Hello everyone, I would like to ask if I need to buy full insurance when renting a car. I noticed that full insurance is very expensive in Queenstown. I am planning to go to New Zealand at the end of August, is it considered the peak tourist season? Do I need to book hotels and tickets in advance ? New Zealand Q&A
Hi everyone, is Toyota Yaris enough for driving at some famous scenic spots in the South Island? The space is not a problem, but according to the introduction, it has less power. I wonder about the road conditions ? New Zealand Q&A
Do we still need to rent a booster seat for an eight-year-old? We are renting a Highlander, and my friend's car already has a child seat in the middle. I wonder if the car models in New Zealand are the same ? New Zealand Q&A
Please consult friends with driving experience in New Zealand. After renting a car in New Zealand, only the renter can drive the rented vehicle. If the accompanying person also has a New Zealand driving qualification, how to apply for a driving permit with the car rental company? (I heard that insurance will not compensate if a traffic accident occurs while driving without permission from the car rental company). Thank you ? New Zealand Q&A
If you can book a motorhome, it is still recommended that you book a motorhome. The travel time is free, there are also many motorhome campsites, and it is also solid. We felt very relaxed during our 15-day motorhome trip in the South Island. There is no need to worry about whether the accommodation can keep up. Motorhomes come in many varieties. compatriots who are not very familiar with right-hand drive and especially dare not drive large cars can choose smaller ones. There are cooking things on the car, which is very convenient ? New Zealand Q&A
I added an extra day in Auckland and wanted to rent the car for an extra day. The car rental company quoted me 120 NZD because the extra day was over 24 hours. But I wanted to say that I didn't exceed 24 hours the day before. Then a woman came and said she would give me a discount, but in the end, she said it would cost 600 RMB, which was even more expensive than before. I was so drunk that I didn't even want to rent it anymore. I wonder if you guys have encountered such things and how you handled them ? New Zealand Q&A
Is it convenient to go there by car ? New Zealand Q&A
Hello partners who have passed Arrowtown and Queenstown. I am planning to stay around Queenstown for two days, but the central hotel is too expensive. I would like to stay in Arrowtown. Is it convenient? Is the road condition back to Arrowtown after dinner at 9 pm good ? New Zealand Q&A
When driving in the South Island, are there restrooms along the way? Also, I have booked homestays and hotels, can I use my phone navigation? What app should I use, and do I just input the English address directly ? New Zealand Q&A
Friends, if you're staying in Auckland for 2 days, is it better to rent a car for sightseeing or use public transportation? I heard that the traffic into the city is very congested and parking spaces are scarce, so I'm torn ? New Zealand Q&A
How long did it take for your companions to receive compensation after an accident? It seems necessary to buy insurance from the car dealership in the future. I have not seen any progress in the compensation process after an accident in the UK ? New Zealand Q&A
Our family of three is planning to depart from Shanghai on August 10th for a 15-day trip to the North and South Islands. We will first arrive in Auckland and then rent a car to travel around the South Island. We would like to seek advice from anyone in the group for travel tips. Hehe ? New Zealand Q&A
Hello everyone, we will arrive in Christchurch the day after tomorrow, Road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown to Dunedin, then along the east coast back to Queenstown. How are the road conditions? Is there no detour due to road construction? I don't know where to check real-time traffic conditions. Thank you ? New Zealand Q&A
Bonjour à tous, est-ce que le ferry de Rotorua à Wellington sur l'île du Nord est plus pratique et économise du temps que de conduire jusqu'à Auckland (ou d'atterrir à l'aéroport de Rotorua) et de prendre l'avion 🛫 jusqu'à Christchurch? Merci ? New Zealand Q&A
Please ask how long it takes to drive from Queenstown to Te Anau. I have booked the firefly activity at 2 pm. The child in the car is not feeling well. What time should we leave? Thank you for your help ? New Zealand Q&A