Snap Rentals

Snap Rentals, car rental in New Zealand

Snap Rentals is a New Zealand company dedicated to vehicle rental, with a presence at the country's main airports and urban centres. Its offering is built around a varied fleet, rates the company presents as competitive, and a free airport shuttle service. The firm identifies itself as an official sponsor of the One NZ Warriors team and Auckland FC.

Available fleet

The vehicle catalogue combines compact models, SUVs and vans, with options of different capacity and fuel consumption:

• Suzuki Swift (2022-2024), five-seat compact car with a five-star safety rating and 5.3 L/100 km consumption.
• Toyota Highlander (2025-2026), seven-seat hybrid SUV, five-star safety and 6.2 L/100 km.
• Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (2024), seven-seat 4WD off-roader, five stars and 8.8 L/100 km.
• Toyota Hiace (2008-2025), ten-seat minibus, three-star safety and 11.3 L/100 km.

The company also offers vans and trucks, and provides seven-seat vehicles.

Rental options

Snap Rentals organises its offering by use case: car rental for under 25s, one way car rental, long term car rental, rent for one day, car rental relocation and film industry car rental. In the case of one way rental, the company allows the vehicle to be picked up at its Auckland, Christchurch or Queenstown depots and returned at another; during periods of high demand a relocation fee may apply, indicated at the time of booking.

Cover and conditions

The company offers three levels of cover for the rental vehicle: limited cover included in the booking, with a $3,000 excess and a $2,000 bond; basic cover at $29 per day with a $500 excess and bond; and the so-called Simply Better Cover, at $34 per day, with no excess or bond. Exclusions are detailed in the terms and conditions.

Snap Rentals rents vehicles to both restricted and full licence holders. In the first case, it requires a specific insurance for restricted licence holders.

Bookings and reviews

The company highlights that its bookings are refundable and that it has accumulated more than 14,000 five-star reviews. It also notes that it was recognised as the best car rental company at the 2025 Canstar Blue Awards, in the Most Satisfied Customers category. The site features customer testimonials mentioning the staff's service, the comfort of the SUVs and the flexibility to pick up and return the vehicle.

Promotions and additional services

The deals catalogue includes a 10% discount for mailing list subscribers and the possibility of interest-free deferred payment through Afterpay and Zip. The website also publishes winter driving tips, with instructions on snow chains.

Presence and contact

Snap Rentals operates from six locations in New Zealand: Auckland Airport, Auckland CBD, Wellington Airport, Nelson Airport, Christchurch Airport and Queenstown Airport. The company handles enquiries from New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States through country-specific phone lines.

Branches and locations

Auckland Airport branch: 2 Tahinga Lane Auckland Airport Auckland 2022

Auckland CBD branch: 60/64 The Strand Parnell Auckland 1023

Wellington Airport branch: 20 Kingsford Smith St Rongotai Wellington 6022

Nelson Airport branch: 4 Trent Drive Nelson Airport Nelson 7011

Christchurch Airport branch: 170 Orchard Road Harewood Christchurch 8051

Queenstown Airport branch: 5 Glenda Drive Frankton Queenstown 9300