The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in New Zealand traditionally include the following vehicles: Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Avensis, Hyundai Sonata, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, 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 Queenstown 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 Queenstown 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 Queenstown!
Rental process FAQ
The police are not frequent guests on the road. However, this does not mean that drivers can ignore the traffic regulations easily. If a car moving in the opposite direction “winks” with high beams, it means that the driver wants to warn others about the road patrol.
The road traffic is mostly controlled by means of cameras and radar, which are present on all the roads. If there is a violation, it will be surely noticed, and soon the driver will receive the receipt for the payment of the fine sent by mail. If the driver receives more than 20 traffic tickets a year, his driving license will be automatically cancelled.
Speeding is considered a serious violation. Drivers will also have to pay heavy fines for talking on the cell phone while driving. It is worth noting that local drivers rarely exceed speed, and that happens not because of heavy fines, but because of measured and leisurely lifestyle that dominates in the country.
