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 Rotorua 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 Rotorua 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 Rotorua!
Rental process FAQ
There are some road sections where overtaking is prohibited. However, even if overtaking is allowed, it is still not recommended to maneuver a lot – local roads are quite narrow and overtaking on them is always a risk. In no case should drivers overtake cars on the roads with double yellow line markings. These roads are considered the most dangerous ones for maneuvers.
Inside the car driver and passengers must fasten seat belts. Transportation of small children is permitted in a special seat only. This seat must be installed on the back seat of the vehicle.
Driving under influence of drugs or alcohol is considered a crime in New Zealand. Even a small violation of the established norms will lead to serious consequences. Your case will be surely sent to court.
