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!
Choose your Jimny. Plan your South Island road trip.
Pick up in Christchurch or Queenstown. Camping gear and rooftop tents are only available from Christchurch. One-way drop-off between the two cities is available.
Minimum 3-day hire. Gravel roads welcome. No off-roading.
Jimny comparison
| Feature | Camping Jimny | Christchurch Jimny | Queenstown Jimny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup location | Christchurch | Christchurch | Queenstown |
| Drop-off options | Christchurch or Queenstown | Christchurch or Queenstown | Queenstown or Christchurch |
| Rooftop tent | Optional (Adventure Package) | No | No |
| Kitchen gear | Optional (Adventure Package) | No | No |
| Snow chains | Included in winter | Included in winter | Included in winter |
| Gravel roads allowed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Off-roading is not permitted. Gravel and unsealed public roads are allowed.
Three ways to explore
Camping Jimny
Rooftop tent and optional Adventure Package with kitchen kit, fridge, and camping gear. Pick up in Christchurch. Ideal for multi-day South Island road trips.
- Christchurch pickup only
- Optional rooftop tent and camping gear
- Drop off in Christchurch or Queenstown
Christchurch Jimny
Compact 4WD without camping gear. Pick up in Christchurch. Add the Adventure Package at booking if you decide you want to camp.
- Christchurch pickup
- Vehicle only (no tent or gear unless added)
- Drop off in Christchurch or Queenstown
Queenstown Jimny
Jimny near Queenstown Airport. No rooftop tent or camping gear. Snow chains included in winter. Perfect for day trips and ski trips.
- Queenstown pickup (near airport)
- Vehicle only, no camping gear
- Drop off in Queenstown or Christchurch
What's included with every Jimny
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Automatic transmission
Easy to drive on any road.
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Airbags
Standard safety equipment.
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24/7 pickup
Lockbox pickup so you can collect when it suits your schedule.
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Gravel road capable
Gravel and unsealed public roads are allowed. Off-roading is not.
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Snow chains in winter
All vehicles include snow chains in winter.
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Full tank on pickup
Start your trip ready to go.
Camping gear: the Adventure Package
Available only with Christchurch pickup. Add the Adventure Package when you book a Camping Jimny or Christchurch Jimny.
Rooftop tent
Sleeps two. Easy to set up and pack down. Fits on the Jimny roof.
Kitchen kit
Gas stove, Jetboil, cooking gear, camping chairs, and dinner set.
Fridge
12V fridge to keep food and drinks cold on the road.
Sleeping gear
Sleeping bags and pillows available as optional extras. Ask when you book.
Pickup and drop-off
Christchurch pickup. Collect your Jimny in Christchurch. This is the only location where the Adventure Package (rooftop tent and camping gear) is available. You can drop off in Christchurch or Queenstown. One-way drop-off to Queenstown is available by arrangement.
Queenstown pickup. Collect your Jimny near Queenstown Airport. Queenstown vehicles do not include rooftop tents or camping gear. You can drop off in Queenstown or Christchurch. One-way drop-off to Christchurch is available by arrangement.
24/7 lockbox pickup is available at both locations so you can collect at a time that suits your flight or schedule. We send exact instructions after you book.
Winter driving
In winter, all our Jimnys include snow chains. When conditions require chains (for example on some alpine roads or ski field access), you are covered. We can advise on when and where chains may be needed when you book.
Gravel and unsealed public roads are allowed year-round. Off-roading (tracks, private land, beaches) is not permitted. Drive to the conditions and follow local road signs.
What our customers say
Rated 5.0 on Google
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.
Super Service, unkompliziert, freundlich keine negativen Punkte
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!
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.
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!!
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Check availabilityMinimum 3-day hire. Gravel roads welcome. No off-roading.