South Island Loop

The rental company is a 5-minute drive from the airport, and there was a shuttle service to pick us up. There were not many people when we arrived, so the process was quite efficient. The staff briefly explained safety precautions and the car's features.

Pickup and return were okay. However, when we had a flat tire and contacted the company, we were told we had to bear the tire responsibility ourselves. In fact, we had full coverage including tires and glass, so luckily we didn't pay out of pocket to fix the tire. Also, roadside assistance for changing the tire was free.

The service was excellent. They provided a detailed introduction to the car's condition and recommended reasonable additional insurance. The process of borrowing and returning the car was also very quick. We were able to pick up the car immediately upon arrival without any delay. Overall, it was a very good car rental experience.

There was no need to wait in line at all. The staff were very enthusiastic, and there was no hard sell throughout the process. Unlike other companies, there was no need to freeze a credit card.

They did not have the car I requested, and tried to "upgrade"me to a larger car. Unfortunately, bigger does not always mean better when hiring cars to drive around an unfamiliar city. They then tried to give me a car that cost more per day. Eventually, they managed to "find" a car that was more suitable -- why it was not offered in the first place is a bit of a mystery.