car rental in new zealand

[RB]

This is a useful site that has been around a long time New Zealand Travel Reviews - Online Internet Traveler Reviews, Opinions, Forums & Travel Information on New Zealand NZ

 

[OZDUCK]

I like APEX

As do I. But w used them in 2014 so just a little while ago.

 

[Vincimus]

Back from NZ yesterday. 8 day car hire (Mitsubishi Outlander) $570 AUD. -unfortunately needed a big car for this trip
UL91 was $3.48c/l in Christchurch.
EZI have been great - use them all the time.
Got 20% discount on rental through Booking.com

 

[kevinmanderson]

I’ve used APEX in NZ for several years. Great and easy to deal with, good prices. They’re part of Avis not not a small fly by night outfit.

 

[Ozchorlton]

Trying to help a relative who needs to rent a car in Auckland for 2 weeks touring around. I have perused the forum but info was a bit dated. They need a small car, old / used car would be OK. Avoid big / expensive car rental companies. Please suggest / recommend good local companies? Thanks.

I always check the Qantas website. I saved 10% on Avis over the Avis Prefered price by booking via Qantas, (and I got a free upgrade)

 

[SYD]

I always check the Qantas website. I saved 10% on Avis over the Avis Prefered price by booking via Qantas, (and I got a free upgrade)

What AVIS “Preferred” price? AFAIK, there’s no ongoing discount but you will get promo offers from time to time. The main thing with “Preferred” is speedier pickup (sometimes) and some other benefits. Rent enough and your almost guaranteed a 1 or 2 category upgrade (although, not always useful).

If you can access a promo code and use it with your Wizard number, that’s usually a good combo. Booking via QF or other 3rd parties may negate any Preferred benefits (I’m not entirely sure if you can add your Wizard number back).

But I guess, whatever works by way of price and vehicle/coverage - go for it.

 

[DC3]

Back from NZ yesterday. 8 day car hire (Mitsubishi Outlander) $570 AUD.

Full insurance cover included for that? I like to be fully covered.

 

[SYD]

Full insurance cover included for that? I like to be fully covered.

What TI do you have? Does it cover Rental car Excess and if so, up to how much?

A lot of people end up over insuring across, TI, CC and then Rental insurance.