AboutDon Boddie Expertise Can assist with enquiries relating to internal travel, air, car, train , bus, ferry etc. Accommadation in Homestay, Farmstay, motels, camping etc. Recreational fishing freshwater, sea and gamefishing. Rugby, cricket, horse racing etc. Where and what to eat and drink, wine trails, food festivals etc. Cost effective travelling.
Experience Have travelled extensivley through NZ and currently operate a Homestay just north of Wellington
Organizations New Zealand Association of Farm and Home Hosts.
Levin Racing Club
Camp Hohepa inc
Kapiti Boating Club
Nz Recreational Fishing Association
How much is it to rent a car in new zealand (auckland), and stay at a hotel/motel near the airpot(average price, per day)?
Also, I heard that you have to be 21 to rent a car there. I have a valid Canadian drivers license (which I heard was ok to use there while visiting). Can I rent a car if I will be turning 21 that same year? or do I have to already be 21 to rent?
Thanks!
Answer Hi Helen,
I am not sure about the minimum age to rent a car in NZ however I suspect if you have a valid drivers license you will be able to. The insurance loading for drivers under 25 is pretty steep so it would pay to check that.
I can't think of a good reason to stay in a motel near the airport unless you have to!!
There are plenty of motels in Auckland that will be far cheaper than the airport ones so I would look at other options.
To find answers to the above I would try www.searchnz.co.nz. This is our local search engine and will have all the info you would wish for.
The backpacker facilities in NZ are very good, you could consider them?
Cheers,
Don
