I will Be visiting New Zealand in May, Can I rent a car and legally drive there?

Question

I will Be visiting New Zealand in May, Can I rent a car and legally drive there?

Answer 1

You need an international licence, or an Australian licence, and you have to be over 25.

A lot of car rental organisations will also ask for a frozen credit card bond when you arrive.  Ie - they will freeze $1000 on your credit card if you don't take out additional insurance with them ($15 a day or so).

Check your travel insurance - because often the premium isn't high enough...

Answer 2

Go to the site www.newzealand.com and click on the link 'Travel to New Zealand'. Then on the link 'Transport' and finally 'Driving in NZ'. There you will see the exact requirements and some useful information on our driving rules. Enjoy your trip.

Answer 3

renting cars is really easy, but not cheap. you may want to rent a campervan and that way you have a free place to stay.  its very popular especially in the summer and you meet some great people.

Answer 4

As I understand it, you will need an international license. Speak to the DMV or your local licensing organisation to find out how to go about getting one.

Answer 5

Generally the NZ car rental places ask you if you're over 25 years. But if you're not, I think you'd pay more in insurance excess or something like that.

As long as you have a full license you can drive in NZ. You shouldn't need an international drivers license. An overseas license is good for 1 year in NZ.

Car rental places:

avis.co.nz

budget.co.nz

hertz.co.nz

rentadent.co.nz (slightly older cars, but still fine)

Motorhomes

maui.co.nz

spaceships.tv