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about® new zealand rental cars
Head Office:
Cnr Madras and Lichfield St's,
Central Christchurch,
New Zealand.
Ph: +64 3 363 3018.
Fax: +64 3 366 6069.
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New Zealand Car Hire Made Easy!

about® new zealand rental cars has branches conveniently located throughout New Zealand. If you are calling from outside New Zealand please use the "click to talk" feature or call +64 3 363 3018.

For Auckland car hire call:
Russell Bennison +64 9 256 9016.

For Wellington car hire call:
Adrie Kruiniger +64 4 801 7108.

For Picton rental cars call:
Fran Hill +64 3 573 7157.

For Blenheim car hire call:
Fran Hill +64 3 573 7157.

For Nelson car hire call:
Dave Thorn +64 3 545 8392.

For Queenstown rental cars call:
Chrissy Cordell 0800-45-55-65.

For Greymouth car hire call:
Paddy Byrne 0800 45 55 65.

For Christchurch car hire call:
Nicki McGuigan +64 3 3573 638.

Customer Comments
happy about nz customers

On Saturday I visited your business premises with some friends from China in regards to completing a rental car booking. Your staff on reception were very helpful and excellent to deal with. Taking the time with Asian tourists is not always commonplace so I would like to compliment your staff.
J. Milne

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road signs and rules

what side of the road do I drive on?

In New Zealand always drive on the left side of the road.

speed limits

The maximum speed limit for urban areas is 50km/h.

A limited speed zone (LSZ) means you must drive 50km/h in adverse conditions, otherwise the 100km|h limit applies.

The maximum speed on the open road is 100km/h.

An Open Road sign indicates a 100km/h speed limit.

motorways

What are the rules for driving on a motorway?
Keep to the left hand lane unless you are passing and always indicate at least three seconds before changing lanes.

On a motorway you must not:

Walk or cycle
Stop your vehicle
Make a U-turn.

traffic signals

Red light
You must stop.
You cannot turn left when there is a red light at an intersection.

Yellow light
Stop unless you are too close to the lights to do so safely.

Green light
Go, but give way (yield) if you are turning.

Green arrow, red light
Here you may turn right, but may not turn left or go straight ahead.

Yellow arrow, yellow light
Whether you are turning or going straight ahead you must stop if you can do so safely.

Red arrow, green light
Here you can not turn right, but may go straight ahead or turn to the left if it is safe.

intersections

What are the rules at intersections?
Always use your indicators. Always obey the traffic lights, signs and arrows marked on the roads.

If turning:

Always use your indicators.
Give way (yield) to all traffic not turning.
Give way (yield) to all traffic crossing or approaching from your right.

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With 10 different classes vehicles, from compact economical cars to 12-seater mini vans, about® new zealand rental cars has a vehicle to suit your exact requirements.

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