the rental price cover unlimited kilometers? Can you drive your rental car one way? If you have a second driver they must also give their details to go on the rental agreement. Find out basic things such as where the petrol lever is, tire inflation rates, etc Know which petrol quality you should use for your rental car.Leaded or unleaded, 91 or 98,or deisel. What their policy is if you have a break down,lock keys in your car, or have an accident. Some New Zealand car rental companies- usually the better known international companies, do not allow their rental vehicles on the Interisland Ferry Crossing.They would give you another vehicle in Picton. If this is the case you would find plenty of companies who will allow you to use the same vehicle in both islands.I suggest you look further and go with one of these. New Zealand Driving CondtitionsYou will need to allow for the terrain and size in your travel times.New Zealand may be small in population, but it is a long narrow country which means our travel distances are more than you might expect.Our roads are also hilly and can be windy, some are unsealed, so extra time is required to travel the same distance on a road that does not have the same difficult terrain. Further considerations are weather. Some areas are subject to wind, rain and snow which will mean slower travelling times, or closed roads in extreme conditions. Your car rentals New Zealand company will be able to inform you if any of these problems might occur.Winter, or autumn/spring would be the most likely. NOTE There are a few roads that are so dangerous in New Zealand rental vehicles are not allowed to be driven on them. Skippers Canyon Ball Hutt Road 90 mile beach
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