car rental in new zealand

[RB]

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[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.

 

[PERLHR]

Rental insurance is always the issue. Obviously it is always less problematic taking the insurance from the supplier but often this is at a premium. While travel.insurance often carries excess charges as part of the package it can be nausea if needed, getting it all sorted out. I have in September 7days car hire from AKL via Sixt at 1,000 NZD! Fully cancelable, All inclusive, additional driver, zero excess etc. CDAR/Sedan size. I'm not convinced I'm seeing better value at the moment....

 

[Hollyh]

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.

We just returned from NZ. We rented an Avis car for 2 weeks but in the past have used Apex who we were very happy with. Petrol cost was $3.39 when we filled up on Sunday. Be careful with the small car - those roads are windy depending on where you are travelling.

 

[SYD]

Rental insurance is always the issue. Obviously it is always less problematic taking the insurance from the supplier but often this is at a premium. While travel.insurance often carries excess charges as part of the package it can be nausea if needed, getting it all sorted out.

When I’m in a non-English speaking country, I often consider taking the “Excess Reduction” just for peace of mind. Saved me a severe heartache in Costa Rica when a guy on a bike slammed into the side of the car. Filled in a form and I was on my way to the flight - no stress.

I have in September 7days car hire from AKL via Sixt at 1,000NZD! Fully cancelable, All inclusive, additional driver, zero excess etc. CDAR/Sedan size. I'm not convinced I'm seeing better value at the moment....

The zero excess is probably half that price?

 

[PERLHR]

When I’m in a non-English speaking country, I often consider taking the “Excess Reduction” just for peace of mind. Saved me a severe heartache in Costa Rica when a guy on a bike slammed into the side of the car. Filled in a form and I was on my way to the flight - no stress.

The zero excess is probably half that price?

48 dollars per day...336 dollars NZ for the week. I also took the one off 9 dollars toll fee.

 

[SYD]

48 dollars per day...336 dollars NZ for the week. I also took the one off 9 dollars toll fee.

Personally, I’d pass on that ER fee given it’s NZ.

The Costa Rica example, the funny thing was it was dirt cheap - like a few bucks a day - so took it - thank f…

The most important thing is to ensure there’s some sort of LDW included ie you’re only liable for the “Excess” and you know what that is $ wise and have the means to pay until insurance kicks in.

I was looking at rentals in Europe earlier this week and waiving LDW is a thing, like it is in the US. AFAIK, it has to be a min inclusion in Oz and NZ.

 

[Warragul]

What AVIS “Preferred” price?

The loyalty program price has, IME, been cheaper than the one without quoting membership via the AVIS website. Not necessarily the cheapest AVIS price one can get however.

 

[SYD]

The loyalty program price has, IME, been cheaper than the one without quoting membership via the AVIS website.

I’ll double check but when I’m not logged in v logged in, the price is exactly the same and I’m “President Circle” with AVIS.

I’ve removed all AWDs from my profile and add them manually as required, so no default AWDs in play either.

Not necessarily the cheapest AVIS price one can get however.

Correct. 5% or 10% is relatively easy with some cards / professional associations etc but a good corporate rate is closer to 50%.

 

[markis10]

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).

Your AWD can be attached to your preferred membership by default, they have a good program for SMB SME | Avis Car Rental or use another AWD such as Accor/Hilton/NRMA etc see https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/avi...wd-codes-thread-only-311-printerfriendly.html

 

[SYD]

Your AWD can be attached to your preferred membership by default,

Yes, my previous comment I was able to remove all AWDs (but obviously keep a record of them or links to them).