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