Reliable, affordable New Zealand vehicle hire from USave Car & Truck Rentals, available at Auckland Airport, Auckland city, Palmerston North, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Guided Walk, Franz Josef Glacier
The spectacular Franz Josef Glacier descends to just 250 metres above sea level amidst the greenery and lushness of a temperate rainforest.
Location
West Land National Park, South Island. New Zealand Map.
Driving
The driving distance between Christchurch and Franz Josef is 408km (approx 5.3 hours drive time).
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New Zealand Vehicle Hire
Based in Auckland, New Zealand and with additional depots in Palmerston North, Christchurch and Dunedin, USAVE maintain a substantial vehicle hire fleet, with over 400 cars, vans and minibuses for hire. Because we source and service our own rental fleet we are able to ensure that they are suited to New Zealand conditions.
Our passenger vehicle range starts with compact 3 door hatchbacks, through touring sedans and executive class cars, robust 4x4s and station wagons, right up to 8 seat minivans and 10-12 seat minibuses.
To ensure you have a reliable vehicle and an enjoyable hire experience, we use well known vehicle brands such as Ford, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota.
We also hire cargo vans, drop side trucks and box body trucks.
To find out more, view our extensive range of quality New Zealand hire vehicles.
About New Zealand Vehicle Hire
Using a hire car is one of the best ways to explore New Zealand at your own pace, especially if you want to get off the beaten track. If you're new to New Zealand vehicle hire, check out our tips and advice.
Vehicle Hire Age
Most New Zealand car hire companies require drivers to be 21, and others may make younger drivers pay a surcharge or a higher insurance excess. Check with your vehicle hire company before making a booking.
Reliable Hire Vehicles
Check if your chosen vehicle hire company provides 24 hour roadside assistance and if they do, ensure this covers repairs/recovery anywhere in New Zealand.
Offers and Extras
Find out if the vehicle hire company offers any discounts or extras such as petrol vouchers or coupons for places you're planning on visiting.
Hire Vehicle Choice
Does the hire company have a wide range of vehicles or is their offering limited? Make sure you have enough options available to suit your needs and budget.
About USAVE's Vehicle Hire Service
- We are a fully paid member of the Tourism Industry Association and Rental Vehicle Association
- We hire cars to anyone 20 years old and above
- Our vehicle hire rates include GST (goods and services tax), insurance and roadside assistance
- We don't charge for additional drivers
- We offer a collision damage waiver from $15 per day to reduce the insurance excess to $0
- We offer unlimited kms for vehicle hire of 2 days or more
- We offer after hours vehicle drop-off at our Auckland and Christchurch depots
- We offer one-way vehicle hire between our depots in Auckland, Palmerston North, Christchurch and Dunedin
- We provide courtesy pick up and drop off to accommodation local to our depots in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin
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We wish you an enjoyable New Zealand holiday and if you are considering vehicle hire, we hope you now have enough information to find the right vehicle and hire company for your needs.
Affordable, reliable New Zealand vehicle hire from Auckland, Palmerston North, Christchurch and Dunedin.
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