Car Rentals
First tier rentals offer newer model vehicles. They have a large network of depots to allow more flexible pick up and drop off locations. They are on all major airports and are in most cities.
Compact
Toyota Corolla (or similar)
- Automatic or Manual Transmission
- 1.8 litre
- 4 Door Sedan / 5 Door Hatch
- Seats 4 – Luggage 1 large, 2 small
- Air Conditioning
- Dual Airbags
Intermediate
Toyota Camry (or similar)
- Automatic Transmission
- 2.0 – 2.4 litre
- 4 Door Sedan
- Seats 5 – Luggage 2 large, 2 small
- Air Conditioning
- Dual Airbags
Full Size Sedan
Ford Falcon (or similar)
- Automatic Transmission
- 3.0 – 4.0 litre
- 4 Door Sedan
- Seats 5 – Luggage 3 large, 1 small
- Air Conditioning
- Dual Airbags
- not suitable for ski – cannot fit snow chains
4 Wheel Drive
Toyota Rav 4 (or similar)
- Intermediate 4WD
- Automatic Transmission
- 2.4 litre
- 5 Door Wagon
- Seats 5 – Luggage 3 large
- 4 X 4 Wheel Base
- Air Conditioning
Second Tier Car Rentals
Second tier rentals offer value for money. These vehicles are older well maintained models. Second tier companies have less depots and will collect from all major airports. Our packages are based on second tier companies please ask us to upgrade your package if you would prefer a first tier option.
Compact
Nissan Tiida (or similar)
- Automatic
- 1.5 litre
- 4 Door Sedan
- Seats 4 – Luggage 1 large, 2 small
- Air Conditioning
Mid-Range Sedan
Toyota Camry (or similar)
- Automatic
- 1.8 to 2.2 litre
- 4 Door Sedan
- Seats 5 – Luggage 2 large, 2 small
- Air Conditioning
4 Wheel Drive
4WD Subaru Legacy (or similar)
- Automatic
- 1.8 to 2 litre
- 5 Door 4WD Station Wagon
- Seats 5 – Luggage 4 large
- Air Conditioning
Self Drive Packages
Compare our suggested Self Drive itineraries
7 Day North Island
Starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington
Day 1 Arrive Auckland
Day 2 Auckland
Day 3 Auckland – Waitomo
Day 4 Waitomo – Rotorua
Day 5 Rotorua
Day 6 Rotorua – Wellington
Day 7 Depart Wellington
Highlights
- Explore Auckland, New Zealand’s biggest city and a melting pot of multi-cultural diversity
- Stay in Waitomo. the home of the underground Glow-worm Caves
- A multiple night stay in Rotorua, a place to experience the wonderful geothermal area and many adventure actives
- Stay in the Capital City in Wellington, the home of Parliament and famous government building the “Beehive”
5 Day Short Escape Rotorua
Starts and finishes in Auckland
Day 1 Arrive Auckland
Day 2 Auckland – Rotorua
Day 3 Rotorua
Day 4 Rotorua – Waitomo – Auckland
Day 5 Depart Auckland
Highlights
- Opportunity to experience Auckand, “City of Sails”
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Maori Village. Hangi & Concert
- Rotorua Skyline Gondola and Luge rides
- Waitomo Glow-Worm Caves
7 Day Upper North
Starts and finishes in Auckland
Day 1 Arrive Auckland
Day 2 Auckland – Paihia
Day 3 Paihia
Day 4 Paihia – Rotorua
Day 5 Rotorua
Day 6 Rotorua – Auckland
Day 7 Depart Auckland
Highlights
- Visit Auckland Harbour
- Hole in the Rock Cruise
- Explore the historic Bay of Islands
- Visit Rotorua the thermal and adventure capital of the North Island
- Maori Village. Hangi & Concert
5 Day Canterbury Triangle
Starts and finishes in Christchurch
Day 1 Arrive Christchurch
Day 2 Christchurch – Kaikoura
Day 3 Kaikoura – Hanmer Springs
Day 4 Hanmer Springs
Day 5 Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
Highlights
- Christchurch Double Deaker City Tour
- Kaikoura Whale Watch
- Jet Boat Ride at Hanmer Springs
- Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa entry
11 Day Central South Island
Starts and finishes in Christchurch
Day 1 Arrive Christchurch
Day 2 Christchurch – Franz Josef
Day 3 Franz Josef
Day 4 Franz Josef – Queenstown
Day 5 Queenstown
Day 6 Queenstown – Te Anau
Day 7 Te Anau – Milford Sounds Day Cruise – Te Anau
Day 8 Te Anau – Dunedin
Day 9 Dunedin
Day 10 Dunedin – Christchurch
Day 11 Depart Christchurch
Highlights
- Explore Christchurch
- Stay in the glacier region, Franz Josef
- Experience Queenstown, described as the adventure capital of NZ
- Milford Sound Day Cruise
- Larnach Castle and Garden Tour
13 Day Highlights Tour
Starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch
Day 1 Arrive Auckland
Day 2 Auckland – Rotorua
Day 3 Rotorua
Day 4 Rotorua – Wellington
Day 5 Wellington
Day 6 Wellington – Christchurch
Day 7 Christchurch – Mount Cook
Day 8 Mount Cook – Queenstown
Day 9 Queenstown
Day 10 Queenstown – Fox Glacier
Day 11 Fox Glacier
Day 12 Fox Glacier – Christchurch
Day 13 Depart Christchurch
Highlights
- Explore the thermal and cultural town of Rotorua
- Visit Wellington, the Capital City of New Zealand
- Stay multiple nights in Queenstown. to experience all the sights and sounds the town has to offer
- Soak up and explore Fox Glacier
- TranzAlpine Train Journey
9 Day Queenstown to Christchurch
Starts in Queenstown and finishes in Christchurch
Day 1 Arrive Queenstown
Day 2 Queenstown – Milford Sound – Te Anau
Day 3 Te Anau – Queenstown
Day 4 Queenstown
Day 5 Queenstown – Wanaka
Day 6 Wanaka – Franz Josef
Day 7 Franz Josef
Day 8 Franz Josef – Christchurch
Day 9 Depart Christchurch
Highlights
- Explore Queenstown
- Milford Sound Day Cruise
- Queenstown Skyline Gondola
- Visit the Glacier Region
- Entry into Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools
- TranzAlpine Train Journey
14 Day South Island Circuit
Starts and finishes in Christchurch
Day 1 Arrive Christchurch
Day 2 Christchurch – Kaikoura
Day 3 Kaikoura – Nelson
Day 4 Nelson – Greymouth
Day 5 Greymouth – Franz Josef
Day 6 Franz Josef
Day 7 Franz Josef – Queenstown
Day 8 Queenstown
Day 9 Queenstown – Te Anau
Day 10 Milford Sounds Day Cruise
Day 11 Te Anau – Dunedin
Day 12 Dunedin
Day 13 Dunedin – Christchurch
Day 14 Depart Christchurch
Highlights
- Explore Kaikoura, popular for whale watching
- Visit Nelson and Abel Tasman Region
- Experience the rugged West-Coast
- Take in Queenstown and try out one of the many activities on offer
- Te Anau Glowworm Caves
- Milford Sound Day Cruise
- Explore Dunedin and its Scottish heritage
17 Day NZ Trip
Starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch
Day 1 Arrive Auckland
Day 2 Auckland – Rotorua
Day 3 Rotorua
Day 4 Rotorua – Napier
Day 5 Napier – Wellington
Day 6 Wellington – Kaikoura
Day 7 Kaikoura
Day 8 Kaikoura – Hanmer Springs – Christchurch
Day 9 Christchurch – Mount Cook
Day 10 Mount Cook – Dunedin
Day 11 Dunedin – Te Anau
Day 12 Te Anau – Milford Sounds – Queenstown
Day 13 Queenstown
Day 14 Queenstown – Fox Glacier
Day 15 Fox Glacier
Day 16 Fox Glacier – Christchurch
Day 17 Christchurch
Highlights
- Explore Auckland, New Zealand’s biggest city
- Rotorua Skyline Gondola
- Kaikoura Whale Watch
- Visit Wellington, the Capital of New Zealand
- Entry into Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa
- Stay in Queenstown, and experience some of the sites and sounds
- Milford Sound Day Cruise
- TranzAlpine Train Journey
