Why short term with us
Booked in minutes, gone the same day.
A properly maintained fleet, a real branch team you can call, and pricing you'll recognise on the invoice. No sneaky charges at the counter – just a vehicle when you need one.
From a single day
Half-day, day, weekend and weekly rates. No minimum commitment, no hidden fees.
14 branches, one fleet
Pick up in Auckland, drop off in Queenstown – inter-branch one-ways available on most vehicles.
Free changes
Cancel or amend up to 24 hours before pickup at no cost. Life happens – we get it.
Damage cover included
Standard cover is bundled in every daily rate. Reduce or zero the excess at pickup.
A snapshot of the most-booked short term vehicles. Full fleet and live pricing on the booking page.
ECAR | Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
Nippy, fuel-efficient hatchbacks ideal for city driving, errands, and budget-fri...
4 Seats
Auto
2 bags
Petrol
CFAR | Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Comfortable and versatile SUVs, perfect for couples, small families, and everyda...
5 seats
Auto
4 bags
Hybrid
IFAR | Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Spacious SUVs with room for the family, luggage, and longer road trips.
7 seats
Auto
5 bags
Petrol
FFBD | Full Size SUV
Toyota Fortuner or similar
Premium 7-seat SUVs offering generous space, comfort, and capability for larger...
7 seats
Auto
6 bags
Petrol
Perfect for
Flexible hires for real-world plans.
House moves
Vans and box trucks with tail-lifts. Rent by the day, drop off after hours.
Airport pickups
Depots in every major NZ airport city – even outside standard hours.
Weekend escapes
SUVs and 4x4s for the ski trip, the tramp, the family bach run.
Trades & jobs
Utes and vans by the day, week or the length of a short project.
How it works
Four steps, keys in hand.
No apps to download, no ID verification queue. Book online, roll up to the counter at your chosen branch, and you're on the road.
Search & choose
Pick your location, dates and vehicle. Live availability across all 14 branches.
Book online
Pay a deposit or the full amount up front. Confirmation in your inbox instantly.
Collect & drive
Fifteen-minute counter check-in with photo licence and card. Keys in hand, off you go.
Easy return
Bring it back full and clean. No fuel? We refuel and bill at the pump price + $10.
WHY CROSS COUNTRY
Everything in the sticker price.
We keep the pricing simple. What you see at checkout is what you pay at the counter — no per-km fees on cars, no admin surprises.
- Unlimited km on cars & SUVs within NZ
- Standard damage cover with $2,500 excess
- 24/7 roadside assistance via AA
- GST included on every quote and invoice
- Inter-island ferry cover on most vehicles
WE HAVE YOU COVERED
Optional extras
GPS unit
Turn-by-turn NZ maps
$6.00/ day
Child seat
0-4 years, forward-facing
$8.00/ day
Booster seat
4-8 years
$5.00/ day
Snow chains
Alpine ready
$12.00/ day
Ski rack
Holds up to 4 pairs
$9.00/ day
Additional driver
One extra listed driver
$7.00/ day
From our customers
Trusted, on the road.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Can't find the answer you need? Call us on 0800 777 994.
Drivers must be 21 or older with a full, current licence held for at least 12 months. Under-25 hires are available on selected vehicles with a young driver surcharge.
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