Driving in New Zealand

Driving tips from the New Zealand Rent a Car Hamilton's team.

Driving rental cars in New Zealand.

• renting a car in New Zealand will require a valid driver's licence from any country
• we drive on the left side of the road in New Zealand
• all New Zealand Rental Cars must pass a 6 monthly Certification of Fitness
• petrol is around $1.10 per litre
• petrol stations are abundant in the North Island and sparse in the South Island
• for more information about driving your rental car in New Zealand download this brochure by clicking here

Driving rental cars in Hamilton

• Hamilton Airport is 15 minutes drive in your rental car from the Hamilton CBD
• it is quite easy to get parks in Hamilton
• traffic congestion is only noticeable during peak times in areas around the Waikato River bridges
• a free map of Hamilton comes with every one of our rental cars

Hamilton has a lot of roundabouts so ask at the Hamilton Car Rental depot if you are unsure how to navigate them.

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