About Us

Low Cost Car Rental for New Zealand

Our Guarantee

We maintain all of our vehicles to a high Certificate of Fitness standard. If you have a mechanical breakdown, and it's not caused through your negligence, and we do not fix the problem or replace your vehicle within 24hrs, we will GIVE YOU YOUR MONEY BACK.

Professional, Friendly Service

New Zealand Rent a Car is a nationwide network of independent car rental companies operating throughout New Zealand. Each branch manager has personally promised to provide you with an efficient, friendly, personal service and a safe, clean, quality car rental at an affordable price.

Cook Strait Crossings

When crossing between the North and South Island, you can drop off your low cost car rental in Wellington or Picton and pick up a fresh vehicle from our branch on the other side.

Free Courtesy Pickup

- within 10 km of any of our branches.

Airport Service

A "Meet and Greet" service is available from our branches for most domestic flights. Call us free from any phone on Free Phone 0800 800 956 for airport service from any city. An airport fee may apply where the airport is more than 5kms from our nearest branch.

One Way Rentals

One way rentals are available between most locations, however minimum rental periods may apply. Some one way restrictions apply to some vehicle types.

Licence Requirements

All car rentals require a current New Zealand, international or internationally approved drivers licence.  Licences must either be in English or have a certified English translation attached.

Insurance

Vehicle insurance is mandatory at all car rentals in New Zealand and must be paid prior to hire. All accidents are subject to an excess (deductible). In some circumstances this may be reduced for an additional premium.

Credit Cards

We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Amex CREDIT CARDS. One of these is required at the time of hire to cover the contractual obligations and the Insurance Excess (also known as "deductable") as covered in the rental agreement. We cannot accept any DEBIT CARD.

G.S.T. Inclusive

Goods and Services Tax is a New Zealand tax charge of 12.5% applied to all goods and services. G.S.T. is included in New Zealand Rent a Car's rates.

Exceptional Value

Our car rentals offer exceptionally competitive rates, backed up by a New Zealand wide network of independently-owned branches whose sole concern is ensuring you get the best possible service and support - wherever you travel.

Whatever Your Rental Vehicle Requirements

From low cost car rental sub-compacts that will bounce along all day on a cupful of fuel to big-bodied furniture trucks and everything in between, New Zealand Rent a Car has it.

Learn more about one of the most competitive car rentals in New Zealand.

"New Zealand low cost car rental from New Zealand Rent a Car - the best choice by far."

 

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