There are speed limits of 100 km/h on highways and 50 km/h in urban areas unless signs say otherwise.
With a territory as large as the United Kingdom but with only a population of 4.5 million inhabitants, New Zealand has always been a popular travel destination thanks to its beautiful and diverse natural sceneries. Here is a driving and rental guide we prepare especially for you aiming at helping you have a smooth road trip.
Q1.What is an insurance excess?
Q2. How can I add an addtional driver?
Q3.What if I want to pick up or drop off my rental car out of office hours?
Q4. Can I take the hired car to another country or cross border?
Q5. Can I pick up my car at one location and return it at different location?
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May 6, 2026
Destination: Queenstown
Pretty good overall.
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Destination: Queenstown
I didn’t bring a translated copy, so it took quite a while to communicate with the staff, but they were patient and we got everything sorted out in the end, thanks.
View moreMay 6, 2026
Destination: Queenstown
First time renting a car overseas and everything from pickup to drop-off was super smooth. I upgraded to full insurance on the spot and it wasn’t expensive at all. This self-drive trip around New Zealand’s South Island was amazing—truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
View moreMay 5, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Super happy with the whole experience—pickup and drop-off were really smooth, and the branch is only about five minutes from the airport with a shuttle both ways.
View moreMay 3, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Super happy with the whole experience.
View moreMay 3, 2026
Destination: Auckland
A really reliable company.
View moreMay 1, 2026
Destination: Auckland
Very satisfied
View moreApril 29, 2026
Destination: Auckland
The owner was incredibly nice. We were staying at a hotel near the airport and he came to pick us up in the morning and drive us to the rental yard. The funny thing is, the yard is actually right next to the hotel, but since it was our first time driving in New Zealand, he very thoughtfully took a longer route just to help us get used to local driving. He talked us through the road rules along the way and actually took us through all the key situations: left turns, overtaking, right turns, roundabouts, who has right of way in different scenarios, and what to watch out for when driving on the right-hand side of the car. It was incredibly helpful for a first-time right-hand drive. The whole experience was the complete opposite of the more rigid, procedural service we had when renting on the South Island. Absolutely a five-star recommendation!!!!!
View moreApril 27, 2026
Destination: Auckland
Super happy with everything, definitely recommend!
View moreApril 27, 2026
Destination: Auckland
Big company with great service and efficiency, and the return process was super smooth.
View moreApril 26, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Super happy with the overall experience.
View moreApril 26, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Super quick and the car was in great condition.
View moreApril 26, 2026
Destination: Auckland
Extremely satisfied with the service.
View moreApril 25, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Service was professional and well organized.
View moreApril 21, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Service was top-notch and the pick-up/drop-off rides were super smooth.
View moreApril 21, 2026
Destination: Queenstown
Pickup and return were super quick and easy, and there was no pushy upselling at all.
View moreApril 21, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Super easy to communicate with, and since I got full coverage I don’t have to worry at all about the current damage on the car.
View moreApril 21, 2026
Destination: Auckland
Easy to find and super efficient.
View moreApril 20, 2026
Destination: Wellington
Super satisfied with everything.
View moreApril 19, 2026
Destination: Auckland
It was okay overall, nothing特别好也没有太差。
View moreApril 19, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Staff at pickup were super patient, and the car was almost brand new. We got a diesel Kia Carnival and it handled six people plus six suitcases through mountain roads with more than enough power.
View moreApril 16, 2026
Destination: Queenstown
Super simple process, car was in great condition, pickup and return were really easy, and there were no extra charges.
View moreApril 14, 2026
Destination: Auckland
Excellent service, really happy with the whole experience.
View moreApril 13, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Plan in some extra time for pickup at the airport—there were quite a few people collecting cars so we had to queue for a bit.
View moreApril 12, 2026
Destination: Auckland
Second time renting from them and the price is great. Only downside: the car they gave us didn’t have any caps on any of the four tire valves, so the air kept slowly leaking out as we drove… we literally had to top up the tires every single day.
View moreApril 12, 2026
Destination: Wellington
Pretty good overall, but there’s still room to improve.
View moreApril 8, 2026
Destination: Auckland
Really impressed! Super easy to spot and clearly a well-established company.
View moreApril 6, 2026
Destination: Auckland
The location was easy to find and both pickup and drop-off were really quick.
View moreApril 2, 2026
Destination: Auckland
Really great rental company – staff were super friendly and there were no hidden charges at all.
View moreMarch 30, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Renting the car was really quick and hassle-free.
View moreMarch 30, 2026
Destination: Wellington
They upgraded me to a hybrid, which was such a pleasant surprise with fuel prices skyrocketing right now.
View moreMarch 29, 2026
Destination: Auckland
Everything went super smoothly—the car was really new and in great condition.
View moreMarch 23, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Super happy with the service, everything was really convenient.
View moreMarch 19, 2026
Destination: Queenstown
The first car had low tire pressure, so they immediately upgraded us to a Mitsubishi Outlander. The car was really new and the driving experience was great.
View moreMarch 19, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Super satisfied
View moreMarch 19, 2026
Destination: Queenstown
Pick-up and drop-off were super easy, and the Subaru they gave us was great.
View moreMarch 18, 2026
Destination: Auckland
Return process was a bit slow.
View moreMarch 17, 2026
Destination: Auckland
Super convenient and hassle-free.
View moreMarch 17, 2026
Destination: Auckland
There weren’t many people picking up cars, but each customer took over ten minutes to process. Also, I didn’t get the Toyota RAV4 I’d originally booked, which was a bit disappointing.
View moreMarch 14, 2026
Destination: Auckland
Excellent.
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Destination: Christchurch
Excellent service, really happy with everything.
View moreMarch 13, 2026
Destination: Auckland
The car was small but totally enough for us, and the price was great. Staff were all really friendly and helpful, so overall it was a very good experience.
View moreMarch 12, 2026
Destination: Wellington
Upon booking letting know of the bond that has to be paid
View moreMarch 12, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Everything went really smoothly and was super convenient. The front desk staff were great too—no hard selling at all and they fully respected our choices.
View moreMarch 11, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Picking up the car was really smooth, the handover was easy, and the car was very new.
View moreMarch 10, 2026
Destination: Auckland
The car was in great condition.
View moreMarch 10, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Had a really great experience renting from Avis at Christchurch Airport. The staff were professional, friendly, and super efficient with the paperwork, and there was no hard selling of extras. The car was clean, tidy, and in excellent condition. Both the pick-up and drop-off locations at the airport were easy to find, and the whole process was clear and smooth from start to finish. For anyone planning a road trip around the South Island, this is a very hassle-free option. I’ll definitely choose Avis again next time.
View moreMarch 9, 2026
Destination: Christchurch
Tianyi Car Rental in New Zealand was excellent. The car matched the booking exactly and had only a bit over 20,000 km on it, so it felt pretty new. It came with a large built-in navigation screen, and my iPhone connected via Bluetooth in seconds, super convenient. The RAV4 isn’t huge, but the trunk is massive – we fit four large 26-inch suitcases plus plenty of other stuff with no problem, and it seats four adults comfortably. We also bought full insurance and roadside assistance at the counter, so the whole pickup process took barely five minutes. I’ll definitely choose Tianyi again next time!
View moreMarch 8, 2026
Destination: Auckland
Pretty nice car and really easy to drive.
View moreMarch 6, 2026
Destination: Wellington
Located right in the airport, super convenient.
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