Driving Your Car Rental in Blenheim

Using a car rental in Blenheim allows you the freedom to do your own thing and explore the Marlborough region at your own pace. If you’re new to New Zealand, make sure driving your car rental in Blenheim is safe and enjoyable with our driving tips.

Driving in Blenheim – The Basics

  • Drive on the LEFT hand side of the road
  • Seat belts are required for all vehicle passengers
  • Urban speed limits are 50kph (around 30mph) with a few areas designated 70kph
  • Open country speed limits are generally 100kph (about 60mph)
  • Give way to traffic crossing from your right when turning left at intersections
  • Using a hands free mobile phone while driving is illegal
  • Drivers must carry a current New Zealand, international or internationally approved driving licence

If you’re driving long distance, take regular breaks to refresh yourself. Distances may seem shorter on maps, but our winding country roads and steep hills can take longer to navigate than you think. If you’re heading into very rural areas you may also encounter unsealed gravel roads and farm animals and vehicles in the road, so take extra care in open country.

We provide a ‘Driving Safely in New Zealand’ brochure with your car rental and you can view a full online Road Code for all the New Zealand road rules.

Driving Your Car Rental in Blenheim – Where to Go

Discover the delights of Blenheim and Marlborough with New Zealand Rent A Car.

As the gateway to the Marlborough wine growing region, you’ll have the freedom to explore some of the excellent wineries located around Blenheim and the Marlborough region.

Take a scenic drive to the Wairau Valley through picturesque farming country, set against spectacular forest-clad mountains.

With your car rental take the time to travel to nearby Picton and enjoy the Seahorse World Aquarium, try your hand at mini golf on the foreshore or find a café to sit and watch the world go by.

Discover some of the other things you can see and do using Blenheim car rentals to enhance your South Island holiday experience.

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay, Blenheim offers a wide range of accommodation, from backpacker style accommodation to homestay villas to boutique hotels. Destination Marlborough provides more information on the Marlborough region.

Now you can enjoy all that the Marlborough region has to offer with your car rental from New Zealand Rent A Car Blenheim.

Enjoy a safe car rental in Blenheim with driving safety tips from New Zealand Rent A Car.