$160 Cheap Car Rental in Hawkswood

If your trip to Hawkswood is all locked in but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a helping hand.There are loads of things to see and do in the surrounding region. Don’t head home without visiting Cheviot Library and Cheviot Museum. If you can, also check out Two Rivers Gallery.

If you’re looking for day-trip inspiration, we’ve got some suggestions. Located 25 miles away, Kaikoura is worth jumping in the car for. Kaikoura Beach, Peninsula Walkway and Kaikoura Museum alone make the drive out worthwhile. The locals will also likely point you in the direction of Hanmer Springs, 35 miles away. If you only see one thing here, let it be Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. (But we’d also recommend Conical Hill and Hanmer Springs Ski Area.)

Whether you’re traveling by yourself or with a group, we’ve got the perfect set of wheels for you in Hawkswood. If you’d rather something smaller, why not grab the keys to a mini or compact? These zippy cars are a breeze to park and cheap on gas. Can’t wait to check out the surrounding areas? An SUV could be perfect. If you’d rather go all out on your getaway, turn some heads with a feature-packed premium car.

First of all, there’s a huge variety of both luxury and economy vehicles to rent in Hawkswood. What you end up going with depends on how much you’re willing to spend and what you plan to do. Specialty and prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about comfort and class. If you want to indulge yourself, why not book a high-end SUV, or perhaps a flashy mid-sized vehicle? On the other hand, if you’re just after something to get you from A to B as economically as possible, maybe go for a no-frills compact vehicle (or something else that’s unlikely to break the bank).

The left side of the road is where you’ll be clocking up the miles in Hawkswood. The controls of your rental car here, like the steering wheel and stick shift (if your car has manual transmission), will be on the opposite side of what you’re used to.

Finding somewhere to leave the car in Hawkswood is a piece of cake. You won’t need to keep driving around the block in heavy traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s plenty of on and off-street parking on offer.

Most residential zones in Hawkswood have a 40km/h speed limit. Outside these built-up areas, the speed limits generally range between 50km/h and 100km/h.

In most cases, your chosen rental company will bill the amount of the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact information with local authorities so they can issue a fine straight to you.

As long as you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, you can lawfully use your phone while cruising around Hawkswood. Just make sure you keep focused on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when operating a vehicle in Hawkswood is 0.05%. If you’re planning a big night out, leave the car behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

Turning on a red light is prohibited in Hawkswood. Always be watching for traffic signs and lights to make sure you don’t breach any road rules.

Although there are a few exceptions, seat belts are compulsory in Hurunui District.