GO the distance with an affordable car rental!
Fly into any South Island airport and get behind the wheel of a stress-free Kiwi-owned car hire.
The South Island is renowned for its spectacular landscapes, world-class national parks, and premier ski resorts. It's the perfect starting point for an unforgettable New Zealand road trip.
We're passionate local Kiwis, full of travel tips and insider knowledge to help you make the most of your trip. With 5 locations across the South Island, you are never too far away from an easy and reliable car rental.
Address: Terminal Building Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011
Terminal Location: Outside the main terminal.
Office open hours: 08:00 - 17:00, 7 days a week
Pick up & Drop off: 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.
Situated at the top of the South Island, Nelson is a quintessential New Zealand town with majestic national parks, stunning beaches and fresh seafood. Our branch is located right outside the terminal at the rental car building, so you can check in online, skip the paperwork, grab your keys, and GO. Jump into an award-winning car hire and cruise to Abel Tasman National Park for sweeping mountain views, pristine lakes and a coastal paradise you won't believe is real.
Address: 155 Orchard Road, Christchurch Airport, Harewood, Christchurch 8051
Terminal Location: Located a short distance from the terminal and we offer a shuttle service. Call us or request a pick-up via our app.
Office open hours: 08:00 - 17:00, 7 days a week
Pick up & Drop off: 07:00 - 01:30 pick-up, 24 hrs a day drop-off, 7 days a week.
Request a convenient shuttle as soon as you land, and our staff will pick you up from the terminal and take you straight to your car hire. Check in online and skip the paperwork so you can get behind the wheel and get GOing on a Christchurch drive. With historic architecture, interactive museums and a gondola ride to see sweeping views of the Southern Alps, Christchurch is a relaxing starting point for a South Island holiday.
Address: Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown, 9300
Terminal Location: 1-minute walk from the arrival hall.
Office open hours: 08:00 - 17:00, 7 days a week
Pick up & Drop off: 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.
Stretch your legs with a short one-minute walk from the terminal and collect your keys from our Queenstown Airport location. Often hailed as the “Adventure Capital of the World”, Queenstown is the place to shift gears and put the pedal to the metal for an adrenaline-fueled adventure. Buckle up for a trip to world-renowned ski fields or cruise into the awe-inspiring Southern Alps. Trust us, you won't regret it.
Address: Terminal Building, Dunedin Airport, Dunedin 9073
Terminal Location: Located inside the terminal at the rental car hall.
Office open hours: 08:00 - 17:00, 7 days a week
Pick up & Drop off: 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.
We're not biased, but Dunedin is one of the most historic and picturesque areas of New Zealand's South Island! Located near the breathtaking coastal hills of the Otago Peninsula, the Dunedin region is best explored by car. Our branch is located right outside the arrivals terminal, so you can seamlessly collect your luggage, grab the keys and switch on the ignition for your stress-free holiday.
Address: Terminal Building, 106 Airport Avenue, Invercargill 9810
Terminal Location: Right outside the arrival terminal.
Office open hours: 08:00 - 17:00, 7 days a week
Pick up & Drop off: 05:00 - 20:00, 7 days a week.
Conveniently located inside the terminal, you can switch from a plane seat to the driver's seat. Check in online to skip the boring paperwork and be on your way to an Invercargill road trip in no time. Situated at the bottom of the South Island, Invercargill is the perfect starting point to soak up the stunning deep south. Take a short trip to Bluff for award-winning food or cruise the Southern Scenic Route for pristine coastal views.
FREE basic car rental insurance
Our basic insurance cover is included in the cost of every car hire with two upgraded insurance options available!
One-way car rentals
We can organise one-way rentals with pick-up in one location and drop-off in another. Stick to your dream itinerary without worrying about circling back.
Offset carbon emissions
In partnership with CarbonClick, you can choose to offset the carbon emission of your GO Rentals road trip.
24hr AA roadside assistance
All GO Rentals hire cars have access to the AA 24-hour mechanical breakdown assistance and our Tesla EVs have access to Tesla Roadside Assistance.
GO App
With our GO Rentals App, you can book a car, check in faster and even control your Tesla car functions, right from the palm of your hand.
A comprehensive $3 per day fee ensures your journey is simple and stress-free, we include the following services:
Roadside Assistance
Complimentary callout service for ALL types of breakdowns.
Government Road Taxes
Covers registration costs, safety inspections and road user charges.
Toll Road Freedom
Enjoy free passage on all toll roads, we cover all costs including admin fees.
With Total Road Care, we handle all the essentials so you can focus on the adventure ahead.
Cruise the best deals and relocations for an affordable car rental. Make the most of your New Zealand adventure for less with GO.
Hot Deals
Secure the best deals for your car rental in New Zealand. From discounted bookings across our most popular cars to relocation deals for one-way trips. Discover how you can save with GO.
AA Member Discount
AA Members get an exclusive 15% off the daily rate from every GO Rentals car booking.
Book online or call us with your membership number to redeem this offer.
Snap Happy
Your travel memories matter to us!
Snap a picture of your adventure around New Zealand, and be in to win up to $500 of the cost of your rental back.
Qualmark is New Zealand tourism’s official quality assurance organisation, providing a trusted guide to quality travel experiences. In 2023, GO Rentals achieved Qualmark Gold which recognises the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand, with the delivery of exceptional customer experiences an integral part of everything they do.
A Gold Sustainable Tourism Award identifies those businesses leading the way in making the New Zealand tourism industry a world class sustainable visitor destination. When you see a business displaying the Qualmark Gold symbol you can be assured that the business has met stringent quality, environmental, economic, social and health & safety criteria - earning New Zealand tourism’s official quality mark.
Learn more at qualmark.co.nz
There's nothing quite like the freedom of the open road, especially on the beautiful South Island of New Zealand. With the Southern Alps, jaw-dropping national parks, and remarkable coastal landscapes rolling past your window, you could have an unforgettable trip without ever leaving the driver’s seat.
But where’s the fun in that? We love this island, and our passionate team has put together a list of our favourite spots for you to park up, stretch your legs, and fall in love with the South Island all over again.
Ideal for hikers, kayakers and beach lovers, the famous Abel Tasman National Park's scenic beauty will blow your mind. Complete an awesome bushland hike, then swim or row in oceans as turquoise as the kind of water you thought only existed in movies. You can thank us later. Our Nelson Airport car hire location is just a 1-hour drive away with a range of SUVs, hybrids and minivans.
You cannot visit the South Island without visiting the most iconic landscape on the island. Fact check us, it's true. Milford Sound is an extraordinarily enchanting Fiordland with a phenomenal dark sky for stargazing, a riveting underwater observatory and striking waterfalls. Jump into a Queenstown Airport car hire and cruise the 3-hour scenic drive for a trip of a lifetime.
With a ski car rental in Queenstown, we are ready to get you on the road in a 4WD with ski racks, snow chains and 24-hour roadside assistance. Hit the South Island slopes like Cardrona (NZ's largest ski field), The Remarkables and Coronet Peak and see why Queenstown is known as the “Adventure Capital of the World”. With ski fields for all levels and lessons for children, families and beginners, there is no better place for ski trips in Winter.
Arthur's Pass is the gateway to the spectacular Southern Alps. Base yourself in the quaint alpine Arthur's Pass village and explore the dense rainforests and pristine rivers in the national park. Hire a 4WD (with snow chains in Winter) to make your way up the highest pass in the Southern Alps, which is a whopping 3,020 feet above sea level. You will be rewarded with epic snow-capped mountain views!
Visit the southernmost town on the South Island for incredible food, adventures and unique Māori and European history. Famous for Bluff Oysters, you can feast on exquisitely fresh oysters that are often hailed as the best in the world. Take a boat trip to the magnificent Stewart Island, a protected national park full of native wildlife such as penguins, albatross, kiwi birds and dolphins. We're not bluffing, you absolutely should visit Bluff.
All nature lovers should visit Mount Cook National Park at least once in their lives. With vast glaciers, dramatic peaks and unbelievable panoramic viewpoints, it's a world-renowned destination deserving of its name. Hiking trails range from relaxing strolls to thrill-seeking expert grades, such as the "Stairway to Heaven", made up of over 2,000 steps.
We love that our rental cars become part of your travel memories! Submit a snap happy photo to our snap happy competition and be in with a chance to receive up to $500 off your booking!
New Zealand is best explored in a reliable car. Don't take our word for it, check out the happy customers revv'd up about their experience:
Simon
Our holiday was a road trip loop around the top of the South Island from Christchurch, across to Franz Josef, then Hokitika, Greymouth, Nelson, Blenheim, Hanmer Springs, Kaikoura then back to Christchurch. We made an unscheduled stop at St Arnaud at Lake Rotoiti because the weather was perfect and the views were spectacular - particularly when kayaking on this lake. With the mountain backdrop and pristine water and conditions, this was a shot we could not have achieved without our hired car to get us there, compliments to GO Rentals! Thanks guys! =)
Natanael
Snapshot of my dad with our reliable GO Rentals Pajero Sport with the backdrop of the majestic Lake Hawea! As of writing this, we have travelled from Christchurch to explore the amazing wonders of NZ: Mount Cook, Lake Wanaka, and Clay Cliffs. We have paid our visit to see the penguins in Oamaru as well. We can’t wait to explore the rest of South NZ Queenstown, Milford and Doubtful Sound and Dunedin! We won’t be able to make this trip without GO Rentals!
Mark
I was travelling alone, so I named my little Toyota Mel after her number plate, MEL716. Mel was a great companion for my epic two-week road trip across the whole of the South Island. We covered almost 3,000km together and travelled through some spectacular New Zealand scenery. This is Mel at the southernmost point that we could get to together, Stirling Point in Bluff.
Arjay
Taking a break while soaking in the beauty around us ☀️ Thanks to this car from #GORentals for taking us to places we could never imagine!
Whether you're exploring the entire South Island or on a quick getaway, pick up your car in one location and drop it off in another, no backtracking needed. Travel from Nelson to Dunedin, Christchurch to Queenstown, or even cross islands from Queenstown to Auckland. With a one-way rental, the road really is yours to take, one way or another.
With unlimited kilometres, free basic insurance and 24-hour roadside assistance, you can accelerate your self-drive trip without any hidden rental car bumps in the road.
