Waikato-based Loop operates a fleet of Volkswagen Golfs that cost about 15 NZD ($9.70) to rent per hour.
While average rates lowered during the winter months, July rose as winter hit mid point, with three of New Zealand’s largest rental locations experiencing a 5% increase.
Renting an electric vehicle is now a possible at Thrifty’s Auckland and Christchurch depots.
Europcar is now offering EVs for private, leisure, and business rentals at its Auckland Airport, Christchurch Airport, Wellington Airport locations, and Dunedin.
Budget Car Rental, part of Avis Budget Group, currently has 270 hybrid vehicles in its fleet and recently introduced an additional three electric vehicles.
Passengers will have access to quality rides and safety features on the app, including an in-app emergency button that allows users to instantly share ride information with family, friends, and emergency services with 24/7 support.
Designed and developed by Dunedin business CoDrivr, the simulator is the brainchild of New Zealand Rally Championship driver Rhys Gardner and has been three years in the making
Along with providing free of charge rental vehicles to families in need, the regional partnership will see Hertz activate a series of fundraising and donation initiatives over the course of the year.
Earlier this year, Avis New Zealand also won the 2018 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Award in the Car Rentals Category.
In collaboration with Auckland-based Fingermark Digital Technologies, the kiosk experience was created to fast-track the check-in process without compromising important information exchange.