Had the most awesome experience in the Tesla. Hit the nail on the head so to speak and It's a winner for me. Adam & Grace were absolutely Top Notch communication and helpful and very chill. Definitely will rent a vehicle off them one day and I highly recommend Dream Drives to everybody.
Turn Your South Island Trip Into The Drive Of A Lifetime
Premium and performance car hire in Christchurch for travellers who want more than just transport.
- Christchurch-based team
- Highly rated by travellers
- Airport pickup available
What kind of trip are you planning?
Start by choosing your trip type — we'll point you to the right cars and routes.
Why Dream Drives?
We're not a standard rental company. Here's the difference.
| Standard rental | Dream Drives |
|---|---|
| Basic vehicles | Curated premium vehicles |
| Generic experience | Memorable driving experience |
| Anonymous service | Christchurch-based local service |
| Highly rated by travellers |
Our fleet
Hand-picked premium and performance vehicles for South Island road trips. Each car is chosen for the experience it delivers.
Popular South Island Drives
Imagine the journey, not just the car. Explore these iconic routes and plan the right vehicle for each.
Christchurch → Queenstown
Alpine passes, lakes, and one of New Zealand's most memorable drives.
Explore this route Christchurch → Lake TekapoBig skies, turquoise water, and an easy scenic escape from Christchurch.
Explore this route Christchurch → KaikōuraA coastal drive with ocean views, wildlife stops, and fresh sea air.
Explore this routeWhat our customers say
Rated 5.0 on Google
So much fun driving the Tesla Model Y. Very affordable and awesome customer service. Highly recommend and will use the services in future again. Thank you Adam and Grace.
Family of five, two weeks around the South Island! We rented the Mercedes V Shuttle and it was honestly the perfect choice. It was super comfy for the long drives, really spacious (plenty of room for everyone and luggage), and surprisingly economical on fuel which made a big difference over two weeks of exploring. Adam was who we dealt with and his communication was top notch from start to finish - quick replies, clear instructions, and just genuinely lovely to work with. The whole process felt easy and stress-free (unlike the larger rental companies) and the vehicle was exactly what we needed for a family road trip. Highly recommend Dream Drives and we'd absolutely 100% book with them again!
Amazing experience renting from Adam and Grace at Dream Drives!!! I rented the Range Rover Sport, which was immaculately maintained and "drove like a dream." Throughout the rental process, the team at DD were incredibly responsive, accommodating, and helpful. Pickup and drop off were seamless, taking mere minutes. Rental rates were extremely reasonable, especially given the quality of the cars and the attentive service. There is NO reason not to go with Dream Drives!! Would easily recommend over any other NZ rental company.
Good service and friendly staff. Was extremely happy with the car we hired. Definitely recommend Dream Drives!!
Had a wonderful time hiring out a Range Rover. The vehicle was very clean and ran beautifully. I was silly enough to curb one of the rims but Adam and Grace were great with communication and quickly found a solution. They were very respectful for such an annoying situation caused by me. 10/10 will be return customers when we are in the area next. Already eyeing up their collection of Suzuki Jimny's for our next adventure
Ready To Choose Your Dream Drive?
Check availability, browse our fleet, or ask us which car we recommend for your trip.