Cheap Car Rental in Minaret Bay

If your trip to Minaret Bay is all sorted out but your travel itinerary is looking a bit empty, we can give you a helping hand.If you want to see more, Lake Wanaka, Fastness Peak and Minaret Peaks are top picks with visitors and within a quick drive of the town center.

If you’re after a day-trip destination, we’ve got some ideas. Located 25 miles away, Wanaka is worth hopping in the car for. Among your first few stops here ought to be Puzzling World, Rippon Vineyard and That Wanaka Tree. Cardrona is another popular destination. It’s 35 miles away and home to tons of intriguing things to do. Cardrona Alpine Resort, Snow Farm New Zealand and Whitestar Express Quad Chair are only the start.

Whether you’re hitting the road by yourself or with the whole family, we can help find the perfect set of wheels for you in Minaret Bay. If you’d prefer something small, why not pick up the keys to a mini or compact? These nifty cars are lots of fun to drive and cheap to run. Excited to explore the surrounding areas? An SUV or a full-size car could be perfect. If you want to go all out this vacation, drive around in style with one of our ritzy premium cars.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes your car choice important. If you’re about to embark on an epic road trip around Minaret Bay, a roomy SUV could be the ideal solution. If you’d like a fantastic bargain and plan on doing a lot of city driving, a versatile compact is a clever pick. All you need to do is choose what suits you best, throw your bags in the trunk, and clock up those miles.

The left-hand side of the road is where you’ll be cruising along in Minaret Bay. Also take note that the controls of your rental car here, such as the steering wheel, will be on the other side of what you’re used to.

Finding a parking spot in Minaret Bay is easy. You don’t need to repeatedly go around the block in dense traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s lots of off and on-street parking to choose from.

While driving through the streets of Minaret Bay, keep in mind that the speed limits generally range from 50km/h to 100km/h. Most residential zones are 40km/h unless marked otherwise.

One of two things will happen. Your chosen car rental company may charge the fined amount to your credit card. This is the more common practice. Alternatively, it may pass on your contact details to local law enforcement agencies so the fine is sent to you directly.

It’s prohibited to use your cell phone while driving around Minaret Bay, and you could also receive a fine for simply holding your phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. However, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as your eyes remain on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when driving in Minaret Bay is 0.05%. If you’re in the mood for a big night out, leave your car behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

You aren’t allowed to turn on a red light in Minaret Bay. If you come across one, enjoy a couple of mindful moments until the signal flicks back to green.

Although there are a small number of exceptions, seat belts are mandatory in Queenstown Lakes District.