Suzuki Jimny Hire New Zealand

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

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?

Suzuki Jimny beside lake with dramatic mountain and cloudscape. – Jimny Rentals.

Compact

Easy to drive and park. No giant campervan stress.

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

Capable

Perfect for New Zealand gravel roads and scenic backroads.

Woman beside white Suzuki Jimny with deployed rooftop tent and ladder, lakeside. – 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.

Open travel planner

South Island Travel Planner

Routes, itineraries and campsites

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

Loved!
Bought a bonnet protector from here,real quick delivery, and I am really pleased with it
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.
Hired 2 door Jimny (N04) with rooftop tent + equipment for a two week South Island adventure in 2025. Fantastic little car and no dramas getting around and so easy to park! Did the full loop from CHCH to Lake Pukaki, Dunedin, Milford Sounds, Wanaka, Nelson, Kaikoura, and then back to CHCH. Tent, equipment, and Jimny all functional and clean. Adam and Grace were wonderful to interact with.
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!
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!

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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