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Suzuki Jimny hire for South Island winter road trips

Suzuki Jimny for South Island winter road trips

Explore the South Island this winter.

Snowy mountain roads, quiet towns, alpine scenery. Compact Jimnys are practical and easy to drive — and snow chains are included in winter.

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Christchurch and Queenstown pickup · Minimum 3 day hire · Gravel roads welcome

Why a Jimny?

Suzuki Jimny adventure shot in South Island setting. – Jimny Rentals.

Compact

Easy to drive and park on alpine roads and in small South Island towns.

Suzuki Jimny in scenic South Island landscape. – Jimny Rentals.

Capable

Ideal for gravel roads and scenic backroads.

Suzuki Jimny with rooftop tent and ladder, camping setup. – Jimny Rentals.

Winter ready

Snow chains included in winter for South Island travel.

Two fleets. One adventure.

Suzuki Jimny by lake with snow-capped mountains. – Jimny Rentals.

Christchurch fleet

Rooftop tents and camping gear available. A great base for South Island road trips and winter escapes.

Camping Jimny hire
Beige Suzuki Jimny with headlights on in alpine setting, snow-capped mountains. – Jimny Rentals.

Queenstown fleet

Airport pickup nearby. Snow chains included in winter. No rooftop tents — ideal for exploring Queenstown and surrounding alpine destinations.

Queenstown Jimny hire

Adventure Package

Rooftop tent, 12v fridge, camp chairs, cooking gear and storage boxes — everything you need for a proper South Island trip. Available with our Christchurch fleet.

  • Rooftop tent
  • 12v fridge
  • Camp chairs
  • Cooking gear
  • Storage boxes
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Where to go this winter

Tekapo & Mount Cook

Alpine lakes, starry skies and dramatic mountain scenery.

Arthur's Pass

Cross the Southern Alps and explore the West Coast.

Central Otago & Queenstown

Vineyards, lakes and alpine towns in the south.

Planning a South Island winter road trip?

Discover routes, destinations and campsites with our free South Island travel planner.

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South Island Travel Planner

Routes, itineraries and campsites

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How it works

1

Book online

Choose your dates and vehicle.

2

Pick up

Collect from Christchurch or Queenstown.

3

Explore

Drive, camp and explore the South Island.

What our customers say

Rated 5.0 on Google

Renting a Jimny for our trip to South Island (Queenstown) was the best decision. I highly recommend Jimny NZ, all the processes were very smooth, communication with Grace and Adam was perfect too. The car was in great condition! I would definitely rent a Jimny again with them.
Ramsés Eduardo Arriaga A.
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!!
Tanorah T.
Loved having the Jimny driving round NZ! It was super easy to book, they were really responsive to questions, pick up and drop off were easy and no issues at all. We'd been burned by a rental car when in Iceland by the 'or similar' when we really wanted to drive a Jimny so it was great to know we were definitely getting one through this company!
Jordan D.
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!
Grant S.
We had the most fantastic experience with Jimny Rentals. Grace and Adam contacted us before picking up our Jimny with highly detailed information and kept us updated throughout and after the rental. Our Jimny was in perfect condition and was the best way to explore Queenstown and to go on roadtrips with. We would highly recommend renting a Jimny from Grace and Adam for your NZ trip!
Georgia C.
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!
Nic C.
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Frequently asked questions

  • Can you sleep in the Jimny?

    Yes, with the Adventure Package rooftop tent.

  • Where can I pick up the vehicle?

    Christchurch or Queenstown.

  • Can I drive gravel roads?

    Yes. Gravel roads are welcome. Off-roading is not allowed.

  • Is bedding included?

    Sleeping bags and pillows are optional extras.

  • Do Jimnys work in winter?

    Yes. Snow chains are included in winter.

  • Are Jimnys good for South Island winter trips?

    Yes. They are compact, practical and well suited to winter travel — easy to drive on alpine roads and in small towns, with snow chains included in winter.

  • What is the minimum hire period?

    3 days.

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Ready for a South Island winter adventure?

Book early for winter travel. Check availability and reserve your Jimny.

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