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Places to start your journey in New Zealand

Our top branches in New Zealand

4.5
Auckland International Airport
24h Return
Unit J/80 Richard Pearse Drive
Auckland 2022
New Zealand
4.9
Dunedin Airport
24h Return
Miller Road 25
Dunedin 9073
New Zealand
4.8
Wellington Airport
24h Return
Stewart Duff Drive
Wellington 6022
New Zealand
4.7
Christchurch Airport
24h Return
Ground Floor, Airport Terminal
Christchurch 8053
New Zealand
4.7
Queenstown Airport
24h Return
Domestic Arrivals Hall
Queenstown 9300
New Zealand

Discover New Zealand

Sixt Car Hire Deals in New Zealand

Sixt car hire deals in New Zealand ensure you make the most of this country's stunning natural scenery. We offer an extensive fleet of premium vehicles backed up with affordable prices and an excellent customer service record. Whatever your budget and whether you are visiting for business or leisure we have the perfect car rental in New Zealand for you. Read on for some travel and driving tips to help you have an enjoyable experience when you rent a car in New Zealand.

Sixt car rental in New Zealand

Our centrally located Auckland branch ensures an easy pick up for your car hire in New Zealand while our booking systems are quick and easy to navigate. Should your travel plans change, cancellations can often be made without any charge.

Our Service

Every Sixt car hire in New Zealand is supplied by trusted brands like BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. On our bookings page, you can rent a car with automatic transmission, organise one-way rentals or add optional extras such as child seats.

Which car rental in New Zealand is right for me?

  • Explore major cities in compact vehicles.
  • Enjoy long distance driving and weekend breaks in comfortable saloons.
  • Five people and their luggage can fit into spacious estates and 4x4s.
  • Cruise the New Zealand coastline in luxurious sports cars and convertibles.

Driver's licence

New Zealand accepts all international driving licences but if they are in a non-Roman alphabet like Arabic, Russian or Chinese they must be accompanied by an International Driver's Permit (IDP). These can be obtained in the UK either online or from the Post Office.

Age Restrictions

The minimum age for driving a Sixt car hire in New Zealand is 21 and the maximum age is 80. Surcharges apply for drivers under 25. For full details visit the booking engine.

Credit Card Payment

You can pay for your car hire deals in New Zealand by all major credit cards except American Express or Diners Club. Debit cards, traveller's cheques and cash are also accepted. Credit and debit cards must be in the driver's name and photo ID presented when your rental car is collected.

Accidents

In the unfortunate event of an accident in New Zealand the police or emergency services can be contacted on 111.

Driving Tips

With the low volume of vehicles on the roads and the courteous manner of local drivers exploring the country in your car hire in New Zealand is a real pleasure. A pleasure enhanced by the beautiful natural landscape of both North and South Islands. Away from the major cities most roads only have one lane in each direction so always plan plenty of time for journeys and take particular care when overtaking large vehicles such as logging lorries. Congestion is common in major cities like Auckland and Wellington, especially around peak hours.

More tips for enjoying driving in New Zealand:

  • Drive on the left in New Zealand and note that Kilometres are used for distances and speed limits.
  • It is against the law to stop and park on the right-hand side of the road.
  • An unbroken yellow line in the centre of the carriageway indicates no overtaking.
  • Children under 14 must be in an appropriate baby or booster seat if in the front seat, and require one if under 8 years old if in the back.
  • In major cities use the clearly marked parking zones or car parks. Parking restrictions are strictly enforced. In rural areas parking is generally easy to find.
  • If your rental vehicle is damaged by being driven off paved roads you will be charged for any repair costs.

Speed limits in New Zealand

  • Residential areas: 50 km/h wherever there are street lights
  • National roads: 70 - 80 km/h
  • Motorways: 100 km/h

Traffic Infractions and on-the-spot fines:

The traffic police in New Zealand have little tolerance for drivers breaking the speed limit and no tolerance for drink driving. Police are allowed to make random breath tests and can issue on-the-spot fines such as:

  • Failure to give way at marked junctions: $150
  • Failure to wear appropriate seat belts: $150

Places of Interest

Top 4 Architectural Sites

  • Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
  • The Sky Tower, Auckland
  • Old St Paul's Wellington
  • Olveston Historic Home, Dunedin

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa can be found in Wellington. It is referred to as the place of treasures of this land. Auckland's Sky Tower is the largest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a popular landmark and also has bungee jumping facilities. With its beautiful wooden cathedral ceiling Old St Paul's is a real part of New Zealand's history. The Olveston Historic Home at Dunedin presents as a time capsule where very little has changed since 1906 and is a good example of New Zealand's heritage.

Top 4 Natural Sites

  • Milford Sound
  • Tongariro National Park
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • Lake Taupo

The beautiful Milford Sound is a fjord on New Zealand's South Island. It is famous for its towering peaks and waterfalls that plummet down steep cliffs as well as its rare coral and marine life. The Tongariro National Park in the centre of North Island is the oldest in New Zealand and with its mix of stunning natural life and Maori sites is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Waitomo Glowworm Caves take you into an eerie underground world lit by a glowworm species that can only be found in New Zealand. Lake Taupo lies in the caldera of the Taupo Volcano and is a popular destination for hiking, cycling and skydiving.

Important Film locations

Perhaps the most iconic of the films shot in New Zealand is the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001 - 2003). Numerous locations were used including Mount Doom in the Tongariro National Park and South Island's Misty Mountains. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (2005) were shot around Canterbury and Auckland while The Piano (1993) was filmed on KareKare and Piha beaches.

Crossing Borders

Sixt rental vehicles may not be taken to South Island in the Winter period of 1st May through to 31st October. If you do so your insurance becomes invalid.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.7
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Based on 1424 reviews
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4.8
The vehicle
4.8
At the SIXT branch
4.7
Vehicle return
Gregor B.
5.0
Everything was easy, great condition car and great price.
Krystal T.
5.0
Such an amazing team at the Dunedin Airport. Very clear, helpful and kind. Went beyond to help us through all our little woes and kept a lovely demeanour throughout. Those ladies super need a raise!!
Ricky H.
5.0
Great service from Lucy and her team! Thank you for making our visit to NZ a memorable one!

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in New Zealand. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in New Zealand

Under 25 Car Hire

In New Zealand the minimum age of car hire is 21 years old for most vehicles, and there’s no requirements on how long you’ve held your licence for.

One-way Car Hire

If you are ending the journey at a different SIXT branch in New Zealand select the location during booking – this may induce tariffs and is dependent on availability.

Licence Requirements

It is recommended you seek an International Driving Permit before your trip and your valid licence must be matched with the credit card used to make the booking.

We know that any journey is subject to change so if you decide to ‘pay later’ during booking cancellation is free any time.

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