South Island, Christchurch_Queenstown_Christchurch

Very nice. Although we didn’t get the exact model we booked and got a Ford Cross instead (we weren't sure about the specific model), the car was very new (almost brand new) with only a little over 3,000 kilometers on it. The vehicle was clean and had no odors. It came with a full tank of gas and a large screen supporting CarPlay (so we didn’t need the phone mount). It exceeded our expectations. Very satisfied with this car rental experience!

Quite satisfied

We scheduled the car pickup at Christchurch airport at 3 PM, but the vehicle wasn’t cleaned and ready until around 3:50 PM. We waited for nearly an hour.

When picking up the car, the receptionist suggested buying insurance. I mentioned that I had already purchased full insurance through the car rental website, but she informed me that the insurance bought through them isn't from the designated insurance company. In case of any issues, they would directly charge 2500 NZD, which is their minimum claim amount, and I would have to deal with the insurance company back home, which could take up to six months. After some deliberation, I decided not to buy it.

First time renting a car for a self-drive trip, the process was very smooth.