Explore NZ Travel Blog

Your full Singapore driving licence permits you to drive in New Zealand for 18 months from the date you enter (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months), without having an international driving permit. If you stay past 18 months, you will need to convert to a New Zealand driver’s licence. Unfortunately, a Singapore provisional […]

When you don’t know the first thing about hybrid cars, the thought of driving one can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t need to be. These days, driving and renting a hybrid car couldn’t be easier – whether you’re looking for an eco-friendly rental for a weekend road trip or after a test drive to see […]

There’s nothing worse than when you’re all set to kick off the next leg of your road trip, but your car windows and windscreen are foggy and obstructing your vision. In these situations, you can become desperate to defog and continue your journey. In our complete guide, we’ll address the causes of your foggy car […]

With New Zealand and Australia sharing many similarities, it’s easy to think that these neighbours’ driving rules are no different. However, that isn’t the case. That’s why we’ve assembled this complete road rules guide for Australian travellers heading to New Zealand. We’ll cover all the different driving rules to be aware of before you make […]

In New Zealand, the Climate Change Commission has recommended phasing out imports of fossil-fuelled cars by no later than 2035. At GO Rentals, we are committed to this electric future and have already taken steps towards an environmentally sustainable fleet. Not only are we a three times carbon-neutral business, but we have an awesome Tesla […]

2021 was a record year for new car sales in New Zealand, smashing the previous record set in 2018 and two cars in the GO Rentals fleet also recorded their highest ever years in terms of sales: the Ford Ranger and the Tesla Model 3. Whilst the Ford Ranger remains New Zealand’s most popular vehicle, […]

Invercargill is the southernmost city in New Zealand (and the world for that matter) and is a great place to include as part of a South Island road trip. It doesn’t get the same attention as places like Queenstown and Wanaka but interest has been steadily increasing in this quaint destination. We thought we’d share […]

Situated in the heart of the South Island, Christchurch is a heritage city home to some of the oldest buildings in New Zealand. It is known as an explorers city and is a great gateway to the beautiful views in Banks Peninsula, Canterbury plains and Southern Alps. Whether you are looking to save for an […]