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Important Notice – Covid-19 – Alert Level 3 Update Friday 24 April 2020 Thrifty branches are now open to receive bookings from Tuesday 28 April 2020. Please note, all rentals must be pre-booked, walk up business is not currently available. Under Level 3, travel for holidays or non-essential purposes is still not permitted. Personal travel […]

Travel South to North and Save! New Zealand is made up of two main islands with a stretch of water (and ferries) in between. Many international visitors planning to travel around both islands fly into Auckland (North Island) pick up a rental car and drive in one direction – south, crossing between the islands on […]

New Zealand is notoriously known for the beautiful landscapes and what better way to experience this than through some of the most scenic drives. Milford Sound Located in the heart of the South Island, lies the serenity of Milford Sound. Milford Sound Highway has various lookout points including the Pop’s view lookout. Once you have […]

Dollar Car Rentals now in New Zealand It’s exciting times in the Car Rental industry in New Zealand with Dollar Car Rental launching new Auckland and Christchurch operations in December 2017, with a Queenstown base to open in March 2018. Dollar New Zealand is an off-airport car rental supplier, targeted at the domestic and inbound […]

If you’re in Auckland and want to experience some of the wild West Coast, it’s a stunner of a drive down to Raglan. “Whether you’re looking for world-class surf, stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, inspiring arts or simply a good old cup of coffee, laidback Raglan offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of […]

State Highway 1 to reopen between Blenheim and Christchurch For all travellers ready to coast around the South Island, the good news is, the stunning coastal drive between Blenheim and Christchurch is now open.  NZTA offers some great advice to help you plan your trip.  Before travelling between Picton and Christchurch, check which of the two main […]