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Affordable Rental Car Relocation Deals with GO Rentals

Are you itching to see the whole of New Zealand but find yourself limited by budget, time and frankly, the mental load of planning your itinerary? We hear you. And we’re letting you in on a little hack that will get you GOing from a pamper day in the city to hiking your heart out in the mountains - without breaking the bank. Trust us, once you discover it, you’ll never want to travel New Zealand any other way.

GO Rentals Available Relocation Deals

What are one-way relocation deals?

One-way relocation deals are discounts that some car rental companies offer you to drive their vehicles from one location to another. They’re the ultimate hack to getting more out of your New Zealand road trip for less.

So if you’re hiring a rental car in Christchurch but want to ditch it for some mountain air in Queenstown, look for a relo deal at GO Rentals that will let you do this at a cheap-as-fush-and-chups rate. Not only do these deals help get the cars back to their homes, but they give you the chance to save on the next leg of your Kiwi adventure.

If you’re planning your itinerary now, make sure to check if there’s a rental car relocation deal for where you’re going - you might save money doing what you were already going to do!

Gear Up with Partner Deals | AA Car Rental Discount

Revving up the ultimate Kiwi adventure for our customers is our top priority.

Teaming up with New Zealand’s top names, we’re steering towards unbeatable value.

Steer towards an AA membership benefit with a 15% New Zealand AA car rental discount. We are proud to partner with AA insurance rental car to bring cheaper car hire experiences.

GO Rentals Customer Quick Facts

  • Minimum Age: You must be 21 years old to cruise in a standard GO Rentals hire car and 25 to experience the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y hire cars. Good news: we do not apply a young driver surcharge!
  • Maximum Age: There is no age limit to GO with us! As long as you have a valid licence, we welcome you with open arms.
  • New Zealand Licence Rule: Temporary, restricted and full driver's licences are permitted to rent some vehicles with GO. Photo identification is required if hiring a vehicle with a New Zealand temporary licence. Electric vehicles cannot be hired on a restricted licence.
  • Foreign Licence Rule: Valid, full driver's licences are accepted from overseas travellers but must be translated to English and NZTA approved. Foreign learner's and provisional licences are not valid for renting with GO.
  • Credit Card Requirement: A credit card is required for bookings with the Basic or Assured insurance options that require a bond deposit. A debit card is acceptable for the upgraded Peace of Mind or some Assured insurance options without a bond requirement.
  • Additional Drivers: Simply pop in to any of our branches and show us your driver's licence to add you onto a booking.
  • Family needs: You can hire baby capsules, child seats and booster seats for your little ones! Add them onto your booking quote and we will fit them ready for you to GO.
  • Documents for collection: You will need your valid driver licence and your debit or credit card in your name. Note that a credit card is required for bookings with the Basic or Assured insurance option that requires a bond deposit.

GO Across New Zealand for Cheaper

For a stress-free road trip, GO Rentals has 9 branches spread out across all the major destinations in New Zealand. You can even GO from North to South Island by taking your rentals on the Cook Strait ferry!

Rental car relocation Wellington to Auckland

GO on the North Island road trip of your dreams with rental car drop off locations in both Wellington and Auckland. Live out your Hobbiton fantasies at the famous movie set in Matamata or jump in a cable car at Wellington to see panoramic views of the city.

Before you embark on your trip, look for rental car relocation deals to get you from A to B in the most budget-friendly way.

Rental car relocation Christchurch Airport to Dunedin

Explore the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island in a one-way rental car from Christchurch to Dunedin. Stop in at Ashburton for coffee, boulder at Moureki and if you’ve got time, squeeze in the Huriawa Pa Walk at Karitane for some stunning scenery.

Even with our discounted rental relocation car services, GO Rentals offers 24hr mechanical roadside assistance. We want your travelling tales to be epic for the right reasons!

Rental car relocation Queenstown to Christchurch

Get the best of both worlds by picking up your rental car in Queenstown and dropping it off in Christchurch once you’ve wandered to your heart’s content. All up, the trip will take you 6 hours, but you’ll want to make a few pit stops on the way.

Whatever your flavour, don’t forget to check our regularly updated relocation deals to help you save time and money.

Snap and Save with Snap Happy

Just when you think your wallet couldn’t be any happier, we’ve got a competition for you to give you the chance to win $500 cash back on the cost of your rental!

All you need to do is get Snap Happy with your adventures around New Zealand. Simply send us a snap of your time in this beautiful land and you could be in the running. What are you waiting for?

Trust Our Snap Happy Customers

Every month, one lucky customer’s photo will win them up to $500 of their rental cost back! All you need to do for this to be you is submit your favourite pics.

The rules are simple: you need to be a GO Rentals hire car customer for at least one day in the competition month. This means that if your booking is over multiple months, you’re eligible for all the months your booking covers!

Submit your photo as many times as you want within the month, just make sure it's a different pic every time. Read our terms and conditions to double-check your images comply.

Why GO with us?

  • Unlimited km

    Explore to your heart's content!

  • FREE basic car rental insurance

    Our basic insurance cover is included in the cost of every car hire. We also have two upgrade options available for extra peace of mind.

  • No hidden costs

    All taxes and GST with no extra fees are included in our rates.

  • Offset carbon emissions

    We make eco-friendly road trips easy thanks to our partnership with CarbonClick. Simply opt in to offset your carbon emissions when you book your vehicle.

  • 24hr AA roadside assistance

    All our rental cars are covered by AA 24-hour mechanical breakdown assistance.

GO with Confidence: New Zealand Driving Tips

Finally, because we know driving in another country can give you the kind of chills that’s not from the winter air, we’ve rounded up our top tips for helping you cruise around with confidence. Read up on them before you embark on your journey:

  • To the left, to the left:
    Make like Beyonce and drive on the left side of the road when you’re cruising around New Zealand.
  • Safety first:
    It’s a requirement to wear your seatbelt at all times in New Zealand so don’t be caught without it.
  • Toll roads:
    For a stress-free car rental, read up on toll roads in New Zealand. If you are road tripping the South Island then don’t sweat, all toll roads are located on the North Island. There are only 3 situated around Auckland and Tauranga. You can pay for tolls via the New Zealand Transport Authority website, via the NZTA tolling contact centre (0800 40 20 20) or via cash payment at a participating service station nearby a toll road.
  • Beware of the ice:
    Be mindful of snow and ice on the roads during winter (June-August), particularly on the mountain passes. Slow down if needed and check out our winter driving tips.

With a bit of knowledge, you can GO with peace of mind, just don’t forget to stop and smell the mountain air!