Compare 8 & 7 Seater Car Hire Auckland, NZ
Last reviewed June 2023 by MPV editorial team
Taking the family to New Zealand for an outdoor adventure? We have a range of 7 seater minivan at Auckland-Terminal AKL Airport. You will be nicely surprised at the wide range of not only 7 seaters but also 8 seater rental cars that are available to rent within New Zealand. MPV rental customers benefit from not only great rates, but high-quality service.
Your ideal 8 or 7-seater people wagon is already waiting for you. Get started by completing the simple search form. With your basic details, the search engine will produce a list of all currently available minivan offers at AKL Airport, New Zealand. This enables you to compare options and find the most suitable deal. You can also use the filters on the left to marrow down your search on your quest for the best available 7 seater vans for rent in Auckland - Terminal and their main features below.
Can foreigners Rent Cars in New Zealand?
Yes, the only requirement is that you have a valid driving licence held for at least one year. Some rental suppliers may stipulate 2 years, please refer to the individual supplier rental terms. The minium age with most suppliers 21, but Mode Car Rentals are the exception with a minimum age of 18.
Required Documents to Rent A Car In Auckland
1) A Valid Driving Licence
The lead driver must have a valid driving licence for at least one year, some suppliers will insist on 2 years. Please refer to the supplier's terms for the exact requirements
Licence in English Alphabet
The licence should be from your Country of Domicile (where you live) and if it is NOT in the English or Roman alphabet then you will also need an International Driving permit (IDP)
2) A Credit Card or in Some Cases a Debit Card for Local Security Deposit
All rental companies will require a local security deposit. All will only accept a credit card in the name of the lead driver. However, some such as Discount Car Rentals New Zealand will also accept a Debit Visa Card.
3) Proof of Identity
The rental company will accept your passport, which they will photocopy as proof of identity.
4) A Car Rental Voucher
If you book online you will be issued a car rental voucher, this must also be presented to the local rental company.
| 7/8 Seater Options | Seats | Pickup Location In Airport | Mileage: | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Previa | 8 | ☑ | Unlimited | |
| Toyota Estima | 7 | Free shuttle service | Unlimited | |
| VW Touran | 7 | ☑ | Unlimited | |
| Toyota Estima | 8 | ☑ | Unlimited | |
| Toyota Alphard | 8 | ☑ | Unlimited | |
| Kia Carnival | 8 | Meet & Greet | Unlimited | |
| Nissan Elgrand | 8 | ☑ | Unlimited | |
7 seater Car Rental Auckland Airport options
8 seater Car Rental Auckland Airport options
10 Seater Passenger Van Rental, Auckland Airport
Limited choice of 10 and 12 seater van hire from Auckland, New Zealand when compared to the impressive range of 7 of and 8 seater car variants available to rent,
Minivan Passenger Rental Driving Tips
If this is your first time driving a people carrier or large minivan, we advise taking some time to get familar with the van. Does it have blind spots are the parking sensors working. Some vans have parking sensors that can be switched on and off via the menu.
If this is your first time driving an automatic or driving on a different side of the road ( left side of road down under and NZ), be extra careful until you get into the swing of it. The good news is that the roads in New Zealand are not too crowded, so you should be able to find a quiet road to build up your driving skill set.,
Most minivans drive like a car, but take into account if you are driving one of the10 or 12 seater minibuses that you will need extra braking time, and you will need to drive slower on windy roads.
Pay particular attention to road signs and never ever speed. Speeding will result in Automatic fines that will be added to your car rental cost at drop off or even after drop off if you were caught on the way to the airport for example.
Minivan Passenger Rental Driving Tips
Seat belts are compulsory for everyone in the minivan or people carrier. If you have small children, they most be secured in an approved child seat. These can be rented direct from the rental company, or you may bring your own. If you bring your own, make sure it is compliant to the country of travel.
Will the Minivan or People Carrie be Fully Insured
All minivans and minibuses are full insured with the legally required insurance, However an excess will normally apply, this is the amount that you will be liable for in the event of an accident that was your fault. The excess can be sizeable, please see the supplier's terms for more details. The good news is that we have a gold insurance package that you can add to your car rent rental booking at the checkout stage to cover this excess.
One Way Car Rentals, New Zealand
One way rental is a popular choice in New Zealand, picking up in North Island and dropping off in South Island. Fees will apply if the car rental company permits one way rentals.
