General Information
Travel in New Zealand often requires a journey between the North and South islands of this country. If this is in your plans, please advise us. Cars are not allowed on the ferries that go between the two islands. Auto Europe can arrange for you to receive another car as soon as you get off the ferry. Ask us for details!

Requirements
To rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for one year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.

Speed Limits
Speed limits in New Zealand are as follows: City 30mph/50kph Highway 60mph/100kph

Rules of the Road
Traffic travels on the left and passing occurs on the right, similar to the United Kingdom.

Gas
Gasoline can be found in the major cities 24 hours a day, as well as in smaller towns and along the highways.

Tolls
There are no toll highways in New Zealand.

Parking
Parking meters are available in most cities in New Zealand. There are paid parking lots available in many metropolitan areas.

General Information
Car rental insurance varies widely, so please review the information below prior to making your reservation. Regulations of the country where you rent the car will be in effect for the duration of your rental.

All our car rental rates include fire and third party liability insurance. In New Zealand, our rates provide collision and theft coverage at an advance purchase discount. Specific insurance information for your reservation will be printed on your confirmation voucher. Super CDW may be offered locally to reduce the deductible as low as zero.

The following guidelines apply to rentals commencing in the New Zealand.

Required Coverage
In New Zealand, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and theft protection are included in all rates. The CDW deductible (responsibility of the client) ranges from US$1570 to US$2390, depending on the supplier and vehicle type. Theft protection deductible also ranges from US$1570 to US$2390. Third party liability insurance offers coverage in case of damage or injury to people or property outside of the rental car with maximum coverage at US$140,000. Fire insurance is also included in our rates.

Optional Coverage
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) is available with some suppliers at the rental counter for approximately US$2 per day. There is a Deductible Waiver that lowers the non-waiverable deductible amount to US$0 for some automobiles. Optional insurance coverage is available with select suppliers only, rates subject to change without notice.

General Information
No cars are allowed on the ferries between the North and South island of New Zealand. If you need to travel between islands, you will drop off a car at the ferry port on the North Island (Wellington) and travel to the ferry port on the South Island (Picton). You will be provided with new car by our supplier when you arrive at the ferry port. You need to contact the rental company 24-48 hours in advance so they can arrange your new car.

Restricted Countries
Cars are not allowed to travel outside of New Zealand. Cars must stay on the island where the car was rented. Automobiles are not allowed on ferries.

One-Way Rentals
Domestic one-way rentals are available between locations on the same island with a 3 day minimum. If you are traveling between the North and South islands, please notify us at time of booking so we can arrange to split your rental between the two islands

United States Embassy in New Zealand
29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon
PO Box 1190
Wellington, New Zealand
Phone: (+64) 4-462-6000
Fax: (+64) 4-499-0490

United States Consulate in Auckland.
3rd Floor, Citibank Building
23 Customs St
Private Bag 92022
Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: (+64) 9-303-2724
Fax: (+64) 9-366-0870