CAR RENTAL RATES & CONDITIONS


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Current Model Cars
- Cars 1999-2004 - Cars 2000 - 2002 - Cheap Cars - Top of page

Company B Locations:

Offices in Auckland and Christchurch

Hours of Business:

Open 7 days a week

Vehicles:

  • Vehicles are 2000 to 2002 and are NZ new.
  • Small hatchback manual (1.3) Toyota Starlet or similar. Suit 2/3 people and 2 bags.
  • Compact hatchback manual (1.6) Toyota Corolla or similar. Suit 4 people and 3 bags.
  • Compact sedan manual (1.6) Ford Laser or similar. Suit 4 people and 3 bags.
  • Compact hatchback auto (1.6) Toyota Corolla or similar. Suit 4 people and 3 bags.
  • Rates for all hires include unlimited kilometres, insurance and tax. Minimum age for drivers is 21.
  • All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning, power steering, central locking and stereos.
  • One way hires have a minimum hire period of 7 days.
  • Insurance excess/deductible and refundable bond/security deposit is NZ$750.00 + tax.
  • Collision Damage Waiver is NZ$8.00 per day. This will reduce your insurance excess/deductible and refundable bond/security deposit to NZ$250.00 + tax.
  • Many rental car operators in NZ use second hand vehicles imported from Japan. These vehicles have the original Japanese stereos that can receive only two NZ radio stations.
  • It is compulsory for children up to age 5 to be restrained in a child seat. Child seats are available for NZ$25 per hire. Please order at time of reservation stating age of child so correct size may be reserved.
  • All cars are under factory warranty. In the extremely unlikely event of the vehicle breaking down prompt backup assistance is in place.

* Conditions and charges may vary from time to time.

COMPANY B RENTAL CAR RATES

To receive a quote with a substantial discount please click Inquiry Form.

ECONOMY HATCHBACK MANUAL

Toyota Starlet 3dr hatch 1.3 manual (or similar)
Suit 2/3 people and 2 bags.

1-4 days 4-20 Days 21+ Days
$44
$40 $35

COMPACT HATCHBACK MANUAL

Toyota Corolla 5dr hatch 1.6 manual (or similar)
Suit 4 people and 3 bags.

1-4 days 4-20 Days 21+ Days
$48
$44 $40

 

COMPACT SEDAN MANUAL

Ford Laser 4dr sedan 1.6 manual (or similar)
Suit 4 people and 3 bags.

1-4 days 4-20 Days 21+ Days
$48
$44 $40

COMPACT HATCHBACK AUTO

Toyota Corolla 5dr hatch 1.6 auto (or similar)
Suit 4 people and 3 bags.

1-4 days 4-20 Days 21+ Days
$52
$48 $45
 
 

Company A Locations:

Offices in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Picton and Rotorua.

Hours of Business:

Open 7 days a week

Vehicles:

  • Vehicles are up to 2004 and are NZ new.
  • Small hatchback manual (1.3) Toyota Echo or similar. Suit 2/3 people and 2 bags.
  • Compact hatchback manual (1.6) Toyota Corolla or similar. Suit 4 people and 3 bags.
  • Compact hatchback auto (1.6) Toyota Corolla or similar. Suit 4 people and 3 bags.
  • Compact sedan manual (1.8) Toyota Corolla or similar. Suit 4 people and 3 bags.
  • Compact sedan auto (1.8) Toyota Corolla or similar. Suit 4 people and 3 bags.
  • Medium sedan auto (2.2) Nissan Primera or similar. Suit 4/5 people and 3/4 bags.
  • Medium Stationwagon auto (2.2) Nissan Primera or similar. Suit 4/5 people and 4 bags.
  • Large Australian sedan auto (4.0) Ford Falcon or similar. Suit 5/6 people and 4/5 bags.
  • SUV 4WD auto Toyota Rav or similar. Suit 4/5 people and 3/4 bags.
  • People mover auto (2.4) Toyota Previa or similar. Suit 7/8 people and 3/4 bags.
  • All vehicles 2002 and newer are equipped with CD players.

  • Rates for hires of 4 days plus duration include unlimited kilometres, insurance and tax. Minimum age for drivers is 21.

  • For hires of 1-3 days the first 100 kilometres per day is free then a kilometre rate applies.
  • All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning, power steering, central locking and stereos.
  • One way hires have a minimum hire period of 7 days.
  • Insurance excess/deductible and refundable bond/security deposit is NZ$750.00 + tax.
  • Collision Damage Waiver is NZ$8.00 per day. This will reduce your insurance excess/deductible and refundable bond/security deposit to NZ$250.00 + tax.

  • Many rental car operators in NZ use second hand vehicles imported from Japan.
  • These vehicles have the original Japanese stereos that can receive only two NZ radio stations.
  • It is compulsory for children up to age 5 to be restrained in a child seat. Child seats are available for NZ$25 per hire. Please order at time of reservation stating age of child so correct size may be reserved.
  • All cars are under factory warranty. In the extremely unlikely event of the vehicle breaking down prompt backup assistance is in place.

* Conditions and charges may vary from time to time

COMPANY A RENTAL CAR RATES

Large discounts can apply all year round. It depends on how heavy our bookings are.

ECONOMY HATCHBACK MANUAL

2000-2002 MODELS

Toyota Echo 4dr hatch 1.3 manual (or similar)
Suit 2/3 people and 2 bags.

1-3 days 4-20 Days 21+ Days
$50
16c per Km
$50 $45

COMPACT HATCHBACK MANUAL

2000-2001 MODELS

Toyota Corolla 5dr hatch 1.6 manual (or similar)
Suit 4 people and 3 bags.

1-3 days 4-20 Days 21+ Days
$60
20c per Km
$55 $50

COMPACT HATCHBACK AUTO

2000-2001 MODELS

Toyota Corolla 5dr hatch 1.6 auto (or similar)
Suit 4 people and 3 bags.

1-3 days 4-20 Days 21+ Days
$70
20c per Km
$60 $55

COMPACT SEDAN MANUAL

2002-2003 MODELS

Toyota Corolla 4dr sedan 1.8 manual (or similar)
Suit 4 people and 3 bags.

1-3 days 4-20 Days 21+ Days
$60
20c per Km
$60 $55

COMPACT SEDAN AUTO

2002-2003 MODELS

Toyota Corolla 4dr sedan 1.8 auto (or similar)
Suit 4 people and 3 bags.

1-3 days 4-20 Days 21+ Days
$70
20c per Km
$65 $60

MEDIUM SEDAN AUTO

2004 MODELS

Nissan Primera 4 door sedan 2.2 auto (or similar)
Suit 4/5 people and 3/4 bags.

1-3 days 4-20 Days 21+ Days
$85
25c per Km
$80 $75

MEDIUM STATION WAGON AUTO

2004 MODELS

Nissan Primera Station Wagon 2.2 auto (or similar)
Suit 4/5 people and 4 bags.

1-3 days 4-20 Days 21+ Days
$90
25c per Km
$85 $80

LARGE AUSTRALIAN SEDAN AUTO

1999-2000 MODELS

Ford Falcon 4dr sedan 4.0 auto (or similar)
Suit 5/6 people and 4/5 bags.

1-3 days 4-20 Days 21+ Days
$95
25c per Km
$90 $85

SUV 4WD AUTO

2003-2004 MODELS

Toyota Rav 4WD auto (or similar)
Suit 4/5 people and 3/4 bags.

1-3 days 4-20 Days 21+ Days
$100
25c per Km
$85 $80

PEOPLE MOVER

2000-2003 MODELS

Toyota Previa 4dr van 2.4 auto (or similar)
Suit 7/8 people and 3/4 bags.

1-3 days 4-20 Days 21+ Days
P.O.A
$120 $105

 

 


Current Model Cars
- Cars 1999-2004 - Cars 2000 - 2002 - Cheap Cars - Top of page


Company C Locations:

Offices in Auckland and Christchurch.

Hours of Business:

Open every day 8am-4.30pm except
Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday.

Vehicles:

Toyota Echo and Nissan Pulsar are up to 4 years old.
Rest of the fleet is up to 2 years old. All are NZ new.

  • From small (1.3) hatchbacks to medium (2.4) sedans and station wagons.
  • Rates include unlimited kilometres, insurance and tax. Minimum age for drivers is 21 maximum is 75.
  • All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning, power steering and central locking. Some have CD players.
  • Clients are unable to request a car with a CD player.
  • Insurance excess/deductible and refundable bond/security deposit is NZ$2000.
  • Collision Damage Waiver is NZ$18.00 per day. The maximum amount payable is NZ$720 (ie 40 days rental). This will reduce your insurance excess/deductible and refundable bond/security deposit to NZ$250.00.
  • Many rental car operators in NZ use second hand vehicles imported from Japan.
  • These veicles have the original Japanese stereos that can receive only two NZ radio stations.
  • The minimum rental period is three days.
  • Vehicles must be collected from and returned to our branches. Transfers to and from our depots are provided free of charge.
  • One way hires available between branches.
  • Child seats are compulsory in New Zealand for children under 5. We have baby and booster seats available for children up to 8 years of age for NZ$20 per hire. Please order at time of reservation stating age of child so correct size may be reserved.
  • In the unlikely event you require it 24 hour roadside assistance is available.
  • Camping Kits suitable for two people (including a 3 person tent, built-in ground sheet, sleeping bags with personal liners, sleeping mats, crockery & cutlery, pots & pans, gas cooker, salt & pepper, containers, tea towels, personal towels, torch, maps and camping ground directories) can be supplied on request. Rate is $15 per day (maximum amount payable is $315) payable direct to the rental car company. Minimum rental period is 3 days.
  • Rentals can be combined to entitle the client to a long-term discount (our minimum rental period rules still apply). Car and Motorhome (Australia and New Zealand) rentals can be combined for long term discounts.

    * Conditions and charges may vary from time to time

 
 

COMPANY C RENTAL CAR RATES

Book in the next 7 days and you get a huge 15% discount on your hire

ECONOMY HATCHBACK MANUAL

2002-2004 Toyota Echo 3dr hatch 1.3 manual (or similar)
Ideal for 2 people.

01 April 05 - 31 Oct 05.

3-13 Days 14-20 Days 21-34 Days 35-55 Days
$40
$36 $34 $31

ECONOMY HATCHBACK MANUAL

2002-2004Toyota Echo 3 dr hatch 1.3 manual (or similar)
Ideal for 2 people.

01 Nov 05 - 31 Mar 06.

3-13 Days 14-20 Days 21-34 Days 35-55 Days
$56
$53 $50 $48

 

COMPACT SEDAN AUTO

2002-2004 Nissan Pulsar 4dr sedan 1.6 auto (or similar)
Suit 4 people.

01 April 05 - 31 Oct 05.

3-13 Days 14-20 Days 21-34 Days 35-55 Days
$48
$44 $40 $38

 

COMPACT SEDAN AUTO

2002-2004 Nissan Pulsar 4dr sedan 1.6 auto (or similar)
Suit 4 people.

01 Nov 05 - 31 Mar 06.

3-13 days 14-20 Days 21-34 Days 35-55 Days
$64
$60 $58 $55

MEDIUM SEDAN AUTO

2002-2004 Toyota Camry 4 dr sedan 2.4 auto (or similar)
Suit 4 people.

01 April 05 - 31 Oct 05.

3-13 Days 14-20 Days 21-34 Days 35-55 Days
$54
$50 $48 $44

 

MEDIUM SEDAN AUTO

2002-2004 Toyota Camry 4 dr sedan 2.4 auto(or similar)
Suit 4 people.

01 Nov 05 - 31 Mar 06.

3-13 days 14-20 Days 21-34 Days 35-55 Days
$71
$69 $66 $63

STATION WAGON 2.0 MANUAL AWD

2002-2004 Subaru Legacy 2.0 manual (or similar)
Suit 4 people.

01 April 05 - 31 Oct 05.

3-13 Days 14-20 Days 21-34 Days 35-55 Days
$85
$79 $74 $71

 

STATION WAGON 2.0 MANUAL AWD

2002-2004 Subaru Legacy 2.0 manual(or similar)
Suit 4 people.

01 Nov 05 - 31 Mar 06.

3-13 days 14-20 Days 21-34 Days 35-55 Days
$105
$100 $95 $93

 


Current Model Cars
- Cars 1999-2004 - Cars 2000 - 2002 - Cheap Cars - Top of page


Company D Locations:

Office in Auckland

Hours of Business:

Open 7 days a week

Vehicles:

  • Vehicles are 1993 to 1997.
  • From compact (1.6) hatchbacks and sedans to mid size (2.0) sedans and station wagons.
  • Rates for all hires include unlimited kilometres, insurance and tax. Minimum age for drivers is 18.
  • All vehicles are equipped with power steering, central locking and stereos. Some are air conditioned.
  • All Hires are Auckland to Auckland.
  • Insurance excess/deductible and refundable bond/security deposit is NZ$750.00 + tax.
  • Collision Damage Waiver is NZ$8.00 per day. This will reduce your insurance excess/deductible and refundable bond/security deposit to NZ$250.00 + tax.
  • It is compulsory for children up to age 5 to be restrained in a child seat. Child seats are available for NZ$2 per day. They are free if the hire is for 8 days or longer. Please order at time of reservation.
  • All cars come with AA (New Zealand Automobile Association) membership. This provides 24 hour roadside assistance should it be required.

* Conditions and charges may vary from time to time.

COMPANY D RENTAL CAR RATES

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COMPACT HATCHBACK MANUAL and AUTO

Toyota Corolla or Nissan Pulsar 1.6
Suit 3/4 people and 2 bags.

1-4 days 5-30 Days 31+ Days
$39
$30 POA

COMPACT SEDAN MANUAL and AUTO

Toyota Corolla or Nissan Pulsar 1.6
Suit 3/4 people and 2 bags.

1-4 days 5-30 Days 31+ Days
$39
$30 POA

 

MID SIZE SEDAN MANUAL and AUTO

Toyota Corona and Nissan Bluebird 2.0
Suit 4 people and 3 bags.

1-4 days 5-30 Days 31+ Days
$49
$39 POA

STATION WAGON MANUAL and AUTO

Toyota Corolla 1.6 and Toyota Caldina 2.0.
Suit 4/5 people and 3 bags.

1-4 days 5-30 Days 31+ Days
$49
$39 POA
 
 

 


Current Model Cars
- Cars 1999-2004 - Cars 2000 - 2002 - Cheap Cars - Top of page


Company E Locations:

Offices in Auckland Christchurch Queenstown and Wellington

Hours of Business:

Closed Christmas Day.
Auckland and Christchurch 7am-6pm
Queenstown 8am-6pm summer
8am-5pm winter
Wellington 9am-6pm. Closed Sunday

Vehicles:

  • All vehicles are less than 12 months old.
  • From small (1.3) hatchbacks to large 4.0 litre station wagons, also 4WD's and 8 seater people movers.
  • Rates include unlimited kilometres, insurance and tax. Minimum age for drivers is 21 and drivers over 75 are required to have medical certificate.
  • All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning, power steering and central locking. All have CD players except for economy cars.
  • Insurance excess/deductible and refundable bond/security deposit is NZ$1800.
  • Collision Damage Waiver is NZ$19.00 per day. This will reduce your insurance excess/deductible and refundable bond/security deposit to NZ$220.00. For a further payment of NZ$40 you can reduce your liability to nil.
  • The minimum rental period is one day.
  • Vehicles must be collected from and returned to our branches.
  • One way hires have a minimum hire period of three days.
  • Child seats are compulsory in New Zealand for children under 5. We have baby and booster seats available for NZ$25 per hire. Please order at time of reservation stating age of child so correct size may be reserved.
  • In the unlikely event you require it 24 hour roadside assistance is available.
  • Camping Pack suitable for two people (including a tent, sleeping equipment, crockery & cutlery, pots & vegetable peeler, torch,packet of pegs, serving utensils, can opener, knives, frying pan, teapot, kettle and breadboard.) Rate is $20 per day (maximum amount payable is $200) payable direct to the rental car company.
  • Car and Motorhome (Australia, New Zealand and South Africa) rentals can be combined for long term discounts.

    * Conditions and charges may vary from time to time

 
 

COMPANY E RENTAL CAR RATES

Book in the next 7 days and you get a huge 15% discount on your hire

ECONOMY HATCHBACK MANUAL

Toyota Echo 3dr hatch 1.3 manual (or similar)
Seats up to 4 adults.

01 April 05 - 31 Oct 05.

1-6 Days 7-13 Days 14-20 Days 21+ Days
$50
$48 $44 $41

ECONOMY HATCHBACK MANUAL

Toyota Echo 3 dr hatch 1.3 manual (or similar)
Seats up to 4 adults.

01 Nov 05 - 31 Mar 06.

1-6 Days 7-13 Days 14-20 Days 21+ Days
$68
$65 $61 $58

 

COMPACT SEDAN AUTO

Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr sedan 1.8 auto (or similar)
Seats up to 4 adults.

01 April 05 - 31 Oct 05.

1-6 Days 7-13 Days 14-20 Days 21+ Days
$65
$62 $58 $55

 

COMPACT SEDAN AUTO

Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr sedan 1.8 auto (or similar)
Seats up to 4 adults.

01 Nov 05 - 31 Mar 06.

1-6 days 7-13 Days 14-20 Days 21+ Days
$84
$81 $78 $75

MEDIUM SEDAN AUTO

Mazda 6.0 4 dr sedan 2.0 auto (or similar)
Seats up to 5 adults.

01 April 05 - 31 Oct 05.

1-6 Days 7-13 Days 14-20 Days 21+ Days
$80