An Across Country Car Hire New Zealand

No matter where your journey is in New Zealand, Zeal Rentals can take you there safely and reliably with our long-distance car rental.

Looking for an across-country vehicle hire in New Zealand to travel across the country?

Welcome to our beautiful country! New Zealand offers visitors a vast space of beautiful coastal scenery, exciting cities, and stunning mountains waiting to be explored. To truly travel around the country, a long-distance car rental is your best bet, as it offers an excellent yet convenient way to move around. 

Whether you’re visiting family or simply want to visit the many locations as a tourist, we’ve got you covered. Zeal Rentals is a trusted Kiwi-owned company offering a flexible option for all individuals looking for long-distance car rentals in New Zealand.

From Auckland to Queenstown, we have a range of vehicles to suit your travels. 

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Why choose Zeal Rentals for your next car rental?

Zeal Rentals’ long-distance car rental is for you if:

  • You want the convenience of a car without navigating public transport.
  • You’re looking for a Kiwi-owned car rental company that understands and can share information on our roads and relevant driving regulations.
  • You don’t want to pay excessive fees for short-term car hires.
  • You want a versatile selection of vehicles—from compact, economical cars to spacious SUVs and people movers—that can go the distance.
  • You want a reliable vehicle that can go the distance, equipped with roadside assistance.

Let us help you explore New Zealand with convenience and ease. Contact Zeal Rentals to discuss your vehicle hire needs.

Our Cars

Choose from our flexible range of vehicles.
Please note that the vehicle shown above is just an example of the type of vehicle you may receive based on the tier level you book. Specific models cannot be selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

To rent an across-country car in New Zealand, you must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license in your home country. We will also require a credit or debit card for security deposit.

Hiring an across-country car allows you to explore New Zealand at your own pace and stop wherever you like. It also gives you access to remote areas and see the country’s less-visited spots.

Yes, our range of vehicles is popular among visitors looking for inter-island car rentals during their time in New Zealand. We allow our vehicles to be taken between the North and South Islands. This requires you to book and catch a Cook Straight Ferry for yourself and your vehicle. The fee for this crossing is not included in your rental. Contact our team for more information including a promo code you can use to get a discount with one of the ferry operators.

Zeal Rentals offers competitive long-term car rentals starting at $299 per week or a monthly discounted rate of $820, depending on your selected vehicle tier. We allow one way hires, including one way hires between the North and South Islands, with one way fees applying. Please contact our team for more information.

All our long-term vehicle hire fees cover the cost of your vehicle, plus its maintenance, wear and tear, insurance and AA roadside assistance. 

For an across-country car rentals, we have a fair usage cap of 48,000km per year. However, short-term rentals have unlimited mileage.

Zeal Rentals offers convenient pickup and drop-off locations for all our car rentals in New Zealand – even near the airport. Please see our locations page for more information.

Have more questions about our New Zealand wide car hire?

Visit our FAQ page or contact our team today using the button below. We’re here to help.