Frequently Asked Questions
Drivers must 18yrs old or over. If you are between the ages of 18-20 the insurance excess is $2500. If you are 21 or over the excess on the insurance is $1500.
Our rates are fully inclusive of GST, unlimited KM and standard insurance. Standard insurance has an excess of NZ$1500.
The rate includes standard insurance which has an excess of $1500. To secure this excess we require a credit card or a cash bond. for an additional charge you may purchase a further insurance called ‘Collision Damage Waiver, (CDW)’. See our insurance page for the charges.
Yes you can collect the vehicle at one location and return to another. There may be a minimum hire requirement.
We can arrange for you to leave the vehicle at Wellington/Picton and then collect another rental vehicle at the other side of Cooks Strait. This will save you the cost of the car on the ferry. (Minimum hire periods may apply.)
Our vehicles range between one and ten years old depending on the category you hire, all are fully maintained to the highest standard and receive a full valet before each hire.
No, sorry. No diesel cars on fleet.
Yes if you request an automatic vehicle we will guarantee this for you. If you prefer a manual car we will request this for you but we are unable to 100% guarantee. We will do our utmost to meet your request.
We do discourage clients from smoking in our vehicles.
Yes we can provide you with our free Omega Travel Guide that is full of discounts off activities throughout New Zealand. See our discounts page for further information.
North Island
Auckland City 0800 – 1730
Auckland Airport 0700 – 1730
Wellington City 0730 – 1700
Wellington Airport 0730 – 1700
South Island
Picton 0800 – 1700
Nelson 0800 – 1700
Christchurch City 0800 – 1700
Christchurch Airport 0730 – 1700
Queenstown City 0830 – 1700
Queenstown Airport 0800 – 1700
You may collect and return the vehicle outside office hours. There are parking charges incurred for this which will be up to $32.
Credit card details are taken to secure a booking. No charge is made until you uplift the vehicle. Full payment is taken upon collection of the vehicle.
If we have not answered your question please ask us at rent-car@omegarentals.com and we
will get back to you within 24hrs.
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Key Benefits & Services
We Offer Fully Inclusive Car Rental Rates and Key Benefits:
| FREE 24 Hour Roadside Service |
FREE Omega Travel Guides |
| FREE Pick-up and Drop off |
FREE Touring Maps |
| FREE One Way Car Hire |
FREE AA Travel Road Atlas |
| FREE Seats for Children |
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