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.
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.
Open travel plannerSouth Island Travel Planner
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
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.
Coole Jimny Vermietung in Christchurch.
Der Buchungsprozess war super einfach und transparent. Bei der Abholung stand der Jimny fertig da und es gab eine kleine Einführung.
Wir haben im Anschluss die 10 Tage sehr genossen. Besonders gefallen hat uns, wie einfach das Dachzelt zu bedienen war. Am Ende habe ich es in 2 Minuten alleine zusammengepackt- easy. Der Jimny fährt sich super. Genau das Richtige für die engen Strassen auf der Südinsel und ausreichend für die vielen Pässe, die wir überquert haben. Die Rückgabe war auch in 5 Minuten erledigt. Wir haben den Wagen nur schweren Herzens wieder zurückgegeben.
Alles in Allem: Wir würden wieder bei Jimny Renates mieten.
Loved!
Bought a bonnet protector from here,real quick delivery, and I am really pleased with it
All I can say is we had a great experience with Jimny NZ. Collection and returning of the car was straight forward and super easy. Adam and Grace were prompt in their replies and helpful! The condition of the car was excellent and we had no problems driving all around south island.
Funny enough we got attached to the car after spending 12 days with it and got sad when it was time to return it. A jimny in Singapore costs $150k!! So getting a taste of it in NZ has been a dream come true!
Nevertheless, if you're travelling as a couple, I'd highly recommend renting out a jimny from Jimny NZ to explore south island!
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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