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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 – $299 for the first 24 hours 

Sports cars and convertibles of this calibre are a rare treat in private ownership let alone the self drive car rental world – but you can truly indulge yourself with RentAClassic. Enjoy the experience of pedigree European sports car wind in your hair driving on breathtaking roads.

 

 

The Superb Silver Collection : $170 – $240 for the first 24 hours

Charismatic convertibles, cute coupes 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, sporty, yet practical, you lucky people can have some seriously engaging driving fun in any of these blue beauties.

 

The Brilliant Bronze Collection : $105 – $180 for the first 24 hours

Offering seating for four adults and superb value for money, these cars still have go and practical luggage space, wrapped up in some very appealing high spec and characterful designs. A highly refreshing, fun and different from the yawn alternative to touring in that snooze-arama SUV or humdrum hatchback hire car…

 

Compare Car Specifications

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
BMW 330$21020013000ccAuto4ConvertibleGoodChristchurch
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
Audi S4$28020044200ccAuto4ConvertibleGoodNelson

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.

 

 

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
Mini Cooper S cabrio
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
Chrysler PT Cruiser cabrio
Lexus SC430 convertible
BMW 330 convertible
Audi S4 convertible
BMW 650 convertible
Alfa Romeo Brera coupe
Saab 9-3 convertible

Reliability

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

Lexus SC430 convertible
Chrysler PT Crusier cabrio
Mini Cooper S cabrio
Audi S4 convertible
Alfa Romeo Brera coupe
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
BMW 650 convertible
BMW 330 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (lemon 'n lime)
MG BGT coupe
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?

Chrysler PT Cruiser cabrio
Saab 9-3 convertible
Mini Cooper S cabrio
BMW 330 convertible
Alfa Romeo Brera coupe
MG BGT coupe
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
Audi S4 convertible
BMW 650 convertible
Lexus SC430 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (lemon 'n lime)

Safety

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

BMW 650 convertible
Alfa Romeo Brera Coupe
Audi S4 convertible
Chrysler PT Cruiser cabrio
BMW 330 convertible
Lexus SC430 convertible
Mini Cooper S cabrio
Saab 9-3 convertible
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!

Audi S4 convertible
BMW 650 convertible
Mini Cooper S convertible
Lexus SC430 convertible
Alfa Romeo Brera
BMW 330 convertible
Saab 9-3 convertible
Chrysler PT Cruiser cabrio
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.

Chrysler PT Cruiser cabrio
Lexus SC430 convertible
BMW 650 convertible
BMW 330 convertible
Audi S4 convertible
Saab 9-3 convertible
Alfa Romeo Brera coupe
Mini Cooper S cabrio
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.

Chrysler PT Cruiser cabrio
BMW 330 convertible
BMW 650 convertible
Alfa Romeo Brera coupe
Audi S4 convertible
Lexus SC430 convertible
Mini Cooper S cabrio
Saab 9-3 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
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 one will help….

Mini Cooper S cabrio
Saab 9-3 convertible
Chrysler PT Cruiser cabrio
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
BMW 330 convertible
Alfa Romeo Brera coupe
Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (lemon 'n lime)
MG BGT coupe
Lexus SC430 convertible
BMW 650 convertible
Audi S4 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.

BMW 650 convertible
Alfa Romeo Brera coupe
BMW 330 convertible
Audi S4 convertible
Saab 9-3 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (lemon 'n lime)
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
Chrysler PT Cruiser cabrio
MG BGT coupe
Lexus SC430 convertible
Mini Cooper S cabrio

Luxury

Luxury is rated on criteria quality of materials, ambience, refinement, and how many gadgets to play with…

Lexus SC430 convertible
BMW 650 convertible
Audi S4 convertible
Alfa Romeo Brera Coupe
BMW 330 convertible
Chrysler PT Cruiser Cabrio
Mini Cooper S Cabrio
Saab 9-3 convertible
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 Cooper S cabrio
Audi S4 convertible
BMW 330 convertible
MG BGT coupe
BMW 650 convertible
Alfa Romeo Brera coupe
Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (red)
Saab 9-3 convertible
Lexus SC430 convertible
Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (lemon 'n lime)
Chrysler PT Cruiser cabrio
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