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Discover New Zealand with RaD Car Hire
Welcome to the RaD Car Hire Travel Hub — your go-to resource for exploring New Zealand. Whether you're planning a road trip through the South Island, seeking insider tips for your next adventure, or looking for destination guides to NZ’s most popular spots, we’ve got you covered. Browse our travel blogs, expert advice, and handy guides to make the most of your journey, wherever the road takes you.
Travel Tips
Adrenaline Junkies: 5 New Zealand Adventure Activities You Can't Miss!
Seeking new adventures and adrenaline-pumping activities? New Zealand is the perfect destination for you!
Road Trip to Gisborne – a City of Firsts
In 1879, New Zealand opened its doors to Captain James Cook and his crew on the Endeavour, and it was Gisborne they first sighted upon.
Your Complete Guide to Christchurch
Dubbed the Garden City, Christchurch is a fascinating city and a must see for your travels in New Zealand’s South Island.
Activities and Amenities around Auckland Airport
If you’re staying near Auckland Airport or have some time to kill between flights, you’ll be happy to know that there is plenty to keep any visitor entertained.
Your Complete Guide to Wellington
Often called the world’s coolest little capital city, Wellington is the cultural hub of New Zealand.
Travel Blog
Christchurch & Canterbury Car Hire: Staging Your South Island Expedition
Christchurch is the smartest launchpad for a South Island road trip, with direct highway access north, south and inland to the Southern Alps. Picking up at RaD Car Hire Christchurch Airport rather than a terminal counter gets you on the road faster.
Car Hire Wellington: Navigating Wind, Hills & Coastal Drives
Wellington is one of the most rewarding cities in New Zealand to explore by car, but it’s also one of the most distinctive to drive in. Steep hillside suburbs, narrow one-way streets, harbourside crosswinds and a compact CBD. Read more
Car Hire in Auckland: Airport Pickup vs. CBD & Suburban Fleet Guide
Auckland is the perfect starting point for a New Zealand road trip, whether you’re heading north to Matakana, west to Piha, or south towards the Coromandel Peninsula. However, choosing the right car hire Auckland pickup location is essential.
Is Hiring an SUV Worth It for Driving in New Zealand?
Planning a New Zealand road trip is one of the most exciting travel experiences in the world. From the volcanic plateaus of the North Island to the dramatic alpine passes of the South Island, self-driving gives you the ultimate freedom.
Road Rules Tourists Miss When Driving in New Zealand
Tourists most often miss five key rules: keep left, give way correctly at roundabouts, read one-lane bridge arrows, slow down on gravel roads, and never use a handheld phone while driving. Distances also take longer than they look on the map.
