Auckland & the North Island

Explore New Zealand.
Your Way.

From your airport arrival to your next adventure. Discover transfers, shared experiences, private tours and vehicle hire with a driver, all in one place.

Book Your Journey

Choose a transfer or reserve a vehicle and driver by the hour. All fares include GST.

Book Your Airport & Private Transfer

Fixed fares apply to direct Auckland Airport ↔ Auckland City journeys, with no additional stops. For journeys with stops, select Distance and use Add stop. All fares include GST.

Distance bookings offer our Standard Fleet. For executive chauffeur services, select Hourly Chauffeur & Private Hire. Executive vehicles are also available for fixed-fare Auckland Airport ↔ Auckland City transfers, subject to availability.

Free cancellation at least 24 hours before each journey. See our FAQs for waiting times and cancellation terms.

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Book Your Hourly Chauffeur & Private Hire

Reserve a vehicle and professional driver for one hour or longer. Each booked hour includes 30 km, pooled across your booking. Driving, waiting and stops count towards your booked duration. All fares include GST.

Need more time during your hire? Extensions are subject to driver availability and additional charges. See our FAQs for extension rates, extra-kilometre charges and hourly hire conditions.

Full payment is required when booking. Free cancellation is available at least 24 hours before your scheduled pickup, subject to our cancellation terms.

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Four ways to travel

Choose your journey.

A simple airport pickup, a shared day out or a vehicle for your own plans. Start with the service that fits your trip.

Shared Tours · Auckland & Surroundings

Book a seat.
Share the experience.

Choose from four shared experiences: Auckland city highlights, a full-day Auckland exploration, Piha’s forest and black-sand coast, or a day of botanical gardens, Hūnua Falls and coastal scenery. Travel with other guests in a Standard Fleet vehicle, with clear per-person fares and accommodation pickup within our stated collection area.

Auckland waterfront and city skyline
Half-day discovery

Auckland Highlights

4 hours9:00 am or 2:00 pmShared tour

Waterfront sights, Westhaven Marina, Mount Eden, Auckland Domain and Museum exterior, the Wintergardens and Mission Bay. A relaxed mix of scenic driving and photo stops.

NZ$149 per adult · GST included

Child 2–11: NZ$119 · Infant under 2: NZ$74.50

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Aerial view of North Head / Maungauika beside Auckland's harbour
Full-day exploration

Auckland Explorer

8 hours9:00 am departureShared tour

Explore Auckland city and its eastern coastline, with Parnell Rose Gardens, Bastion Point and Achilles Point. Cross the Harbour Bridge to Devonport and North Head, with a lunch break in Mission Bay.

NZ$249 per adult · GST included

Child 2–11: NZ$189 · Infant under 2: NZ$124.50

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Piha Beach and Lion Rock viewed from above through coastal vegetation
Forest & black-sand coast

Piha & Waitākere Nature Escape

5 hours9:00 am departureShared tour

Arataki Visitor Centre, an optional self-guided native forest walk, Piha Lookout and the striking black-sand beach with Lion Rock views. Includes bottled water; food and other drinks are additional.

NZ$209 per adult · GST included

Child 2–11: NZ$169 · Infant under 2: NZ$104.50

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Landscaped surroundings at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Gardens, waterfall & coastal views

Botanical Garden, Hūnua Falls & Coastal Escape

7 hours9:00 am departureShared tour

Auckland Botanic Gardens, Hūnua Falls and an optional native forest loop, with a Clevedon lunch break and photo stops at Umupuia and Maraetai beaches. Lunch is purchased separately.

NZ$249 per adult · GST included

Child 2–11: NZ$189 · Infant under 2: NZ$124.50

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Pickup, payments & shared departure conditions

Complimentary pickup and return drop-off cover your hotel, motel or other accommodation in Auckland CBD or up to 5 km by road from Britomart. Airport and other locations require separate arrangements and may cost extra. The advertised sightseeing duration starts after the final passenger pickup; allow additional time for collections and return drop-off.

Choose full payment or a 30% deposit when offered at checkout. The balance is due at least 24 hours before departure; bookings within two days require full payment. Free cancellation applies at least 24 hours before the advertised departure.

Solo bookings are welcome. Shared departures normally require at least three passengers aged two or over across all bookings. Infants count towards vehicle capacity but not the operating minimum. We may operate with fewer passengers. If minimum numbers are not reached and we cannot operate, we will contact you at least 24 hours before departure with an alternative or a full refund.

Meals and attraction admission tickets are additional. Auckland Museum is an exterior stop only. Infants occupy their own seat with an appropriate child restraint. See each tour page for the complete itinerary, child-seat arrangements and booking conditions.

Private Tours · Your Own Group

Your group.
Your own experience.

Discover memorable places with your family, friends or group, with a vehicle exclusively for you and a professional driver. Choose your preferred itinerary, then select Standard or Executive travel for up to four, six or ten passengers. Local sightseeing tours have fixed group fares; the Hobbiton and Hobbiton & Waitomo packages combine a fixed transport fare with admission and lunch for each actual guest according to age. Explore the tours below for attraction photos, itineraries, vehicle options and available dates.

Auckland waterfront and city skyline
City landmarks & coastal scenery

Auckland City Private Tours

4 or 8 hoursStandard or ExecutivePrivate group

Choose Auckland Highlights for a four-hour discovery of the city, volcanic views, gardens and waterfront. For a full day, the eight-hour City & Coastal Explorer adds coastal viewpoints, a Harbour Bridge crossing, an optional Kauri Glen forest walk, Devonport and North Head.

From NZ$599 per group · GST included

4 hours from NZ$599 · 8 hours from NZ$1,099
Group options for up to 4, up to 6 or up to 10 passengers

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Piha’s black-sand coastline and Lion Rock
Forest, waterfall & black-sand coast

Piha, Karekare Falls & Waitākere Nature Escape

6 hoursStandard or ExecutivePrivate group

Explore Arataki Visitor Centre, an optional self-guided native forest walk and Karekare Falls, before enjoying Piha Lookout, the striking black-sand beach and Lion Rock views. Includes a break to purchase refreshments.

From NZ$949 per group · GST included

Group options for up to 4, up to 6 or up to 10 passengers
Meals and other drinks are additional; bottled water is included.

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Landscaped gardens at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Gardens, sculpture, waterfall & coast

Botanical Garden, Hūnua Falls & Coastal Escape

8 hours8:00 am pickupStandard or ExecutivePrivate group

Explore Auckland Botanic Gardens, Hūnua Falls and an optional self-guided forest loop. Pause for lunch in Clevedon, visit Riverhaven Artland’s gardens and sculpture trail, then enjoy coastal stops at Umupuia and Maraetai.

From NZ$1,199 per group · GST included

Group options for up to 4, up to 6 or up to 10 passengers
Riverhaven admission included, subject to operating hours and availability. Lunch purchased separately.

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Hobbit Holes reflected in water at Hobbiton Movie Set
The Shire · Admission & lunch included

Hobbiton Movie Set & Lunch Private Tour

9 hours7:00 am pickupStandard or ExecutivePrivate transport

Travel from Auckland through the Waikato countryside, explore Hobbiton with an official guide and enjoy an included lunch. Your Auckland transport is private; the guided Movie Set experience and dining may be shared with other visitors.

From NZ$1,549 per group for transport · GST included

Group options for up to 4, up to 6 or up to 10 passengers.
Compulsory hobbiton admission and lunch charges are additional for each guest:
Adult 18+: NZ$170 · youth 11–17: NZ$105 · child 0–10: NZ$0. All guests count towards the vehicle limit. Your complete package total is shown before payment.

Bookings close four days before travel. Admission times and dining are subject to availability and separate confirmation. See the tour page for the included lunch arrangements and package cancellation conditions.

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AI-assisted composite illustration of Hobbiton and Waitomo cave scenery
The Shire & glowworm caves · Lunch included

Hobbiton with Lunch & Waitomo Glowworm Caves Private Tour

12 hours7:00 am pickupStandard or ExecutivePrivate transport

Explore Hobbiton Movie Set with an official guide, enjoy an included lunch and continue to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Your Auckland transport is private; the official guided attraction experiences and dining may be shared with other visitors. The cave boat section is subject to water levels and operating conditions.

From NZ$1,899 per group for transport · GST included

Group options for up to 4, up to 6 or up to 10 passengers.
Compulsory both admissions and lunch charges are additional for each guest:
Adult 18+: NZ$255 · youth 11–17: NZ$144 · child 4–10: NZ$39 · infant / young child 0–3: NZ$0. All guests count towards the vehicle limit. Your complete package total is shown before payment.

Bookings close four days before travel. Both admission times and dining are subject to availability and separate confirmation. See the tour page for the attraction-by-attraction pricing, lunch arrangements and package cancellation conditions.

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Private tour pickup, vehicles & booking information

Your private transport is exclusively for your booked group. Third-party guided experiences or dining, including at Hobbiton and Waitomo, may be shared with other visitors as described on the tour page. One person may book a group option; no minimum operating passenger number applies. The selected fixed transport or group fare remains payable, plus any compulsory per-guest charges shown for the package. Include all adults, children and infants in your passenger count.

Choose Standard or Executive travel within your selected group limit. Your vehicle is allocated according to the category booked, passenger numbers, luggage and child-seat requirements. Preferred models may be requested but cannot be guaranteed.

Complimentary accommodation pickup and return drop-off cover Auckland CBD or up to 5 km by road from Britomart. Airport and other locations require separate arrangements and may incur additional charges. Your booked duration runs from the scheduled accommodation pickup to return drop-off.

Choose full payment or a 30% deposit when offered at checkout. The balance is due at least 24 hours before pickup; bookings within two days require full payment where available. Earlier booking cutoffs apply to some packages: Both Hobbiton packages close four days before travel. Meals and admission are included only where expressly stated. The Hobbiton package includes admission and lunch; the combined Hobbiton & Waitomo package includes admission to both attractions and lunch. Arrangements are subject to availability and separate confirmation. Read the selected tour page for full prices, inclusions and cancellation conditions before booking.

Have a different journey in mind? Contact us to discuss a custom private itinerary. Your route and price will be agreed before payment.

Hourly Chauffeur & Private Hire

A vehicle and driver.
Time for your plans.

Arrange a vehicle with a driver by the hour or for a full day. A flexible option for business travel, appointments and journeys with several stops.

Choose a Standard or Executive vehicle, with a minimum hire of one hour and 30 km included per booked hour, pooled across your booking. All fares include GST.

Our fleet

Choose your comfort. Travel your way.

Explore our Standard and Executive vehicle categories, with options for individuals, families and larger groups.

Standard Fleet

Toyota Camry or Similar

Standard Car

Toyota Camry or Similar

Up to 3 passengersUp to 2 suitcases
Toyota Highlander or Similar

Standard SUV

Toyota Highlander or Similar

Up to 4 passengersUp to 4 suitcases
Toyota Hiace or Similar

Standard Van

Toyota Hiace or Similar

Up to 10 passengersUp to 10 suitcases

Executive Fleet

Mercedes-Benz Business Class or Similar

Executive Sedan

Mercedes-Benz Business Class or Similar

Up to 2 passengersUp to 2 suitcases
Mercedes-Benz V-Class or Similar

Executive Van

Mercedes-Benz V-Class or Similar

Up to 5 passengersUp to 5 suitcases
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Similar

Executive Sprinter

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Similar

Up to 11 passengersUp to 11 suitcases

Standard Fleet: Available for airport and private transfers, hourly chauffeur services and private hire, subject to availability.

Executive Fleet: Available for fixed airport transfers, hourly chauffeur services and private hire. A minimum one-hour charge applies to hourly chauffeur and private hire bookings. Other distance-based journeys can be arranged at an agreed price before booking.

Available vehicles and fares are shown during booking. Other agreed-price journeys are quoted separately before booking.

About us

One place.
More ways to travel.

NZ Travel Company is the trading name of SNB Companies Limited, a New Zealand registered company based in Auckland. We bring together airport and private transfers, shared sightseeing tours, private tours and hourly chauffeur services, making it easy to plan your journey in one place.

Our initial focus is Auckland and the North Island, with travel options for individuals, families and groups. We believe planning a journey should feel straightforward, with clear information and friendly service.

Clear choices

Choose airport and private transfers, shared tours, private tours or hourly chauffeur services to suit your travel plans.

Your own plans

Custom itineraries for the places and experiences that interest you.

Group-friendly travel

Vehicle options to match your passenger and luggage needs.

Personal service

A direct conversation when you need help planning your trip.

Ready to travel?

Your next journey starts here.

Choose Airport & Private Transfers or Hourly Chauffeur & Private Hire in the booking form above. Enter your journey details, select a vehicle and pay securely online.

Frequently asked questions

A little help before you travel.

Booking, luggage, family travel and choosing the right service.

How do I book an airport or private transfer?

Use the transfer booking form near the top of this page. Enter your journey details, choose a suitable vehicle and complete payment. Your booking confirmation will show your journey and payment details.

Can I book for someone else or request a company invoice?

Yes. Enter the lead passenger’s name and mobile number in Contact details so our driver can contact them directly. Use the email address where you would like to receive the booking confirmation and payment receipt. For a company invoice, select Billing address and enter the company name and billing details. If different passengers are travelling on Journey 1 and Journey 2, include each journey’s passenger name and mobile number in Comments.

Where do I add special requests?

Use Comments when booking to tell us about child seats, accessibility assistance, extra luggage or other requirements. For return bookings, specify which journey each request applies to. We’ll review your request and confirm whether it can be accommodated, along with any additional charges. Special requests are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until confirmed.

Do you offer baby seats or child seats?

Baby and child seats can be requested in Comments when booking. Please include your child’s age and the type of seat required, and specify the relevant journey for return bookings. We’ll review your request and confirm whether it can be accommodated, along with any additional charges. Child seats are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until confirmed.

Can I hire a luggage trailer?

Please request a luggage trailer in Comments when booking, including your passenger count, number of bags and any oversized items. For return bookings, specify which journey requires the trailer. We’ll confirm whether a suitable vehicle and trailer can be provided, along with any additional charges. Trailer requests are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until confirmed.

How much luggage can I bring?

Check the passenger and suitcase capacities for your selected vehicle. Bag size matters, and oversized luggage, pushchairs or other bulky items may need a different vehicle or a trailer. Contact us before booking if you’re unsure whether everything will fit.

When do fixed airport fares apply?

Fixed fares apply to direct journeys between Auckland Airport and Auckland City, with no additional stops. For journeys with stops, select Distance and use Add stop. All transfer fares include GST.

Can I book a return journey with different locations or vehicles?

Yes. In Distance, select Return (new ride) to enter independent pickup and drop-off locations, passengers and luggage for Journey 2, using its return date and time, and choose a vehicle for each journey. Both journeys are paid for together, and your confirmation includes both journeys.

How much waiting is included with Return (same place)?

Return (same place) is intended as an outward and return journey within the same trip and includes up to 15 minutes of complimentary waiting at the destination. Longer waiting must be agreed and may incur additional charges. For separate pickup arrangements, choose Return (new ride). For extended use of a vehicle and driver, Hourly Chauffeur & Private Hire may be more suitable.

What are your pickup waiting times and no-show conditions?

Domestic airport arrivals
Your pickup includes 30 minutes of complimentary waiting from your flight’s actual landing time, rather than its scheduled or estimated arrival time. Subject to driver availability, up to 30 additional minutes of paid waiting can be provided for NZ$30 including GST, charged once that additional waiting period starts. If you have not arrived and cannot be contacted after 60 minutes from actual landing, your booking may be treated as a no-show.

International airport arrivals
Your pickup includes 60 minutes of complimentary waiting from your flight’s actual landing time, rather than its scheduled or estimated arrival time. Subject to driver availability, up to 60 additional minutes of paid waiting can be provided at NZ$30 including GST for each started 30-minute period. Up to 30 additional minutes costs NZ$30; more than 30 and up to 60 additional minutes costs NZ$60. If you have not arrived and cannot be contacted after 120 minutes from actual landing, your booking may be treated as a no-show.

Non-airport Distance and Flat Rate pickups
Your pickup includes 15 minutes of complimentary waiting from the scheduled pickup time. Subject to driver availability, up to 30 additional minutes of paid waiting can be provided for NZ$30 including GST, charged once that additional waiting period starts. If you have not arrived and cannot be contacted after the total 45-minute waiting period, your booking may be treated as a no-show.

No-shows and delays
For a no-show, the booked fare is non-refundable. No additional waiting fee is charged on top of the retained fare. Provide your flight details so we can monitor arrival updates, and contact us promptly if immigration, baggage collection or another delay affects your pickup. Additional waiting is subject to driver availability; if the driver cannot continue waiting, we will contact you to discuss the next steps.

Hourly Chauffeur & Private Hire
Waiting forms part of your booked hire duration, with no separate complimentary waiting allowance. Any extension is subject to availability and an agreed additional charge.

What is your cancellation policy?

Free cancellation is available at least 24 hours before your booked pickup or service start time, except for any non-recoverable third-party costs disclosed before booking. For shared tours, the deadline is based on the advertised tour departure rather than your individual accommodation pickup. For private tours, it is based on your scheduled pickup. For bookings with Journey 1 and Journey 2, the deadline applies separately to each journey. Attraction tickets, third-party tours and dining reservations are subject to the relevant provider’s cancellation conditions, which may require 72 hours’ notice or longer. Any deduction is limited to the actual amount we cannot recover from the provider. Later cancellations and no-shows are normally non-refundable, subject to applicable consumer rights. Any cancellation charge will not exceed the total fare or a reasonable estimate of our loss, taking account of costs saved and any replacement booking. Cancel through your booking portal where available, or email contact@nztravelcompany.co.nz with your booking reference. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.

How do I pay, and do transfer fares include GST?

Airport and private transfers and Hourly Chauffeur & Private Hire require full payment when booking. Stripe card payments and PayPal are available through those booking forms. Shared and private tours use a separate secure Stripe checkout, with full payment or a 30% deposit when offered. All advertised fares include GST.

Can I pay a deposit, and how do I pay the remaining balance?

Where offered at checkout, you can pay a 30% deposit or pay in full. The remaining 70% is due no later than 24 hours before your tour starts. Bookings made within two days of departure require full payment.

You can pay the balance securely through Manage my booking in your confirmation email. We also send a reminder two days before travel with a direct link to your booking portal.

Your booking portal shows your current payment status. Once your balance is paid in full, you can download your updated ticket showing Paid in full and your latest invoice reflecting all payments received.

If you need assistance or haven’t received your reminder, please contact us.

Is my tour deposit refundable?

Your deposit forms part of the total tour fare. Cancel at least 24 hours before the advertised shared-tour departure or scheduled private-tour pickup for a refund, including your deposit, less any non-recoverable third-party costs disclosed before booking. Included attraction tickets, third-party tours and dining reservations are subject to the relevant provider’s cancellation conditions, which may require 72 hours’ notice or longer. Any deduction is limited to the actual amount we cannot recover from the provider. For later cancellations or no-shows, payments are normally non-refundable, subject to applicable consumer rights. Any cancellation charge will not exceed the total fare or a reasonable estimate of our loss, taking account of costs saved and any replacement booking. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.

What is the difference between shared and private tours?

Shared tours allow separate customers to book seats on the same scheduled departure, with adult, child and infant fares. Choose four-hour Auckland Highlights, eight-hour Auckland Explorer, five-hour Piha & Waitākere Nature Escape or seven-hour Botanical Garden, Hūnua Falls & Coastal Escape above.

Private tours provide a vehicle exclusively for your group, with Standard or Executive travel for up to four, six or ten passengers. Choose our four- or eight-hour Auckland City Tours, six-hour Piha & Waitākere Tour, eight-hour Garden & Hūnua Tour, nine-hour Hobbiton & Lunch Tour or the twelve-hour Hobbiton with Lunch & Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour.

Local private sightseeing tours have fixed group fares. The Hobbiton packages combine a fixed transport fare with compulsory admission and lunch charges for each actual guest according to age. Their official guided attraction experiences and dining may be shared with other visitors. One person can book a group option; every adult, child and infant counts towards its passenger limit. Check each tour page for the complete price and inclusions, or contact us for a custom itinerary.

Are attraction tickets included in tours?

Attraction admission is included only where expressly stated on the selected tour page and booking confirmation. Our Garden & Hūnua Private Tour includes Riverhaven Artland admission, subject to operating hours, availability and confirmed access.

Our Hobbiton Movie Set & Lunch Private Tour includes official Hobbiton admission and lunch. Our Hobbiton with Lunch & Waitomo Glowworm Caves Private Tour includes official admission to both attractions and lunch. Compulsory admission and lunch charges are calculated for each actual guest according to age and included in the complete package total. Both packages close four days before departure. Your automatic NZ Travel Company confirmation does not itself confirm attraction admission times or a dining venue; we confirm those arrangements separately. If the included admissions cannot be secured or a suitable alternative agreed, we offer an alternative date or a full refund of your package payment.

Other tickets are additional unless stated otherwise. Before purchasing timed tickets separately, confirm transport availability and suitable admission times with us. Tickets bought directly from an attraction are subject to that provider’s booking and cancellation conditions.

What happens to my attraction tickets if I cancel transport?

NZ Travel Company’s 24-hour cancellation policy applies to our transport and tour services. Attraction tickets, third-party tours and dining reservations have separate provider cancellation conditions, which may require 72 hours’ notice or longer. If we arrange these as part of your package, a cancellation refund may exclude actual third-party costs we cannot recover, provided those conditions and costs were disclosed before booking. If you bought tickets directly from an attraction or another seller, contact that provider separately; cancelling with us does not cancel or refund those tickets. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.

What cancellation conditions apply to the Hobbiton packages?

For the Hobbiton Movie Set & Lunch package and the Hobbiton with Lunch & Waitomo Glowworm Caves package, notice periods are measured from your scheduled Auckland pickup time, in New Zealand local time.

Cancel at least 72 hours before pickup for a full refund, including any deposit. At least 24 hours but less than 72 hours before pickup, the private transport component is refundable; deductions for admission or dining are limited to actual third-party costs already committed for your booking that we cannot recover. We will explain any deduction.

Within 24 hours, or for no-shows, payments are normally non-refundable. Any cancellation charge will not exceed the total package fare or a reasonable estimate of our loss, taking account of costs saved, supplier refunds and any replacement booking. These conditions apply to deposits and full payments. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.

Contact us directly with your booking reference to cancel or request changes; cancellation through the booking portal is not available for these packages. Read the full conditions on your selected tour page before booking.

Will shared tours have minimum passenger numbers?

Individual and solo bookings are welcome. All four shared tours normally require at least three passengers aged two or over across all bookings for the same departure. Infants count towards vehicle capacity but not this operating minimum. We may operate with fewer passengers. If minimum numbers are not reached and we cannot operate, we will contact you at least 24 hours before departure and offer an alternative or a full refund of payments made. You do not have to accept an alternative.

What is included in Hourly Chauffeur & Private Hire?

Your booking includes a vehicle and professional driver, with a minimum hire period of one hour. Each booked hour includes 30 km, pooled across your full booking. For example, a three-hour booking includes 90 km; you do not need to use the same distance in each hour.

The hire period starts at the agreed pickup time, provided your driver is present and ready. Driving, waiting and stops count towards your booked duration. There is no separate complimentary waiting allowance for hourly hire.

Distance is measured from your pickup to your final drop-off. Journeys outside our operating area or finishing in another city must be agreed separately, including any additional positioning or return charges, before that travel takes place.

Can I extend my hourly hire, and what do extra time and kilometres cost?

Yes, subject to driver availability. Please discuss an extension with your driver before your booked time ends. We will confirm the additional charge with you before extending the service.

Each started additional 30-minute period is charged at half your vehicle category’s hourly rate and adds 15 km to your distance allowance. Extra kilometres are calculated against your total allowance, including any paid extensions.

Additional hourly hire charges — all prices include GST
Vehicle categoryEach started additional 30 minutesPer extra kilometre
Standard Car — Camry or similarNZ$45NZ$2.00
Standard SUV — Highlander or similarNZ$60NZ$2.50
Standard Van — Hiace or similarNZ$75NZ$3.00
Executive Sedan — Business Class or similarNZ$95NZ$3.50
Executive Van — V-Class or similarNZ$110NZ$4.00
Executive Sprinter or similarNZ$125NZ$4.50

For example, two hours in a Standard Car costs NZ$180 and includes 60 km. One additional 30-minute period costs NZ$45 and increases the allowance to 75 km. If the final distance is 85 km, the extra 10 km costs NZ$20, bringing the total to NZ$245 including GST.

How do I pay additional hourly hire charges?

Your original booking covers the duration and distance allowance you select. Agreed extensions and any excess kilometres used during your service are calculated separately. We will provide an itemised breakdown and a secure payment link for the additional amount.

Our 24-hour cancellation policy applies to your booked hire. Please see the cancellation FAQ above for the full conditions.

Can I request a custom tour or a particular pickup location?

Custom itineraries belong under Private Tours. Pickup arrangements depend on the service: transfers use your booked pickup address, while tours will specify their pickup area or meeting point. Contact us to discuss a custom itinerary or a pickup outside the advertised area.

What should I do if my travel plans or flight times change?

Contact us as soon as possible with your booking reference and updated details. Changes depend on vehicle and driver availability and may affect your fare. Do not assume a change has been accepted until it is confirmed.

Need help with a specific request? Call +64 21 534 845 or email contact@nztravelcompany.co.nz.

Vehicle details

Passenger capacity excludes the driver. Child seats and special requirements can be requested in Comments when booking, subject to confirmation.

Interior and luggage images are AI-generated illustrative examples. Actual vehicle interiors, seating layouts and luggage arrangements may vary. Luggage capacity depends on bag size and the vehicle provided; the images do not demonstrate the maximum suitcase allowance. Vehicle availability applies.

What’s included

  • Professional driver
  • Airport meet & greet
  • Assistance with luggage
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Charging cables for compatible devices
  • Flight monitoring when flight details are provided
  • Complimentary waiting in line with our waiting policy
  • Free cancellation at least 24 hours before your service