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!
Your South Island drive starts with your dates
Pick pickup and return — then jump straight to live availability.
⭐ 5.0 Google rating · Instant confirmation · Flexible cancellation
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
My experience with Dream Drives was great! The car was really nice to drive and was groomed to perfection. I'll definitely be hiring a car again and recommending friends to do so too. Awesome communication! Thanks Adam and Grace!
We had an amazing adventure to Christchurch. The vehicle was beautifully presented and wonderful to drive. The communication was fast and easy. The pick up and drop off went extremely easily. We had a wonderful time and experience and are especially thankful for the added value of having carseats available.
Dream Drives was an absolute pleasure to rent from. All the way from the booking process to gaining knowledge about the car and the roads, Adam was absolutely helpful in my whole process of renting to returning. Would definitely recommend these guys as they have amazing cars and an even better attitude towards their customers. A+++
Absolutely amazing people to deal with they made everything so easy for us from transfers from the airport to the car Especially with 2 little kids From pick up to drop off was so easy Made our 4 day road trip amazing and comfortable Can't wait to do it again Will be back with dream drives
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.
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