Like many countries, New Zealand (NZ) permits 18-year-olds and over to take to the road. However, while this age is accepted nationally, car hire companies stipulate an older age group. As well as being older, you also need to provide an English driving licence, along with a valid credit card. For non-English drivers, the licence needs to be translated into English by an approved translation company. 21 Is the Magic Number It will not come as a surprise to many, that the minimum age for hiring a car in NZ is 21 years old. Anyone 20 years and older is … Continue reading The Legal Age for Driving a Rental Car in New Zealand