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The Peerless Platinum Collection : $280 – $370 for the first 24 hours

Such exclusive premium marque rarities are only found for self drive hire in a handful of places in the world….and they won’t have the stunning New Zealand scenery and roads to enjoy them on. Superbly presented and thoroughly original, our creme de la creme of luxury Grand Tourers and iconic Sports Car convertibles await your indulgence. 

The Gorgeous Gold Collection : $220 – $290 for the first 24 hours 

Sports cars and convertibles of this calibre are a rare treat in private ownership let alone the self drive hire market – but you can truly indulge yourself with RentAClassic. Enjoy the experience of pedigree wind in your hair driving.

 

The Superb Silver (or Brilliant Blue) Collection : $170 – $225 for the first 24 hours

Charismatic convertibles, racy roadsters and hot hatchbacks with the highest sporting pedigree, all designed to make your heart beat that little bit faster and truly enjoy our long and winding roads with. Responsive, stylish, speedy, yet practical, you lucky people can have some seriously engaging driving fun in any of these beauties.

 

The Brilliant Bronze Collection : $105 – $175 for the first 24 hours

Offering space for four and superb value for money, these cars certainly still have both sporting character and pedigree, wrapped up in some very appealing well specified designs. A highly refreshing and different from the yawn alternative to touring in your normal Toyota Corolla hire car or SUV….

Compare Car Basics

Click the triangles to sort ascending/descending by a particular column heading.
CarModelDay 1 Peak RateAgeEngineTransmissionSeatsBody TypeLuggage CapacityNormal Base
Alfa Romeo Spider S2 RearAlfa Spider S2$36019752000ccManual2ConvertibleGoodNelson
BMW 650$34020074800ccAuto4ConvertibleGoodAuckland
Lexus SC430$32020054300ccAuto2ConvertibleAdequateChristchurch
Alfa Spider 3.2$30020093200ccAuto2ConvertibleAdequateNelson
BMW Z4$28020072500ccAuto2ConvertibleAdequateChristchurch
Alfa Spider S4$26019932000ccManual2ConvertibleGoodNelson
MG BGT$24019721800ccManual2CoupeGoodNelson
Alfa Romeo Brera$22020083200ccAuto3/4CoupeExcellentNelson
Mini Cooper S Cabrio$20020051600ccManual3/4ConvertibleAdequateAuckland
RentAClassic Saab 9-3 convertible head on Rabbit Island TasmanSaab 9-3$18019992000ccManual4ConvertibleGoodChristchurch
Chrysler PT Cruiser$16020062400ccAuto4ConvertibleAdequateNelson
VW Beetle$14020052000ccAuto4ConvertibleGoodNelson

So what's important for you?

 

Different strokes for different folks….

Do you choose on sensible stuff like comfort, luggage space, economy, (maybe)….or more indulgent ones like luxury, handling and powwwwerrrrr? (Oh yes!)

Just click the buttons below to compare how we rank all our cars on some key rental criteria.

The 2 best cars for that category are shown just under the chart.

 

 

Character

OK it’s a very personal rating , but it’s that combination of rarity, personality, and how special it makes you feel….

Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (lemon 'n lime)
MG BGT coupe
Jaguar XK8 convertible
Mini John Cooper Works hatch
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (blue)
Lexus SC430 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (silver)
Saab 9-3 convertible
BMW 650 convertible
Alfa Romeo 166 V6 saloon

Reliability

Not even new rental cars are perfect….an honest appraisal on the lack of issues or niggles ours have had reported. 

Lexus SC430 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (silver)
Alfa Romeo 166 V6 saloon
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (lemon 'n lime)
BMW 650 convertible
Jaguar XK8 convertible
MG BGT coupe
Mini John Cooper Works hatch
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (blue)
Saab 9-3 convertible

Affordability

All our cars offer an affordable way of sampling rare treasures, but how much gets left in your travel chest?

Alfa Romeo 166 V6 saloon
Saab 9-3 convertible
Mini John Cooper Works hatch
MG BGT coupe
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (blue)
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (silver)
BMW 650 convertible
Lexus SC430 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (lemon 'n lime)
Jaguar XK8 convertible

Safety

NCAP ratings, safety aids and modernity of design all contribute to a feeling of wellbeing.

Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (silver)
Mini John Cooper Works hatch
BMW 650 convertible
Lexus SC430 convertible
Saab 9-3 convertible
Jaguar XK8 convertible
Alfa Romeo 166 V6 saloon
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (blue)
Alfa Spider S4 (red)
Alfa Spider S2
MG BGT coupe

Performance

What’s right under the bonnet, how it reacts to your right foot, and how fast does it feel!

BMW 650 convertible
Mini John Cooper Works hatch
Lexus SC430 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (blue)
Jaguar XK8 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (silver)
Alfa Romeo 166 V6 saloon
Saab 9-3 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (lemon 'n lime)
MG BGT coupe

Comfort

Sumptuousness of seats, surfeit of body space, suppleness of ride and suppression of noise all come into play here.

Lexus SC430 convertible
BMW 650 convertible
Jaguar XK8 convertible
Alfa Romeo 166 V6 saloon
Saab 9-3 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (silver)
Mini John Cooper Works hatch
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (blue)
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (lemon 'n lime)
MG BGT coupe

Ease of Driving

Where’s that pedal, handbrake, car behind? Controls & design in some cars may be easier to click with than others.

Alfa Romeo 166 V6 saloon
BMW 650 convertible
Lexus SC430 convertible
Jaguar XK8 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (silver)
Mini John Cooper Works hatch
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (blue)
Saab 9-3 convertible
MG BGT coupe
Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (lemon 'n lime)

Economy

Need to have fun saving fuel? Not really our strong selling point to be honest but a couple will help….

Mini John Cooper Works hatch
Saab 9-3 convertible
MG BGT coupe
Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (lemon 'n lime)
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (blue)
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (silver)
Jaguar XK8 convertible
Alfa Romeo 166 V6 saloon
Lexus SC430 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
BMW 650 convertible

Luggage Space

How much space is behind the front seats, in the boot and when the roof is lowered – which if it can, you’ll want to! Assumes two people travelling.

Jaguar XK8 convertible
Alfa Romeo 166 V6 saloon
BMW 650 convertible
Saab 9-3 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (lemon 'n lime)
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
MG BGT coupe
Lexus SC430 convertible
Mini John Cooper Works hatch
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (silver)
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (blue)

Luxury

Luxury is rated on criteria quality of materials, ambiance, refinement, and how many electronic gadgets to play with!

Lexus SC430 convertible
BMW 650 convertible
Jaguar XK8 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (silver)
Alfa Romeo 166 V6 saloon
Mini John Cooper Works hatch
Saab 9-3 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (blue)
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (lemon 'n lime)
MG BGT coupe

Handling

Handling is rated on subjective criteria like chuck-ability, poise and how much fun is it to drive in a spirited fashion!

Mini John Cooper Works hatch
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (blue)
Alfa Romeo Spider V6 (silver)
MG BGT coupe
BMW 650 convertible
Saab 9-3 convertible
Jaguar XK8 convertible
Alfa Romeo 166 V6 saloon
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
Lexus SC430 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (lemon 'n lime)
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