The minimum age to rent a vehicle is 21 years of age. A Young Driver Surcharge may apply.

You'll need to be 21 years old to hire a car from Avis, and you must have the appropriate drivers license for the class of vehicle you wish to hire. We also offer additional driver policies if you wish to add another party to your booking.

Yes, whether you are looking for premium car rental, ute hire, or another option between North and South Island locations, you can do so with Avis car hire in New Zealand. You will be able to use a single booking for your whole journey, taking your Avis car on the ferry across the Cook Strait between Wellington and Picton.

Pre-booking as early as possible is always the best policy when it comes to car hire, as well as commercial car and truck rental services. Booking earlier gives you access to the best price, and you have a larger range of availability to choose from.

To ensure a seamless start to your journey, our vehicles are rented with a full tank of fuel. It would be appreciated if the vehicle was also returned with a full tank; however, if this is not possible, a refuelling charge will be applicable. The option of pre-paid fuel is on offer at select locations, and the exact rate of the refuelling charge will be available upon vehicle collection.

Whether it's short-term car hire you're looking for a monthly or even longer, long-term car rental, we can help! Avis New Zealand offers rental durations for a few hours up to 11 months.

Avis is proud to partner with a range of airlines, hotels and other partners you can earn points with, including the Air New Zealand Airpoints™ program. View our partners here, and remember to add your membership number when booking.