Magical South Island, NZ, trip made even better with the perfect rental car

A very satisfying experience.

Paid an extra NZD 10 per day to upgrade to the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4WD, but later realized the upgrade wasn’t necessary as the roads were easy to drive on. Personally, I also really like the design of the Corolla Hatchback in the South Island, and I will definitely try the Corolla next time.

When I reserved a rental car, I also signed up for full coverage insurance. However, I did not understand when I was told that if there was an accident and damage, I would have to pay 5900 NZD first and claim the damage amount separately from the insurance company. If you signed up for insurance at the same time as reserving a rental car on the reservation site, it would be normal for the rental car company and the insurance company to handle each other's insurance processing so that there is no cost to the customer. Also, I was told that if I signed up for insurance directly with ACE Rental Cars at the pick-up counter, I would not have to pay any costs even if an accident occurs, but I ended up signing up for double insurance.

When I reserved a rental car, I also signed up for full coverage insurance. However, I did not understand when I was told that if there was an accident and damage, I would have to pay 5900 NZD first and claim the damage amount separately from the insurance company. If you signed up for insurance at the same time as reserving a rental car on the reservation site, it would be normal for the rental car company and the insurance company to handle each other's insurance processing so that there is no cost to the customer. Also, I was told that if I signed up for insurance directly with ACE Rental Cars at the pick-up counter, I would not have to pay any costs even if an accident occurs, but I ended up signing up for double insurance.

The fuel charge was unjustified. I was told that I didn't need to return the car with a full tank, but I was still charged for fuel after returning it.

The car was satisfactory for what we need it for the staff where help and pleasant when we picked up the car