Suzuki Jimny Hire New Zealand

Suzuki Jimny rental vehicle in adventure context. – Jimny Rentals.

Explore the South Island properly.

Compact Suzuki Jimnys with rooftop tents — perfect for exploring gravel roads, small towns and the South Island's hidden spots.

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

Why a Jimny?

Suzuki Jimny parked by water with mountain backdrop. – Jimny Rentals.

Compact

Easy to drive and park. No giant campervan stress.

Tan Suzuki Jimny with rooftop tent on gravel road, Lake Tekapo region, South Island

Capable

Perfect for New Zealand gravel roads and scenic backroads.

White Suzuki Jimny with two rooftop tents on gravel road, driver at window, mountain backdrop. – Jimny Rentals.

Adventure ready

Optional rooftop tents and camping gear for real road trips.

Two fleets. One adventure.

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

Christchurch fleet

Rooftop tents and camping gear available. Perfect for South Island road trips.

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.

Queenstown Jimny hire

Camping 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

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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

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
Jimny NZ, great team to deal with.... everything was just easy! Thanks Adam and Grace Cheer Earle
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!
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!
Bought a bonnet protector from here,real quick delivery, and I am really pleased with it
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!!

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 available as optional extras.

  • Do Jimnys work in winter?

    Yes. Snow chains are included in winter.

  • 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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