
New Zealand Car Rental Insurance Explained
Planning a road trip in a rental car and making decisions on your New Zealand itinerary is incredibly exciting. However, we know how daunting researching rental car fine print and insurance inclusions...
With GO Rentals, we have no maximum age limit for drivers to rent a car. As New Zealand's largest independent Kiwi-owned car rental company, we go beyond just getting you from A to B.
You can gain unlimited kilometres, an AA Members discount and a range of safe and reliable vehicles to suit any trip. Whether you're planning a bucket-list retirement trip, visiting grandchildren or taking advantage of a low-season mid-week break, we can help you to get GOing.
Unlike other car rental companies, we don’t require a medical certificate for senior drivers.
Age is just a number! We don’t have an upper age limit to rent a car. Keep exploring with GO.
We don’t charge an additional fee for senior drivers. Get GOing with affordable rates.
We just require a full, valid driver’s licence to rent a senior car hire. Foreign licences must be in English.
All of our car rentals are well-maintained and come with an automatic transmission and a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. With 24/7 roadside assistance, basic insurance and unlimited kilometres included, your smooth car rental experience is a priority.
Hybrid cars are generally more fuel-efficient than standard petrol cars as the electric battery reduces the load on the engine. With fewer petrol stops, you can roll into an easy drive.
The sedan driving experience is smooth, reliable and easy. Slip into the driver's seat of a sedan car hire for an effortless drive.





Hire an easily accessible and versatile compact SUV, ideal for both city and regional driving. Blend both a spacious interior with a compact size for parking for the ultimate driving experience.
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:
Complimentary callout service for ALL types of breakdowns.
Covers registration costs, safety inspections and road user charges.
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.
Holidays should be about recharging and relaxation. To minimise any stress or hassle on your part, we offer comprehensive insurance and 24-hour roadside assistance included in our Total Road Care package for all types of breakdowns.
We have 3 levels of insurance for you to choose from:
Let's make it a full house! Drive anywhere in New Zealand in an 8-seater car hire. We have 9 locations to choose from.
You can book online or via phone. Our local team will walk you through your itinerary and available cars to hire.
Before arriving to collect your car, you can check in online for efficient service, but this is optional.
At your pick-up location, our friendly team will check your driver's licence, take any bond payment (dependent on vehicle type and insurance selected), and walk you through your insurance and rental agreement.
An additional driver can be added to your car rental booking for $15, and they will need to provide their physical driver's licence at pick-up.
We have a long-standing reputation for clean, well-maintained, great vehicles, and our reviews often mention the excellent condition at pick-up. Our helpful team will give you your keys, show you to your vehicle and walk you through the inspection.
Drive safely and enjoy the GO experience, armed with 24/7 roadside assistance, insurance and total road care.
Before all drop-offs, your car must be filled with petrol or fully charged, so give yourself extra time to return.
Most of our locations offer out-of-hours drop-offs. If returning during office hours, our team will guide you to a parking bay and collect the keys from you. If you are returning out of hours, park in a free, signposted GO Rentals parking bay and put your keys in the dropbox.
Our helpful team will inspect your rental car and confirm if the car is in the same excellent condition. Your bond payment will then be returned to you within 10 days.
With local knowledge and a professional service, the car rental experience is smooth before, during and after your hire period.
Save money with affordable rental vehicles for seniors. Discover the best deals and relocations and 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.

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Our Snap Happy Photo Competition has customers revved up about our car hire in New Zealand! Submit a cool photo of your GO travel memory and be in with a chance to WIN up to $500 back from your booking.

Helena Jannetta
This is me with my old boss from the Middle East. We worked together in Dubai for many years before I returned to NZ. He was visiting Auckland for work and so I decided to show him some of the best we have to offer. He was blown away by Waiheke. And we had such a fabulous day on the island.

Birgul Ugur
Warming up with a cup of coffee while gazing out over the breathtaking vistas of Coronet Peak.

Michael Frost
Don't let the image fool you. It's a beautiful and easy drive from QT to Glenorchy. Hugging Lake Wakatipu all the way and seeing the change in the lakes colours, beautiful. Sadly, on arrival we were greeted by big winds and persistent rain yet the views of the lake and the surrounding mountains made our day. Big rainbows across the lake on our return and hardly any traffic. Perfect day out in our GO Rental Suzuki Swift. Now your turn to do it!

Sean Stafford
Photo of myself on the right and a friend from New Zealand that I hadn seen in almost 20 years. It was great to catch up after all the time.
Age is just a number with GO Rentals. With no age limit, no medical certificate requirement and no senior car hire fees, it's super easy to rent a car in your 60s, 70s, 80s and further.
With locations across the North and South Islands, you can easily explore New Zealand to your heart's content. Drive off with unlimited kilometres, 24/7 roadside assistance and a safe, reliable and clean car rental.