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New Zealand Car Rental

Backpacker now offer six types of economical rental cars

Travelling New Zealand in a rental car allows you to have your kind of holiday. There's no need for set itineraries or timetables, travel at your own pace. Experience the land, culture and people of New Zealand without blowing your budget.
Backpacker rental cars New Zealand offer a wide range of low-cost cars to suit your needs available from three locations nationwide: Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown.
Backpacker Car Rental in New Zealand      Terms / Conditions Book your campervan rental direct!
Compact
Economy
Intermediate
Sedan Stationwagon
Toyota Funcar
or similar
Toyota Vitz
or similar
Toyota Platz
or similar
Ford Mondeo
or similar
Ford Falcon
or similar
Compact Car Backpacker Economy Car Backpacker Intermediate Car Backpacker Executive Sedan Backpacker Stationwagon Backpacker
  • All rates are in NZ$ per day and include unlimited km, GST (local tax), insurance, road maps
  • Depots: Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown
  • Minimum rental period:
    Minimum rental period is 3 days.
    Minimum rental period is subject to change during peak periods.
  • One - Way Rentals: An airport concession fee of NZ$ 30 will apply for all hires that pick up at Queenstown airport.
  • Bond/Excess:
    All vehicles are insured for the damage to the vehicle or to the property of a Third Party. The hirer if greater than 21 years of age is responsible for the first NZ$1,000 (“the excess”) for rental
    cars of the cost of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle, including windscreen and tyre damage, towing and recovery costs, theft, fire, break-in or vandalism. In the event of a single vehicle accident and where the hirer is greater than 21 years of age the hirer is responsible for the first
    NZ$2,500 (“the excess”) for rental cars of the cost of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle.
    The hirer if between 18-20 years of age is responsible for the first NZ$2,000 (“the excess”). In the event of a single vehicle accident and where the hirer is between 18-20 years of age the hirer is responsible for the first NZ$3,500 (“the excess”)
  • Additional insurance options:
    Excess Reduction Option 1:
    21+ years old driver: NZ$ 8 per day to reduce the excess to NZ$ 250.
    18+20 years old driver: NZ$ 15 per day to reduce the excess to NZ$ 1000.
    In the event of a single vehicle accident and where the hirer is greater than 21 years of age the hirer is responsible for the first NZ$2,500 (“the excess”) for rental cars of the cost of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle.
    In the event of a single vehicle accident and where the hirer is between 18-20 years of age the hirer is responsible for the first NZ$3,500 (“the excess”).

    Excess Reduction Option 2:
    21+ years old driver: NZ$ 14 per day to reduce the excess to NZ$ nil.
    18+20 years old driver: NZ$ 20 per day to reduce the excess to NZ$ 250.
  • Age restrictions and drivers licence: Drivers must be 18 years of age or over and a national drivers licence is to be presented at the time of rental. If the licence is not in English format, an international drivers licence is also required.
  • 24 hours nationwide road side service
  • Extras:
    child/booster seat: NZ$ 25 per rental
    Tent (4 persons): NZ$ 65 per rental
    Camping equipment: NZ$ 20 per day (max. fee: NZ$ 200 for 2 persons)
    GPS System: NZ$ 9 per day - maximum of NZ$ 90 per rental

    *Note: There is no hire fee for a mobile phone - you only have to pay for your calls
  • Cars and car groups are subject to availability and may vary by location. Bookings can only be accepted by car group, not specific make, model or colour. Baby/Booster seats can be fitted in all Rental Cars

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