News, Updates & Fun Facts About Vehicle Rentals

Want to hire a van in New Zealand? Here’s what you need to know.

From 8 seater MPVs to minivans and more – if you need to move a group of people from A to B, then hiring a van from us here at NZ Rent a Car is a great idea! But there’s a few things to consider before choosing the right rental van hire for you and […]

Car hire in Greymouth and your epic travel itinerary, sorted!

If you’re looking for car hire in Greymouth, you’re probably also looking for everything you should do while you’re in this awesome West Coast town. So let us help you out with an itinerary of what should be on your list to do, see and eat!  Visit ShantyTown Heritage Park The West Coast of the […]

Explore the incredible sites of Dunedin with a budget car rental

Dunedin is a city that has a heck of a lot going on. While it is well known for its incredible heritage architecture, it also boasts a whole bunch of amazing wildlife sitting right on its doorstep.  An easy city to travel around, a rental car in Dunedin is ideal for getting you from a […]

Discover these 10 hidden holiday hotspots with a New Zealand rental car

New Zealand is a beautiful country with so much to see and do – and it’s easy to explore with a rental car. There’s the most popular places to visit, like the big cities of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, as well as the tourist towns of Rotorua and Queenstown.  But in between those roads well […]

Why Nelson should be ‘top of the list’ for your next holiday

Nelson is an amazing destination to visit, and locking in a cheap car hire deal is the best way to see everything it has to offer! Because once you’ve got yourself some wheels, you can plan your day trips and know that you’ll be able to get wherever you want to be, at the time […]

5 reasons to hire a rental car in Queenstown (hint: to visit these amazing places!)

There’s many reasons to rent a car in Queenstown, New Zealand. Sure, it’ll get you from point a to b. And it also means you don’t have to carry your bags everywhere you go.  But the best part of hiring a car in Queenstown is that you have the freedom to visit so many incredible […]

Top 10 things to do in Auckland in the summer school holidays

The City of Sails is a fantastic place to base yourself for school holiday fun. The sprawling metropolis has no shortage of things to see and do, and no doubt the kids will be keen to give it all a go.  Surrounded by beautiful coastlines, east and west, you’re never far from a spectacular swimming […]

Top 10 things to do in Ōtautahi Christchurch in the school holidays

Flying into Ōtautahi Christchurch airport this summer? Awesome! From here you can plan all sorts of kid-friendly things to do with the family during the school holidays.  Christchurch City offers something for everyone. Home to incredible parks and gardens to wander the day away in, as well as a thoroughly modern retail and eatery precinct, […]

Here’s What You Need to Know About Car Rentals

One rental car company is the same as all the rest, right? Not quite. Each has different rules from the rest. Some are a little bit sneaky and some companies are completely transparent and want their customers to enjoy an ‘easy ride’ when it comes to hiring cars. We’re part of the latter and so […]

Insurance Tips When Renting A Car In New Zealand

Hiring a car in New Zealand should be quick and simple, and it is when booking with NZ Rent a Car. Firstly, select which type of car, SUV or minibus you desire, then input your rental period dates and location, add any extras and lock in your rental car for your next trip. One of […]

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If you have any questions or need help or advice about rental cars or your New Zealand travel plans we’re here to help you. Please contact us

New Zealand Free Phone: 0800 800 956

Australian Free Phone: 1800 771 302

Other international enquiries. Find your nearest New Zealand rental cars branch.

Contact

If you have any questions or need help or advice about rental cars or your New Zealand travel plans we’re here to help you. Please contact us

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New Zealand Free Phone: 0800 800 956

Australian Free Phone: 1800 771 302

Other international enquiries. Find your nearest New Zealand rental cars branch.