We had a great time with the Jimny a real easy fun car to drive and cheap as chips to run will be hiring again to do the Rainbow thanks guys your customer service is the best
Choose your Jimny. Plan your South Island road trip.
Pick up in Christchurch or Queenstown. Camping gear and rooftop tents are only available from Christchurch. One-way drop-off between the two cities is available.
Minimum 3-day hire. Gravel roads welcome. No off-roading.
Jimny comparison
| Feature | Camping Jimny | Christchurch Jimny | Queenstown Jimny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup location | Christchurch | Christchurch | Queenstown |
| Drop-off options | Christchurch or Queenstown | Christchurch or Queenstown | Queenstown or Christchurch |
| Rooftop tent | Optional (Adventure Package) | No | No |
| Kitchen gear | Optional (Adventure Package) | No | No |
| Snow chains | Optional $50/booking (select when booking) | Optional $50/booking (select when booking) | Optional $50/booking (select when booking) |
| Gravel roads allowed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Off-roading is not permitted. Gravel and unsealed public roads are allowed.
Three ways to explore
Camping Jimny
Rooftop tent and optional Adventure Package with kitchen kit, fridge, and camping gear. Pick up in Christchurch. Ideal for multi-day South Island road trips.
- Christchurch pickup only
- Optional rooftop tent and camping gear
- Drop off in Christchurch or Queenstown
Christchurch Jimny
Compact 4WD without camping gear. Pick up in Christchurch. Add the Adventure Package at booking if you decide you want to camp.
- Christchurch pickup
- Vehicle only (no tent or gear unless added)
- Drop off in Christchurch or Queenstown
Queenstown Jimny
Jimny near Queenstown Airport. No rooftop tent or camping gear. Optional snow chains ($50 per booking — add them in the booking process). Perfect for day trips and ski trips.
- Queenstown pickup (near airport)
- Vehicle only, no camping gear
- Drop off in Queenstown or Christchurch
What's included with every Jimny
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Automatic transmission
Easy to drive on any road.
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Airbags
Standard safety equipment.
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24/7 pickup
Lockbox pickup so you can collect when it suits your schedule.
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Gravel road capable
Gravel and unsealed public roads are allowed. Off-roading is not.
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Snow chains
Optional snow chains at $50 per booking — select them when you book online.
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Full tank on pickup
Start your trip ready to go.
Camping gear: the Adventure Package
Available only with Christchurch pickup. Add the Adventure Package when you book a Camping Jimny or Christchurch Jimny.
Rooftop tent
Sleeps two. Easy to set up and pack down. Fits on the Jimny roof.
Kitchen kit
Gas stove, Jetboil, cooking gear, camping chairs, and dinner set.
Fridge
12V fridge to keep food and drinks cold on the road.
Sleeping gear
Sleeping bags and pillows available as optional extras. Ask when you book.
Pickup and drop-off
Christchurch pickup. Collect your Jimny in Christchurch. This is the only location where the Adventure Package (rooftop tent and camping gear) is available. You can drop off in Christchurch or Queenstown. One-way drop-off to Queenstown is available by arrangement.
Queenstown pickup. Collect your Jimny near Queenstown Airport. Queenstown vehicles do not include rooftop tents or camping gear. You can drop off in Queenstown or Christchurch. One-way drop-off to Christchurch is available by arrangement.
24/7 lockbox pickup is available at both locations so you can collect at a time that suits your flight or schedule. We send exact instructions after you book.
Winter driving
Snow chains are available for an additional $50 per booking. Add them in the booking process when you reserve — especially if you are travelling in winter or through alpine areas where chains may be required. We can advise on routes and conditions when you book.
Gravel and unsealed public roads are allowed year-round. Off-roading (tracks, private land, beaches) is not permitted. Drive to the conditions and follow local road signs.
What our customers say
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I rented a Suzuki Jimny during my trip to New Zealand and absolutely loved it! The car was fantastic, fun to drive, reliable, and perfect for exploring the South Island . The booking process was smooth and straightforward, and Adam and Grace were professional, friendly, and easy to deal with. I'd highly recommend them to anyone visiting New Zealand. An all-around great experience!
Renting a Jimny for our first trip through the South Island in NZ was the best decision we've ever made! The experience was amazing! The Jimny had everything we needed and it was so easy to open up and pack up. Grace and Adam were super easy and professional to communicate with. 10/10 would recommend! We are coming back and doing a Jimny hire again for sure! Thanks heaps guys!!
Can't recommend highly enough! Picked us up from the airport and dropped us off. They made everything easy. The Jimny is perfect for a couple to explore New Zealand. In its fun to drive and capable to get you anywhere with less worries than driving a car. For example, you have to ford 9 streams to get to Rob Roy Glacier Track, I was very comfortable doing that in a Jimny rather than a Prius. Its small which is a plus for fuel efficiency and on narrow lanes of some of the roads. We drove over 2000 miles during our two weeks in NZ and I'd pick a Jimny from Grace and Adam again when we hopefully come back!
Jimny NZ, great team to deal with.... everything was just easy! Thanks Adam and Grace Cheer Earle
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Minimum 3-day hire. Gravel roads welcome. No off-roading.