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New Zealand Rental Cars - Hiring a Car in New Zealand

Using rental cars in New Zealand is an easy and convenient way to travel whether you're on a self-drive 'freedom' holiday, a family vacation or a business trip. New Zealand rental cars can be picked up from hundreds of locations nationwide, including airports and city centres. Many rental car companies will offer to drop rental cars off at your accommodation to make hiring a car even easier for you.

Some rental car companies even supply a free GPS Tourism Guide for the duration of your rental car hire period FREEof charge.

You can view more information about rental cars below or view your car rentals and car hire options throughout New Zealand by region.

Top Tips for using New Zealand Rental Cars

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• Getting car hire at a New Zealand airport

FAQ's About New Zealand Car Rentals

• What insurance is offered by most car hire companies?
• Is off-road driving in rental cars allowed by car rental companies in New Zealand?
• Why can a New Zealand cheap car rental be better than an organised tour?
• Do New Zealand car rental companies provide extras?
• What driving hazards are there for users of rental cars in New Zealand?
• How do I take my New Zealand hire car across the Cook Strait?
• What happens if my New Zealand car rental breaks down?
• What type of driver's licence is needed for car rental in New Zealand?
• Are there restrictions on drivers' ages for New Zealand hire cars?
• What is the legal drinking limit when driving New Zealand car rentals?
• Which roads should I be extra careful on with a rental car in New Zealand?
• Which South Island roads in New Zealand should I be careful on with a rental car?
• Will I get charged more for rental cars booked at airports?

Booking Your New Zealand Rental Car

It is easy to book a rental car in New Zealand. Simply browse our range of rental cars by choosing one of the options below.

• View all listings for rental cars.
• View rental car listings by region.

You may be interested in a form of transport in New Zealand other than a rental car. Browse our range of transport options including airlines, bus and coach services, rental 4WD, minivan and buses, rental campervans and motorhomes, rental bikes and motorcycles and trains.

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