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Extend your weekend. Extend your dream run.

Hire a car from any Avis location within New Zealand for a minimum 3-day weekend and we’ll cover the daily base rate on one day*. 

Booking period: Between now until 31 August 2025

Travel period: Between 23 April 2025 and 18 December 2025

Minimum rental: 3 days

Maximum rental: 59 days

Eligible vehicles: All car groups, excluding Avis Prestige.

Participating Locations: Any Avis location within New Zealand. 

Other Conditions: Offer of one day free applies to the daily base rate on the 3rd consecutive day. Rental period must include a Saturday night. Offer is not valid on one-way rentals.

Coupon Code: TPPA127 will automatically be applied when booking from this page.

 

Winter Safe Driving

  • Before You Depart: Plan your journey by checking traffic, the travel updates and weather forecast. Your ski resort or lodge may have specific instructions or updates.
  • It's Okay To Delay: Reconsider travel if the weather is undesirable or you don't feel comfortable.
  • Slowly Does It: Drive slowly and allow more space. Drive to the conditions not the speed limit. 
  • Beware Of Skidding: Avoid sudden movements, accelerate smoothly and brake gently. 
  • Take A Break: Allow for a rest stop every 2 hours.
  • Day Over Night: Drive during the day, where visibility is better. Use your lights dipped in fog, rain or snow.
  • Be Prepared: Make sure you have enough fuel, including for turning back if the weather is not suitable. Ensure you have warm clothing, bottled water and emergency supplies or a survival kit in your vehicle. 
  • Know Your Chains: Ensure you know how to fit snow chains, before they're needed.

For more information on winter driving check out the New Zealand Government Winter Driving guide.

For general information and safe driving hints and tips, view our New Zealand Safe Driving page.

Ski Products Available For Rent

We want you to be prepared and have the right equipment for winter driving. Avis has a range of ski products available for rent from select South Island locations, on select vehicles. 

  • Ski Package: Our ski package includes both snow chains and a ski/snowboard rack.
  • Ski/Snowboard Rack: Our ski/snow board racks are easy to use and fit up to 2 snow boards or 3 pairs of skis, dependent on the size.
  • Snow Chains: Our snow chains come in a set and are easy to fit to your vehicle.

How To Book Ski Products And What Vehicle Do I Need?

You can easily select the Ski Package, Ski/Snowboard Rack or Snow Chains at time of booking. The ski options can be found under the equipment tab on step 4 of the online booking process.

It is not possible to fit ski products on all vehicles. If you need these options, you must book one of the following vehicles:

Product Available Groups Available From
Snow Chains (SNC) All car groups except Group B Tesla Electric and Group H Electric Intermediate.  Christchurch, Queenstown & Dunedin
Ski/Snowboard Racks (SKR) Group P Intermediate SUV, Group F Full Size SUV & Group W Premium SUV only. Christchurch, Queenstown & Dunedin
Ski Package (SKI) Group P Intermediate SUV, Group F Full Size SUV & Group W Premium SUV only. Christchurch, Queenstown & Dunedin

Coupon Offer

  • Offer valid on rentals with pick-up from and return to any Avis location within New Zealand or Australia.
  • Offer excludes Avis Prestige. Offer includes Avis Signature Series and all other car groups.
  • Offer is subject to vehicle availability.
  • Offer of one day free applies to the daily base rate on the 3rd consecutive day of a minimum 3-day rental. Rental period must include a Saturday night. 
  • Maximum rental period is 59 days.
  • Optional extras such as car seats, coverage, excess reduction or roadside assistance are not included.
  • Fees and charges such as excess kilometres, one-way fees, airport fees, late return fees, collection or recovery costs or roadside callout fees are not included.
  • An advanced reservation is required.
  • Offer valid on rentals with trip completed between 23 April 2025 and 18 December 2025.
  • Booking must be made before 11:59pm on 31 August 2025.
  • Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, coupon or promotion.
  • Is not valid in conjunction with corporate, tour, travel industry or government rates.
  • Offer is non-transferable and non-refundable.
  • Subject to the terms and conditions of the Avis Rental Agreement at the time of rental. 
  • Avis standard renter requirements apply. Some vehicles and vehicle groups are subject to additional special conditions.
  • Coupon number TPPA127 must be quoted at time of booking.

Partner Rewards

  • You must be a member of one of Avis New Zealand’s Partner Rewards programs to earn rewards, miles or points with your Avis Rental, and your membership number for the Rewards Partner must be provided at the Avis checkout.
  • You may select only one Rewards Partner to earn rewards, miles or points, per reservation with Avis.
  • Membership to our Rewards Partners is subject to the terms and conditions of the individual Rewards Partner.
  • Find out more about all our Rewards Partners here.