Nicknamed 'The City of Sails' by locals because of its location between two sparkling harbours - the Waitemata and Manukau - Auckland is New Zealand's biggest city. But with a New Zealand rental car you're just a short, safe and very comfortable drive away from breathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches, invigorating walks, island dotted harbours, outstanding food and wine, great shopping and exciting nightlife. Variety's the name of the game here - whether you're looking for urban hustle, outdoor adventures or a spot of pampering, Auckland can deliver it all.
Book your New Zealand car rental through Air New Zealand and you get the choice of two of the world's leading brands - Avis Rent a Car or Budget Rent a Car - and you can be sure you're always getting the best price. Plus you don't have to pay a deposit upfront and we won't charge you a booking fee. There are Avis and Budget counters at Auckland Airport as well as convenient downtown locations where you can pick up or return your choice of current model car, van or 4WD.
With an Avis or Budget car rental New Zealand and its wonderfully vibrant cities (and wide-open spaces) are yours to explore.
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Through a maze to Auckland in our New Zealand rental car
Just south of Opononi on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island is a must-see attraction called Labrinth, with a cool collection of puzzles and a great maze. It was a fun place to stretch our legs on our way to Cape Reinga in our free Air New Zealand rental car.
Auckland via India in our New Zealand rental car
The Indian Garden is just one of the many themed gardens in the stunning Hamilton Gardens. What a beautiful place to take some time out on our round trip journey to Auckland via the beautiful Waikato in the North Island of New Zealand. Definitely worth the stop in our free Air New Zealand rental car.
Taking a roadie in our New Zealand rental car
Auckland here we come! Awesome red sky at night as we leave Wellington, the North Island of New Zealand’s southern-most city, and head over the Rimutakas to Palmerston North. Hopefully that means fine weather for the remainder of our roadie in Jeffree, our free Air New Zealand rental car.
Back for seconds in our New Zealand rental car
We liked Taipa beach in the Far North of New Zealand’s North Island so much we stayed a second night on our journey back from Cape Reinga! Caught up with friends for dinner before continuing our journey to Auckland in Jeffree, our free Air New Zealand rental car.
Chasing the snow in our New Zealand rental car
Even an early start in Taupo couldn’t take away from the beauty of this great part of the central North Island of New Zealand. Lake Taupo looks amazing in the early morning light. We’re off to find some snow today in Jeffree, our free Air New Zealand rental car. Wish us luck!
Taking the ferry in our New Zealand rental car
The Bay of Islands in the Far North of New Zealand’s North Island is such a beautiful place! Took Jeffree, our free Air New Zealand rental car, across to Russell and explored this very quaint, historic village before continuing on our journey to Cape Reinga and then back south to Auckland.
Relaxing after another great day in our New Zealand rental car
Ngawha Hot Springs is one of the best kept secrets in the stunning Far North region of New Zealand’s North Island. A great place to stop, relax and reinvigorate before continuing our journey northwards to Cape Reinga in Jeffree, our free Air New Zealand rental car.
Finding the big carrot in our New Zealand rental car
Finally got to Ohakune on the central plateau of New Zealand’s North Island after dark – and nearly bumped into a massive orange carrot! Looking forward to getting in some skiing tomorrow on Mt Ruapehu before heading back to Wellington in our our free Air New Zealand rental car.
Taking a leap of faith in our New Zealand rental car
Stopped off at the Peria Waterfalls in Northland on our trip from Hamilton to Auckland via Cape Reinga at the very top of New Zealand’s North Island. Leapt off the cliff into the icy cold water. Survived to tell the story before continuing our journey in our free Air New Zealand rental car.
