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.
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
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.
Renting a Jimny for our first trip through the South Island in NZ was the best decision we've ever made! The experience was amazing! The Jimny had everything we needed and it was so easy to open up and pack up. Grace and Adam were super easy and professional to communicate with. 10/10 would recommend! We are coming back and doing a Jimny hire again for sure! Thanks heaps guys!!
I rented a Suzuki Jimny during my trip to New Zealand and absolutely loved it! The car was fantastic, fun to drive, reliable, and perfect for exploring the South Island . The booking process was smooth and straightforward, and Adam and Grace were professional, friendly, and easy to deal with. I'd highly recommend them to anyone visiting New Zealand. An all-around great experience!
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.
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
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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