nz time: Fri 03 Sep 2010 05:24 a.m.
apex car rentals new zealand PO box 10233 Christchurch New Zealand tel: +64-3-3796897 fax: +64-3-3792647
Apex Rental Cars has 15 branches conveniently located throughout NZ. If you would like to talk directly with any of our car rental managers please use the contact details listed below. If you are calling from outside New Zealand please use the 'click to talk' feature or call+64-3-379-6897.
For Auckland car hire callFuxia Wen: 0800-737-009.
For Christchurch rental cars callPaul Johnson: 0800-10-50-55.
For Wellington car rental callMark Wong: 0800 300-110.
For Picton rental cars callAdam Rennick: 0800 422-744.
For Queenstown car hire callDan Gerard: 0800 53-11-11.
For Nelson rental cars callDave Thorn: 0800 939-777.
For Greymouth car rentals callNeil Richards: 0800 93-95-97.
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Will ATM and credit cards work in New Zealand? All major credit cards can be used in New Zealand and travellers cheques are accepted at hotels, banks and some stores. ATMs (automated teller machines) are plentiful, available 24 hours a day and can be found near banks, at airports, shopping centres and even some petrol stations. Credit and ATM cards can be used in New Zealand as long as they have been enabled for international transactions - check with your bank before leaving home.
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Prefer to email us your requirements? Simply fill out this form and one of our central reservations team will provide you with a prompt and competitive written quotation.
Do you offer one-way car rentals? Yes. One-way hires are our speciality and can be arranged between any of our branch locations, subject to availability.
Can I use my overseas drivers licence? Yes. However, if your drivers licence is not printed in English you will need to arrange for an International Drivers Licence. You must be over 21 years of age to hire a rental car in New Zealand.
Can you guarantee that there will be no hidden car rental costs? Yes. All our car rental rates include GST (new zealand sales tax), unlimited kilometres, and full insurance with a low excess/deductible of $1500. All extra items such as ski/snowboard racks, and snow chains are affordable. New Zealand touring maps and guides, and services/features such as hotel and airport pickups and drop-offs, one-way hires, child seats, and AA roadside assistance being free of charge.
What happens if I need to cancel the booking or return my car rental early? If you return you vehicle earlier than expected then no refund applies. We require at least 7 days notice of cancellation. If you do not advise us that you wish to cancel your booking then we reserve the right to charge you a 20% cancellation fee.
Do you charge for additional drivers? Definitely not. When you pick up you car rental you can add as many drivers to the rental agreement without incurring any additional charges.
Can I pay for the car rental by credit card? Yes. We accept Visa and Mastercard.
What is the cost of collision damage waiver (CDW) insurance? For hires of 4 days or more the cost of CDW is $12 per day. With this cover, the insurance excess is reduced to $1500 to nil.
Do you offer after-hour car rental pickups and drop-offs? Yes, subject to prior arrangement and agreement. For after-hour pickups, we requires the customer Rental Agreement to be signed and pre-paid in full at least 24 hours prior to pickup. Apex does not charge an additional administration fee for after-hour arrangements, however airport parking charges may apply.
Do you charge a bond? No. we do not charge a bond provided the hire is secured or paid for by credit card.