Winter wonderland
Why wait for the warmer months to treat yourself to a glorious classic drive? I had a fantastic trip through a winter wonderland recently on State Highway 6 over the Lewis Pass, which links Nelson with Hanmer Springs and then…
A convertible is not just for Christmas....
OK so summer’s a long way off, but don't let that put you off hiring a convertible. Here are 6 very good reasons why our drop tops are the cars for all seasons: They’re still sports cars. Our Mercedes SLK,…
Get converted to luxury convertible car hire, anytime of year…
Ever dreamed of hiring a convertible, but thought it was too impractical, too expensive, too self indulgent? Need to make a case for it, or answer those against? Let RentAClassic, biased though we are with our superbly frivolous classic sports…
People you do have a choice in car hire!
Friends, Romans and countrymen from other places who know a thing or two about producing characterful motors, lend me your ears, or rather your eyeballs; I come to bury boring car hire companies, not to praise them. Too long have…
FUNdaRentally better summer motoring
Yes summer's here and the time is right, for driving in the street....up the road, through the mountain pass, round the vineyards or just cruisin on down to the beach, but whatever highway you're taking the theme should be enjoyment…
How to get a cooler rental car in NZ than Top Gear did....
In case you haven't seen TV show Top Gear's latest New Zealand challenge, the official trailer reveals it wasn't a pretty sight.....for car rental companies that is. Presenter Jeremy Clarkson races an Americas Cup yacht through what he describes as…
The Roads Less Travelled - why the best driving holidays are in New Zealand
I'm not going to even try and sell New Zealand on it's scenic splendour. If you're not convinced of it after looking at all the photos you probably wouldn't be reading this. But, truth be told, other countries also have…
Nelson - a charming base to tour paradise
I've been thinking for some time about this but I can't quite put my finger on it. What gives a place its character, the essence of its appeal, its 'je ne sais quoi'. Just a small town by world standards,…
Top Steer 1 - Golden Bay
You know those car ads with the beautiful people driving along an empty road in a 'I want one' car, a backdrop of stunning sea views, enticing sweeping bends, seemingly endless straights, framed by majestic towering mountains, the blazing sunlight…
Where do you want to go?
[testimonials name='St Augustine, philosopher'] The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. [/testimonials] RentAClassic is not just about hiring a car to get you from A to B - we'd far rather go…