The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in New Zealand traditionally include the following vehicles: Renault Scenic, Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Tiida, Mazda Capella, Toyota Altis, Nissan Maxima and others.
The process of a car reservation on OrangeSmile.com consists of 3 simple steps: (1) search by the dates and pick-up location, (2) car type selection, and (3) booking form completion. After the booking, you will receive a rental voucher at your e-mail address.
Before selecting a specific model to book, check your planned routes. If you are going to drive mostly within the Christchurch borders, choose a car of 'Standard' or 'Compact' types. In case you plan long cross-countries trips or mountain adventures, the more comfortable and powerful 'Fullsize' models would become a better choice.
If you need a car with an automatic gearbox, try to make a reservation at least a few days before the pick-up date, since confirmation of such models in Christchurch might be delayed for a day or two.
Upon the return of your car, carefully check that the total payment amount (invoice) is computed according to the original rental conditions.
We wish you 'smooth', secure and safe roads in Christchurch!
Rental process FAQ
In the city the maximum permitted speed is from 50 to 70 km/h, and on country roads it is 100 km/h. As a rule, roads are well-equipped in terms of the number of cars, so it will not be difficult to find out the maximum permitted level of speed on a particular road. Drivers should be very attentive in mountainous areas with their narrow and winding roads. It is not recommended to exceed the speed of 55 km/h on such roads.
The fine for exceeding the speed varies from 30 to 630 NZD, and its amount depends on the speed of the offender. For example, if the speed is exceeded by 10 km/h, the fine will be approximately 80 NZD. If the speed limit is exceeded by more than 50 km/h, in addition to a large fine the driver is likely to face the cancellation of the driving license and even imprisonment.
The absence of ambiguous road markings and signs will surely become a pleasant surprise for drivers. You will find it very easy to navigate on the roads of New Zealand. Tourists, who visit the country for the first time, are certainly recommended to buy a map of roads or install a car navigator. It will certainly make your journey more comfortable.
