Welcome to RentAClassic
European Sports and Convertible Car Hire and Tours, Nelson & Christchurch, New Zealand.
Drive Something Different...
Book your Classic Car adventure today.
Our customers & cars speak for themselves
Let the adventure begin...
An extraordinary country deserves a very special hire car. Rent a classic or modern luxury sports and convertible car from our Nelson or Christchurch bases and experience the joys of travel through our stunning South Island scenery with uncrowded roads and gorgeously sunny climate. We now offer pickups from Picton Ferry or drop offs at Queenstown for hires of over 5 days.
Our Cars
Check out our wheels. We’ve got enough to go around for everyone.
From Nelson
And now for something completely different....cruise the islands of New Zealand in a Mercedes V8 coupe for hire, built for cruising the autobahns of Germany without barely noticing they were…
From less than $175 per day, drive the most modern of Alfa Spiders. With refinement at German levels but the character very definitely still Italianate, this is so much more…
From $100 per day or less, you expect a 4.0 litre Daimler long wheel base limousine to waft along, but not with such lightness and poise. It doesn't feel in…
From $140 per day or less, drive the motherlode of all classics....updated! Almost identical in shape and layout to our 1970s Alfa Spider, the series 4 has been endowed with…
Choose something (almost) sensible from $55 per day or less. 4 doors. 4 seats. A decent sized boot. A fixed roof that doesn't move. Italian engines that definitely do move…
From $195 per day or less, drive the motherlode of all classics. Thoroughly original and in superb condition, our 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider Series 2 for hire, is resplendent in…
From $230 per day or less, you don't so much drive as pilot our Jaguar XK8 convertible, but don't be intimidated, the car is surprisingly easy to handle....slowly or quickly.…
From $110 per day or less, short throw gear stick close at hand, the rorty sports exhaust burbling behind you, and sparkling 70s Rostyles ready to roll, you feel like…
Right car, wrong location? We can relocate for hires of 5 days or more.
From Christchurch
Choose something (almost) sensible from $55 per day or less. 4 doors. 4 seats. A decent sized boot. A fixed roof that doesn't move. Italian engines that definitely do move…
From $160 per day or less, short throw gear stick close at hand, the rorty sports exhaust burbling behind you, and 70's Rostyles ready to roll, you feel like getting…
From just $85 per day or less, measured, mellow and smooth, but deceptively sharp and punchy when called upon, somewhat akin to Nat King Cole with a good ruby port. Not brash…
From $130 per day or less, a superbly luxurious 2 seater convertible that quickly transforms into a snug, taut, hard top coupe and still has room for luggage. Fun and…
Get the full low down on all our vehicles. From specs, to space to drive-ability.
Why rent a classic from RentAClassic?
Just because you can…drive something different that is. Very few places in the world offer these sort of cars for hire so why not indulge yourself in a rather exclusive treat on some of the world’s best driving roads. And our characterful cars certainly create some wonderfully memorable experiences, as our customers can affirm.
“A master GT, what a great way to see the country, we had an awesome trip and the Jag was amazing.”
“What a fantastic car for our South Island Road Trip! It has made the long drives more fun and being able to drive some of the coastal roads with the top down will be an unforgettable experience.”
An extraordinarily beautiful region deserves an extraordinary hire car. You could hire an ordinary modern hatchback, but where’s the joy in that? On a self drive holiday, your hire car is second only to your accommodation as the place you’ll spend most time in, so choose it well. All our cars are presented and maintained to a high standard, as we drive our loved ones round in them too!
Classic Car Touring - we Escort, you Spider, Jaguar, MG...
Driving multiple iconic cars + stunning scenery + amazing roads + delightful places + premium hotels = the ideal grown up Road Trip.
Take a look at some of our escorted Classic Car Tours to get you started on your luxury get away now.
'Swap n Go' Road Trips
1 or more Days, up to 5 Cars & 12 Companions, unlimited fun! Share the delights as well as the cars while we escort you on superb drives to beautiful locations around our wonderful South Island.
Register for tour dates at www.nzroadtrips.co.nz
Share the Joy...
Hire cars with character for your self drive holiday, vineyard tour, getaway weekend, making an entrance, a present they’ll remember long after the day….or just pure self indulgent adventure. These cars are made to escape from the ordinary, to live a little, to have fun – isn’t that an experience worth sharing?
Our Very Happy Customers
Driving their Dream!
Tailor made for your Special Day...or holiday...or any number of days....!
We love hearing our customers share their stories about the squeals of delight from the surprise present, a first date, their wedding, honeymoon, holiday or anniversaries, and the many discussions they get into with folk about the cars as they tour. All our cars are maintained to high standards, owned either by us or partnering individuals. One lady who rode in the Saab convertible liked it so much, she went out and bought one! So why not make your driving experience almost as memorable as the stunning land you’ll journey through?
All our prices include comprehensive insurance, unlimited km and roadside assistance across both islands, and a personal familiarisation session and documentation for your chosen car.
Need Inspiration?
Check out our TravelBlogue to get the latest on the must-do destinations…
and some insider info on the places the locals like to keep to themselves.
Routes for Road Trip Heaven
Don't just dream it, drive it! The South Island regularly features as one of THE top…
Winter wonderland
Why wait for the warmer months to treat yourself to a glorious classic drive? I…
A convertible is not just for Christmas….
OK so summer’s a long way off, but don't let that put you off hiring…
Many routes from 2 branches - Christchurch or Nelson
The Nelson region is ideal for convertible top down driving on surprisingly uncrowded roads, being one of the most consistently sunny places in New Zealand. Even when it’s not, you’ll still stay super snug and dry in all our cars. And with luxury sports and convertible car hire from Christchurch as well, you can easily take the fun right round the whole of the fantastic South Island.
The South Island is blessed with majestic, ever-changing scenery and roads that go for miles and miles ….and miles! Our bases located within 10 minutes of two of the busiest airports in New Zealand, are ideally situated to give some of the best scenic tour start and finish points. And for hires of over 5 days, that can now also include pick ups from Picton Ferry, or drop offs at Queenstown.
The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.
– ST AUGUSTINE, Philosopher