The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Queenstown are: Kia Sportage, Nissan Pathfinder 4WD, Toyota Landcruiser, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Wrangler and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in New Zealand ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in New Zealand are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe trip and green lights on the roads of Queenstown!
Common questions on rental process
Foreign drivers are permitted to drive in the country only if they have the international driving license. It is also possible to translate your driving license into English, but in this case the translation must be notarized.
The international driving license can be used for up to 12 months. Drivers, who plan to stay in the country for more than a year, will need to apply for local driving license. The fine for driving without the license ranges from 400 to 1,000 NZD.
Left driving is, without a doubt, the most important distinguishing feature of New Zealand's roads. Therefore, foreign drivers may find it quite unusual to drive in the country. However, there are not so many cars on the roads of New Zealand, so it usually takes short time to adapt to the new rules.
