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SELF DRIVE NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand is a small, young country that packs more in than many continents. In one day you can pass through rainforests, snow, surf and desert. And the best way to get around and be able to take in all the arts, culture, Maori tradition and landscapes have to offer is by rental car. In fact - there are so many attractions vying for your attention in New Zealand that we've built a resource centre for self drive holidays of varying lengths.

Let us guide you through all the major regions and outline the very best activities that you can't miss. We hope the information provided can help you organise your NZ driving holiday ahead of time and we trust you'll enjoy discovering some of our country's hidden gems.

And to help you on your way we have rental locations all over this lovely country and with our local knowledge are the best placed to help you get the most from your New Zealand Self Drive Holiday. And before you book your holiday be sure to check our latest car rental deals. It's just another way We Try Harder.

POPULAR SELF DRIVE NEW ZEALAND HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS

Self Drive Holidays New Zealand Self Drive Holidays Tauranga Self Drive Holidays New Plymouth Self Drive Holidays Canterbury
Self Drive Holidays Northland Self Drive Holidays Rotorua Self Drive Holidays Whanganui Self Drive Holidays West Coast
Self Drive Holidays Whangarei & Matakana Self Drive Holidays Taupo Self Drive Holidays Palmerston North Self Drive Holidays Queenstown
Self Drive Holidays Auckland Self Drive Holidays Gisborne Self Drive Holidays Wellington Self Drive Holidays Dunedin
Self Drive Holidays Hamilton Self Drive Holidays Napier & Hastings Self Drive Holidays Marlborough Self Drive Holidays Invercargill


And to help you make the most of your New Zealand driving holiday, Avis operates 40 car rental locations throughout New Zealand, so we're everywhere you need to be.

AVIS NEW ZEALAND CAR RENTAL LOCATIONS

North Island Car Rental Locations:

Auckland City Car Hire Auckland Airport Car Hire Auckland North Shore Car Hire Auckland Penrose Car Hire
Gisborne Airport Car Hire Hamilton City Car Hire Hamilton Airport Car Hire Kerikeri City Car Hire
Kerikeri Airport Car Hire Napier Airport Car Hire New Plymouth City Car Hire New Plymouth Airport Car Hire
Palmerston North Car Hire Rotorua Airport Car Hire Taupo City Car Hire Taupo Airport Car Hire
Tauranga City Car Hire Tauranga Airport Car Hire Wellington City Car Hire Wellington Airport Car Hire
Wellington Ferry Car Hire Whangarei Airport Car Hire    

 

South Island Car Rental Locations:

Blenheim Airport Car Hire Christchurch Airport Car Hire Christchurch Sheffield Car Hire Dunedin City Car Hire
Dunedin Airport Car Hire Greymouth Car Hire Hokitika Airport Car Hire Invercargill Airport Car Hire
Nelson Airport Car Hire Picton Ferry Car Hire Queenstown City Car Hire Queenstown Airport Car Hire
Timaru City Car Hire Timaru Airport Car Hire    


Book with Avis for the best New Zealand Car Rental experience.

 

How long does it take to drive from Auckland to Hamilton?

The drive from Auckland to Hamilton is approximately 125 kilometres and depending on traffic will take around 90 minutes. Why not break up the trip with a stop in Pokeno, which claims to have New Zealand’s best ice cream.  

How far is New Plymouth from Taupo?

The time it takes to drive from New Plymouth to Taupo depends on the route you take:

  1. Taking State Highway 3 directly is approximately 280 kilometres and usually takes 3 hours 45 minutes
  2. Taking State Highway 3 and State Highway 32 is approximately 295 kilometres and takes usually 4 hours and 15 minutes
  3. Choosing the slower State Highway 3, State Highway 47 and State Highway 1 is approximately 315 kilometres and depending on traffic takes around 4 hours and 45 minutes 

How long does it take to drive from Paihia to Cape Reinga?

The drive from the beautiful town of Paihia to Cape Regina at the top of the North Island is approximately 215 kilometres and takes around 3 hours to drive.