Book Otago car rentals from $177

Nothing beats dropping the windows of your rental car and coasting down long, smooth stretches of road. But before you motor off on a big adventure in Otago, how about learning something about this vacation hot spot? Make yourself familiar with New Zealand, because that’s where you’ll need to head to kick start your adventure.

Otago is the perfect place to take to the highways and back streets behind the wheel of your own rental car. Crank up the tunes and enjoy the freedom of exploring all the region’s gems dotted between each of its most celebrated travel destinations. Get to know some (or all) of this place’s most outstanding cities:

• Dunedin (population of 114,300)
• Oamaru (population of 13,000)
• Queenstown (population of 10,400)
• Papatowai (population of 6,600)

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From snowfields to glaciers and caves, Otago features some dazzling natural sights. Why not hit the road and drive around a couple of them? Leave town and organize some excursions. A full-size SUV is well suited to longer drives. With the ability to take on every type of road, these larger vehicles make it a pleasure to detour from the beaten track.

For some people, owning a luxury vehicle is little more than a lofty dream. But renting your dream ride is far easier than you think! Experience the thrill of cruising down the highway in a high-end sports car, even if it’s only for a short while. Or perhaps all you’re after is a trusty set of wheels to bring you safely from point A to point B. Affordable or flashy? Whatever you decide, one thing’s for sure — there’s a rental car to suit you in Otago.

The left-hand side is where you’ll be motoring along in Otago. Be aware that the controls of your rental vehicle here, like the steering wheel and gearshift, will be on the opposite side of what you’re used to.

Most of the time, your chosen car rental company will bill the fined amount to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may provide your contact details to the relevant local agency so they can send a fine straight to you.