Where to hire a performance car in Queenstown

[WEHGuy]

Hi folks,

I have just arrived in Queenstown for working holiday. I would like to know where is a good place to hire a decent fast car while I'm here because my friends, who I am staying with have st cars. I'm only 24 so, will that be a no go on anything half decent? Thanks in advance

[Esprit]

You might struggle... a 6-cylinder falcon XR6 might be the best you'll find... perhaps something like an MX5 or similar might be available.

[WEHGuy]

Esprit said:

You might struggle... a 6-cylinder falcon XR6 might be the best you'll find... perhaps something like an MX5 or similar might be available.

Any websites you recommend?

[grumbledoak]

Under 25 is likely to be much the same as here. No-one will rent you a Porsche.

As I remember, though from a few years ago and 25+ in Cairns we had very little choice and took an MX-5. It was a hoot, but it was realistically all we were going to get.


It wasn't as bad as NZ, where I couldn't find anyone to rent me a Chimaera despite having the T350 at home!

Best of luck.

Edited by grumbledoak on Friday 25th February 02:35

[WEHGuy]

grumbledoak said:

Under 25 is likely to be much the same as here. No-one will rent you a Porsche.

As I remember, though from a few years ago and 25+ in Cairns we had very little choice and took an MX-5. It was a hoot, but it was realistically all we were going to get.


It wasn't as bad as NZ, where I couldn't find anyone to rent me a Chimaera despite having the T350 at home!

Best of luck.

Edited by grumbledoak on Friday 25th February 02:35

Very nice car.

[grumbledoak]

WEHGuy said:

Very nice car.

I'm sure I'll see her again. When the little bugger is five, probably!

Have a good think about what you want from your car. NZ is like Ireland, you can do the tourist trail in almost anything. A proper performance car is a waste of time and money. Best car I've rented there was a Focus. And it was an auto.

Please don't rent an auto Nissan Sunni, mind. I very nearly killed my family falling asleep at the wheel.

[alex.tvr]

http://www.smartcars.co.nz/contact_us.cfm
Although says min age is 25.

Local Budget office has a new MX5 for $99 a day ( guess pre insurance etc), not sure of age.