Ezi Car Rental

Ezi Car Rental: car hire in New Zealand

Ezi Car Rental is a car rental company operating in New Zealand with a network of 24 locations across airports and city centres on the North and South Islands. Its focus is on straightforward mobility for residents and visitors, with a modern vehicle fleet and flexible booking options.

Fleet and vehicle categories

The company offers different categories to suit every type of trip: compact cars, SUVs, 4WDs and utes, commercial vehicles and group vehicles. It also has a green fleet (Green Fleet). According to the company, all vehicles are recent models and have high safety ratings.

Services and rental conditions

Among the conditions highlighted by the company are unlimited mileage, the option to book now and pay on arrival, free cancellations, free modifications before pick-up and 24/7 breakdown cover. Several insurance options and add-ons are offered, such as child safety seats, snow chains, ski racks and towbars. They also handle ferry bookings.

Promotions and discounts

The website shows several current or advertised offers: 20% off with the code SUMMER until December, 15% off for SuperGold members at all 24 locations, a $1 per day rate for the first 6 days on one-way deals, discounts for auto club members, Mobil fuel discount, an airport-to-city deal and 10% off when subscribing to the Drive Ezi programme. These conditions correspond to the catalogue published at the time of analysis and may vary.

Location network

The 24 locations are spread across the North Island and the South Island. On the North Island are Auckland (city, domestic airport and international airport), Gisborne (airport and city), Hamilton (airport and city), Napier, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Rotorua, Taupo, Tauranga (airport and city) and Wellington. On the South Island are Blenheim, Christchurch (airport and city), Dunedin, Greymouth (train station), Hokitika, Invercargill, Nelson and Queenstown. The company states that pick-up can be at the airport or in the city centre.

Recognition and audience

Ezi Car Rental was recognised by Canstar Blue as a winner in car rental customer satisfaction in 2026, an award voted for by New Zealand users. The company targets both residents and international visitors and accepts drivers from the age of 20.

Practical information

The company offers customer service through its local reservations team and has FAQs, travel guides and resources on road trips in New Zealand. It also publishes an environmental policy and its commitment to the Tiaki Promise, aimed at conserving the country's natural environment.