HOW TO DRIVE AROUND NEW ZEALAND
Road tripping around New Zealand is a great Kiwi past-time and the perfect way to see the country whether you’re a local or visitor. New Zealand is littered with roads and almost every place imaginable is accessible or even viewable by car.
So to enjoy the beautiful scenery New Zealand has to off the easy way visit a reputable rental agent to hire an affordable and reliable vehicle. Rental Cars New Zealand are especially helpful with well trained staff who can provide you knowledgeable advice about traveling or visiting New Zealand.

Before you go though, there are a few things you should know about driving in New Zealand. Read on to get a good idea of what to expect…
IMPORTANT ROAD RULES
Some of the road rules in New Zealand are dissimilar to those in most other places. The most important ones are as follows:
You can drive legally as long as you have a valid license form your home country. If your license is not in English, it needs to be accompanied by an official translation.
Always drive on the left side of the road ensuring you are farthest for the centre line.
The law for turning traffic is as follows. When two vehicles are turning the driver tuning across traffic will always have the right of way.
Red lights mean stop.
DRIVING BETWEEN THE ISLANDS
There is a ferry service that runs between the North and South Island, it can transport both people and vehicles.
The New Zealand famous Interislander Ferry offer a car transport facility that will see your car arrive as soon as you do. Check out the prices though as it might be more affordable to look at car hire in Picton once you get to the South Island.
IN BAD WEATHER
The New Zealand forecast can change with in a split-second and we are known for our sometimes unpredictable weather patterns. Be wary of bad weather no matter where you are traveling, especially if camping.
Before you go, be sure to check the weather report and road reports for closures due to flooding or snow. In the winter, there are roads (such as the road between Te Anau and Milford) that require you to carry snow chains to travel on them. If this is the case, the rule was put into place for good reason–do not ignore it. It’s also a good idea to carry chains if you plan on travelling through the Southern Alps in the cold months.
For off-roading and extra safety, check out the range of 4WD’s for hire.
VISITING THE CITY
Driving in cities in New Zealand is much like driving in cities anywhere–often slow and crowded.
Many tourists are unfamiliar with the concept of our roundabout systems, when you see a round raised circle in the middle of an intersection, it is a roundabout. Here you will always give way to the driver to your right.
Parking in the larger cities can be tricky. If you are looking at car rental Auckland, you should ensure that there is parking available at your destination (this may not be the case at an inner city hostel).
Always keep a metre distance between yourself and bicycles to avoid accidents.
Check out all the attraction of New Zealand with a vehicle from Rental Cars New Zealand. Hire the ability to enjoy the country the way that you want to.