Blenheim Car Rental Guide
The current page informs you of the car rental possibilities in Blenheim and also introduces the main car rental and driving restrictions valid in New Zealand.
Rental Restrictions
To rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for one year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.
Cars rented in New Zealand are not allowed to travel outside the country.
Driving Restrictions
In New Zealand, traffic is on the left and overtaking on the right, if not indicated otherwise. Do not overtake near a pedestrian crossing, railway crossing or an intersection. All passengers are required to use seatbelts. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.8‰ and drunk driving is severely punished.
At a roundabout, signal if you wish to turn, then give way to traffic on the right and turn left into the roundabout.
A “No passing” line area is indicated by a solid yellow line on your side of the road.
When moving in or out of a parking space, always signal your intention before starting. In most cities in New Zealand, parking meters are available. Do not park within 6 metres of an intersection, pedestrian crossing or a broken yellow line. Illegally parked cars may be towed away.
Speed limits:| Area | Speed |
| Built-up areas | 50KM/H |
| Open road | 100KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/ambulance/fire: 111
Road Tolls
There are no toll highways in New Zealand.
About Blenheim
Blenheim is the main town of the Marlborough region. It is claimed to be the sunniest city in New Zealand. The Marlborough area is known for its wonderful wines and vineyards; there is also a wine trail in the city and it is a popular tourist attraction. The Marlborough Wine and Food Festival is held in Blenheim every year and provides a great opportunity to sample the products of the region while enjoying good music and entertainment.
Population: 29,000
Country: New Zealand
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +12 (+13 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 3
Monetary Unit: New Zealand Dollar
