| Known as the "Land of the Long White Cloud", | | | | benefits, notably one-way-rental. This allows |
| New Zealand is a sparsely populated country, | | | | you to pick up your car in Auckland, the |
| made up of 2 main islands. Considering its | | | | northern most city and drop it off before |
| size New Zealand is a country crammed full | | | | getting on the ferry and picking up another |
| with majestic scenery, exhilarating | | | | on the southern island. This can save on the |
| activities and a population world renowned | | | | cost of having to ferry a vehicle to and from |
| for being friendly, honest and helpful. | | | | the islands. |
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| The only regret many visitors to the country | | | | As this is a popular option for many |
| have is that they didn't get chance to see | | | | travellers, you may be able to find some good |
| all of New Zealand's countryside. Even though | | | | relocation deals by choosing to drive south |
| the country has a well developed bus system | | | | to north instead. |
| and a couple of scenic rails journeys, hiring | | | | |
| a car and making your own way round is sure | | | | The quality of roads throughout the country |
| to ensure your not left with any regrets. | | | | is generally very high, with traffic levels |
| | | | very low, meaning you can take as long as you |
| To drive in New Zealand you need to be at | | | | like admiring the breathtaking scenery. You |
| least 18 years of age and possess a valid | | | | can wind your way down from the snow-capped |
| driver's licence from your home country. If | | | | mountains, through the lush green rainforests |
| you intend to stay longer than 12 months you | | | | and finally relax at the coast on one of the |
| will need to obtain a New Zealand drivers | | | | many sweeping golden beeches. |
| licence. | | | | |
| | | | As mentioned, car hire is easily achieved |
| Renting a car in easily done, with all the | | | | throughout the country, through the numerous |
| major rental companies common place | | | | car hire firms. Finding cheap car hire quotes |
| throughout the country, along with numerous | | | | is best done online and within plenty of |
| smaller companies. Renting from one of the | | | | time. |
| bigger car firms usually comes with multiple | | | | |