We used Jimny NZ on our recent trip around the south island. Easy to book, pick up and drop off. Grace and Adam were very responsive on emails. Would highly recommend.
Suzuki Jimny Hire New Zealand
Explore the South Island properly.
Compact Suzuki Jimnys. Rooftop tents. Gravel-road ready.
Christchurch and Queenstown pickup · Minimum 3 day hire · Gravel roads welcome
Why a Jimny?
Compact
Easy to drive and park. No giant campervan stress.
Capable
Perfect for New Zealand gravel roads and scenic backroads.
Adventure ready
Optional rooftop tents and camping gear for real road trips.
Two fleets. One adventure.
Christchurch fleet
Rooftop tents and camping gear available. Perfect for South Island road trips.
Camping Jimny hire
Queenstown fleet
Airport pickup nearby. Snow chains included in winter. No rooftop tents.
Queenstown Jimny hireCamping ready Jimnys
Our Adventure Package includes everything needed for a proper South Island camping trip.
- Rooftop tent
- 12v fridge
- Camp chairs
- Cooking gear
- Storage boxes
Planning a South Island road trip?
Not sure where to go? Use our free South Island travel planner to discover routes, destinations and campsites.
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Routes, itineraries and campsites
How it works
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Book online
Choose your dates and vehicle.
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Pick up
Collect from Christchurch or Queenstown.
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Explore
Drive, camp and explore the South Island.
What our customers say
Rated 5.0 on Google
Is it possible for renting a car to not just be *painless* but genuinely a *pleasure*? Yes.
Renting with Jimny NZ puts every other car rental to shame, and we'll be coming back to them again and again. Can't recommend more highly.
Love the short wheel base Jimny! So much more fun than the rest of the standard hires. Loved zipping through the fords while the other struggled and our lugged fitted perfectly.
Easy company to deal with and loved supporting an owner manged business - you just know they care more!
The Jimny is a great little 4x4. I hired the four door Jimny for a kayaking trip for two weeks and it was a great shuttle vehicle. I could load four or five kayaks on the roof rack for the put in. A great choice!!
Jimny NZ, great team to deal with.... everything was just easy! Thanks Adam and Grace Cheer Earle
Overall booking was easy and pick up was smooth. Grace and Adam are responsive and helpful. Having a Suzuki Jimny for my trip made the trip even more memorable and honestly loved it. Super fun to drive, felt solid and safe on the winter roads, and the 4WD gave us a lot of confidence. Couldn't find a better transport to explore New Zealand than a Jimny.
Frequently asked questions
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Can you sleep in the Jimny?
Yes, with the Adventure Package rooftop tent.
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Where can I pick up the vehicle?
Christchurch or Queenstown.
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Can I drive gravel roads?
Yes. Gravel roads are welcome. Off-roading is not allowed.
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Is bedding included?
Sleeping bags and pillows are available as optional extras.
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Do Jimnys work in winter?
Yes. Snow chains are included in winter.
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What is the minimum hire?
3 days.
Ready to explore New Zealand?
Book your Jimny and start planning your South Island adventure.
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