Welcome to RentAClassic
European Sports and Convertible Self Drive Car Hire and Tours,
Nelson & Christchurch, South Island of New Zealand.
Drive Something Different
Drive iconic sports cars on wonderful roads amongst beautiful scenery.
Indulge yourself in a superbly presented range of convertibles, coupés & saloons from the finest premium sporting marques like Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, Lexus, BMW and MG.
Classic & modern, manuals or automatics, 2 & 4 seaters, we’ll have something just for you.
Side by Side Recharge Promo... 30-50% off Normal pricing!
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Not keen on convertibles but still want the style, sporting sensations and a panoramic view? Choose this gorgeous Italian sports coupe to hire that's very special in so many ways.…
The Funky, Functional Convertible SUV! So you want a convertible with space? Tick. This can carry 4 adults with ease, having plenty of legroom and elevated views from the…
Tour in grand style in this large, luxurious four seater European BMW convertible Designed for seriously grand touring, this magnificent convertible offers a very enticing proposition for discerning drivers seeking…
Mini Thrill Maximised - Rent the zippiest BMW Mini Cooper in New Zealand! A fizzin', poppin', how much fun can you have, one heck of a drivers go kart…
Not keen on convertibles? Need more space but want to keep the style? Choose an Italian sports saloon car to hire something both refined and sensible (almost), from $70 per…
Burbling V6. Surefooted All Wheel Drive. Superbly appointed. Beautifully formed. From less than $195 per day, self drive hire the most modern of Alfa Spiders. With refinement at German levels…
From $160 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…
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…
Our premier luxury offering, the Jaguar XK8 convertible is a vehicle of power, presence and panache to eat up the miles or just waft effortlessly around in. The V8 engine…
Hire an MG sports car of character and charm for a real driving experience, proving that classic car hire is above all, fun! The MGB GT is an iconic car…
A sports car for the cognoscenti. A baby Ferrari. A car that people who really know their cars will delight in driving, because this Spider has the glorious and…
Right car, wrong location? We can relocate for hires of 5 days or more.
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Rent a seriously cool V8 Lexus Convertible Coupe! A superbly luxurious 2 seater Grand Tourer, with room for luggage on the occasional rear seats. A snug hard top coupe…
Classy and refined cruising, with effortless press on from the turbo when required. Lap up the sunshine, cosseted in tan leather comfortably seating 4 adults, and experience our stunning scenery…
Get the full low down on all our vehicles. From specs, to space to drive-ability.
Where will your journey take you?
Flexible itineraries, with a selection of wonderful South Island Road Trip driving routes for you to enjoy.
Pickup from:
Christchurch
Nelson
Picton Ferry*
* For hires of 5+ days
Drop off at:
Christchurch
Nelson
Queenstown*
* For hires of 5+ days
All hires include:
Unlimited km
Personal car familiarisation
Roadside assistance
Car documentation
Our Very Happy Customers
Driving their Dreams!
Why Choose RentAClassic?
9+
Years Operation
300+
Customers
1,150+
Days Hired
85,000+
KM Driven
Just 4
Failures to proceed
Hire cars with character for your self drive holiday, South Island tour, getaway weekend, a present they’ll remember long after the day…or just pure self indulgent adventure.
A unique experience of affordable, carefree fun and enjoyment.
We think that’s something worth sharing….
Our Escorted Tours and Private Driver Services
Drive multiple classic cars on short accompanied tours to delightful destinations.
Or be chauffeured in luxury to your itinerary round the South Island.
Escorted Classic Car Tours
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
Roam James Chauffeur Tours
Prefer someone else does the driving? With Roam James, we chauffeur you in superb, unique style. See even more of stunning New Zealand as we drive you in any one of our classic convertibles from $70 per hour.
Discover delight at www.roamjames.co.nz
The world is a book,
and those who do not travel
read only one page.
– ST AUGUSTINE, Philosopher