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To drive a Avis vehicle in New Zealand you must be over 21 years of age, and hold a current and valid licence (not being a restricted licence, learner’s licence) to drive the category of Vehicle for at least 12 consecutive months.

The minimum age to drive a vehicle with Avis is 21 years of age. If renting from an Avis Signature Series group, the minimum age to drive a vehicle is 25 years. All drivers must hold a current, full and valid Driver Licence, that has been valid for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. Digital driver’s licences are only accepted in the issuing state. If you’re travelling interstate, you must present a valid physical (plastic license). 

Avis accepted cards for payment include Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

At the start of your rental, a credit and or debit card must be presented.  Your card must show your name, signature and card number, with its applicable logo. The cardholder must be the renter and present, when collecting the vehicle.

Avis does not accept a prepaid or reloadable stored value card, a travel money card or an EFTPOS card. Avis does not accept electronic payments with phones or contactless tap and go payment types, you must present a physical card.

At the end of the rental, some Avis locations will accept a prepaid or reloadable stored value card as a final form of payment.

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.