Driving Your Car Rental in Hamilton

Using a car rental in Hamilton allows you the freedom to explore the whole Waikato region to your own schedule. We want to you be safe and really enjoy your car rental in Hamilton, so if you’re new to driving in New Zealand, check out our driving tips.

Driving in New Zealand

  • Renting a car in New Zealand will require a valid driver’s licence, which must be with you when driving
  • Drive on the left side of the road and give way to the right
  • Seat belts are mandatory 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)
  • Drivers turning left must give way to traffic opposite turning right
  • When turning at traffic lights, give way to pedestrians using the crossing
  • All New Zealand rental cars must pass a 6 monthly Certification of Fitness

Driving in Hamilton

  • Hamilton Airport is 10 minutes drive in your rental car from the central business district (CBD)
  • It is quite easy to park in Hamilton
  • Hamilton is relatively flat, making getting around by car easy
  • Traffic congestion is 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 our Hamilton Car Rental depot if you are unsure how to navigate them

For more information about driving your rental car in New Zealand view this Police Driving Guide (PDF) or view the online Road Code from the Land Transport Safety Authority.

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

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